We have the same part numbers for F-150s from 2004 to 2014 model years (across two generations). They just change too much from 2014 to 2015 to continue using the same dimensions.

According to my information, the 2015 short bed is half an inch shorter than the 2011 short bed, so your current cover is a bit too long. If you think you can make it work, it's your cover and truck, and you can do as you wish. But I recommend against it.

 

Well, I traded, and the dealer wasn't giving me any more or less with the access cover, so I took it off.

I had to trim about 1/2 inch off of the front of the side rails, and it fits like a glove. Doesn't interfere with the remote tailgate, and doesn't make any noise. Couldn't be any happier. I will add a pic tomorrow, it's supposed to warm up to 40, too cold now.

 

I wish I would have done that. I'm not too fond of my new Truxedo. Missing my access. The Access just seems better built in every way.

-Jeff

 

My Ford Ranger has had an Access Lorado cover since 2004, nice cover. It's a bit weather worn so I'm replacing it this spring with new, same cover.

Regular cleaning with decent quality vinyl cleaner without alcohol and has UV blocker it will look good for a long time.

 

I just put the Access original cover on my 2015. It fits and looks great !

 

Well, we purchased a Access Lorado & finally got it on...was a 2 night job as the 1st night we ran out of daylight & it was snowing...not to impressed with the rails, the cab ends are raw, jagged & not finished at all, like they were just cut and left...not even clean smooth cuts...6 clams instead of 8....they worked, but I'd rather have 8, some kits come with 8 and no increase in price, so the company makes more money when they only ship 6 & no option to purchase more.

Don't know why but the cover adjusters they would not fit on at all, hell of a battle getting em on & ended up screwing em as far closed as possible, installing em & then adjusting em out...

Hit the road the next day & battled 200 miles of 35+ winds & the over was bouncing and rippling from all the wind, but the sides held tight...should see if I can tighten it up any more now that the cover has been stretched out a tad..

Question....

How tight should the cover be, 20-30 pounds does not mean crap to me...so I'm not sure what exactly "tight" is....

 

I don't have any experience with them yet, but after recommendation of my local trusted accessory dealer and inspecting them and comparing with other brands at the Indianapolis RV & Boat show, I'm intending to buy an Access Loredo and install with a BedRug when my truck finally gets built.


I had a Leer or ARE topper on a Ranger and Tundra, and the factory hard folding Tonneau on the Ford Sport Trac. The toppers had the disadvantage of height restrictions when hauling tall items, and the factory hard tonneau was quite heavy to remove and replace by myself when the full bed was needed. Also, with heavy rain , the hard Ford factory tonneau allowed a LOT of water intrusion. My camping companions with wet luggage weren't too happy. I'm told properly installed and Velcro-sealed Loredo tonneau covers are more waterproof. Am I correct?

 

[QUOTE=Rampy;4090838].6 clams instead of 8....they worked, but I'd rather have 8, some kits come with 8 and no increase in price, so the company makes more money when they only ship 6 & no option to purchase more.



I know what you mean about them making more money and cheaping out. I had previously bought 2 Literiders and 1 Lorado from Access so I never cross shopped as I was always happy with them, then I bought a Tonnosport from them. The brochure I got from my dealer said it came with 2 straps to hold it rolled up. When it came there was only 1 strap to hold it in place when going down the highway. I called Access and I accomplished nothing. Gee, they must have saved about .25 Cents by not putting that 2nd nylon tie down strap on there. I know they could not have saved much more than that because for $5.00 I bought and installed 2 stronger and wider straps in about 10 minutes.

 

When you slap the closed cover, it should sound like a big drum.

As for 20-30 pounds, imagine lifting a 25-pound weight. That's about the amount of force it should take to close your tonneau cover.

Thank you for choosing our cover. I will pass your comments along to my team. What is your bed length?

 

No cover will make your bed perfectly waterproof, but we do make our covers as water-resistant as we can. There are a few things you can do to keep your bed as dry as possible:

• Install your cover carefully. Many of our covers include our Element Seal gasket for the front of the bed to give a better seal against weather.
• We also offer the TRAILSEAL Tailgate Gasket to cover the giant gaps around the tailgate where moisture and dust can get in.
• Check your bed rails and stake pockets. If these have holes where water can get in, your bed is getting wet.
• Make sure that any water that does get in has a path to exit. I see a lot of problems with drop-in bed liners that have no drainage. If there's one little spot where water gets in the bed, the liner turns into a bathtub. Putting some well-placed holes in the liner that send water to the truck's factory bed drain holes can help a lot with moisture in the bed.