Tailgate Weatherstrip for Canopies and Tonneau Covers

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One the main complaints that I have on my Ram is that the tailgate doesn't seal tightly. I have a Raven canopy and dust continuely gets inside. I found a product that may solve the problem. It is a "V Tailgate Weatherstrip" in the J. C. Whitney catalog. I have ordered one, and as soon as I get it installed I will post a report. Hopefully this will keep out the dust.

The part # is 81CK3120N and is under $19. 00.

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99 Quad Cab, White, SLT, 4x4, 5-sp, 3:54's, LSD, Loaded except cab lights and leather, Raven cap (cab high), Rhino liner, Stainless Nerf Bars, Stainless Rocker Panels, Tow package, Pro-flap mud flaps with Stainless Cummins "C" add to rear flaps, Power Edge (my first BOMB), Valentine One, Amsoil throughout, Uniden PC78LTW CB Radio with Mike Brolin's CB mounting bracket for STICKS.

Things to come;

Hadley Bully Air Horns, 285/75R16 Cooper A/T's, SPA Pyro and Boost gauge, 4" exhaust system, DDIII's, Psychotty Air Filter.

NRA Life Member! (Need to protect our rights and FREEDOM!!)

 

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Big Bob, I installed the JC Whitney tailgate weatherstripping on my truck when I installed the canopy, and it made a big difference, compared to not having any weatherstripping on my old '79 F250. I orginally bought that weatherstripping for the F250, but I never installed it, and it sat forgotten in the garage for years until I discovered it just before getting my Dodge. In some places it has lost its stickiness, but a little 3M weatherstrip adhesive cured that. The inside of the bed is not 100% dust free, but it's certainly a whole lot better than the amount of dust I used to get in my F250 when I'd go camping. It's no fun trying to sleep on a dust covered pillow! I began putting my pillow in a garbage bag.
Andy

 

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Please report back to us BIG BOB. I've been considering this sealing system myself.

Hey Andy, dust isn't much of a problem here in western Washington... maybe for a month or two out of the year, at most... it's the rain! Like Piers said, it only rains twice a year here, once for four months and another for five. #ad

 

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I have a Roll'n Lock cover.
Purchased the stuff advertised in last TDR
mag,from www.accesscover.com. They send 10ft for 29. 95(think it was). Works great so far.
I do considerable driving on gravel roads.
FWIW

 

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I know what you mean, John, but I live on a dirt road. That morning when I left for Timberline Dodge, I idled in first gear for about 1/2 a mile to keep from kicking up dust all over my clean truck! It seemed like it took forever to get to pavement!
Andy

 

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Fuzz,
I tried the website posted above, doesn't seem to work. You want to check it out.

 

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LOL. Tell me about it Andy. I spent about 5 minutes driving down my . 5 mile "dirt" road the same morning... at 5mph! And remember, I have a black Ram. #ad

 

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That web site for tonneau and tailgate seal http://www.accesscover.com

 

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John,
Will this be the last black vehicle you have. I have never had one, but my wife had one and tells everyone that you will only have "1" black vehicle. What do you think? #ad
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[This message has been edited by BIG BOB (edited 08-07-2000). ]

 

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This is my second black Ram and my 6th black vehicle(9th if you count Harley Davidsons). Back in the 30's, Henry Ford or someone said "We can get you a car in any color so long as it is black. "

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2001 2500 ETH/DEE Blk/Agate 4x4 QC LWB SLT+ 3. 54 LSD, Every option except Snow Plow and Cab Lights. ARE Z-Series Cap(lined) w/ intregrated electric lock. Bedrug Mopar Blk Aluminum Tube Steps 12000 lb Warn Winch/Transformer Mount- Brush Guard Factory Tow Hooks and all the right gear.

 

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Well BIG BOB, black is my favorite color... this is also my second black 4x4. I don't know, maybe I'm a slow learner. LOL