Gator SFX Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation & 6-Month Review II 2008 Ford F-250

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024
  • Just a brief overview of the Gator SFX Tri-Fold installation and my 6-month review of the product
    Installed on a 2008 Ford F-250
    Any questions, please feel free to ask below, thanks for watching!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @michellegarry1872
    @michellegarry1872 Рік тому +11

    I just installed one of these on my Ram 1500 short bed. I’m a 70 year old woman and found installation to be pretty easy until the tension springs near the tailgate. Pretty tight! So I had my husband help me (he’s 75 and still recovering from a stroke he had a few months ago so he’s not as strong as he used to be but we got it done). It looks great!

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  Рік тому +1

      Glad my review could help, hope your husband is doing well!

  • @TheRannMann
    @TheRannMann 4 роки тому +9

    A very nice bed cover for the price. You won't go wrong...with this product ...especially for the price

  • @fozziebear7139
    @fozziebear7139 4 місяці тому

    Just installed mine this morning. Soooo easy. Love it. There are added tethers now, and weather stripping for the tailgate. I didn't use the weather stripping.

  • @rpopempire4053
    @rpopempire4053 4 роки тому +6

    Appreciate the review. Ordered mine after viewing. 👍

  • @rabiguerrero
    @rabiguerrero 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome review, thank you for showing the last feature. Purchasing one for my '16 silverado (just purchased it) this will be the first add on. Thanks & stay well.

  • @sm0keater
    @sm0keater Рік тому

    I had a Extang Trifecta on my 2005 Silverado. It began to shrink and come loose at the frame. Extang sent a replacement under warranty. I just ordered the Gator ETX for my 2017 Silverado because it’s about $150 cheaper, but looks identical to the Extang. Good video, I hope mine holds up as well.

  • @mikem9774
    @mikem9774 4 роки тому +3

    Just ordered mine, they owe you

  • @85296jwd
    @85296jwd 2 роки тому +2

    Great review. I put the same thing on a 2021 Ranger and could not be happier.

  • @miked6523
    @miked6523 2 роки тому +1

    Great review. Thinking of getting this one as it has a 10 yr warranty. That sold me for the price

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  Рік тому +2

      For a soft folding cover, I've been pretty happy with it!

  • @CapeAnnImages
    @CapeAnnImages 4 роки тому +3

    I have the same cover that came with my 2020 F-150 STX. It doesn't have a Gator logo but it had the same clamps and handles which leads me to believe it's a Gator. Do yourself a favor and anyone following you, get fender flares! The tires sticking out beyond the fenders are illegal in most states. I was almost killed when towing my boat on the highway when a Jeep Wrangler pulled out in front of me and his too wide tires threw a rock thru my windshield striking my cheek then thru the rear window! A car following saw it happen chased the Jeep & called the police. He was apprehended and charged with illegal equipment and his insurance had to pay the damages. I was lucky, I started to jackknife but regained control and pulled over. Nice video!

  • @matthewstark9491
    @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому +4

    To skip installation overview, go to 2:43 if you just want to hear my thoughts/review of the cover.

  • @jd218
    @jd218 2 роки тому +1

    I had a bak revolver for 899 dollars it didn't last 5 years. I bought a gator SFX from realtruck total 264.41.Super easy to put on looks great

    • @josemagana7633
      @josemagana7633 2 роки тому

      Had a revolver didnt last 2 years

    • @jd218
      @jd218 2 роки тому

      @@josemagana7633 thanks for sharing. I like my gator.did you replace yours with another brand?

  • @markfetzer2798
    @markfetzer2798 Місяць тому

    I just received a new Gator SFX soft cover. It came with hardware that you did not mention. I looked at 3 youtube videos and none of them mentioned this hardware.

  • @MattSmith-vl8zp
    @MattSmith-vl8zp 5 років тому +2

    Looks good and it's way cheaper than the others I've looked at

  • @michaelnappa8774
    @michaelnappa8774 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video and review. Just ordered one

  • @BillyBob-jb3yy
    @BillyBob-jb3yy 4 роки тому

    Great video now I’m going out to try to install it 👍

  • @jerryjeromehawkins1712
    @jerryjeromehawkins1712 Рік тому

    Great review!
    Thanks my friend... 👍🏽 🇺🇸

  • @mrvx1867
    @mrvx1867 3 роки тому

    Thankyou brother...this was very helpful.

  • @JarredSalas
    @JarredSalas 3 роки тому +2

    Is it still holding up over time? Thanks for review

  • @serguei5000
    @serguei5000 2 роки тому

    Great review. Thank you.

  • @kevinshuman7342
    @kevinshuman7342 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review prob will get this one

  • @MrDraper38
    @MrDraper38 3 роки тому

    What are your long term thoughts on this product? Thinking of buying on for my 2020 f250. Thinking of using it for travel only. To keep luggage and other items dry here in Florida. I use my truck bed for work every day and don't think I would leave it on. What are your thoughts?

  • @jacksonfree3091
    @jacksonfree3091 4 роки тому +2

    Thx for the review. Does it rattle when you hit bumps or on rough roads?

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому +4

      It's really very quiet in my opinion. That was my big concern buying a soft cover, but I'm super happy with how it's performed so far.

  • @brianpinedo6468
    @brianpinedo6468 3 роки тому

    I have two swivel tool boxes on both ends on the rear of my 19 f150…. How long are those spring loaded locks at the rear? I would like to know if I’ll hv enough clearance

  • @erickonassis6310
    @erickonassis6310 Рік тому

    What do you think of the wind blowing on the hwy, seems like it's gonna take flight

  • @YTsurferr
    @YTsurferr 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the review, are those spring loaded handles/clamps in the back plastic? If so, do they seem fragile? Those clamps are the only thing holding me back.

    • @jscott4613
      @jscott4613 2 роки тому +1

      Very sturdy not fragile at all i just put one on my f150

  • @markwherle6463
    @markwherle6463 3 роки тому

    Is your bed 8ft? If so how much room do you have when it’s opened up. Would bikes fit back there without having to completely remove?

  • @blaydeesy2005
    @blaydeesy2005 2 роки тому

    I had one for my Nissan Frontier, it was perfect. I now have one for my 2019 F150, still love it, however, the back spring fasteners are pretty long and don’t provide much tension, so when I’m driving over 40 and especially if it’s windy the back flops a lot. Wondering if you noticed that. I contacted Gator about it, waiting for a call back, see if there is a shorter fastener or a fix/rig to solve that issue. Other than that l love these things. So easy to fold, secure and remove/install as needed.

    • @mjh1783
      @mjh1783 2 роки тому +1

      Small bungee cords from the back corners to bed tie downs work for my Tacoma

  • @MrFi13
    @MrFi13 2 роки тому

    Great review. How water tight is it?

  • @SuperFlash75
    @SuperFlash75 2 роки тому

    I loved the look but the front clamps are just holding onto the inside edge of the rail system. Should just take my rail system off or sand down the tap plates because they didn't fit. I'm just thinking to take the rails off. So the front clamps can clamp down better to the inside edge of the bed

  • @edstrong8211
    @edstrong8211 2 роки тому

    Just got mine and it has two extra straps with clamps , i dont need them right?

  • @hallor618
    @hallor618 4 роки тому

    After owning for a while, do you notice any loosening of the tension on the spring clamps near the tailgate over time?

  • @bigad23
    @bigad23 4 роки тому +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO! How did it handle the weight of the snow and rain you mentioned in the video?

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому +8

      Handled it great. A lot of wet/heavy snow would accumulate, but the cover seemed to hold its integrity just fine. Any time it rains or while washing it, I have no problem. Happy with the investment.

  • @as-pv3dt
    @as-pv3dt 2 роки тому

    How do you take it off, my clips in the back will not come loss

  • @tuankhanh1994
    @tuankhanh1994 2 роки тому

    Good Job

  • @HoMMoS94
    @HoMMoS94 4 роки тому

    would the spring clips get loose while off-roading?

  • @gr3513
    @gr3513 4 роки тому

    thanks enjoyed your video

  • @OMG-sh9st
    @OMG-sh9st 4 роки тому +1

    So all the reviews and install guides i watched including yours don't talk about the seal that comes with the package. Any info on that?

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому +1

      It's just a seal you can install on the rear of the bed between the tailgate. It's supposed to make your bed more element resistant (water, dirt, etc). I haven't had any issues with my bed so I chose not to install it.

    • @OMG-sh9st
      @OMG-sh9st 4 роки тому +1

      @@matthewstark9491 Thanks bro. Just installed it so I'll give it a whirl.

    • @OMG-sh9st
      @OMG-sh9st 4 роки тому +1

      @@matthewstark9491 my truck has a rail system so i had to clamp the front to the cleets

  • @Goddard1976
    @Goddard1976 3 роки тому

    How’s it holding up after the first winter?

  • @ryanhack5
    @ryanhack5 4 роки тому +2

    Can you drive down the highway with it folded once?

    • @jscott4613
      @jscott4613 2 роки тому

      Yes its straps that can attatch to fron to keep in place

  • @luckyaf859
    @luckyaf859 5 років тому +1

    I just ordered one..I hear they leak..I could see daylight under yours, have you had problems

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  5 років тому +4

      I haven't had any issues with leaking. The daylight you see is an issue with the plastic bed rails, not the tonneau cover.

    • @j73stuart
      @j73stuart 4 роки тому +1

      @@matthewstark9491 my 2005 ford ranger had the same problem with different manufacturer of tonneau and bed liner. I just but a piece of weather strip there. problem solved.

  • @shortyrock804
    @shortyrock804 3 роки тому

    Get a rubber mat for your bed, this prevents items sliding around in the bed.

  • @reecegilbert
    @reecegilbert 4 роки тому

    Can you tighten the front clamps too tight? Like that is bad for anything?

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому

      You can overtighten the front ones so just be cautious, I think it just puts too much stress on the plastic clamps and they could crack. I believe it says in the manual, though.

  • @gisall8205
    @gisall8205 2 роки тому

    If anything, your gas milage will improve because of the aerodynamics.

  • @joshua6200
    @joshua6200 4 роки тому

    Rail covers needed?

    • @matthewstark9491
      @matthewstark9491  4 роки тому +1

      I didn't add anything extra. Just pulled it out of the box and installed it. Haven't had any issues thus far.

  • @tomfagnand2239
    @tomfagnand2239 3 роки тому

    Are those rear clamps adjustable? I'm installing now but I'm really pulling on them and they don't seem to come down enough to go under the bed rail