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Are there any trifold covers that do not require drilling?
No tri-folds require drilling to mount up and work just fine. It's part of the drainage system. I learned early on to give my customers a little speech before walking up to their new $60k truck with a drill and it's totally up to them.
If you're apprehensive and going with something like a Bak or Truck Gear by LINE-X then just skip that part of the install, keep the hoses in case you change your mind and see if does an adequate job of keeping the water out for your needs.
Still scared? Then drill the holes in the plastic ovals at the front of the bed so you could always hit the undo button for $20.
Very happy with my MX4. I have yet to install the drain hoses. There has been a small amount of water after a heavy rain, nothing real bad. I have a bed-liner, and it hasn't been enough water to concern me yet.
I will probably add the drain hoses. I would like to rout them out into the stake pockets, utilizing the existing holes. I need to get some measurements off a truck without a bed liner, so I can get the holes to line up well.
Very happy with my MX4. I have yet to install the drain hoses. There has been a small amount of water after a heavy rain, nothing real bad. I have a bed-liner, and it hasn't been enough water to concern me yet.
I will probably add the drain hoses. I would like to rout them out into the stake pockets, utilizing the existing holes. I need to get some measurements off a truck without a bed liner, so I can get the holes to line up well.
That’s what I did and it worked great. I just cut on of the provided hoses to length and it was good to go. No drilling require at all.
I think a major consideration picking a cover is the climate where you live. On my 2012 I had a BAK rollup and grew to seriously HATE it. Why? Well it would freeze in the winter with snow and ice and there was NO way to open it. Had to put it in my heated garage to thaw it out which was a pita many times. Happened to many times and then it started leaking between the aluminum slats! Didn't get anywhere with the company as they said it's not adjusted correctly? Well it didn't leak for 2 years so what changed?
Anyway this time I went with a much less expensive alternative. Bought a Extang full tilt because I seldom haul large items in my truck as I have several trailers. What I do like is so far it's kept everything completely dry in the bed. I've removed it once and it honestly took about 30 seconds. If the toneau gets ripped or worn looking I can buy just the cover for not a lot of money. So I'd have a brand new looking cover for little expense.
Someone mentioned covers really are a personal choice type of item and I agree. Get what best fits your needs and budget....
Make sure you take a good look at the Peragon website.
they don't bounce and quiver going down the road,
allow for easy access at the tailgate without opening it,
they lock, and they have a no drill option,
very affordable choice.
Well, I can’t say it’s “the best” yet, but I’m really liking the Weathertech Alloy. The panels are considerably lighter than the G2 that I have on my 2012. The “winter test” is coming up for my 24/7 outdoors truck.
09-30-2017, 03:59 PM
