Trifecta 2.0 leaking at bulkhead

[Ranger8729]

I asked in some of the other threads about the trifecta but didn't get a follow up. I'm having major leaking from the bulkhead area with those very large spaces on each side of the "bar" they included. I've included a pic of the space. How have other solved this issue?

I currently have a the tonneau centered nicely, and a tailgate seal installed. I tested with a water hose (and storms/tissue paper) and i'm getting significant leakage from only the bulkhead now. I tried stuffing large foam pieces in, using adhesive tape/rubber, and still getting major leaks.

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[t4thfavor]

I asked in some of the other threads about the trifecta but didn't get a follow up. I'm having major leaking from the bulkhead area with those very large spaces on each side of the "bar" they included. I've included a pic of the space. How have other solved this issue?

I currently have a the tonneau centered nicely, and a tailgate seal installed. I tested with a water hose (and storms/tissue paper) and i'm getting significant leakage from only the bulkhead now. I tried stuffing large foam pieces in, using adhesive tape/rubber, and still getting major leaks.

Exact same problem with the Gator whatever model. It looks to have the exact same bar that I could not get to fit across the factory drop in liner.

I ended up cutting a piece of treated 5/4 board that fit 100% of the way across and sealed it with 3M grey tape. It works, I barely get a drop of water in even on heavy rains. You can't see it unless you're really looking, but if I had to do it again I'd buy a piece of grey composite decking and spray it black with Krylon plastic spray paint.


EDIT:Gator guaranteed it, they said I could ship it back to them free of charge for a refund. I needed the cover that weekend so that wasn't an option. The "hack" cost me my warranty, but it was literally 180$ shipped to my door.


EDIT2: Looks like you are missing the big foamy sticky parts that came with my gator to plug the holes on the side.

 

[Ranger8729]

Exact same problem with the Gator whatever model. It looks to have the exact same bar that I could not get to fit across the factory drop in liner.

I ended up cutting a piece of treated 5/4 board that fit 100% of the way across and sealed it with 3M grey tape. It works, I barely get a drop of water in even on heavy rains. You can't see it unless you're really looking, but if I had to do it again I'd buy a piece of grey composite decking and spray it black with Krylon plastic spray paint.


EDIT:Gator guaranteed it, they said I could ship it back to them free of charge for a refund. I needed the cover that weekend so that wasn't an option. The "hack" cost me my warranty, but it was literally 180$ shipped to my door.


EDIT2: Looks like you are missing the big foamy sticky parts that came with my gator to plug the holes on the side.

I didn't get anything to plug those holes in my kit. I did use some foam and chunks of tape but no success. I currently have a chunk of foam from my tailgate seal and it has slowed the waters but it's not dry like my previous covers were.

 

[t4thfavor]

The things on the end that I got were big chinks of high density foam rubber, basically you stick it to the end of the bulkhead and the clamps squeeze it down. I have a thread that shows my deck board "hack" somewhere. I'll search for Gator and post it if I can find it.

 

[Ranger8729]

Yeah this just keeps getting worse. Nice puddle after the storm system that came through SC Monday and now another storm front coming. No response from Extang customer service.

 

[KJRR]

There's discussion on this type of issue going on here:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/hard-tonneau-cover-recommendations.6224/page-5#post-124040
I think most bed covers are going to have this issue because of the design of the bed. Once a good sealing solution is found, it will work with just about all the covers.

 

[t4thfavor]

Take it off, get some alcohol and 3m grey tape, cut a piece of composite or regular deck board and 3m stick it to the bulkhead. Use weather strip on the remaining corners. Did mine like that a year ago and it barely leaks at all.

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