SN13
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First, I'm posting this because I spent the last Month researching Tonneau Covers... and, if you're like me (Hopefully not), you obsess over the details.
Short list of things I've learned or discovered in my journey.
(If I've made a mistake in the following list or product comparison, please advise me so I can correct it.)
1. NO Folding Tonneau is 100% LEAK-PROOF.
2. There are Rail and NO-Rail Folding Tonneaus.
3. NO-RAIL Tonneaus attach via clamps to your bed.
4. RAIL Tonneaus attach to the Rail that attaches to your bed.
5. MOST Tonneau Rails Require "Drain Tubes" as the rails act as a water Guide.
6. If you want the 95% bed access Tri-fold with final Vertical Foldup, you MUST install a Rail.
7. Not every Vertical panel final stage is rated for DRIVING while in that position.
8. Not Every Tri-Fold Tonneau allows the operation of the Tailgate with the Tonneau Closed.
8. Every Hard-Top Tri-fold Tonneau is going to cost upwards of $900-$1000. There aren't any real options under that general price range.
When I began, I originally set my sights on the BAK MX4.
Low Profile, High Quality, Good Reviews, Popular, Hard Trifold with Final Vertical Stage.
Read reviews, watched installation videos, read about leaks here or there, etc etc etc.
Pros:
Next I found the Xtang Xceed.
Pros:
Why the LEER HF350?
Pros:
I've just ordered it directly from LEER. 9/23/2019.
Item Number: 631303
$859 Shipped (Two Coupons appear to be available, each $100 off.... One was "GAMEDAY100" the other "SUMMERSAVINGS100". Only one can be used.)
I will update upon arrival and again upon installation.
Today begins my Tonneau Journey.
Short list of things I've learned or discovered in my journey.
(If I've made a mistake in the following list or product comparison, please advise me so I can correct it.)
1. NO Folding Tonneau is 100% LEAK-PROOF.
2. There are Rail and NO-Rail Folding Tonneaus.
3. NO-RAIL Tonneaus attach via clamps to your bed.
4. RAIL Tonneaus attach to the Rail that attaches to your bed.
5. MOST Tonneau Rails Require "Drain Tubes" as the rails act as a water Guide.
6. If you want the 95% bed access Tri-fold with final Vertical Foldup, you MUST install a Rail.
7. Not every Vertical panel final stage is rated for DRIVING while in that position.
8. Not Every Tri-Fold Tonneau allows the operation of the Tailgate with the Tonneau Closed.
8. Every Hard-Top Tri-fold Tonneau is going to cost upwards of $900-$1000. There aren't any real options under that general price range.
When I began, I originally set my sights on the BAK MX4.
Low Profile, High Quality, Good Reviews, Popular, Hard Trifold with Final Vertical Stage.
Read reviews, watched installation videos, read about leaks here or there, etc etc etc.
Pros:
- Low Profile
- Can Drive with vertical fold.
- Can Operate Tailgate while tonneau is Closed.
- Screws (That hold the arms) into rail drainage system, cause leaks.
- Wire Opening System is vulnerable.
- Need to drain the rails out of the bed or under the drop in bedliner.
Next I found the Xtang Xceed.
Pros:
- Low Profile
- Seamless Finish
- Can Operate Tailgate while tonneau is Closed.
- Non-Wire Opening method.
- Vinyl Top covering Panels. Worried about long term effects of Florida Sun.
- Need to drain the rails out of the bed or under the drop in bedliner.
Why the LEER HF350?
Pros:
- Can Drive with vertical fold.
- Can Operate Tailgate while tonneau is Closed.
- Non-Wire opening Method
- No Rail-Drain system tubes needed.
- Rails are thinner than MX4/Xceed.
- Installation seems Easier.
- Sits above the bed slightly (Maybe more vertical room?)
- Sits above the bed slightly.
I've just ordered it directly from LEER. 9/23/2019.
Item Number: 631303
$859 Shipped (Two Coupons appear to be available, each $100 off.... One was "GAMEDAY100" the other "SUMMERSAVINGS100". Only one can be used.)
I will update upon arrival and again upon installation.
Today begins my Tonneau Journey.
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