Got my Linex equivalent of the MX4 bedcover installed when my truck was new & hit the trails a week later. Never had a bed cover on any of my previous trucks. To my surprise, upon opening the tailgate, it looked like a 20lb bag of fine dirt had exploded in my bed. Ha!
A fellow forum member explained the tailgate gaps need to be sealed. Apparently, the air & dirt traveling under the truck gets routed into the bed by the rear bumper. The bed cover keeps the dirt from exiting the bed. Who knew?
Anyway, I just installed the ESI tailgate gap and seal kit (Amazon). They have good instructions specifically for the new body style Ram 1500 that I found online. Took a couple hours to get everything exactly cut, lined up & firmly adhered. As they suggested, I got into the bed & closed everything up. Only a couple small areas of light visible. So, not a perfect solution, but should keep most of the dirt out.
So, if you plan a bed cover, also plan to seal the tailgate! Good luck & safe travels.
A fellow forum member explained the tailgate gaps need to be sealed. Apparently, the air & dirt traveling under the truck gets routed into the bed by the rear bumper. The bed cover keeps the dirt from exiting the bed. Who knew?
Anyway, I just installed the ESI tailgate gap and seal kit (Amazon). They have good instructions specifically for the new body style Ram 1500 that I found online. Took a couple hours to get everything exactly cut, lined up & firmly adhered. As they suggested, I got into the bed & closed everything up. Only a couple small areas of light visible. So, not a perfect solution, but should keep most of the dirt out.
So, if you plan a bed cover, also plan to seal the tailgate! Good luck & safe travels.