mnsunset
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Sitting around tonight reading the forum when I remembered my Tonneau cover arrived today....so.....mix a whiskey sour and head to the garage. This is my install and review of the Truxedo ProX15. Soft roll up cover. My last truck I also ran a Truxedo but it was the low pro model. Not the ProX15. I decided to spend a whole $50 more and try the ProX15. Box arrived today.
Upacked, not much to it. Two rails, the "header" cover combo and some sealing tape.
Install the seal tape where the bed meets the cab, Then pre fit the side rails.
Each side has three easy to install adjustable clamps. Install loosely at first then tighten all when you are happy. Two people would be easier to do this, but my kids are too cool to help dad, so it was just me and my whiskey sour. Hold tight,,,,I need to run back into the house and mix one more.......
Set the header in place that includes the cover, Slide the brackets that connect the cover over, and your set. Just an FYI for those that don't know. You can remove the covers in about 30 seconds when not needed or in the way. Install is another 30 seconds.
Now unroll the cover, check to see how it fits. You might need to adjust the tension. I was lucky and didn't. No big deal if you do. A simple flat blade screwdriver does the trick. Then work the velcro down on each side, Pulling the minimal wrinkles out. Snap the cover closed in the back and shut your gate. I know some do the gate first, in my case it worked better to close the top first.
The fabric finish is a step up from my last cover. We will see how it lasts, and how easy it is to keep clean. My last Truxedo lasted 6 years with zero issues. I had no water in my bed when it rained and it provided some security for items in the bed. (Out of site, out of mind-Kept the honest people honest). I will now let the sun heat it up a few times, and make adjustments if needed.
Lastly, I know my truck is dirty. Its raining in Minnesota, its spring, and we have mud, dirt, etc....I will wash it when the sun appears again. Cheers everyone. Time for one last whiskey sour. Oh yeah , total time for install 30 minutes. My level of experience I would say if moderately advanced.
Upacked, not much to it. Two rails, the "header" cover combo and some sealing tape.
Install the seal tape where the bed meets the cab, Then pre fit the side rails.
Each side has three easy to install adjustable clamps. Install loosely at first then tighten all when you are happy. Two people would be easier to do this, but my kids are too cool to help dad, so it was just me and my whiskey sour. Hold tight,,,,I need to run back into the house and mix one more.......
Set the header in place that includes the cover, Slide the brackets that connect the cover over, and your set. Just an FYI for those that don't know. You can remove the covers in about 30 seconds when not needed or in the way. Install is another 30 seconds.
Now unroll the cover, check to see how it fits. You might need to adjust the tension. I was lucky and didn't. No big deal if you do. A simple flat blade screwdriver does the trick. Then work the velcro down on each side, Pulling the minimal wrinkles out. Snap the cover closed in the back and shut your gate. I know some do the gate first, in my case it worked better to close the top first.
The fabric finish is a step up from my last cover. We will see how it lasts, and how easy it is to keep clean. My last Truxedo lasted 6 years with zero issues. I had no water in my bed when it rained and it provided some security for items in the bed. (Out of site, out of mind-Kept the honest people honest). I will now let the sun heat it up a few times, and make adjustments if needed.
Lastly, I know my truck is dirty. Its raining in Minnesota, its spring, and we have mud, dirt, etc....I will wash it when the sun appears again. Cheers everyone. Time for one last whiskey sour. Oh yeah , total time for install 30 minutes. My level of experience I would say if moderately advanced.
