Hey Jeff, The seal should be on the inside of the tailgate so you need to close the tailgate after you secure the tonneau cover. You can adjust the rear bed rail clamps up or down to get a tighter seal. Not sure which cover you have but they're all relatively the same as far as the install goes. The install video below shows how to make the adjustments.
Thanks Jeff, it's like Dave says below... I've mostly only ever used roll up soft covers. Currently using truxedo over the rail setup.
I get it Phil, thanks! As a father and a Manager I am certainly used to and not bothered by it! A few rough posts here and there will not deter me or drive me away from the many invaluable insights I've gleaned from so many fantastic people, you included, that post to this forum! This forum is probably among the most helpful/civil of the several that I frequent. Keep posting Phil, cant go without your anecdotes! Thanks!
Will post a photo when the sun decides to wake up! You nailed it with your description though! This is the issue! Thanks!Hello Srgraham1,
I once experienced the tailgate dropping like you mentioned. I think I now understand why, and I've been able to avoid the problem. There seems to be a secondary 'almost latched' position, where the tailgate will stay shut but move in place. Without close inspection, it appears to be completely latched. When the tailgate is all the way shut the body lines are continuous, and the tailgate has no wiggle room.
I installed an aftermarket Tonneau Cover that attaches to the inside edge of the bedsides, and overlaps the top of the tailgate. If I make the rails flush with the top of the bedside all the way back to the tailgate, then the overlapping part of the tonneau cover prevents the tailgate from closing.
I elevated the overlapping portion of the Tonneau cover just enough to allow the inner edge of the tailgate to pass beneath without getting hung up.
I am not aware of how your tonneau cover is constructed, can you post a photo? or did you and I just missed it?
If there is any interference from the tonneau with the tailgates closure, the 'almost latched' position is a more likely result from any attempt to close the tailgate.
so uh yeah buck up gramps
I find many of your posts quite interesting and I hope they continue! Not everyone can know everything but it doesn’t take long to tell who speaks from experience vs. the opposite.
I appreciate your knowledge and input.
