Experience with Extang solid fold
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Experience with Extang solid fold
I purchased an Extang Solid Fold for my 2011 F-250 directly from the factory. After a month, I wish I had gone with another product. Here's why:
The good:
I just wanted to pass on my experience.
The good:
- It's very solid and strong.
- Little to no water leakage.
- Latches tightly.
- Delivered quickly.
- There are only three slats for a 6-3/4' bed and the slat closest to the cab does not fold up. (I had expected 4 slats, but that was an assumption o my part.) When folded, only 4.5' of the bed is exposed, making for a very small loading area.
- I chose this model so I could leave it on with a fifth wheel hitch. For the reason given above, I don't think I'll be able to do that.
- It weighs 75 pounds and is very large, so removing it to expose the entire bed area is not a one-person job.
- The foam seals were torn on two of the corners when it arrived.
- There was a tail gate seal included in the purchase, which was one of the reasons I ordered from the manufacturer. It never arrived after a month. I was told they were changing suppliers. However, there is a tight seal between the tailgate and cover, so it's not needed. I just don't like being mislead.
I just wanted to pass on my experience.
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Yesterday I noticed that one of the locking handles is bent. No idea how. I called Extang and they are sending me a new one, but I have to cut out a section of the rail to install it!
Just keeps getting better and better.
Just keeps getting better and better.
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