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Old 03-14-2015, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Hammer65
You need the remote locking tailgate lock now, it is so handy.
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Old 03-14-2015, 01:24 PM
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Just drove 120 miles in a pretty good rain storm. Happy to report no noticeable leaks.
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There are no rear drains. The only water that's supposed to enter the drains is the little that might come through the hinge channels or under the edges of the weatherstrips on the rails. I guess I'll find out tomorrow with our 90% chance of rain.
Only pic I had in my photobucket that showed the rears. Mine has 2 rear drains as well as front. You'll love it, mine stays 99% dry. We've used it for vacation and a couple of camping trips; I love it. My only issue is that this winter it froze to the tailgate. I thought the gate was frozen, but it was the cover. Used my drivers license and broke the ice.

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I agree with xcntrk, the Lip freezes down sometime. I am wondering if a film of silicone would help?
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I have had my F1 cover for a year and a half now on my truck, no complaints. If your cover is sticking to the gate, in the fall, run a bead of vaseline down the lip of the cover. I also use this on the outside a few times a year to keep it looking good:

http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.h...BaYBoCGWXw_wcB
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I use this to keep my from freezing.


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After 5 years exposed to the elements mine is just now starting to show signs of age and is leaking a little more than the normal spot. I usually get some in the corners in the front but no big deal as I have a bedrug and the water will go under it and not get anything wet. Now one of the hinges on the second panel has shrunk and water comes in there, it's over the wheel well but it lets more water in than any of the other leaked combined.

Still not a huge issue as it just runs down the wheel well and under bedrug but.....

I'm looking for a solution.
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Would a sandable/paintable silicone work to fill the void?
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Originally Posted by brianw0048
Would a sandable/paintable silicone work to fill the void?
I thought about that but I'm not sure if it will hold up as a hinge point. To be honest, it's not that bad of an issue yet so haven't really tried anything.

Thanks for the suggestion.
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My vp freezes to the tail gate as well. Next winter I will try that spray. It has leaked few times over the year I've had it. Just had to reposition it twice and make the main screws were tight up by the cab.


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