Bakflip F1 Update
12-10-2012, 01:41 AM
#21
I just installed an Extang Encore and after multiple attempts at getting it to seal it still leaks horribly. Completely defeats the purpose of the cover if everything in the bed gets completely soaked when it rains.
12-10-2012, 05:16 AM
#22
Senior Member
I've had my F1 on since March and it doesn't leak, even in a heavy downpour.
My nephew put a G2 on his Chev about 2 months ago and his stays dry except for a little @ the tailgate area.Having said that, my Friend has an F1 on his shortbox F 150, and his does leak a fair bit.
My nephew put a G2 on his Chev about 2 months ago and his stays dry except for a little @ the tailgate area.Having said that, my Friend has an F1 on his shortbox F 150, and his does leak a fair bit.
12-10-2012, 08:18 AM
#23
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!
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12-10-2012, 10:52 AM
#24
Senior Member
GGG... check your cover and make sure it is flush with the front of the bed. It looks too far back on your tailgate as compared to mine. Also, did you use the stick on seal at the front of the Bed? Mine gets very little water, just a few drops, but it rests about an inch more to the front than yours.
I will bring up the front seal...it was a ****ty Install I told them so!! even the ***** to prop it up were laying in the box had fallen off or weren't installed......
12-11-2012, 01:09 AM
#25
To the OP, when I put my F1 on, I was dismayed to find how badly it leaked even after a light rain. Fortunately, I was too busy to even deal with it, so I put it off. However, after a few weeks of sitting out in the Texas sun, everything seemed to settle into place and now I have ZERO leaks. Even driving in heavy rain. Except for the area where the man step cuts into the tailgate, couple of drops slip in there, but that is expected.
Since it's Winter, I'd suggest heating up the rubber seals with a heat gun and see if that helps.
Since it's Winter, I'd suggest heating up the rubber seals with a heat gun and see if that helps.
12-11-2012, 05:15 AM
#26
Senior Member
Thread Starter
To the OP, when I put my F1 on, I was dismayed to find how badly it leaked even after a light rain. Fortunately, I was too busy to even deal with it, so I put it off. However, after a few weeks of sitting out in the Texas sun, everything seemed to settle into place and now I have ZERO leaks. Even driving in heavy rain. Except for the area where the man step cuts into the tailgate, couple of drops slip in there, but that is expected.
Since it's Winter, I'd suggest heating up the rubber seals with a heat gun and see if that helps.
Since it's Winter, I'd suggest heating up the rubber seals with a heat gun and see if that helps.
12-14-2012, 04:43 PM
#27
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I just came in from trying to get my cover to seal better. The more I work with this cover the more I wish I hadn't purchased it. It is so cheaply made. There are aluminum burrs from machining hanging at almost every drilled hole. The rubber seals on each side were not fully in the grooves like they were supposed to be. I used a screwdriver to push the them in place. Bak must have all of $50 in labor and materials to produce this cover. What a BIG disappointment. If you are in the market for a cover, stay away from this one.