Installed my Peragon bed cover
09-01-2013, 03:22 PM
#11
Senior Member
09-02-2013, 01:02 PM
#12
[MENTION=35752]TNHItter[/MENTION]...So I went for a drive this morning. I took a video with my GoPro on the back window that I can edit/cut down so it's not too long....
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
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TNHItter (09-02-2013)
09-02-2013, 02:24 PM
#13
Senior Member
[MENTION=35752]TNHItter[/MENTION]...So I went for a drive this morning. I took a video with my GoPro on the back window that I can edit/cut down so it's not too long....
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
09-02-2013, 10:19 PM
#14
Senior Member
[MENTION=35752]TNHItter[/MENTION]...So I went for a drive this morning. I took a video with my GoPro on the back window that I can edit/cut down so it's not too long....
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
But my results are as follows:
Bed Cover Noise
-Closed w/windows up: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Closed w/windows down: No noticeable rattling or noise heard from the cabin.
-Open/folded up w/windows up: *No noise unless you hit bumps hard.
-Open/folded up w/windows down: *A little bit of rattle when you hit bumps hard, not normal highway driving.
*Disclaimer, I was a noob and didn't warp the strap around the cover when it was open/folded up...so the panels were able to slide a little with the trucks acceleration/g-forces. I may have different results with noise if I had actually wrapped the strap around the panels to keep them together while driving.*
Thanks appreciate the feedback
09-04-2013, 10:56 AM
#15
2016 F-350 Lariat
Good write up Flowgoode. I'm going to add my installation experience to your thread to kind of keep it all in one place.
My bed cover from Peragon was shipped on 28 August. Expected delivery date was expected on 3 September by Fedex.
I was pleasantly surprised to receive a phone call from Peragon telling me that my cover was delivered on the 31st of August, and if I had any questions, to call. The two boxes were very well packed and protected.
I took my time inspecting the cover, and I have to say, I was very impressed with the quality of the product.
I had my cover painted Adobe to match the lower panels of my truck. The effect is striking IMHO. The paint was an exact match and flawless.
Installation instructions were pretty good, and the videos were helpful in understanding the process.
Since I was installing this by myself, I did a couple of things differently, that were not covered specifically in the instructions.
First. I used a couple of small project work tables and saw horses I have in the garage to put the side rails and head piece together. This makes putting the parts on the rails more comfortable, rather then putting it together on the ground and having to bend over it all the time.
Second. I would recommend that Peragon use a slightly wider front rubber seal. This seal covers the front of the truck head rail. I added a piece of round rubber gasket material to the top of the bed rail and insures that water can't enter. I got the extra rubber seal from a local RV parts store for about 4 bucks.
The rest of the seals are adequate to do the job.
Third. Since I was installing this cover without help, I thought about how I would get the cover from upside down on the work tables to the top of the truck bed, and right side up. I was concerned about keeping the side rails square with the head piece and not allowing any flex, which could bend or twist the head piece. My solution was to take two long closet clothes rod dowel and using masking tape and a couple of short bungee cords secure it midway across the bed rails with the second rod attached to the head piece and secured like a cross. This keeps all pieces in line when you lift the rails from the middle and flip it over on top of the truck bed. Worked like a charm.
Installation of the cover was not complicated, and the instructions accurately reflect the process.
Living in Oregon, we get lots and lots of rain. Taking the truck through a car wash will tell you pretty quick how much water will get into the truck bed. After going through the wash, I was glad to see that the bed rug was dry with only a couple of small dribbles around the tail gate. Pretty impressive.
I've had mostly Retrax covers on my other trucks, and they worked great, but!!! You do lose bed space for the roller bin.
With Peragon, the folded top takes up surprising little room, and it's easy to take out if you need the whole bed. I like this! And, it does not block your view through the rear window as some fold up bed covers do. This is a plus!
I've been pretty impressed so far with this product.
My bed cover from Peragon was shipped on 28 August. Expected delivery date was expected on 3 September by Fedex.
I was pleasantly surprised to receive a phone call from Peragon telling me that my cover was delivered on the 31st of August, and if I had any questions, to call. The two boxes were very well packed and protected.
I took my time inspecting the cover, and I have to say, I was very impressed with the quality of the product.
I had my cover painted Adobe to match the lower panels of my truck. The effect is striking IMHO. The paint was an exact match and flawless.
Installation instructions were pretty good, and the videos were helpful in understanding the process.
Since I was installing this by myself, I did a couple of things differently, that were not covered specifically in the instructions.
First. I used a couple of small project work tables and saw horses I have in the garage to put the side rails and head piece together. This makes putting the parts on the rails more comfortable, rather then putting it together on the ground and having to bend over it all the time.
Second. I would recommend that Peragon use a slightly wider front rubber seal. This seal covers the front of the truck head rail. I added a piece of round rubber gasket material to the top of the bed rail and insures that water can't enter. I got the extra rubber seal from a local RV parts store for about 4 bucks.
The rest of the seals are adequate to do the job.
Third. Since I was installing this cover without help, I thought about how I would get the cover from upside down on the work tables to the top of the truck bed, and right side up. I was concerned about keeping the side rails square with the head piece and not allowing any flex, which could bend or twist the head piece. My solution was to take two long closet clothes rod dowel and using masking tape and a couple of short bungee cords secure it midway across the bed rails with the second rod attached to the head piece and secured like a cross. This keeps all pieces in line when you lift the rails from the middle and flip it over on top of the truck bed. Worked like a charm.
Installation of the cover was not complicated, and the instructions accurately reflect the process.
Living in Oregon, we get lots and lots of rain. Taking the truck through a car wash will tell you pretty quick how much water will get into the truck bed. After going through the wash, I was glad to see that the bed rug was dry with only a couple of small dribbles around the tail gate. Pretty impressive.
I've had mostly Retrax covers on my other trucks, and they worked great, but!!! You do lose bed space for the roller bin.
With Peragon, the folded top takes up surprising little room, and it's easy to take out if you need the whole bed. I like this! And, it does not block your view through the rear window as some fold up bed covers do. This is a plus!
I've been pretty impressed so far with this product.
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TNHItter (09-05-2013)
09-05-2013, 01:21 PM
#16
Senior Member
Second. I would recommend that Peragon use a slightly wider front rubber seal. This seal covers the front of the truck head rail. I added a piece of round rubber gasket material to the top of the bed rail and insures that water can't enter. I got the extra rubber seal from a local RV parts store for about 4 bucks.
The rest of the seals are adequate to do the job.
The rest of the seals are adequate to do the job.
TIA
09-06-2013, 06:42 PM
#17
Retractable Bed Cover
09-06-2013, 07:21 PM
#18
2016 F-350 Lariat
The 5/8"x.5" half round gasket goes here, behind the Peragon seal.
This is the 5/8"x.5" gasket I found at the RV trailer supply store.
Last edited by USCG-Retired; 09-06-2013 at 10:03 PM.
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TNHItter (09-07-2013)
09-07-2013, 08:05 AM
#20
Senior Member
THNAKS USCG-Retired appreciate your write up and pictures
Hopefully Peragon will update their front cab seal by the time I am ready to buy, if not at least I know what I need to buy to place behind the front cab seal - Thank you.
Hopefully Peragon will update their front cab seal by the time I am ready to buy, if not at least I know what I need to buy to place behind the front cab seal - Thank you.
Last edited by TNHItter; 09-07-2013 at 08:09 AM.