No aftermarket accessory can be guaranteed to be waterproof, but it will be very difficult for water or snow to get in when the cover is correctly installed and closed.
Only if the tool box is below the rails and not installed to the height of the rails.
Most installation shops could install the product, but they will most likely charge for it.
Yes, both installation and removal can be accomplished in minutes.
The AlloyCover will lock into place with the integrated storage clips.
While this product offers a simple one-person installation and removal, the shipped product ranges from 55-76 lbs. At WeatherTech, they suggest a two-person installation for greater ease and accuracy.
The product should not fade in the temperatures seen throughout the United States. It is also UV resistant to withstand the harshest sun climates.
You can use any product that you would normally use to clean your truck, or WeatherTech recommends its specially formulated TechCare® gentle car shampoo.
Aluminum alloy will not rust.
Provided that the spray-in liner does not go up over the sides and is professionally installed, the AlloyCover should fit.
At WeatherTech, their goal is to not block your total rear view. That is why the brand designed its bed covers to come off the truck very easily – no tools, just a pull of the 2nd dual latch located under the last panel.
Correct, no drain tubes are required because the WeatherTech cover seals at the bed caps. The rails are designed to shed water as well, while the hinges themselves are indeed waterproof.
If damaged, the panel assembly would have to be replaced.
With a locking tailgate, as most are today, it is a secure system meaning you have to open the tailgate first in order to gain access. Keep in mind though that using a tool like a crowbar can most likely pry into the cover and allow entry.
If the AlloyCover is properly installed, you shouldn’t hear rattling or exterior noise.
The AlloyCover is made from aluminum that is 22% stronger than Ford OE aluminum bodies. Nevertheless, it would depend on the size and speed of hail, and WeatherTech cannot guarantee that the part would not be damaged in an extreme storm.
The TechCare gentle car shampoo would work well to lift dirt and road grime, and the QuickTech detailer with carnauba wax details the surface and protects against UVA and UVB rays.
This really is dependent on the installer’s familiarity with the vehicle and comfortability with installation. Nevertheless, even with limited knowledge, it ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
The AlloyCover can hold 400 lbs. evenly distributed.
Yes, as long as it is an OE version.
If properly installed, the AlloyCover should be able to withstand 50+ mph winds. Nevertheless, it would depend on the gusts, and WeatherTech cannot guarantee that extreme weather conditions would not damage the part.
The water shedding design of the AlloyCover should eliminate pooling. Regardless, the hinges are waterproof, and water typically sheds to the outside of the bed.
The AlloyCover has more than a ½ inch lower profile, and this contributes to the part’s appealing and seamless look.