Tri-Fold Bed Cover Install Guide & Review | Rough Country
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- The Rough Country Tri Fold Flip-Up Bed Cover is the newest edition to my 2024 Silverado 1500.
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Hey boss… a few points you may/may not be aware of….
I just bought a 24 Tacoma TRD Pro and you’re right, the first thing I considered was a hard tonneau mainly bc I carry recovery gear, pelican boxes and such plus I didn’t want to be like everyone who buys racks for bed and cab, it’s just a cookie cutter mentality and I like being secure but also be under the radar. Now here’s the irony: Toyota wanted $2200 for their hard 3 piece tonneau but after talking to their “custom shop”, found out it’s nothing more than a rebadged BAK MX4 ($1200), so you’re on point about being overcharged. Second, many people don’t know that even though there’s 50+ suppliers whether Amazon or direct, there’s really only 20 companies and of those RealTruck owns 10 of them incl Bak, Undercover, LockNRoll, TonnoPro, Tyger, Gator, etc the only difference is price, warranty and branding. You can buy a $2500 hard cover but get the same quality, design and features as a $500 one from TonnoPro. The outliers are companies like Rough Country like the one you got that the $100 price difference between the trifold and trifold flip is a 2/3 open versus full open/lays against the cab… so with $650 or $750… both are great and have the built in drain systems. Tyger is great too but it’s simply a slimmed down version of the Bak Industries. If you look at Undercover Armor Flex, Flex and Flex Select, the Armor has prop rods, flush mount, rhinolining on the cover and a trifold. The Flex doesn’t have the rhinolining but it does have the rods and integrated lights then the Select has the least amount of water resistance (the others are fully sealed) but has no coating yet if you buy weather stripping from HomeDepot or Lowe’s, it’s just as water sealed as Armor or Flex… it’s all how RealTruck aka Truck Hero markets their products to every level of consumer.
The new mic sounds good. I don't have a truck anymore, but this episode made me think that I might be able to install a tonneau cover when I get a Silverado EV in the future. Glad to see you're expanding your informational episodes to your truck. Still looking forward to seeing the 71 out on the road!
In 2018 I bought a Lomax folding hard tonneau cover from Agri-Cover, Inc for my 2017 RAM 1500. I believe this is the same one Weather Tech sells. I installed it myself and it has held up pretty well. Glad to see you back with the installation/mod videos.😀
i just have a 6th gen but the install guides ARE BACK
Just bought a 25 Trail Boss 3.0 and this video helped me decide to get the RC bed cover. The extra money over the Amazon ones seems worth it.
@@ColeDedhand still loving it by the way
For that issue in the front corners being exposed to water and other elements, I had the same issue today with my install on my 2025 ram 1500. I went and purchased some weather strips and cut them to cover those corners. Used 3m double sided sticky tape 60 pound. And some weather strip foam to insulate it more. Now I don’t see sunlight from the corners of the front of the bed. Also, buy a tube extension and some small hose clamps to extend and align the tube away from the frame and any other components that you wouldn’t want water touching. Especially since I live in Rhode Island and we get a lot of snow and rain and they pour salt and sand on the roads during the winter, I didn’t want salt water draining into the body and onto other parts of the trucks parts. I have it so it drips down away from anything. I also didn’t like how the “low profile” wasn’t really low and level. It bumps above the trim of the bed about a quarter inch
Thanks for this comment. I just purchased a 2025 Ram 1500 and this cover, so your comment and the video will set me up real nice, for when it arrives and I install it.
@ I have the 25 ram 1500 night edition sst HO. I absolutely love it. Way faster than my hemi was and so much better on gas and my wallet. It’s my dream truck and I finally have it. Good lock brother and I have some links to some really cool shit for your truck. Glass Screen protectors for the 12 inch display, back seat storage for under the seat, magnetic lights for the bed that charge usb, light bars, plastic ram logo splash guards and dark rain guards with tabs not adhesive. Truck bed floor Mats. I purchased so much stuff to make my baby better. Good luck with the truck man and if you ever have any issues with engine lights, random codes or your car reads fob but doesn’t turn on, don’t panic. The software updates lately have bugs that set off lights and codes when it’s all software not mechanical.
These type of bed covers never have 100% completely water proof. There is always some water that gets in. Still better than wide open though.
Great installation video. Convinced me to pull the trigger on one for my new 2500HD 👍
Update: Received the kit and the bulkhead seal strip was 2 inches short 😢. Called RC and they shipped out a replacement within 4 hours 👍
i just got a new truck too! looking for a hard bed cover!
I have a 2017 Silverado that I bought six months ago, the first thing I add was running boards (Not Rough Country) along with under the hood LED lights because it had no light. I then ordered a Rough Country tri fold bed cover (still I have some small leaks to work out), it was easy to install, after that I added led bed lights that automatically come on when you lower the tail gate. I'm replacing the stock side mirrors with heated tow mirrors with built in turn signals. I have decided no to put a small lift kit on it, I'm drop the rear with a Rough Country leveling kit. I suggest buying vacuum line from an auto parts store because the drain lines would bend because they were so thin!
Had the same issue with the front corners, went and got a 10ft thicker section of the foam and placed it in front of the one they provided and that took care of the issue
Use a little black silicone in those corners to seal up.
I have a magnum headache rack on my truck and rough country cant confirm if the cover will work with it. Been searching high and low came across your video, this helps a big seeing where the rails exactly sit. Thanks
@@zachsenger6042 glad it was helpful.
Yeah I have a trail boss LT and bought the same cover about 6 months ago and I bought another strip of that foam liner and added it along the head board further and that seem to take care of any leaks
Thanks for the video. I was debating between this one or the other non flip up hard cover for my '24 High Country 1500. This helps!
The gaps haven’t proven to be an issue in rain or heavy dew yet.
A hard cover is the only way to go the look is great if you spend extra you can get ones with a weight load on the top , plus it all stays drie,I put a bed rug in my truck over the factory bed liner two things I recommend
The factory bed cover on my 2010 Chevy Avalanche has never leaked a drop of water !😊
I like this one the best because the last fold flips up too I bought the hard one and not the soft
I got the hard tri fold cover for my Maverick. I want to have the security if I want to put some of value in the bed. Maybe you can get some foam to seal those corners?
I have a 24 GMC 2500 and the rear clamp also blocks the hook on the regular bed. The foam piece provided was way to short even with the rails in place prior.
Matt. too Funny I went with the GMC Canyon AT4 version ;) I have a list of Mods if you would like some ideas
Thoughts of Russell Wilson being a Steelers?
I’m not happy about it, but it might fit what the team needs. Time will tell.
After I installed mine (not exactly like yours) I drove mine thru a carwash to check for leaks! I figured a car wash would be has strong as and thunderstorm you might drive in?
Other rear clamp take out the bolt with that plastic head and replace it with a short standard bolt 😊
Were you able to better attach the front of the Rough Country bed cover on you Chevy Desal Pickup? As to the leakage on the right front corner on the pickup were you able to resolve with either additional foam seal or another solution?
@@StevenSchroder-o7e it shockingly has yet to leak. I cranked down on the bolts a bit more, no issues
Excellent write up. I'm in the market
I've had a soft trifold before. I did have some security concerns
9 months later - how are you liking the cover?
@@Iamk2jones love it, no issues and holding up nicely. Had 1 instance where one of the rail mounts vibrated loose, was a quick fix.
Glad to hear it. I just installed the same cover on my 2021 Silverado 1500. I’ve been a truck tool box guy for 10+ years. I love the new look.
Thanks for the video.
Should of gotten undercover armour flex bed cover
-each panel on top is line x line sprayed
-also nicer flatter smoother look
I have 2021 Silverado crew cab
Yeah, I’m happy with spending about $450 less
Those are $1300. He did alright by saving 500 bucks.
How has the cover been holding up? I’m between this tri fold rough county or the bak revolver x4s for my F250.
No issues to report, open and close it up almost on the daily.
@@Lethalgaragewould you be able to put it more down on the front i have the same problem is kind of lifted
@@MrMatatan561 I haven’t tried, nor felt the need too.
I like it where you get it??
@@carlosportillo2640 link is in the video description
How is this bed cover holding up? Looking to buy one for my F150
@@TheLuisraider1 pretty good, no leaks to date and has lived through crazy SoCal direct heat. Happy with the purchase this far.
That's good to hear. Mine will be in the socal heat as well haha.
are you able to drive with the cover tilted up ?
@@wicker1206 yes. Have gone 75 on the freeway with it up.
Any chance of commenting on the cover 5 mos later? I'm considering it but heard the rubber strips that lay over the tailgate curl up after a few months. On yours it looks like they addressed the issue by adding plastic trim? Thanks.
@@ruffxm mine still look new. No issues
@@Lethalgarage Good to know - Thanks for the reply.
Was just looking at this one for my 2023 Silverado. Still happy 3 months later?
@@JeffSchmitz331 very much so. No major issues in 100+ heat or in rain we saw around the time of install. Have moved big stuff and small stuff, and the fold up is easy and it remains nice and snug.
@@Lethalgarage Awesome! Thanks for the update. Have a retractable on it now and as you mentioned it takes quite a bit of bed space away.
I noticed that the truck runs faster and gas lasts just a little bit longer
That’s annoying they don’t supply two foam chunks to fill those daylight gaps. But I assume if you call them they would ship out for free
you can buy all sorts of adhesive foam stripping and blocks and whatever anywhere the breath oxygen.
Audio is great!!!
At 14:41 why not replace the large plastic knob with a conventional bolt? Problem solved.
@@bretthl1 it’s a good suggestion, but just commenting on what comes with the kit.
Good info, I bought the exact same one, now I know what to expect. Thank you!
How much weight do you think can be supported on top of it?
I don’t think I’d be able to stand on it. But probably 80-100lbs would be my guess
Still happy? Has that leak caused an issue or did you ever reach out to them? That is a bit concerning considering these are over $700.
No issues and very little water in those spots when in rain. Nothing to really complain about fortunately
Could always ask for extra foam strip and apply in those corners?!
Has anyone figured out what the hooks are for once the bed cover is flipped all the way up? It seems rough country doesn’t explain what the true purpose of the hooks are for.
I am referring to the ones that currently have the white tie rap on them when the bed cover is flipped all the way up.
@@daimonshepherd1006 they are a secondary hold and can be tightened to keep the bottom part of the cover from flapping back and forth.
Never buy goofy auto insurance. I'm going to guarantee you got ripped off on it. For those to be valid the dealership has to do any and all work on the vehicle. By you installing the bed cover you just voided your warranty.
Lol… funniest post of the day. No warranties are voided by this accessory. Guaranteed.
Idk why, but it looks weird to see you in flip-flops and shorts. It just doesn't match you. Then again, neither does an Apple watch and/or whatever you have on your other wrist.
Also, did you just call 2 inches of space loss 8 inches? You must be packing
What am I supposed to wear? Tank top and jeans?
Way to much talking up front I just want to know how to install it’s not important all the background.
@@mikefragassi9414 feel free to watch another video. I capture mine how I like. 🤣😉
@@LethalgarageAs if he can't fast forward through it. I thought the video was nice.
I wonder if you could stick the seal to the cover instead of the bed! Have anyone tried that?
It wouldn’t be long enough. But could be a good add, but I think there would still be a small gap.
I just received my kit and the seal was 2 inches too short. RC is sending a replacement. I have the same idea and plan to stick it to the underside of the front cover flap when it comes in. Easier to installit precisely and stays with the cover if I ever have to remove it for hauling full-bed loads.