SUT tonneau

[Zoomie]

Honest, I've searched the threads on this and the "other" forum for an answer to this question. How useful is the tonneau? How hard to install? Most importantly, how hard to remove? I've found a relatively good deal on one at the following link. http://www.hummerpartspeople.com/cartshow.asp?return=&now=11%2F9%2F2006+2%3A18%3A11+AM

If I get any kind of positive response I'll probably buy. I am aware that it does compromise the usefulness of the bed. SUT owners, any problems or gripes? You don't see them on the used market,:fdance:

Thanks all.

[robb]

I like mine but I have never tried to remove it, but it doesnt look too hard.

Not a bad price!

[Frank2005]

I find it very useful. It keeps things dry and secure. I comes off easily by removing 3 bolts and loosening 3 others. I had mine off once and it took only about 5-10 minutes.
:perfect10s:

[Zoomie]

Do you think wing nuts might work to speed things up?

[timgco]

That cover was nice for securing items from eveyone's eyes. If installed properly, it stays dry in there and will lock. You could also add a rack to it to haul taller items or for more room.

[Frank2005]

Do you think wing nuts might work to speed things up?

Wing nuts will not allow the top to close.

[Zoomie]

Well, the wing nuts were an idea. I don't have it, yet, so I can't really look at it, BTW, those racks REALLY look nice! Thanks for the info.:clapping:

[hummer.dad]

What company makes the rack for the tonneau cover?

[timgco]

What company makes the rack for the tonneau cover?

GOBI

[Spike]

I just had mine installed on Monday. A friend of mine (H2 Mechanic) came to my house and installed it for me. The installation did not look too complicated. It rained on Wednesday and I noticed a small amount of water dripping down the right side of the bed. It wasn't enough to wet anything in the bed, it didn't even collect along the bottom or around the drains. It just wet the side wall of the bed. I like the cover and I am glad I got it as I can now keep stuff back there.

[Alan06SUT]

I like it for the most part, but I wish it were easier to remove and reinstall. Your really cant fit much in the bed. I couldnt fit a diswasher back there once. I use the bed rack (see tim's pic) or the roof for larger items. Its a pain to have to stap stuff down, but I have always managed to get whatever it is attached to my truck and down the roads somehow. Heres a pic of me with a 1975 K5 blazer hardtop strapped to the roof! It was nearly 400lbs! Basically, you will still be able to get everything in or on your vehicle, even if you have the tonneau.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i16/acablik/DSC02755.jpg

[timgco]

I just had mine installed on Monday. A friend of mine (H2 Mechanic) came to my house and installed it for me. The installation did not look too complicated. It rained on Wednesday and I noticed a small amount of water dripping down the right side of the bed. It wasn't enough to wet anything in the bed, it didn't even collect along the bottom or around the drains. It just wet the side wall of the bed. I like the cover and I am glad I got it as I can now keep stuff back there.\


you need to have it adjusted a little than. Mine leaked from the factory, but you can move things a round a little bit. I did and that fixed the issue. NO MORE LEAKS AFTER THAT!

[Zoomie]

According to the advertisement, the nice thing about the Gobi tonneau rack is that you can stand on the tonneau without breaking through it. The price is a bit stiff, though.:eek:

[Zoomie]

I'm replying to my post, but the tonneau is on. Not too difficult to do. A couple of instructional glitches, but it's okay. My wife can even shut it.:D