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I would like to purchase a new Tacoma in the USA and would like to know if the Canadian dealers will coverthe warranty???? Has anyone done this? I get mixed responses from Toyota. The colors and option packages in the USA are better for my tastes.
Thanks Dale
Can you be more specific on what you did to fix the problem? The dealership is no help they say its a design issue.
thanks
Do you get water in the bed and can you remove it in a pinch in case you need the entire bed? :confuse:
Their kit comes with special wipes in foil packet which both cleans and leave a bonding agent on both sides of the bed's rail surfaces onto which you place 6ft rails from the kit. The kit mounting rails have a peel strip the entire 6ft length. The bond strong and permanent like seen on the tiles on NASA Shuttles. Assembly instructions are excellent and easy to follow. Before working with the adhesive strips, Take the time to lay out the kit onto the truck bed. masking tape mark your rail locations. Next, take down the test-fit location setup and cleanse wipe to prep the fold-a-cover contact surfaces. Then remove the adhesive strips from the kit rails (first 4 inches only) to start laying the fold-a-cover mounting rails.
As for brackets. yes there are 4 which capture the cover to the original Tacoma bed rails at opposite ends. No drilling required. Take your time, especially when doing the initial test setup and mark key locator points with masking tape. For increased locator precision I used a point tip black marker to make match-lines on Painter blue removable masking tape. Alignment is key to a weather tight and easy to operate cover. I say weather tight because mine is water tight in car wash and driving rain. kLet's hear how you make out.
Full use of the box is always available for lumber, and sheetrock, fishing gear etc.
I 'saw' the Vortex your dealer speaks of behind the rear window one windy day. Like a mini tornado inside the truck bed directly behind the cab. I think a small spoiler on top of the cab would fix alot of the wind issues being reported on the web site.
Might want to be careful, I think there's a TSB out on that. Something about adhesive fails causing loss of tiles on reentry...
:surprise:
sorry, couldn't resist.
Tx
Look here:
http://toyotanation.com/forum/t127130.html
You cannot use the cleats with the Undercover tonneau. There is molded support framework on the bottom close to the rails, so there is no room.
The good news is that the Undercover tonneau is strong, water tight and it's real easy to remove. Also, the mounting rails use the bed rail system and leave most of it available for the cleats once the cover is removed.
I installed mine last October on my 05 Double Cab Pre-Runner Long Bed and have not had a problem with it.
Cheers,
Glen
Maybe move the rear to the front if possible.
This trick works well for me sometimes..
find the guy who sold you the car, and see if he will let you use his " employee discount " might save you 20%
but ya. $168. i would shop every dealership with a online parts dept, and see who offers the best price. bring a price quote from the best couple, and go to their parts dept, and inform them why their loosing sales.
I have few questions:
1. I know that if you want to get in you can, but my question is how secure do you think the lock is on the fold-a-cover or do you think you could easily pry the cover off?
2. I know the Access could easily be cut but my impression it may be more waterproof, is that true?
3. What I don't understand is why fold-a-cover only has a 1 yr warranty but Access LE is a limited lifetime warranty. I can't help but think in a few years the fold-a-cover will start fading or even leak more. :confuse:
1. Security: Very secure unless some culprit destroys it with a crowbar which wouldn't be fit for his use anyway.
2. Waterproof: Mine is truly waterproof although it's not sold with that warranty probably because installations are not all equal. The trick is to follow FoldA-Cover instructions and test fit the system, mark locator marks with masking tape, and then and only then do the final/permanent installation.
3. Warranty: The Fold-A-Cover material and workwanship is top shelf. All aluminum panels with rigid foam core, full length piano hinges, Stainless and aircraft aluminum hardware and space age engineered resin fitments and gaskets. I particularly like its 800# load bearing rating and certainly the sleek look. Its a real head turner. Guys have often stopped in fron of my house and walked over to the truck just to admire the Fold-A-Cover. Of course I am proud of it especially since I installed it. The warranty is as lasting as is the materials used, together with proper installation. As for the term CONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY for the Access, what exactly does that exclude?
This is after 2 tanks of gas. If I wipe it off with my finger it's not greasy and seems to leave no residue on the paint. I just started noticing this after my last (first one so far) oil change. I've got a multi-franchise dealer and they used "Goodwrench" oil according to the invoice.
I can't pin it down to the oil change exactly because I live in Maine and the salt and road grime could have been masking the problem beforehand. I got the truck Double Cab, 6' bed in July 2005 and did not see anything all summer.
It's been cold lately and just after stopping the fender is wet but again, not greasy. It really seems to be condensation with fine carbon particles.
I can't see that it's using any oil and my mileage has stayed the same 19 - 21 mpg.
Anybody had a similar experience or advice on whether I'm doing any damage by waiting until my next oil change to ask the dealer about it?
Thanks!
Ian
If you lived in my region, I'd sure come by and look at it also.
I have few more questions:
- Since it has aluminum panels, is it fairly light to open and close them?
- Do you have any problems with the panels scratching from opening or closing?
- Does the frame scratch, just from everyday use?
- Do you have trouble with the locks freezing esp with ice storms? I know they have caps, they don't rip off do they?
- Lastly, do you know if the 5 ft bed cover can be opened near the cab?
Do you have any pictures posted of your vehicle?
Thanks again!
1) PANEL WEIGHT:All 4 panels weigh 60pounds as per the UPS label for that carton. The other pkg is a long heavy duty mailer tube which weighs 15 pounds with two 6ft rails, gaskets and hardware. Each panel lifts easily but is not wimpy.
2) SCRATCHING PROPENSITY: none. The panels are not smooth glossy, rather embossed wrinkle satin finish.
3)FRAME SCRATCH PROPENSITY: not possible by enginering design.
4)LOCK FREEZING: I had no ploblem this winter and the flexible rubber caps form a water tight seal over the recessed key locks.
5) I don't have experience with a 5ft bed setup. No I don't have photos for posting only because I don't know how to attach them to this message board. No big deal to just contact Fold-A-Cover's Customer Service Group 1(800)322-0522 Ask for Ms.Stacey. She can also give you the name of your nearest distributor or dealer.
6) OTHER: Individual replacement parts are available direct.
I was wondering if someone who has installed the fog lights in an '05 Tacoma can tell me which one of the three blanks on the dash to pull out for the fog light switch. I understand that the wire is already behind the blanks. Are there any instructions on the internet for installing these lights?
Thanks
asac1
For more info check page 13 of my Car Domain. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/832238
Anyway, you should look into a ScanGauge. The info it provides is awesome. It will probably pay for itself after a while, by making you drive more conservatively when you look at the real-time MPG. Plus it will tell you "Problem Codes" in the computer. If the code is an error or something that's not important then you can use the ScanGauge to clear the Check Engine light. No need to pay the Stealership to do it.