What is this for?

[Geo8866]

I am getting ready to install a Bakfip cover, which comes with drainage tubes. ( My last two did.) Can I assume the black plug at the front of the bed that I have circled in the photo can be cut and used for drainage? Is that what it is actually for or does it have another function? Thanks

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[Geo8866]

I found the answer. Yes, I can drill them to install drain tubes.

 

[AugPal]

Don't you have drain tubes towards the front of the bed for drainage already?

 

[Geo8866]

Don't you have drain tubes towards the front of the bed for drainage already?

I see no drain tubes in the bed. The cover has drain tubes to funnel water out of the bed rails.

 

[AugPal]

My truck had factory drain tubes that the covers drain tubes fit into. I'll go take a picture.

They were not factory drain tubes, rather drain holes. I have these drain holes on both sides and the cover has a drain tube on both sides.

Don't know if that helps you.

 

[Geo8866]

My truck had factory drain tubes that the covers drain tubes fit into. I'll go take a picture.

Thanks

 

[fordgt]

I used the area under the rail rather than drilling through those plugs. Drilling through the plugs is the recommended in the instructions. I didn’t want to drill them because they were covered with factory bed liner. Been like this 2 years with no issues.

 

[Geo8866]

I used the area under the rail rather than drilling through those plugs. Drilling through the plugs is the recommended in the instructions. I didn’t want to drill them because they were covered with factory bed liner. Been like this 2 years with no issues.

That's perfect. I didn't even notice those holes until your post. That is what I am going to do. Thanks!

 

[AugPal]

Just curious, Which BakFlip cover did you get? I see they have several models https://bakflipco.com/

 

[Geo8866]

Just curious, Which BakFlip cover did you get? I see they have several models https://bakflipco.com/

I didn't get it yet but I ordered the MX4. I've had two before so I am familiar with the design.

 

[fordgt]

I have a FORD Rev cover which is a 4 panel cover. But I think it’s similar to one of the BakFlip

 

[fordtrks4ever]

I also used holes already in the bed
I did not like running the tubes down because a could just see loading something in the bed that
would mess up the tubing.

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