This is an installation and review of the Undercover SE one-piece hinged tonneua. It is made out of black ABS plastic and comes with everything you need to install it.
https://undercoverinfo.com/undercover-se
I installed this tonneau and rack system per the instructions. I am including them in this writeup. I will also include my commentary and experiences. Although I would consider this a relatively easy install, there are one particular step you don't want to screw up - drilling holes in the cover. To borrow a familiar adage... measure twice, drill once. Also, I highly recommend two people when handling the tonneau. The weight isn't bad, but the size gets a little unwieldy. The hinges have some force to them and can be a little tricky. You need two people to control the cover so you don't damage or scratch anything. And one disclaimer... I am not responsible for your errors. You can always seek the advice of a professional installer, which I am not.
The tonneua cover and all hardware cost me $809.10 from tonneaucoverswarehouse.com. It was on sale for $899.00, I got 10% discount with SAVE10TCW1 code, and free shipping. I got it in 1 week.
In addition, I installed Vantech J1000 rack system from Amazon. I got the 59" light duty in black. The bars are anodized aluminum and the risers are painted steel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TDG3R8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The rack system cost me $196.95 for 2 racks (they come in pairs). These are MUCH cheaper than Yakima, Thule, etc. and good quality imo.
I added some small items which I'll cover later:
- weatherstripping
- o rings
- gaskets material
Also, although not explicitly stated in the tonneau warranty, I'm pretty sure that installing the racks will void the cover warranty. Maybe not for the hinges, hardware, etc, though.
The pictures may look a little deceiving, but the racks DO NOT extend beyond the INSIDE edge of the bed. You can't see them from the front and they are not in the side slip stream.
There are two oh-by-the-ways:
1. You lose some (but acceptable imo) view out the rear window
2. You lose some (but acceptable again) rear trunk opening
I will explain these later.
All that being said - it came out great and I would do it again! :grin:
I've attached pictures of the final product.
https://undercoverinfo.com/undercover-se
I installed this tonneau and rack system per the instructions. I am including them in this writeup. I will also include my commentary and experiences. Although I would consider this a relatively easy install, there are one particular step you don't want to screw up - drilling holes in the cover. To borrow a familiar adage... measure twice, drill once. Also, I highly recommend two people when handling the tonneau. The weight isn't bad, but the size gets a little unwieldy. The hinges have some force to them and can be a little tricky. You need two people to control the cover so you don't damage or scratch anything. And one disclaimer... I am not responsible for your errors. You can always seek the advice of a professional installer, which I am not.
The tonneua cover and all hardware cost me $809.10 from tonneaucoverswarehouse.com. It was on sale for $899.00, I got 10% discount with SAVE10TCW1 code, and free shipping. I got it in 1 week.
In addition, I installed Vantech J1000 rack system from Amazon. I got the 59" light duty in black. The bars are anodized aluminum and the risers are painted steel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TDG3R8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The rack system cost me $196.95 for 2 racks (they come in pairs). These are MUCH cheaper than Yakima, Thule, etc. and good quality imo.
I added some small items which I'll cover later:
- weatherstripping
- o rings
- gaskets material
Also, although not explicitly stated in the tonneau warranty, I'm pretty sure that installing the racks will void the cover warranty. Maybe not for the hinges, hardware, etc, though.
The pictures may look a little deceiving, but the racks DO NOT extend beyond the INSIDE edge of the bed. You can't see them from the front and they are not in the side slip stream.
There are two oh-by-the-ways:
1. You lose some (but acceptable imo) view out the rear window
2. You lose some (but acceptable again) rear trunk opening
I will explain these later.
All that being said - it came out great and I would do it again! :grin:
I've attached pictures of the final product.