Tonneau covers - mistake or no?

[mitchntx]

After weeks of searching, reading, viewing, researching, pro-ing and con-ing I decided to pull the trigger on a Bakflip F1 cover for my GMC.

The F1 is way overkill for my needs as far as strength goes, but the others were made of aluminum panels. I didn't want to have to steal oven mits from the wife's kitchen in order to operate the thing in August.

And I didn't want fabric only either. Might as well use a tarp.

At any rate, the Bak Flip seemed to be the least PITA of all of them.

Any one out there have one? Thoughts? Gotchas?

 

[Glockster69]

I've never had a folder, don't trust them to keep water out so I can't help there.

I've had fiberglass covers on every truck for 20yrs, love them! Used to carry $$$$ in work equip, out of sight - out of mind.

I guess it comes down to how often you haul something tall and won't (for me) fit under an angled cover. I can remove my @80lb cover alone but it is cumbersome so I recently installed a little pulley system, easy as pie now.

Good luck.

 

[T-FAST]

The bakflip is very nice, but you will probably see some leaks. I'd really like to get the bakflip or a camper.

 

[mitchntx]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I realize the cover isn't water tight, rather water resistant.

Can I use a tailgate extender with it?

 

[T-FAST]

I don't know, I know you can with the newer f150's, but not sure with your truck.

 

[BG1960]

fiberglass here, love it, won't have another truck without it.

 

[mitchntx]

fiberglass here, love it, won't have another truck without it.

Clarification ... single piece bed cap?

 

[BG1960]

yessir. Leer, 6 years of watertight security.

 

[wakal]

I've had my American Toolbox/bed cover set for a year now and am still very happy with it. Rolls up out of the way fast, still gives me most of the working tool box, is as waterproof as any of them, and over-engineered beyond need.

Slick.

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[DamnYankee76]

I have a Tonno-Pro Trifold. Aluminum frame and vinyl cover. 4 clamps that easily come on and off. Love it. I'm actually selling mine (for Ford F150) since my wife totaled my truck.

 

[cbigclarke]

I got a bak flip. It's more water resistant, and it can be used with the extender

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[mitchntx]

I've had my American Toolbox/bed cover set for a year now

That is slick. I considered a retractable, but they are pricey.

I got a bak flip. It's more water resistant, and it can be used with the extender

Which model flip? Would you purchase again?

 

[cbigclarke]

Oh i don't know...i got it 7 years ago.

I would buy another if there isn't anything new or innovative

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[J. Fred]

I thought those things were for city trucks ?

 

[mitchntx]

I thought those things were for city trucks ?

I got pig blood on the tail gate. So I'm "covered".

 

[Vaquero]

Keep the hardware snug and they're good.

 

[kurt]

I have the Bakflip on my Tacoma. The leaking comes from the tailgate, not the cover itself as you can see daylight around the perimeter. I love mine and have recently folded it up to secure a dryer and a 52" rolling tool cabinet in the crate.

 

[vmax]

I ran an Undercover for years on 2 trucks. Loved them. When we bought a small ranch though, it got in the way and I was always needing to take it off to haul bigger cargo
right now I don't run a bed cover of any sort

 

[Lucas Mccain]

Thanks for this thread. I have been loking at these and this thread put me over the edge. I called them to get a factory second one but they didn't have any so they offered me a deal on a new one. I couldn't get that price anywhere on the internet so Not to bad. Oh and it's the BakFlip F1.

 

[Anger]

I have the Extang FullTilt Tonneau Cover for my Dodge Ram 1500. Aluminum frame, vinyl top. too cheap to buy something more expensive. Had it for 2 years ish. wonderful item, keeps bed 99% dry except when parked on elevated slabs in rain.