tonneau covers that work with the multifunction tailgate?

[tedcoxcpa]

Can someone point me to the flush mount screws mentioned in this post - i am trying to figure out a cover for my truck and it is way more tedious than i thought.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BFBYSBY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hhIHFbP6M62HH was the link I found to work on this thread.

You will still use the factory screws for the screws behind the cab. These are only for the rails.

 

[Nanookian]

I used the right on brackets and the ultra flex.
To get the brackets on I had to trim a small piece of my plastic bed rail cover. No biggie.

to get the ultra flex on I tried trimming the weather stripping on the side of the rails but I could never get it seated correctly. I see in @tshurt28 pics the front part of the cover is slightly up- that’s what was happening to mine. I couldn’t do anything to get it fully seated.
So I removed the weather stripping completely from the side of the rail and the thing bolted on flawlessly.

Yes now I have metal rail right up against my plastic bed rail cover but I can’t say I’m too concerned. It looks flush and snaps open and shut as it should.

 

[tedcoxcpa]

I used the right on brackets and the ultra flex.
To get the brackets on I had to trim a small piece of my plastic bed rail cover. No biggie.

to get the ultra flex on I tried trimming the weather stripping on the side of the rails but I could never get it seated correctly. I see in @tshurt28 pics the front part of the cover is slightly up- that’s what was happening to mine. I couldn’t do anything to get it fully seated.
So I removed the weather stripping completely from the side of the rail and the thing bolted on flawlessly.

Yes now I have metal rail right up against my plastic bed rail cover but I can’t say I’m too concerned. It looks flush and snaps open and shut as it should.

Same for me

 

[ramwb]

I used the right on brackets and the ultra flex.
To get the brackets on I had to trim a small piece of my plastic bed rail cover. No biggie.

to get the ultra flex on I tried trimming the weather stripping on the side of the rails but I could never get it seated correctly. I see in @tshurt28 pics the front part of the cover is slightly up- that’s what was happening to mine. I couldn’t do anything to get it fully seated.
So I removed the weather stripping completely from the side of the rail and the thing bolted on flawlessly.

Yes now I have metal rail right up against my plastic bed rail cover but I can’t say I’m too concerned. It looks flush and snaps open and shut as it should.

Can you pls point me to the pictures from @tshurt28 - I cannot see them or find them to be accurate

 

[Nanookian]

Can you pls point me to the pictures from @tshurt28 - I cannot see them or find them to be accurate

Here is the post: Nov 10, 2020

And the picture below is what I fought with (but even worse) until I removed the weather stripping from the rails (which peeled off very easily).

I know it would have sounded bad to me prior to purchase to "strip of weather sealing", but I wouldn't worry about it. These parts are not custom made for your truck. Nor are they designed by NASA engineers. They are designed generically, with the minimum modifications to work with the RAM. Some basic modifications to make it bolt on better isn't likely to compromise the integrity of the product or design.

 

[bleevin]

New to the forum and just read thru the entire thread. Has anyone tried the Right on Bracket with a Roll-N-Lock cover?

 

[ramwb]

Here is the post: Nov 10, 2020

And the picture below is what I fought with (but even worse) until I removed the weather stripping from the rails (which peeled off very easily).

I know it would have sounded bad to me prior to purchase to "strip of weather sealing", but I wouldn't worry about it. These parts are not custom made for your truck. Nor are they designed by NASA engineers. They are designed generically, with the minimum modifications to work with the RAM. Some basic modifications to make it bolt on better isn't likely to compromise the integrity of the product or design.

Thanks @Nanookian - I get it now

 

[mia389]

I think it would behoove you to put some flush-mounted bolts in the brackets. That will give you more room to fit the canister of the retrax so you don't have to jam it in there.

The shop said they had no problems installing the Retrax Pro with the brackets I installed from Right ON. I informed them they might need to use different screws but when I picked up the truck they said they did not have any problems with the brackets I installed. Love the way my tailgate works with this cover.

 

[Alxmlr789]

The shop said they had no problems installing the Retrax Pro with the brackets I installed from Right ON. I informed them they might need to use different screws but when I picked up the truck they said they did not have any problems with the brackets I installed. Love the way my tailgate works with this cover.

Great! The retrax must be a touch narrower than other retractables

 

[RickWaz]

Installed the Retrax ProMX this weekend: https://retrax.com/product-detail/80244.




MANY thanks to @@Snicklefritz_76 for his help and some of his tips, especially about using replacement/upgraded weather-stripping.

tonneau covers that work with the multifunction tailgate?

Anyone have a truxedo Sentry with the brackets? I want to get a soft roll up cover with the replacement brackets and have been eyeing that cover for a while Same question here for the Tyger soft roll up?.. Anyone install with the aftermarket Brackets? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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tonneau covers that work with the multifunction tailgate?

Anyone have a truxedo Sentry with the brackets? I want to get a soft roll up cover with the replacement brackets and have been eyeing that cover for a while Same question here for the Tyger soft roll up?.. Anyone install with the aftermarket Brackets? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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[rightonbracket]

We changed the design of our brackets! We increased the size of each hole by 1/16". This should allow for easier installation. I know many of you have had some issues with the holes not lining up perfectly. This should solve the issue.

Many of you have been reaching out regarding the shipping speed. We cover the cost of ground shipping, but this has been extremely slow due to the holiday season and pandemic. As we come out of the holidays, hopefully this speeds up. You can see their alert here:

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Here's a link to our product page:

5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets - Install A Tonneau Cover

Replace Stock Truck Bed Brackets To Allow A Tonneau Cover To Be Installed. USA Made Steel Right Angle Bracket. 5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets.

rightonbracket.com

Thank you,

-Pete

 

[J48]

We changed the design of our brackets! We increased the size of each hole by 1/16". This should allow for easier installation. I know many of you have had some issues with the holes not lining up perfectly. This should solve the issue.

Many of you have been reaching out regarding the shipping speed. We cover the cost of ground shipping, but this has been extremely slow due to the holiday season and pandemic. As we come out of the holidays, hopefully this speeds up. You can see their alert here:

Welcome | USPS

Welcome to USPS.com. Track packages, pay and print postage with Click-N-Ship, schedule free package pickups, look up ZIP Codes, calculate postage prices, and find everything you need for sending mail and shipping packages.

www.usps.com

Here's a link to our product page:

5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets - Install A Tonneau Cover

Replace Stock Truck Bed Brackets To Allow A Tonneau Cover To Be Installed. USA Made Steel Right Angle Bracket. 5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets.

rightonbracket.com

Thank you,

-Pete

Hey Pete, I received my brackets last week and don’t know if it’s the new design, but mine fit great! As others on this thread have pointed out, they looked off until I got the bolts going and as they tightened down, everything lined up just fine.

 

[Bop]

That's what I had to do. I still needed to force it between the brackets but in retrospect, if you countersync and use flatheads for the two screws on each side that attach the rails to the plastic canister ends, I think it will fit without needing a mallet. I also had to take a little off the end of the rear cross piece to get it installed, but it's installed and works fine.

Mine is 2015 vintage. One MX

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I love it, very freaking nice, enjoy

 

[securityguy]

Loving my Retrax MX Pro with the Right On Brackets!

 

[J48]

Add another successful Bak Revolver X4 install to the list. I had to work through a few issues with the cover’s rails which required slight modifications, but she’s in. Big thanks to Pete and the RightOn team for the brackets, and also to Kooch80 for his write up on the same cover.

So here are the issues I ran into:
Issue 1: Factory bed brackets won't allow tonneau cover rail installation
Solution: Replaced brackets with Right On Brackets

Issue 2: Plastic bed rail covers prevented Right On Bracket installation
Solution: Trimmed plastic - I planned to use a Dremel, but a pair of snips made short work of it


Issue 3: New bracket cutout did not line up with bed bolt washer.
Solution: (right, wrong, or indifferent) I ignored it and installed the bracket on top of it


Issue 4: Center bracket bolts (bed side - not cab side) prevented the cover rail from laying flush with the bed rail.
Solution: I drilled the cover rail to allow it to sit around the bracket bolt.


Issue 5: The Right On Brackets obviously stick out from the bed which causes the cover rails to flex inward as they get closer to the cab. This makes it difficult for the cover to drop down into the rail channel.
Solution: I kept the four cover bolts (near the cab) loose until I could work the clips into place. This problem only surfaced with one clip on the passenger side, about eight inches from the cab. It finally snapped into place, and I secured the bolts. The rest of the cover rolled out nicely and without issue. Since I plan to keep the cover down flat 80 percent of the time, I'm willing live with this (with the hope it will settle in, lol) though I may go back and remove the washer (issue 3) to see if it gives me a little more space to work with.


Issue 6: The driver's side cover rail near the tailgate angles upward. This causes the cover to slightly raise, creating a 1/8 inch gap.
Solution: None yet (I ran outta time)

Overall Thoughts:
I loved the Bak Flip cover I had on my F150, and was excited for the Revolver's solution for visibility. It does seem that build quality has declined, but at the same time I don't think Bak cheaped out either. Compared to previous covers, this tonneau looks like it will prevent large amounts water from getting in, but only time will tell. Install is not perfect, but acceptably within tolerance. Despite having to work through a few issues, I'm very happy with the cover, and wouldn't have gone with anything else on the market.

Cheers!

 

[WareWolf]

Add another successful Bak Revolver X4 install to the list. I had to work through a few issues with the cover’s rails which required slight modifications, but she’s in. Big thanks to Pete and the RightOn team for the brackets, and also to Kooch80 for his write up on the same cover.

So here are the issues I ran into:
Issue 1: Factory bed brackets won't allow tonneau cover rail installation
Solution: Replaced brackets with Right On Brackets

Issue 2: Plastic bed rail covers prevented Right On Bracket installation
Solution: Trimmed plastic - I planned to use a Dremel, but a pair of snips made short work of it
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Issue 3: New bracket cutout did not line up with bed bolt washer.
Solution: (right, wrong, or indifferent) I ignored it and installed the bracket on top of it
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Issue 4: Center bracket bolts (bed side - not cab side) prevented the cover rail from laying flush with the bed rail.
Solution: I drilled the cover rail to allow it to sit around the bracket bolt.
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Issue 5: The Right On Brackets obviously stick out from the bed which causes the cover rails to flex inward as they get closer to the cab. This makes it difficult for the cover to drop down into the rail channel.
Solution: I kept the four cover bolts (near the cab) loose until I could work the clips into place. This problem only surfaced with one clip on the passenger side, about eight inches from the cab. It finally snapped into place, and I secured the bolts. The rest of the cover rolled out nicely and without issue. Since I plan to keep the cover down flat 80 percent of the time, I'm willing live with this (with the hope it will settle in, lol) though I may go back and remove the washer (issue 3) to see if it gives me a little more space to work with.
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Issue 6: The driver's side cover rail near the tailgate angles upward. This causes the cover to slightly raise, creating a 1/8 inch gap.
Solution: None yet (I ran outta time)

Overall Thoughts:
I loved the Bak Flip cover I had on my F150, and was excited for the Revolver's solution for visibility. It does seem that build quality has declined, but at the same time I don't think Bak cheaped out either. Compared to previous covers, this tonneau looks like it will prevent large amounts water from getting in, but only time will tell. Install is not perfect, but acceptably within tolerance. Despite having to work through a few issues, I'm very happy with the cover, and wouldn't have gone with anything else on the market.

Cheers!
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Thanks for sharing this information. I have been looking at options for my 2020, and I had a revolver x2 on my 2012 Raptor which I really liked. I had the original bakbox too, so I'm probably going to go that route. If only playing dress up on the truck didn't cost so much!

 

[Portercycling250]

RJS - Thank you so much - this is such a relief - I will be getting my truck soon - and I am pretty set on a Retrax Pro XR - where is a good place to get a good deal if you know or can recommend it.

I’ve been reading this entire thread and noticed you were getting the Retrax XR which is something I’m thinking about. Using the Right on brackets did it install without issues?.

 

[Alxmlr789]

I’ve been reading this entire thread and noticed you were getting the Retrax XR which is something I’m thinking about. Using the Right on brackets did it install without issues?.

Retrax fits no issue with the RO brackets, several have confirmed on here.

 

[Baileycom]

I cruised through the thread and didn't see any mentions, but has anyone installed the Lomax tri-fold with the MFT? How did it turn out? I really like the low profile.

 

[Alxmlr789]

I cruised through the thread and didn't see any mentions, but has anyone installed the Lomax tri-fold with the MFT? How did it turn out? I really like the low profile.

It wasn’t great when I tried it, the rail is different than most on here, and has to sit all the way to the bulkhead, which even the right on brackets don’t allow.