Assemble arm stay locks by sliding them into the vertical plates and inserting the securing knob onto threaded bolt. The securing knob should pass through the long slot and should be able to slide up and down. Tightening the knob will keep the stay lock in position. For those of you who own a Honda Ridgeline, we have some great news for you!
We now have a cover available for your truck! Your installation requires that you drill no holes into your truck bed whatsoever!!! The system installs directly into holes that are already in the bed!
Pictures of this New Ridgeline Cover can be seen at the following links:. Question: The bed of the Honda Ridgeline has a slight "bow" in the side rails. How does this cover fit these contours? As a result, the Ridgeline cover fits your truck bed similarly as a Tupperware lid fits its corresponding bowl Question: Will this cover work with the factory installed bed extender?
Answer: Absolutely! Simply open the cover and flip the bed extender out as normal on the tailgate. The cover's hardware does not interfere with the bed extender in any way. Question: There is no place to clamp the mounting rails on the Ridgeline. How do you install the mounting rails to the side rails? Answer: Inside the bed of your Ridgeline, there is a Tie Down in the front corners of the side rail, and a standalone bolt in the bed that is located on each side rail at the top inside center.
To install the BAKFlip mounting rails, simply remove these 3 bolts. The BAKFlip mounting rail has 3 pre-drilled holes in the rail that aligns with the holes that are on your Ridgeline. Simply put rail into position and tighten bolts back into place.
Note: This mounting rail which has been specifically designed for the Ridgeline and has a high quality rubber seal under mounting rail that is "sandwiched" between the mounting rail and the rail of the Ridgeline so no water can penetrate when installed! Question: My Ridgeline does not have a locking tailgate.
How do I secure my truck bed? Answer: This BAKFlip model for the Ridgeline is no different from our other models in this regard as the cover latches and securely "locks" to the top of the bed, but it does not lock the tailgate. Dynolock offers 2 styles of electric locks for the Ridgeline that secures the tailgate closed.
Details and purchase information can be found by going to the following link:. NOTE: We are in no way affiliated with Dynolock nor are we specifically requiring you to use this lock system. This is the only lock that we have been able to find that works with the unique Honda Ridgeline Tailgate that opens 2 different ways.
Other options may well be available, so should you find another option that you like better, feel free to install the best locking option for your vehicle. Answer: Absolutely. To make the handling of the cover easier from the outside of the truck, the first "installation" panel the first panel right behind the cab of the truck that does not open comes back to meet the exact point where the gradient of the body meets the side rail The "V" point and the front sides of the bed.
This placement allows you to open the cover all the way open from the side of the truck without having to get into the bed of the truck! Question: Is this cover easily removable? Answer: Yes! Just like all of our BAKFlip covers, you simply fold the cover all the way forward, loosen up the fastening knobs the front corners and the cover easily lifts up and off of the truck.
To reinstall the cover, simply reverse this procedure. Question: On the photo I see a small ridge higher than the tailgate? What is this? Answer: As you have probably noticed, the top of the tailgate on your Ridgeline is lower than the side rails.
When you install the BAKFlip cover, when closing the rearmost panel, the bottom of this panel barely touches the top of the tailgate. To prevent water from entering where the cover meets the tailgate, there is a rubber sweep that runs the entire width of the BAKFlip's rear panel side to side that slightly overlaps the top of the tailgate. This allows water to drain off the cover and off the back of the truck without getting into bed at the tailgate edge.
The cover's features in combination with the inherent design of the Ridgeline, which uses the natural angle of the bed to push water towards the back edge of the truck, makes the BAKFlip cover for this truck the most water-tight BAKFlip we make. America's 1 Selling Cover! Revolver X2 Revolver X4. BAKBox 2. Qty: 6 Clamps. Or 8 clamps for 8 Ft. Long Bed Trucks. Qty: 2 Rails with Attached Drain Valves.
Step 2: Positioning the cover on your rails: Position your BakFlip cover firmly on your rails and fold back towards tailgate to ensure proper fit. Step 4: Connecting The Drain Tubes If you have a drop in bedliner, simply run the drain tubes behind or under the liner. Are any holes drilled in the truck? You simply press a button on a key fob to open or close it. The cover retracts into a canister at the front of the bed, allowing full-bed access.
You can stop the cover in five positions. This model is constructed of powder-coated aluminum. Five-year warranty. Panels are coated with a scratch-resistant, UV-protective, black powder coat finish with a max weight of lbs. Integrated buckle and strap allow you to drive with the tonneau cover in the folded-up position. Pre-assembled horizontal crossbars offer support and conveniently fold up with the cover providing full bed access. Some species truck models have lower front bed rail. Apply front seal strip provided to the front bed rail to seal the gap Comes with dual coated 24oz marine grade vinyl top, heavy duty aluminum powder coated side rails and clamps.
Built-in horizontal crossbars offer support when cover is lying flat and roll up with the cover providing full bed access. Seals with Velcro strip on the sides and secures with latch lock system at the tailgate. Also comes with adjustable tension system on the end of the side rails to keep the cover tight and wrinkle free. US Design Patented, Cover is dual-coated and made out of heavy duty 24oz. Forbes Wheels compared the features, specs, and pricing of almost a hundred tonneau covers; reviewed evaluations by other critics and end users; and drew on our own experiences with a wide range of different covers.
The five models selected here represent the best overall values in this category for truck owners with different needs. Soft covers are also inherently more vulnerable to theft than hard covers because they can be cut open with a sharp implement. And covers sealed with Velcro or another hook-and-loop fastener, such as roll-up covers, can often be separated enough on the sides to allow someone to look inside.
Conversely, some one-piece hinged hard-shell tonneaus are the most secure because their design prevents the tailgate from being opened.
But they are also expensive, heavy, and harder to use than the covers highlighted here. This is a hotly debated topic, with advocates on both sides. According to Sawtooth, a tonneau cover manufacturer, a wind-tunnel test by the trade group SEMA the Specialty Equipment Market Association showed that tonneau covers reduced aerodynamic drag by an average of 5. In , however, Consumer Reports tested a Dodge Ram V8 pickup with a tonneau while driving at a constant 65 mph, and they measured a slight drop of almost one mpg.
According to the truck accessory retailer, RealTruck, soft roll-up and folding covers see Best Soft Tonneau Covers are the best choice if fuel economy is a concern because the higher weight of hard tonneaus can offset any reductions in aerodynamic drag. This depends on the cover. All roll-up and retractable tonneaus allow full-bed access. But most tri-fold designs cover the front third of the bed when folded up, and they need to be removed for full-bed access.
Typically, they come pre-assembled, requiring you to only install clamps, supports, and perhaps frame rails. Virtually every company posts installation videos or downloadable instructions on their websites, so check those out before you buy.
If you want maximum security and the strength to carry a small load on the cover, then yes, a hard tonneau cover is worth the cost.
Hard tonneau covers cost more than soft tonneau covers. If you would like to confirm fitment please leave this box unchecked. Whether you are ready to order or just starting your search we can help. Request a specific call back We get that you may have specific needs for getting a call back. Let us know here and we will try to acommodate you. Elevate Rack System Do you have a tonneau cover installed? Download Installation Sheet. Supplemental Sheets. If you need additional install sheets for your specific Make please see below.
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