boardthatpowder
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Had mine >6 months. Never lubed. Use the tonneau quite a bit. Never had an issue.
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Iām assuming it will be a product update at most and not actually a ārecallā. This is definitely not a safety issue.Just got mine delivered today with powered cover. It's disabled in open position. They are going to recall all the vehicles with the new design once it's ready.
That's more like it. Couldn't think of a word other than recall lolIām assuming it will be a product update at most and not actually a ārecallā. This is definitely not a safety issue.
I used Fluid Film and sprayed the rails with the tonneau open.How specifically are people lubing them up? With the tonneau open and spraying the rails? With the tonneau closed and climbing inside to spray in front where it goes inside the compartment?
I bought the lube, but haven't used it yet. Not sure of the best way to apply it?
Thank youI used Fluid Film and sprayed the rails with the tonneau open.
I started from the cab end and stopped about a foot from the tailgate as the tonneau would distribute the lubricant to this part of the rails while closing, minimizing excess.
I tried not to over apply it as it would attract dirt.
Based on the big improvement in motor strain noise, I figured that was enough. About a month ago I lubed it again when the tonneau stopped closing on its own.
Same. Mine is currently working. The one time it malfunctioned and locked up I was able to get it back closed. I recalibrated it and started the routine dry lube and it's been fine.If you lubed your tonneau before it broke, is it still working?
Please only respond to the poll if you lubed your tonneau rails (with wet or dry lube) before it broke.
I have had my R1T for about 8 months, lubed the tonneau twice, and it's still working as expected. Curious to know how others are faring.