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Works with any tonneau cover, topper or lid.
30946- TrailSeal (Tailgate Seal) One Kit Fits All Pickups
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Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (158 Customer Reviews)
After removing an old seal which hadn't fully filled the gap around the tailgate, I installed the new Trailseal Gasket on my 2017 F150 in 15 minutes or so. The only potential problem area is at the lower corner of the tailgate where the metal is curved near the hinge. I added small piece of gasket directly on the tailgate to better seal the gap. I had also done this with the old gasket and it seems to stay in place OK.
I live in Western Colorado which has plenty of dirt or gravel roads. The day after installing the new Trailseal gasket I was on one of those gravel roads and it appears that very little if any dust got sucked into the bed. The truck also has a tonneau cover, so if the seal is good, the interior stays reasonably dust free.
This proved to be an excellent product and did what it was advertised to do.
I ordered the TrailSeal Tailgate Gasket for my 2022 Ford F-150 Platinum which has a power tailgate. The install took about 15 minutes and appears that it will do a good job of sealing out dust and snow. The kit had good instructions and contained more than enough material. After installation the tailgate closed and locked with a push of the button. When installing make sure you have everything lined up the way you want as the adhesive will not let you reposition the gasket.
The truck had been sealed with a rhino liner which also covers the lip where the truck bed seal is to be placed. The seal did not seal to the rhino liner very well. I have removed and applied double gorilla tape but the seal still sagged. I removed and have applied silicone caulk. So not a good seal. I think I’ll have to start over.
I used this to seal around my Ridgeline dual action tailgate. I already had installed a backflip hard folding cover. The seal works great. I now get a very small amount of water in the bed in a hard rain
Jay
10/28/2023
Great. The only water comes via the folding cover. The seal around the tailgate seals against water and importantly, dust really well.
Mike L.
11/14/2023
Works great! Really helped keep dust out of my bed.
I made the right choice. Took my time, watched a video,cleaned surfaces. All gaps on tailgate sealed.
John
5/24/2023
The seal is still in great shape. Virtually no dust entry. Had to apply added adhesion on a 2 in long spot at the end of a bottom run. No biggy. The rubber is good and has the same flex for sealing. Glad I did not rush the installation because it pays off. Used some excess seal to use on my camper top back window. I would definitely use this rubber seal again if needed or on another pickup.
Blocks about 80% of the dust. It is difficult to get a complete seal because of curves & gaps in the tailgate area (Toyota Tacoma 2018)
Rand
9/29/2021
The seal is stable after a year with no problems. Keeps about 90 of the dust out. Tacoma 2018 4x4 long bed with diamondback cover.
I give an average simply because the fit of the tailgate on my Ranger is not good. Gaps are just to big. There are areas that the gasket just is not thick/deep enough to make a perfect seal. It did make a positive difference, still lets some water in.
The seal works in most areas of the tailgate. However, it does not seal near the top of the tailgate. My truck is a 2012 Chevy and has a curved area near the top where the tailgate latches. So, there still is a gap where the seal does not mesh up with the closed tailgate. Wish the material were made model specific. I am going to monitor how much dust will enter the box.
Ben C.
5/19/2014
Same for my 2011 F150, doesnt seal the top on either side of the tailgate.
Product was delivered in a timely manner. Cleaned all contact spots with alcohol before installation. This was on a 2018 Ford F150. Installation took about 20 minutes. Seemed to stick very well. As with most all pickup beds, to get a tight fit I had to double up the product near the top corners of the tailgate. Will have to see how that sticks moving forward. Not sure why no one makes a tailgate seal that is model specific. I know I would personally pay more for such a product. That being said, this is the best product I could find and I am very pleased with it.
Gregory Z.
11/19/2018
Still staying on. I would be willing to pay a bit more though for a seal that was custom made to fit my truck. The bottom and about 2/3s of the way up the sides fits very well. The remaining one third still had large gaps. Doubled and tripled the tape up and it is much better. Custom fit would be really nice. From reading reviews this is a issue with many models of trucks.
I've had this installed for about a year (this is the second winter). It was obviously very easy to install and the adhesive is holding up well.
It has performed well in direct heat from the sun and in cold conditions with ice freezing all around the tailgate.
The seal has easily remained in place on the flat surfaces. It has stayed in place surprisingly well on uneven surfaces and areas where I was not able to get a perfect install. It's best to not rush the install. Plan where the seal needs to go and clean the surface thoroughly.
After one year, it's safe to say that this tailgate seal is easily worth the money.
Great product. Easy to apply and keeps the snow and dust out. Your results depend on you installing it in the correct place. Don't expect the instructions to tell you precisely where, as truck tailgate designs vary. Do it right, and it works.
Jeffrey S.
11/11/2021
Working as designed after 2 years installed
This is the widest one I could find. I was able to work with my dealership's auto body group to seal my 2019 Ford Ranger tailgate gap.
Robert L.
10/1/2021
Has held up with no problems. Dont know why Ford didnt Ford the tailgate properly OEM?
Hello George,
Thank you for taking the time to contact me. The TailSeal is still firmly attached. I followed the installation instructions to the letter and it has not failed. My only disappointment is it does not keep all dust from entering the bed.
I rarely go on gravel but it is occasionally necessary in Iowa. Dust comes into the bed about a foot from the tail gate. I did not expect the product to correct Ram's design flaw but hoped for an improvement. It improved but didn't eliminate the flaw. Still, given the price, I would purchase again. I'll just not set an uncovered cake within a foot or two of the gate. I don't like crunchy cake. Also, I don't use my truck for business. I'm a gentleman pickup owner, whatever that is.
Again, I do truly appreciate customer service and etrailer is a fine example of it.
This is the fourth truck that I have installed the tailgate sealer on. I have tried different products, but etrailer’s product seems to do the best job. The adhesive used on their product is superior ... it doesn’t slip out of place after extended opening and closing. Their product seems to be of a heavier rubber material and so far much more durable. While I haven’t abused it over an extended period of time, to date, I’m extremely satisfied with etrailer’s tailgate sealing product.
A year now post installation of the Tailgate Gasket and the gate seal has done the job I had hoped. Adhesive has withstood a cold winter and hot summer without de laminating or pulling lose it closed what was in some places a half inch gap. My shell enclosed truck bed stays dry in the most extreme rain conditions and dust/debris accumulation reduced to nearly nothing. An inexpensive fix to a annoying problem. Highly recommended.
This product is working as advertised. I have driven through a lot of snow this winter. I have not had any snow in my truck bed. It was easy to put in and it looks great as well.
I bought my Flip Top truck bed cover from you and have been absolutely satisfied with the product. It was easy to install and is easy to use. I've had numerous people comment about how good it looks and how easy it is to use. Thanks for your service and attention to quality. In the future, if I need another product for my truck, you will be the first stop for finding that a product.
Purchased the tailgate seal for my 2014 Ford F-150. The seal needs to be thicker, or have an option to purchase a thicker seal, as I still get a lot of dust in the bed and the one I received doesn’t near seal the gap. I have a lid on my truck to protect from weather, but dust from backroads is still an issue.
This tailgate seal kit works very well with keeping the dust out. Take a little care installing it and you will be happy!
Tip, cut a short piece and use it to test for a proper seal before permanent installation.
Quality product. I have opened the tailgate hundreds of times in the last year and the seal looks new. Coupled with the Lomax tonneau cover, the truck bed stays clean and dry.
Time will tell, but the gasket and its adhesive seems to be of good quality. Due to the shape of the the 2021 Ram tailgate area, I was not able to seal any of the 4 corners... but hopefully got enough sealed to greatly reduce dust/water intrusion. Again, time will tell. I had about 18 inches left when done, so don't make any "big" mistakes.
We bought this product for our other truck which had a tonneau cover on it. Once we installed the TrailSeal tailgate gasket, we had no more dust or dirt in the bed of the truck. It makes it really nice when you travel, to not get items in the back dirty. We had told others about this product - it's just amazing!
Easy to install. Great adhesive - super sticky.
The alcohol pads that came with it were dried out, but that was minor. Used soap and water first, then poured alcohol over a paper towel.
Much easier to mark the placement of the gasket according to the instructions and then remove your tailgate all together.
10 minutes and done!
Works well, needed more prep before installation, and a warmer day.
Cbrokenspur
12/13/2021
1 year later and this still works well. No rips or tears.
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Darrell
7/9/2023
Still staying in place, does a good job of keeping dust and snow out