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sambudo · 12-31-2013, 12:34 PM

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!

Hawghauler · 12-31-2013, 01:48 PM

Interested as well.

**GOPAPA** · 12-31-2013, 01:59 PM

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..

geezer#99 · 12-31-2013, 02:11 PM

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/

**chiefcfd** · 12-31-2013, 04:16 PM

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.

sambudo · 01-01-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

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?

70jnktrk · 01-01-2014, 04:30 PM

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..

12-31-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
sambudo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver,Wa Posts: 339	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! __________________ 1968 C10, 250, L6 4spd OTF, Fleetside Upgrades: Power Steering .......................____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

12-31-2013, 01:48 PM	#2
Hawghauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Whidbey Island/Edmonds,WA Posts: 360	Re: What truck covers work best? Interested as well. __________________ If I have to be on 4 wheels, It has to be a classic Chevy 1967 c10 Longbed (Hawghauler/Icy weather transport) 2003 BMW K1200GT (Rain bike) 2007 Softail Deuce (Sun bike) 2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide (Everything else bike)

12-31-2013, 01:59 PM	#3
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,472	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.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-31-2013, 02:11 PM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,570	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. http://www.30seconds.ca/

12-31-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	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. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

01-01-2014, 04:30 PM	#7
70jnktrk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: arizona Posts: 213	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.. Attached Images



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