joenotz

hey whatsup guys!! just bought a new 6.2l ford raptor and have been looking for tonneau covers. im iffy about the tri fold covers. and seem to like the look/design of the roll x. I just have a couple of question for the owners of it.
1. how well does it hold up in the snow?
2. does it allow water to get into the bed of the truck?
3. and how is it for security purposes?

i havent been so lucky to find that many reviews on it. so anything is appreciated thank you so much!!

F150FX4LIFE

if you live in a long cold winter area like me don't get it because i can't even roll my roll x its frozen since it got cold in Oct

joenotz

oh wow, damm thank you for that! very much appreciated

RLXXI

Aluminum and vinyl don't freeze in any temp it could possibly get on this planet, how ever if you had moisture inside the grooves I could see that causing an issue.

I live in a tropical area but have seen some below freezing temps this winter and haven't had any problems rolling mine up.
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depami

Thank you, I was wondering about that.

I've also considered ice, snow, crud, etc. in the track keeping the latching system from functioning properly. It appears to be a fairly "precise" system as if any one section sits too high it will keep the whole thing from latching. If it can't latch anywhere along the rail I am willing to bet it won't seat at all at the rear because of the "latch levers".

Anyone have experience with that?

I'm going with the VP for these reasons.

joenotz

ahh ok thanks man, much appreciated... how do you like yours? and does it let water into your bed?

.. I also seen that if you use a coat hanger you can get access to the release cord with the tailgate and tonneau cover closed and locked. Is this true?

RLXXI

Love mine, I'll have to check tomorrow on the coat hanger thing but I don't think you can because of the drop under the edge of the tail gate.

The only leakage is minimal at the rear near the t-gate and near the other end by the cab, I went thru a high pressure carwash as a test and there was a couple little dribbles, nothing that could be considered damaging to items in the bed as it just drips out the bottom.





Last pic shows why I like it above others, no need to remove it when ya gotta load her down.

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F150FX4LIFE

its a great tonneau cover for warmer areas

sjeagles

I have the Rollx on my F150, while in theory it is cool but I have not been a fan of it. Had a Bak Flip on my old Titan and should have just gotten another one of those for the F150. First month both straps that hold the rolled up cover pulled through the rivet because no washer was was used to prevent it. Contacted bak about replaced and they never replied. Have had way more snow then I would have liked this year (another monster storm on the way tonight as well) and never had issues with it. The Bak Flip was damn near water tight, Rollx is not horrible but I do get some water in the corners near where it meets with corner of bed and tailgate.

RLXXI

Update: If you bend a coat hanger just right and know exactly where to fish it in under the edge, you can pop it open.

Another member here made a secure device using a cable and turn buckles to eliminate that possibility by hooking the edge of the cover down to the inside bed cleats, that would force a thief to punch out the lock on t-gate in order to gain access.

All in all it seems to me it's more work than a typical thief is going to go thru not knowing what if anything may be stored inside. Remember a lock only keeps an honest man honest, a thief that want's something bad enough will get it.

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