What is the best tailgate seal? Not a bed cover question.

[Dog Hauler]

I searched and found a couple of other threads where people asked for info on the best tailgate seals but there were no answers or the responses quickly morphed to discussions about bed covers and how well they did or didn't seal. I have a Retrax electric retractable cover and devised various solutions to make it water tight, not to mention eliminate the interference between the Retrax seal and the Rambox lids. So I'm not asking about bed covers or whether they leak and how to seal them.

What I'd like is input from folks who installed tailgate seals at the bottom and along the sides of the tailgate. What seal does the best job of sealing out dust? My guess is that in the absence of a biblical downpour and highway speeds, water getting into the bed from the gaps at the bottom or sides of the tailgate isn't an issue. But, dust getting into the bed especially when driving over dirt or gravel roads is a certainty. What seals that out the best?

Thanks for any information.

 

[Edwards]

Here's an Amazon generic that works well: https://www.amazon.com/VERGILIUS-Ad...g-Tailgate/dp/B07HJWXN97/?affid=5thgenrams-20

And here's how @cjgerson installed it: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/rambox-only-tonneau.2651/post-65397

 

[Dog Hauler]

@Edwards: I didn't see that in my search, though it was buried 8 pages deep in a bed cover thread so I hope I'm not faulted too badly for sloppy search techniques.

Anyway, thanks much for the tip. I plan to order the product straightaway.

 

[silverbullet]

@Edwards: I didn't see that in my search, though it was buried 8 pages deep in a bed cover thread so I hope I'm not faulted too badly for sloppy search techniques.

Anyway, thanks much for the tip. I plan to order the product straightaway.

I think you'll be happy with that seal from Amazon. I had one included in my tri fold cover. I have it installed with the cover and a bedrug and it's probably sealed better than my home. I did it along the bottom of the tailgate and sides. Easy install; take the time and it will look like it belongs there for sure.

 

[snikoorbdoodle]

Edit - Never mind.... read a few posts on another thread.


Is there an answer as to how to eliminate the interference with the retrax seal and the ramboxes? Just installed Retrax one MX and I cannot open my Ramboxes all the way. Thanks!


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[abel3111]

Edit - Never mind.... read a few posts on another thread.


Is there an answer as to how to eliminate the interference with the retrax seal and the ramboxes? Just installed Retrax one MX and I cannot open my Ramboxes all the way. Thanks!


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I just installed Retrax Pro on 2020 Ram Rebel with Rambox and multifunction tailgate and have same issue with Rambox not opening all the way. Did you figure out a solution or to the seals get more Pliable after more use allowing the Ram box to open more over time?

 

[Jims380da]

Weatherseal not available anymore

 

[Trooper4]

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[Zeeya]

I have used this on 2 different trucks and have had good luck with them.
https://www.amazon.com/Agri-Cover-A...1576915168&sprefix=access+tail,aps,168&sr=8-2

 

[Wheeler]

Attempt with weather strip from home depot. Next month 400 miles road trip coming up. Let's see how does it perform.

 

[theblet]

Attempt with weather strip from home depot. Next month 400 miles road trip coming up. Let's see how does it perform. View attachment 42258View attachment 42260

Found this post via search. Just got a retrax one and getting some minor leaks in the corners of the bed by the tailgate. How did this work out for you? Thanks

 

[Malodave]

I picked up this Rock Bloc system from Amazon, but have not installed it yet
because of the cold:
Malodave

Amazon.com: ESI ROK Block 4.25 inch Tailgate Gap Cover and Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 6ft for Sidewalls : Automotive

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[theblet]

That looks cool for the bottom. I think my dripping is from the top.

 

[Malodave]

That looks cool for the bottom. I think my dripping is from the top.

It does the Bottom Gap and the Sidewalls too.

Malodave

 

[brian42]

I got a generic tailgate seal with my soft tonneau cover. The directions said to "invert" the seal on the bottom if the gate is very close to the bed when it's shut, so that's what I did.

Here's how I sealed my tailgate (no RAM boxes and no MFT):







I haven't been down any really dusty roads but it's done a good job so far keeping stuff out and I did not have any water intrusion during our last decent rain that I had (driving and parked).

I've still got about 8" left of the seal that I didn't use in case I need to add more pieces.

 

[theblet]

I got a generic tailgate seal with my soft tonneau cover. The directions said to "invert" the seal on the bottom if the gate is very close to the bed when it's shut, so that's what I did.

Here's how I sealed my tailgate (no RAM boxes and no MFT):

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I haven't been down any really dusty roads but it's done a good job so far keeping stuff out and I did not have any water intrusion during our last decent rain that I had (driving and parked).

I've still got about 8" left of the seal that I didn't use in case I need to add more pieces.

Thanks for this. I have the side and bottom . In the last pic, I don’t have the top two seals. I’ll try this. Thanks!

 

[theblet]

I had some weather stripping in my shed, so I figured I’d try this out. Hopefully it helps in the corners. Wyt?

 

[ALSHEKAILI]

I got a generic tailgate seal with my soft tonneau cover. The directions said to "invert" the seal on the bottom if the gate is very close to the bed when it's shut, so that's what I did.

Here's how I sealed my tailgate (no RAM boxes and no MFT):

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I haven't been down any really dusty roads but it's done a good job so far keeping stuff out and I did not have any water intrusion during our last decent rain that I had (driving and parked).

I've still got about 8" left of the seal that I didn't use in case I need to add more pieces.

Hello mate, I saw this looks like a foam strip or rubber on the sides of the cover. did you Installed them? can you please share more about them ?

 

[DeanM2]

just put a hard top and carpet kit in my 2023 Big Horn, so wanted to seal the tailgate. I used the ESI kit that includes some "regular" size foam tubing, and a short length of large size foam tubing. I got everything sealed up except the bottom 1/3 of each of the sides. The gap there was HUGE. I ordered some more of the large size seal from ESI, and it was able to fill the gap. Very happy with the ESI seal(s).

 

[ocwill1]

this is what I use, How to install Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal® for your truck, they also have tutorial on best placing based on vehicle.