We are all watching this unfold.
I agree. I'm watching this unfold, but reserving judgement for now.
This COULD be a fundamental flaw in the product itself, or in this 1 bed.
It COULD be Toyota being cheap skates, or a legitimate attempt to innovate.
It COULD be as simple as Toyota failing to account for expansion and contraction forces on a new composite in extreem temps.
I know Dodge caravan had a problem with rear windows (glass) shattering in very hot weather. My understanding this was a combination of a very tightly sealed vehichle (no room for hot gasses to expand) and a piece of plastic that expanded and put preassure on a specific part of the window.
This could be as simple as slotting screw holes or something to allow for more expansion and contraction.
This definately raises some questions about the product, but I'm not going to let it bug me quite yet. Will be interesting to see how Toyota responds, and if this ends up being a widespread problem.
I still have my Rhino Lined 97 Taco, but looking at upgrading. I do carry jagged boulders in my truck from time to time for walls, ponds, rivers, etc. My bed is pretty bent, but that is to be expected. I wouldn't want to see this new material crack with some 300lb rocks rolling around in there.
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