DIY temporary tonneau / bed cover?

[Gavinmcc]

I used this foam tape between the panels and it made the seam very stiff. Here are some pictures of the final result. Feels stiff and very snug front to back due to the foam.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4PKBC5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

0does the material come in black? Can you quit your job and just make a ton of these?

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[GreenOptimist]

Fits like the previous ones, this item also includes a strip of weather seal which may come in handy at the front or tail-gate depending on your alignment.

Cross bars fit, but are tight. Keep in mind that you can’t really lift the tri-fold cover if the bars are there.

Thanks for this confirmation! Ordered this same one and installed today. Snowing on it currently, so we’ll see how my alignment was in the morning

 

[mmayur]

installed Ford Maverick with HomeDepot railing hardware. simple to install and works great


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...in-Zinc-Plated-Slotted-Angle-802417/204225778


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF9LH5Y4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Cover $180+$60 hardware

 

[mmayur]

@krockett checkout this metal panel which made easy install with MAveric tripod hardware

 

[mini2nut]

I am patiently waiting for the OEM manual bed cover panels and the 20” dark spare tire.

 

[krockett]

@krockett checkout this metal panel which made easy install with MAveric tripod hardware

That’s slick, nice and sturdy now for sure.

 

[Collyay]

Came up with this idea while reading through this post. Definitely some labor involved but only about $120 total cost. Vinyl fencing pickets, cut to length, then crush and tape both ends to fit in track. I took this route since I knew fencing can already withstand the elements, it's light-weight, wind resistant, and has a tongue and groove. It takes some cutting and finessing but it works! (I kind of like the white contrast but probably can be painted after properly prepped)

 

[duessell]

Came up with this idea while reading through this post. Definitely some labor involved but only about $120 total cost. Vinyl fencing pickets, cut to length, then crush and tape both ends to fit in track. I took this route since I knew fencing can already withstand the elements, it's light-weight, wind resistant, and has a tongue and groove. It takes some cutting and finessing but it works! (I kind of like the white contrast but probably can be painted after properly prepped)

This is the strategy I've come closest to pulling the trigger on. Which fencing did you use?

 

[Collyay]

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From Lowe’s, I only used 9 of the 15 pickets it came with (one had to be cut lengthwise: Freedom Emblem 6-ft H x 8-ft W White Vinyl Standard Fence Panel

 

[Jack Smoke]

Fantastic idea!!

 

[brancky3]

Came up with this idea while reading through this post. Definitely some labor involved but only about $120 total cost. Vinyl fencing pickets, cut to length, then crush and tape both ends to fit in track. I took this route since I knew fencing can already withstand the elements, it's light-weight, wind resistant, and has a tongue and groove. It takes some cutting and finessing but it works! (I kind of like the white contrast but probably can be painted after properly prepped)

what do you mean “crush” the end? Like with a hammer? What did you tape it with?

 

[Collyay]

with?

Because the pickets are thicker than the track you need to cut the inner supports in the picket and the sides about the width of the track itself. Then “crush” it down and tape so that it slides easily into the track. Use a tape that is strong but smooth so that it will slide over the rubber gasket in the track easily. As I mentioned it’s a bit of work and finessing.

 

[Jack Smoke]

What did you use to cut the internal supports? I image utility knife or quality scissors would work. Also, what kind of tape? I think I have some Gorilla brand tape that would probably work

 

[Collyay]

Gorilla

Good pair of scissors, edges required something stronger. I used a hacksaw which I don’t recommend. Gorilla tape I tried but was too sticky on the outside to slide easily over the rubber. I ended up using white duct tape.

 

[Jack Smoke]

Good pair of scissors, edges required something stronger. I used a hacksaw which I don’t recommend. Gorilla tape I tried but was too sticky on the outside to slide easily over the rubber. I ended up using white duct tape.

I think I’ll give this a try. I‘ll try tin snips first, if that doesn’t work, I’ll bust out the multi tool. I have some actual duct tape, the silver metal kind. It’s super slick, but might damage the rails.

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