One more tonneau........ - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Wtgrantham · 09-04-2016, 12:24 PM

I hate to drive on the highway with the top down as all that material flying around scares me, and I don't use my tonneau cover because the couple of times I did it almost pulled loose and flew out (I have the one that clips on with plastic tabs on the bolts)
So I have seen several different threads that people have submitted, like Velcro strips and elastic tie downs. So what is the ultimate solution?
Can somebody point me in the direction of the modification that will most secure that cover and allow me to feel secure that it won't fly away?
Thanks

Yknjack · 09-04-2016, 12:45 PM

I have not experienced this problem in my 2014 vert and I use it a lot. It may be that it is tighter between the seat back and the top when I tuck in the leading edge of the tonneau cover. If that flap stays in it should not get air under the cover. Perhaps there is a way to make the front tonneau flap fatter adding some self stick foam to the underside.

GodWentPunk · 09-04-2016, 05:22 PM

I've got a 2015 and not experienced any issues. Mine has the elastic bands that are used to secure it to the back seat. After I tuck the little wings that are attached to the body of the cover, it all seems real secure.

NYCamOwner · 09-05-2016, 07:26 AM

The OP has the original tonneau cover which secures different than what Yknjack and GodWentPunk have. There are a few threads to convert the older clip on style to the bungee/post type.

Mick · 09-05-2016, 09:05 AM

I've had my 2011 for 5 years and always use the tonneau cover (with the v-cut plastic clips) and have never even come close to having it come off. Just check it to make sure it is securely fastened they way it was designed.

Larry_551 · 09-05-2016, 11:32 AM

Greetings,

I had some minor buffeting when I first installed my tonneau cover, but after buying a wind deflector from Love The Drive all was good, nor more problems.

At high (legal) speed, the combination of deflector and putting the windows up pretty much eliminated any movement of the cover.

Just to make sure, I did add a few strips of Velcro at the front centre of the cover. I've never had any movement of the cover since.

Hope this helps,

Larry

B-52 Guns · 10-25-2016, 04:40 PM

2011 2SS/RS. I was concerned about the clips also. Told my dealer it was a safety issue so they gave me the newer one with the bands. That was about 3 years ago...

Baba · 10-26-2016, 06:55 AM

This may be the most helpful thread on modifying the tonneau cover with the tabs. The OP posted elaborate pics with explanations and instructions.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272309

aquaholic · 11-18-2016, 11:52 PM

Velcro solved my issues.

09-04-2016, 12:24 PM	#1
Wtgrantham Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 80 View My Garage	One more tonneau........ I hate to drive on the highway with the top down as all that material flying around scares me, and I don't use my tonneau cover because the couple of times I did it almost pulled loose and flew out (I have the one that clips on with plastic tabs on the bolts) So I have seen several different threads that people have submitted, like Velcro strips and elastic tie downs. So what is the ultimate solution? Can somebody point me in the direction of the modification that will most secure that cover and allow me to feel secure that it won't fly away? Thanks

09-04-2016, 05:22 PM	#3
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	I've got a 2015 and not experienced any issues. Mine has the elastic bands that are used to secure it to the back seat. After I tuck the little wings that are attached to the body of the cover, it all seems real secure. __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

09-05-2016, 07:26 AM	#4
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	The OP has the original tonneau cover which secures different than what Yknjack and GodWentPunk have. There are a few threads to convert the older clip on style to the bungee/post type. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

09-05-2016, 09:05 AM	#5
Mick Drives: 2011 2LT/RS M6 VR Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 207	I've had my 2011 for 5 years and always use the tonneau cover (with the v-cut plastic clips) and have never even come close to having it come off. Just check it to make sure it is securely fastened they way it was designed. __________________ 11/20/2010 - (1100) 03/07/2011 - (2000) 03/22/2011 - (3300) (TPW 3/28) 04/01/2011 - (3800) It is ALIVE! 04/06/2011 - (4200) 4/23/2011 - (6000) Delivered!!!

09-05-2016, 11:32 AM	#6
Larry_551 Larry_551 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cold Lake, AB Canada Posts: 52	Greetings, I had some minor buffeting when I first installed my tonneau cover, but after buying a wind deflector from Love The Drive all was good, nor more problems. At high (legal) speed, the combination of deflector and putting the windows up pretty much eliminated any movement of the cover. Just to make sure, I did add a few strips of Velcro at the front centre of the cover. I've never had any movement of the cover since. Hope this helps, Larry __________________ K&N intake. Moroso air/oil separator. McLeod RST twin disc clutch. Monster slave cylinder & bearing support. Stainless Works LT headers and high flow cats. Solo Mach XC cat back. Tune by DynoSteve.

09-04-2016, 12:45 PM	#2
Yknjack Yknjack Drives: 2014 Yellow RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 36	I have not experienced this problem in my 2014 vert and I use it a lot. It may be that it is tighter between the seat back and the top when I tuck in the leading edge of the tonneau cover. If that flap stays in it should not get air under the cover. Perhaps there is a way to make the front tonneau flap fatter adding some self stick foam to the underside.

10-25-2016, 04:40 PM	#7
B-52 Guns B-52 Guns Drives: 2011 Inferno 2SS/RS convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania Posts: 36	2011 2SS/RS. I was concerned about the clips also. Told my dealer it was a safety issue so they gave me the newer one with the bands. That was about 3 years ago...

10-26-2016, 06:55 AM	#8
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	This may be the most helpful thread on modifying the tonneau cover with the tabs. The OP posted elaborate pics with explanations and instructions. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272309 __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

11-18-2016, 11:52 PM	#9
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	Velcro solved my issues.