I've got a 2015 F150 and installed a Bakflip G2 tonneau cover. I have not had issues with tonneau covers before, but this is a first. The way the upper part of the tailgate is designed, it looks like water collects and sits in the ridges of the F150. Normally, this isn't an issue, except when I have the tonneau cover on, it freezes to the tailgate during the winter. Bit annoying, as I have to grab some warm water and pour it on there.


I emailed Bak, but their only response was to keep the tailgate dry. This is almost impossible, as we get snow throughout winter, which melts during the day and freezes at night.


Anyone else had this issue? I like the cover, but may sell it and get something else if I can't find a fix. The tailgate does not budge at ALL with the rubber flap froze to it. And of course, I can't leave it open as I store tools, and other stuff in the bed.


Thanks.

 

I didn't even think about that when I ordered mine. Fortunately, we don't get too much of the white stuff down here, nor do we regularly get the freezing temps that come with it.

I will say that rain, water, etc. seems to drain off mine fairly easily and I have no water in the bed.

Is there a way you can park on slightly uneven ground to help facilitate draining?

 

I actually do park on an incline, but it still freezes. I also try to keep the cover free of snow, but that doesn't seem to help, either. Seems like very little moisture is all that's needed to freeze it shut.

 

I find that a good whack with your hand in a couple places across the back of the cover gets things unstuck before trying to open the tailgate. Been dealing with that for the past 3 years. I don't really think there is anything that can be done about that unless the cover was built to extend right back past the rear edge of the tailgate to keep it dry.

 

This is the best method I've found as well. I've got a BakFlip VP on my truck, but I believe the rear sealing gasket is similar.