Bakflip F1 Update
Just thought I would update all on my experience with the Bakflip F1 I installed on my new 2013 Lariat Screw. I read numerous posts on this product and viewed several installation videos prior to making my purchase from Autoanything.com. Installation was easy. I was very careful to get it lined up correctly and took extra care to make sure all seals were straight and flat ( I ultimately used a heat gun to get them to lie flat). Today is the first time I have had it in the rain (steady light drizzle- no real rain). I have several leaks and we really have not had a real rain. There is some wetness in the tailgate area where I knew there would be and consider this acceptable. The other leaks are near all joints. Needless to say, I am disappointed. I thought the leak issues reported on here were probably installation issues, but I know that mine is installed correctly and still leaks. I wish I had believed the posts about the leaks. My advice to you based on my experience is to believe this product WILL LEAK. Just wanted to give all a "heads up" on my experience with this product.
I bought a 2011 FX4 off the lot with the Bakflip already installed. It has leaked from day 1. I tried sealing it more with some weatherstripping but didn't help. So I bought a Bedrug Bedmat and just make sure I never park on a downslope in the rain. I hate that it leaks but I still love the cover. With a little more time I'm sure I could fix it.
Bak Flip HD - I had Mine Installed from the place i bought it from, and has leaked from day 1. I called them told me to bring it in and they will adjust it......I doubt that will fix it.....thank god i kept my plastic liner in as the ribs help keep stuff on the floor dry......I bought it more for theft proofing things, and so far works for that!


Last edited by Grandpa's Grocery Getter; Dec 9, 2012 at 03:36 PM.
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My BakFlip F1 leaks a little around the edges in a heavy rain or during a drive through car wash, but I expected this and consider it acceptable. I have the factory ribbed bedliner, which I prefer, and it helps keep anything on the floor dry. Overall I would buy this cover again, as the pro's far outweigh the con's. I personally wouldn't expect any bed cover to be totally waterproof unless it was the type that's 100% solid with no seams and overlaps the bed rail edges.

