Truxedo X15 Pro tailgate close issue

[klinkor]

I installed a Truxedo X15 pro today on my 2021 Lariat with a short bed. Install went well with no real issues. I have an automatic open/close tail gate. The auto open works fine but when it tries to close the X15 gasket causes the auto-close to reverse due to an obstacle. I was able to release the x15 and close fine followed by reengaging the X15. is this just how I have to do this with an auto tailgate?

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[CBGray]

I don't think it's just the auto tailgate, I think it's any tailgate. I don't have the auto tailgate on mine, and I have to shut the tailgate first, then the Truxedo X15 Pro last. Same exact setup as you, 21 Lariat with short bed, just no auto open/close.

 

[Dan M.]

Your covers side rails are installed to far back. Try this, keep the tailgate closed when you put on the side rails. I have the Lo Pro and it’s basically the same except my cover is made out of vinyl.
I believe the instructions say to close the cover and then the tailgate.

 

[CBGray]

Interesting. Let me double check that, I’d be happy to adjust if needed.

I just added pics for my case. The one where it “sits up” is when the cover is closed first, then the gate. When it’s laying flat, it was closed gate, then cover. I’d really like it to be either way worked fine, then I’d have one less thing to remember!

 

[Dan M.]

Interesting. Let me double check that, I’d be happy to adjust if needed.

I just added pics for my case. The one where it “sits up” is when the cover is closed first, then the gate. When it’s laying flat, it was closed gate, then cover. I’d really like it to be either way worked fine, then I’d have one less thing to remember!

I can see in your pictures that your tailgate is not closed all the way. The side rails are too far back. I pretty sure if you make that adjustment with the side rails that everything will be fine.

 

[Dan M.]

Let me know if that fixed the problem.

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