Can a Tonneau Cover Ever be Waterproof
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/01/2025
Question:
Hi - Ive been looking at several of the hard tonneau covers that are available, and like what I see with yours. My only concern is this or ANY covers ability to keep rain out. I live in Tampa Florida and we periodically get torrential storm showers that soak everything. is there a way to add more insulation or sealant to keep the wind-blown rain out of the bed? thanks
asked by: Karl B
Expert Reply:
Hey Karl, so a totally waterproof tonneau cover is basically a unicorn. I wish we had something we knew "covered that" but none of them can keep all water out if the rain is really coming down like what you'd be experiencing in Tampa. We don't sell them but one of those solid fiberglass tonneaus that cover the tops of the bed rails and tailgate would be best option most likely. But still you'd need to go pretty hard on seals between the bed rails and the tonneau as well as tailgate sealing like the part # 834532001583. Even with that though it would be hard to say anything would be waterproof.
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Jameson C.
10/27/2025
Hey Karl, how did things turn out with sealing your truck bed against those Tampa rainstorms? Your experience could point others toward the best way to keep water out in heavy weather.