That leaky tailgate

[MaineGuy]

Trying to figure out the best way to keep the bed dry. I have a Real Truck tonneau cover and Husky bed liner (Bedrug) on my 2025 Lariat. The (expensive) kit from Digital Twin Development seems good but it's a bit pricey and shipping seems iffy right now. I have seen the posts on here about this leaky tailgate issue and thought I would share this ChatGPT post if it is helpful to anyone on here. I know - it's AI and not truck folks but I am looking for suggestions.

https://chatgpt.com/share/69e96c0e-634c-83ea-b606-28ee1557a867

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[OxygenMask]

Maybe not for everyone but my solution worked well.
Drove approximately 120 miles in torrential rain today. Opened the tailgate and checked, had only a few drops of water but none at the tailgate area.

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/waterproofing-the-tail-gate-–-writeup.28612/
https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/weatherproof-bed-project-diy-writeup.28611/

 

[bobclarkenorway]

My Raptor has the the motor operated aluminum cover:
I've replace my tool box with a goldfish bowl.

 

[MaineGuy]

Maybe not for everyone but my solution worked well.
Drove approximately 120 miles in torrential rain today. Opened the tailgate and checked, had only a few drops of water but none at the tailgate area.

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/waterproofing-the-tail-gate-–-writeup.28612/
https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/weatherproof-bed-project-diy-writeup.28611/

Thanks for the detailed writeup, OxygenMask. That will be helpful when I attack some of those leaks if it is a problem. For now, I am going to focus on the tailgate. That gap is substantial.

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