These videos saved me $298 without taxes to install through Honda, they say 1 1/2 hours labor, total BS, I install within 30 min, got a mirror rear mirror and ran the wires myself, saved another $200 installation and labor!!

@zukiplay

Ай бұрын

Nice!

I want to say thank you so much for Your time in posting these videos. I just Installed one in less than 15mins on my 2024 Ridgeline sport with hand tools. You are the best. Hello from Canada 🇨🇦!!

@zukiplay

Ай бұрын

Hello my friend. Thank you so much.

This is hands down the best DIY video on the Honda Ridgeline OEM tonneau cover I have seen. I watched the video a few times prior to buying the cover, then installed it today using Zukiplay's method. Less than 30 minutes to install. Thanks.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

That means so much, thank you. One of my first videos. I learned to flip the camera sideways since then and now have a phone holder. So happy it helped!

Great DIY video. Very easy install after viewing the video. Thank you!! I re-installed the original OE rear upper left and rear upper right tie down brackets along with the special tonneau brackets as I still wanted to be able to use those upper tie down points. The original M8-30 torx bolts attach securely enough for my purposes, and will easily torque to specs. However, if one wanted to go longer, to compensate for adding the OE brackets, a longer M8-35 or M8-40 bolt, will get the job done.

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Good thinking!

Excellent video. Still helping us out a year later.

@zukiplay

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thank you for the video. I will be installing one on my 2023 Ridgeline. I have had it about a week now and I honestly didn't know the tailgate locked until I watched this! My 2008 and 2018 Ridgelines didn't lock.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@schoc13

Жыл бұрын

will this install work about the same way for a 2020 ridgeline?

I just got the oem cover,so this video is much appreciated.Thank you!👍🏻

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@johntrain7120

Жыл бұрын

Does it increase MPG?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Didn't get better or worse. Aerodynamics maybe made up for weight.

@travelinben1966

Жыл бұрын

@@johntrain7120 Haven't looked into that yet.If it does,probably not by much.

@johntrain7120

Жыл бұрын

@@travelinben1966 I got almost 30mpg on my road trip

Well done. Covered everything.

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated.

Thanks for the video! I just bought my RTL Ridgeline last week in the same color. I wanted the HPD graphics and gold wheels, but the deal that I got on this was too good. I installed the BAK X2 tonneau cover a few days ago. This is my first truck and I like it.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! I love the color. I could easily skip the decals too.

@adgieem1

Жыл бұрын

Does the Bak cover interfere with the bed storage lid opening up very much?

@armydog1002

Жыл бұрын

Gary arch- Unfortunately, it does interfere with the storage space. The storage trunk still opens, it’s just that it doesn’t open up like it did without it on there. The side rails of the Bak system prevent the trunk lid from opening all the way.

@adgieem1

Жыл бұрын

@@armydog1002 thank you for the reply. Very helpful.

FYI you can keep the rear cleats just install over the bracket. Works fine doesn't interfere with function and you keep the 2 original tie-down cleats.

@zukiplay

27 күн бұрын

Nice!

Excellent review thanks

@zukiplay

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good video. Do you feel the cover latches are pretty secure or do you think it might be easy for someone to gain entry even with a locking tailgate?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith. It feels pretty solid and not easy to gain entry. Of course a pry bar and someone can be in. Not without doing some damage though. Typical for tonneau. Overall, I think it will suffice for what it is.

@martincaldwell5077

Жыл бұрын

I don't think there is any way anyone can access the bed with the cover latched without opening the tailgate.

Thanks for the info . I still haven’t decided whether to go cover versus a topper shell

@AmrothSkywalker

Жыл бұрын

Same here, what did you decide to do!?

@kevinjulievan

Жыл бұрын

@@AmrothSkywalker I haven’t done either yet . I’ve decided to go with a shell topper so saving some money first . Those things are pricey !

Great instructions, my used Ridgeline came with one, what's your take on the foam blocks? Do they need to stay or can they go? I know some of mine have popped off. Any recommendations

@zukiplay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I did leave mine on just to cushion the panels from rubbing together. I have traveled here and there with the panels flipped forward (small load).

Maybe mentioned already, but if you go and open one of the doors within 30 seconds of pressing the unlock button, it won’t automatically lock. Great video, just now ordered one 👌🏽

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I programmed it to auto lock when walking away. Nice for everyday life. But not when doing this job lol. The cab doors Auto Unlock when approaching. Would be a nice feature on the tailgate. I'll try leaving a cab door open and see what it does.

Thanks!

Thanks for the informative video. Can you please tell me where you found the Ridgeline mat in your trunk? I've haven't seen those before and I'm interested in purchasing one. Thank you very much.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kimberly. I'd search for best price. They have mats and cargo tray liners. The mat I purchased here: www.bkhondaparts.com/oem-parts/honda-bed-trunk-mat-carpet-08p11t6z100?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnvOaBhDTARIsAJf8eVNVtAk52ysJkPWgws7OPEXZhQtB9sxeKSoUlMSbiSzFXgqNE4zfMsAaArCREALw_wcB

@kimberleyweinert5292

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay Thanks, I appreciate it! Your Ridgeline looks great. I purchased my 2022 Ridgeline in April of this year and I enjoy seeing what others have done to theirs. 👍

The 2 brackets you removed through the tailgate… could you of just kept them by putting them over the tonneau cover brackets when bolting them down? Like overlapping them. Would that interfere with anything?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

If the bolts 🔩 are long enough, should be fine. Can't remember now. I haven't missed them yet. If I do, I still have them :)

What are the specifics on the running boards? I have a 2022 RTL-E in sonic grey pearl.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

08L33-T6Z-100 is the part number I ordered. They are aluminum painted black with a rough textured finish.

Great info on this cover. Ty fyi. I have a weather tech tonneau cover. And it keeps my bed BONE DRY. And I drove thru a severe rain storm half way across Penna. not one drop showed up in bed.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Weather tech done their homework.

@1electrick

Жыл бұрын

Can you open the trunk all the way? Do you lose bed depth?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

No sir, only 2/3s but you can remove fairly quickly. I have a small utility trailer for larger tasks.

Have you had any leaks where the front, flat seal is 7:20 ? Any leaks in the front corners?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Not yet! I did get some water infiltration using a pressure washer rinsing off at a car wash. Back by tail gate corners. It stays inside a good bit. I am sure with age it will leak some.

Did your cover come with the brackets? Mine did not, and I can’t figure out where to get them…

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

The brackets came in the kit. I would reach out to the manufacturer. Maybe they would send them?

Nice video, thanks for doing it. What should one expect to pay for the OEM cover? Also nice running boards, OEM?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Best price I found was 689 for OEM cover and 475 for the running boards. BK Honda. Never know who has the best current price, I checked them all before ordering.

@munodavid91

Жыл бұрын

Where did you find it at 689 the cheapest I’ve seen was 1089

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

@@munodavid91 got it online through BK Honda.

@munodavid91

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay thank you

I just bought a 22 black edition in sonic gray. I’ve added the oem bed cover, running boards and I put in a BedRug cover for the bed floor and tailgate. I also ordered the black version of your wheels. So far I’m liking the Ridgeline very much. I sold my 2019 Ram Rebel which I can’t say anything bad about. But the Ridgeline is growing on me every day. I have a 10 day fishing trip coming up in the Eastern Sierras so we’ll so how she does during that trip. I also got the bed extender just in case? One never knows what they’ll need. I’m also swapping about the bright lights for LED as the halogen are pretty much useless. The oem parts I got for cost and no charge for installation.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Sounds really nice! I've noticed no one flashes their brights at me like they did my Camry. Self install is the way to save some dough. Oh, I do have the black Rims as well. I will put those on in October an run until April. Enjoy the trip!

very helpful!!! Just got a RTL-E yesterday. The salesperson told me it would take them 2 hours to install the cover. The simplicity of this install makes me ask if this is the same cover the dealer would install? I know it's OEM but these guys at the dealer must not work too efficiently :)

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

Drama queens lol

I didn't read all the comments but just wanted to say that the rear tie downs can be installed with the tonneau brackets.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Good point. I removed just due to instruction procedure. Do they get in the way (knuckles) when operating the latches?

@martincaldwell5077

Жыл бұрын

Yes a little, but not so much that I skinned my knuckles.

Thanks for sharing your installation video. Did you get the OEM bed cover from your local Honda dealer? I have a 2021 white Black Edition. I love those gold wheels. Does your Ridgeline trunk have a strong odor like mine? I'd never put a loaf of bread in that trunk because it would come out smelling like chemicals or polymers. If you hold your cell phone horizontally while shooting the video, the finished video won't look so much like you were using a cell phone (same with photos); gives a wider view.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

It did have a strong smell when brand new. Then I had rustproofing and it smells of petroleum now haha. I ordered the cover from BK Honda online. They had the lowest price at the time. It came with black Rims (which are on now). I bought the Gold wheels and tires as a second set used. I've been getting better with this phone.

Does this cover fold up one additional time in order to accommodate bigger items or does this cover make you lose that last 2 feet or so?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Only does 2 flips and leaves one panel section down. For full bed use, you can easily remove. I considered this but, realized for larger items I normally just use a utility trailer anyway. Lower to the ground and easier to use.

@fabvolky

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay Thanks for the quick reply. I have a 2022 RTL-E that came with this cover and I like it so far. I was just curious as I had an F-150 that was the soft roll up type so I guess I was used to having the full bed available without removing the cover. I really wouldn't need this often as it would only come into play when moving a sofa or something. Do you have experience with lifting these trucks.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

@@fabvolky No I do not. Seen some neat videos on them. Not super easy, yet not horrible. Spacers on the strut towers up front.

Nice cover. Installation seems to be a breeze. I know for a fact that the cover will decrease the air drag and there by improve gas mileage. Good Video. 🙂

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@threecats407

Жыл бұрын

Always thought that too but ran across some tests and it was surprisingly minor.

Anyone know where the drain hole is with the Honda Bedliner? All of them seem to be flush against the screw holes

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Some are in the recessed area of trunk lid opening. I assume some in front of bed too.

Does it interfere with the trunk opening? Just about every aftermarket cover does.

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

Yes, a little but not bad. I can set 5 gallon gas cans in there full with tonneau on. Guessing it is about 60 degree angle. Could alway unlatch each side and flip up one panel for awkward items.

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

I believe I opened in video to show at one point as well.

Great video! Now why would I want to give Honda about $200 or so to install this?? You did it in 20 min which gives me hope I can do it. Was contemplating getting an MX4 Bak flip, which is a little more but also flips all the way up

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the Bak flip looks nice.

You might have mentioned the one “special tool” needed for installation. The large torx bit.

@sonnydee9487

4 күн бұрын

He did.. T50

So the OEM cover doesn't open fully? Still has 1/3 of the bed covered?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you have to unlatch the front to remove fully. Most anything larger I use a small utility trailer for. Wasn’t an issue in my situation.

@jayyoung2586

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay I want the full use of the pickup bed. Don't have a trailer.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

@@jayyoung2586 maybe check out the BakFlip covers. So many on the market! I didn’t want to mount anything to take away from bed width. Everyone has different needs for sure.

The only problem with these covers made by Extang is they do leak. I've had them on my F150 and 2021 Ridgeline. Also they are heavy but well made.

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t sure who made them. Thanks for the info. So far, mine is doing a great job. Fingers crossed.

@rsdokc

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay no problem. Love the truck and the top works well. Extremely sturdy.

Where did you get that pad for inside the trunk?

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

I ordered everything from www.bkhondaparts.com/v-2022-honda-ridgeline--black-edition--3-5l-v6-gas/accessories-cargo-management--cargo-area-mats

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

Carpet: www.bkhondaparts.com/oem-parts/honda-bed-trunk-mat-carpet-8p11t6z100

@keithgray5525

Жыл бұрын

@@zukiplay perfect, thanks!

How much does the cover weigh?

@zukiplay

11 ай бұрын

I forget! I would say neighborhood of 50lbs. I put it up there myself. 2 people would be nice due to width. Don't want to scratch any paint ;)

Turn the phone to the side man.

are you 68 years old driving this

@zukiplay

Жыл бұрын

78

@martincaldwell5077

Жыл бұрын

I'm catching up, 76 in December. What? I think we deserve it.

Thanks, would be way better if you turned your phone sideways.

@zukiplay

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I was a newbie.

Worst camera work I’ve seen in an. Instructional video, get a camera person to help you out, you need it

@zukiplay

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Sonic Grey Pearl is the best Ridgeline color...

@westhavenor9513

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was going to ask what color it was. Beautiful!

@bikebudha01

Жыл бұрын

@@westhavenor9513 Check the Honda Ridgeline forums next week-ish. I've just lifted mine, and put some new wheels and tires. It's the best looking Ridgeline out there...