Tonneau covers??
05-21-2015, 09:02 AM
#21
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Thread Starter
Good questions.
Water resistance is a big thing for me, as the wife and I use the bed like a trunk in most cases. Keeping luggage, etc dry is a concern. I took my time on the install and made sure everything was 100% lined up with the bulkhead and tailgate. I used some extra length of tailgate seal on the bulkhead inplace of Bak's bulkhead seal also. I did install the drain tubes too. I only noticed a very small drip from the hinge between the panel at the gate and the middle panel. Turns out that the seal there at the hinge needed to be shifted over about 3/8" to the passenger side...that took a bit of patience trying to slide over a 5' long wedged in seal but it's been great since.
Now, I will make one caveat...I have a Bedrug, so the little bit of water that enters at the tailgate step runs between the tailgate and the rug...this is the most common complaint and is not due to the cover but rather the gaps in the top of the gate because of the step.
I bought the F1 to replace a soft roller because I was planning to, and have since, mount my bikes atop the cover so that I had a 100% usable space beneath the cover when the bikes are on the truck. I didn't consider a retractable cover for a few reasons:
- Cost
- Don't like the canister
- Not pleased with the reviews I've read of them sticking in cold weather and debris entering the canister
I wouldn't hesitate to get another Bak product. In fact, if it weren't for the bike mounts I would have gone with the Bak VP for it's vinyl cover 1-piece top. It's apparently more water resistant than the others because the hinges aren't exposed.
Sorry for the long post. Hope that helps.
Quick edit:
You may want to look at the Roll-X (I think it's getting a new name) from Bak. Hard cover that rolls up (no canister) and allows you to still see out the back. It's a nice piece.
Water resistance is a big thing for me, as the wife and I use the bed like a trunk in most cases. Keeping luggage, etc dry is a concern. I took my time on the install and made sure everything was 100% lined up with the bulkhead and tailgate. I used some extra length of tailgate seal on the bulkhead inplace of Bak's bulkhead seal also. I did install the drain tubes too. I only noticed a very small drip from the hinge between the panel at the gate and the middle panel. Turns out that the seal there at the hinge needed to be shifted over about 3/8" to the passenger side...that took a bit of patience trying to slide over a 5' long wedged in seal but it's been great since.
Now, I will make one caveat...I have a Bedrug, so the little bit of water that enters at the tailgate step runs between the tailgate and the rug...this is the most common complaint and is not due to the cover but rather the gaps in the top of the gate because of the step.
I bought the F1 to replace a soft roller because I was planning to, and have since, mount my bikes atop the cover so that I had a 100% usable space beneath the cover when the bikes are on the truck. I didn't consider a retractable cover for a few reasons:
- Cost
- Don't like the canister
- Not pleased with the reviews I've read of them sticking in cold weather and debris entering the canister
I wouldn't hesitate to get another Bak product. In fact, if it weren't for the bike mounts I would have gone with the Bak VP for it's vinyl cover 1-piece top. It's apparently more water resistant than the others because the hinges aren't exposed.
Sorry for the long post. Hope that helps.
Quick edit:
You may want to look at the Roll-X (I think it's getting a new name) from Bak. Hard cover that rolls up (no canister) and allows you to still see out the back. It's a nice piece.
05-21-2015, 09:58 AM
#22
I've had a BakFlip F1 on my last three (3) F150's. The BakFlip F1 has a 400 lb. load capacity and makes it handy for being able to climb up and clean the top of the truck. Fortunately I live in a climate that get very little snow but the F1 would be be a great choice where snow accumulates in significant amounts.
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05-21-2015, 09:48 PM
#23
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Thread Starter
I've had a BakFlip F1 on my last three (3) F150's. The BakFlip F1 has a 400 lb. load capacity and makes it handy for being able to climb up and clean the top of the truck. Fortunately I live in a climate that get very little snow but the F1 would be be a great choice where snow accumulates in significant amounts.
05-22-2015, 01:31 PM
#24
Senior Member
I've had my Bak Flip VP over a year now with no problems. Only small leak is from the gap for the tailgate step and not the cover's fault. I liked the low profile look with the vinyl cover so that's why I went with this model.
05-22-2015, 11:26 PM
#25
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You aren't making it any easier! I like this look to.
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05-31-2015, 12:51 PM
#28
Senior Member
I too am in the market for a cover. I am leaning towards the flush mount style with the FRP material. Like the Bakflip or Undercover Flex.
So you guys that have these hard covers, do they still bounce around a little while driving? Or are they really rigid with no flex?
I just looked at one and could bounce/vibrate the panels around quite easy just by pushing/hitting the top with my hand.
So you guys that have these hard covers, do they still bounce around a little while driving? Or are they really rigid with no flex?
I just looked at one and could bounce/vibrate the panels around quite easy just by pushing/hitting the top with my hand.
05-31-2015, 02:04 PM
#29
Senior Member
If keeping things dry is your top priority, then a one piece solid cover is the answer. I have had an Undercover Classic on my 2002 SCrew for about ten years now. Still looks and functions well.
But if covenience is your top priority, then a cover that folds is a better choice, I just bought a Peragon cover for my 2010 truck.
In the end, removing and storing my Undercover was a PITA. Having a cover that folds up next to the bed, yet still provides some security got the contents, that was my choice. Stuff that has to be perfectly dry will sit up front in my SCab. Most stuff will be in the back in plastic bins with lids.
But if covenience is your top priority, then a cover that folds is a better choice, I just bought a Peragon cover for my 2010 truck.
In the end, removing and storing my Undercover was a PITA. Having a cover that folds up next to the bed, yet still provides some security got the contents, that was my choice. Stuff that has to be perfectly dry will sit up front in my SCab. Most stuff will be in the back in plastic bins with lids.
06-19-2015, 12:51 PM
#30
I'm putting a Truck Covers USA retractable roll cover on my 2013 150 tomorrow.
Truck Covers USA American Retractable Roll Cover Review - AutoCustoms.com - YouTube
Truck Covers USA American Retractable Roll Cover Review - AutoCustoms.com - YouTube