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Old 12-31-2013, 12:34 PM   #1
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What truck covers work best?

I park my truck outside and would like to know what your using or doing to keep the rain water from pooling up in the bed area? Suggestions appreciated! Is their a pole system like a tent that keeps the cover tight? I'm currently using posts in the midle of the bed to deflect the water. I've tried weights etc.. It rain's a lot in the PNW! I like to keep it covered, if not covered after awhile it starts to grow moss in the crack areas. Let me know your ideas!
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Old 12-31-2013, 01:48 PM   #2
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Re: What truck covers work best?

Interested as well.
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Old 12-31-2013, 01:59 PM   #3
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Re: What truck covers work best?

Me tooo.. ,,I know what he's talking about as to moss and mold in the cracks as I moved from just 50 west of Vancouver last year ..now I need one that stops the ultra violet rays..thx for bringing it up Sam..
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Old 12-31-2013, 02:11 PM   #4
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Re: What truck covers work best?

Drill a couple holes up at the front on each corner to drain the water. And spray the corners, seams and other places with some of this. It'll keep the moss under control.
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Old 12-31-2013, 04:16 PM   #5
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Re: What truck covers work best?

Try looking at a boat shop. They make a pole system for boat covers that is adjustable, Maybe something there will work for you. You could also make something out of PVC pipe.
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Old 01-01-2014, 03:18 PM   #6
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Re: What truck covers work best?

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Drill a couple holes up at the front on each corner to drain the water. And spray the corners, seams and other places with some of this. It'll keep the moss under control.
http://www.30seconds.ca/
Are you saying drill the holes in the cover? spray the 30 second on the truck for preventative moss and mold?
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Old 01-01-2014, 04:30 PM   #7
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Re: What truck covers work best?

probably not what you have in mind..my cover has two supports under to keep it water safe...you can put any number under the cover..upholstery shop picked them up for 12 bucks apiece...mine is not exposed to the rain,,hope this helps..
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