I wanted to install the bedrug and instructions say for the bed to be at least 68 degrees for max adhesion. It hasn't been and won't be that warm until next year around here. Any suggestions? My thought it to use a heat gun where the velcro needs to stick but not sure if anyone has any other tricks to get it to stick.
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Bedrug and cold bed
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I think it’s more about moisture. I would park truck in the sun and make sure it’s good and dry. I have one in my 2019 and it’s awesome
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Park it such that the bed is aligned with, and fully exposed to, the sun.
Worst case, use a heat gun on the particular part of the bed you're about to lay down the velcro. (My Bed Rug, which I -love-, only has two velcro strips, about 2' long, holding it down. Works great.)
After warming it up, use the cleaner/adhesive promoter, lay down the velcro, then apply a little more heat. Then move on to the next one...
Worst case, use a heat gun on the particular part of the bed you're about to lay down the velcro. (My Bed Rug, which I -love-, only has two velcro strips, about 2' long, holding it down. Works great.)
After warming it up, use the cleaner/adhesive promoter, lay down the velcro, then apply a little more heat. Then move on to the next one...
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LOL I'm right there with you. Maybe we'll see temps at 68° and above around April. I wouldn't wait till then to install them either.
You should be fine with the heat gun. Don't go crazy, the surface doesn't need to be hot. Realistically, I don't think the velcro has too much work to do. They fit really well so I don't think air can get under it to well to lift it out. I think the velcro is more of a way to keep them flat to the floor, and tight to the side rather than from it lifting out. If you have cargo rails you could probably skip it all together except the tailgate. That probably needs it to stay in place since it's just a flat panel.
You should be fine with the heat gun. Don't go crazy, the surface doesn't need to be hot. Realistically, I don't think the velcro has too much work to do. They fit really well so I don't think air can get under it to well to lift it out. I think the velcro is more of a way to keep them flat to the floor, and tight to the side rather than from it lifting out. If you have cargo rails you could probably skip it all together except the tailgate. That probably needs it to stay in place since it's just a flat panel.
I would agree from the videos I've seen as well. Between the cargo rails and bed cover I don't see how it could fly out. As for the tailgate, I have the MFT, so had to cut that into pieces and those will be mounted separately
ferraiolo1
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You can buy 3m adhesion promoter wipes. That along with using a heat gun in the sections where the Velcro goes should help.
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Andymax
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I was in a similar spot back in March. Used the heat gun as I went...worked perfectly, no issues. Just follow the instructions otherwise. I did have adhesion issue with the tailgate portion where the rug attaches to the plastic channel near the top of the tailgate. Called BedRug and they immediately shipped replacement velcro, but with much better adhesive...no issues since. As the others do...I love my BedRug.
Heat gun…not your wife or girlfriend or blow dryers from both as they don’t generate enough heat. You will need a heat gun…find any serious hockey player (they used them on their hockey sticks) and borrow one if you need to do so as you’ll be much happier with the adhesion.
I have a heat gun, learned that lesson long ago. If that doesn't work, I was thinking of just building a small fire. LOL
I actually saw that once growing up in Alaska. One of the military guys stationed up there was our neighbor, took his wife's baking sheet, piled charcoal on it, lit it and slid it under the engine to warm it up as it did not have a block heater. About fifteen minutes later that 318 was a glowing fire under the hood as it had melted every rubber hose on the engine and proceeded to burn it to the ground. Careful now...if I gave you any ideas!
"Honey...where do you keep the baking sheets?" I have an idea!I actually saw that once growing up in Alaska. One of the military guys stationed up there was our neighbor, took his wife's baking sheet, piled charcoal on it, lit it and slid it under the engine to warm it up as it did not have a block heater. About fifteen minutes later that 318 was a glowing fire under the hood as it had melted every rubber hose on the engine and proceeded to burn it to the ground. Careful now...if I gave you any ideas!
Well, clearly that fella moved to Wisconsin once his tour of duty was up in Alaska:
Man using hot charcoal to warm vehicle instead starts fire, officials say
A man attempting to warm up his vehicle Thursday afternoon caused it to catch fire after placing a baking sheet full of hot charcoal underneath it, fire officials said.
And Outdoor Life actually had to publish it to remind hunters not to try the stunt:
How to Keep Your Hunting Truck Running This Winter (and Stay Safe During Cold Weather Travel)
Here's how to survive this winter when you're on the road
www.outdoorlife.com
