A lot of people underestimate the selling point of solid customer service. I bought a Ruger revolver and realized it had factory blemishes after getting it home. I sent it in, and Ruger completely replaced the pistol. With high wear and tear items like this, it's nice to know Bakflip stands behind their product no questions asked. I just put one in my Amazon cart. Great review BTW!
Excellent review. Made me feel I made a good decision of my recent purchase of an Bakflip MX4 for my Colorado. Topper World, Slidell, La had a good showroom selection of most popular models and recommended this one over the soft tops. Paid around $1100 installed. Two weeks now and after a couple of high volume drive thru car washes no leaks. Dust from dusty roads gets in but a leaf blower clears that out. Weather strips around tailgate should stop most of that. So far, highly recommend.
Thank you! I was just thinking of doing another video (would be 2 years now). Still holding up good for me. I hope yours serves you as good as mine has me.
This is with out a doubt one of the most honest, complete reviews I have seen, with detailed pro's and con's. I have it down to this and the Peragon cover for my Tundra. The Peragon wont take as much weight as the BAKFlip, but right now I have a 4 panel soft one by Rugged Cover, and have not walked on it, or needed to do so. But your review is great
Excellent review. I had the MX4 on a previous truck and was impressed with its performance but sold it and replaced it with a topper so that I could fit a generator in the bed (generator too tall for tonneau cover). I got rid of my generator now (new truck has generator built in) and am going back to another MX4 on my new truck to save some weight and a couple thousand dollars. I used some some spray-can bedliner to repair scratches on old one before I sold it and that worked ok, but I had to spray all panels so they matched.
I've been doing some research on bed covers and really liked the bakflip, but I wasn't sure of it's longevity. Your video was so helpful and thorough in addressing all of the things that I thought could potentially be an issue. I ordered right after watching your video. So thank you for the thorough review and helping me make a choice.
It's been 2 years and I'm thinking I'm going to do 2 year review soon but I'll tell you... it still looks like it did when i did this video and i am constantly open and closing it
I got ten years out of my last bakflip cover, it was still holding up well when I sold the truck, atm I am waiting delivery of a new cover for my new truck I just got. Definitely a great deal for the money
I enjoyed your video, well done! I purchased one for my new Maverick and my son purchased one for his new 2023 Silverado. We both love the covers. I live 2 miles from Dans Trailer here in Elkhart. Thanks!
Haven't had it but a month came highly recommended GMC dealer put it on my first bed cover really really like it my brother in law has one thanks again happy so far not using daily in garage a lot video was awesome glad I got it 👍
I had the BAK X-2 Rollup cover for 4 years on my 2013 f350. After it got torn up by ice and sun here in Colorado, I bought another. This time the X-4. It lasted about 4 years as well. Called BAK, and they sent me a replacement cover (without the rails since they were fine), and the replacement did well until I sold the truck this year. Overall, I had about $2000 invested in bed covers over a ten-year period. Not bad a all. Nothing will last forever, especially if you use them a lot. Overall, my experience was good and their customer service is solid. Just got a new F250, and I’m moving onto the MX4without hesitation. Thanks for the review!
Great video. My first back flip lasted 8 years but I only open it maybe once a week if that. I’ve also kept it clean and the whole thing Armoraled weekly. My second is just over a year old and is good as new. My new one is same as yours. They fixed many of the shortcomings from the first model.
I had a backflip on a 2005 F150. It was on it when I got it. I really liked it and was always impressed with how dry and dust free it kept everything. I sold the truck and let it go with it. I don’t think I realized how valuable it was. Another great video!!
Thanks for the review. I had one put on my 2012F150 6.7 box yesterday. They did what you mentioned and overtightened the latch screws. One was loose so I just put some blue lock tight on it. I figured I could always drill new smaller holes later if it came to that point. I took off my Truxedo roll up and the main reason was like you. Three times I drove across Wyoming and my Velcro Truxedo did not stay fastened. I had to rig it tight with gorilla tape to hold it tight. I like this cover because it is much heavier. Mine will sit in the garage and get babied or used locally. But I haul quite often. Just won’t be hard on it.
I just purchased the Bakflip from 4WP store for my 2021 Ram Quad cab with 6.5 ft bed. Did an extensive research on different bed covers and decided to go with the Bakflip, very easy to install and looks great. Taking it on a long trip so we'll see how it holds up.
Way late in the game here but I’ll share my 7 years experience with this exact cover. First, I plan to buy another one for my new truck so I liked it very much. Only grips I had was…cover itself was hail damaged while the truck wasn’t meant the material was too soft to withstand what the truck withstood. Second, too easy to stick a coat hanger between the tailgate top and the cover to release the cover and open it. Needs slight redesign to overcome that.
Is been a while since i made that video, and it is still holding up the same. There are no new issues, and still love it. I would definitely buy another one concidering the abuse this one has taken and still in this good of shape. I hope you like yours as much as i like mine.
Nice review! Thanks. I've been shopping around and I think you've pushed me over to this cover. I've been on the fence for days. Thank you. Liked and subscribed 👍🏻
Thanks for the detailed review! I’m gettin ready to outfit my Ram at Dan’s Hitch…I’m keeping an open mind, but I’m thinking the Bakflip MX4 is probably the best way to go.
Great review. I have a Bakflip on order but was a little nervous that there would be some wear on the back of the truck when it is fully folded up until I watched your video.
Well I’ve been looking at the bed covers trying to decide what brand to go with.. I think this video sold me on the bakflip.. for my tundra the price now is $1019
I didn't look at many but If i bought another truck tomorrow I'd get another bakflip to go on it. I hope if you get one you like it as much as i like mine
I was recommended the bakflip on my 2014 Ford F-150 had it for about 5.5 years. Can’t remember the model. But was recommended by my Ford dealer. They are solid. My new truck doesn’t have one so will have to get another one. Looking at the MX4. With my old one I lost one of those seals. To keep from rubbing. Went to my local body shop and picked some. I did lose the the screw cap that supports the top to the cab Also the plastic pieces that stow the rods broke so went and found some metal wire clips same shape and swapped them for those.
Great review 👏 I want one but I don't think I can afford it. I will have to stick with my soft top tri fold. No of them are perfect but they work well and are definitely worth it. Thanks for the good review 👍 😊
You gave a great review, thank you. Looking at the Bak Revolver 4s. I think, and I may be wrong, it would alleviate some of the very minor problems you had.
There is one panel without a latch and it could be pryed up some but the other latches should keep it down. That's what keeps it down in high wind running interstate speeds but it does move some. I think the winds were 45mph from the side and i was running around 75 plus mph when i saw it moving but that's been a while ago
Excellent video. I have a Carbon Pro bed, and this is one of the 3 available options for me. I wish I could get a solid topper, like I had on my older Silverado, but it’s not available for my bed.
Maybe I’m not being realistic but I just bought one for 8’ bed and it cost $1,200 and I think if it looks like this in 12 months it won’t last 5 years before they will have to do full replacement. Mine is 20 days old and already first pull cord latch keeps getting stuck on one side not allowing both latches to unlock.
Do you ever feel the need to have a dually? I’m looking at trucks and I love the 2500 you have just don’t want to get it and wish I’d just bought the 3500. Love your videos man.
Buddy, my personal opinion.i wouldn't trade my 2500 for a 3500. From what I'm seeing the most important thing is not to go over 26k. I can pull a heavier trailer with my 2500 without going over than i could with a dually because the truck is heavier. That's my understanding and my opinion. I know i got weighed in Arizona last week with a 3 axle toy hauler and i weighed 24900 and they sold me my permit and i went on my way. If I'd had a lwb 3500 I'd have been over 26k and had to bought ifta permit.
When you tow, do you have the cover folded all the way (vertical) up against the rear window, or do you fold it up to the last section and leave it horizontal.? hope this makes sense.
hello good video, I chose the Gator brand and it (sweats) a lot. Open it up when the sun hits it and all underneath the cover is wet. It just drips off. Do you have that problem? And Gater customer service just refers me to the manufacture. I am considering the Bak brand now. thanks
I wish i knew where to get them. I get asked about it a lot. I've heard dans service center in Elkhart Indiana has them but I've never seen them there. Idid buy the hitch used from Dans. If you find one plz let me know where you found them
This video was around a year ago. I am constantly opening and closing it to access my auxilary fuel tank and tools and its still hanging in there. Honestly still about the same condition as in this video. I hope which ever one you decide on does you a great job. Thank you for your comment!
All but one panel latches. From the back, the first one latches the second doesn't then the rest latch individually. This video is older and I'm still using cover today. I would buy another in a heartbeat. As soon as i have a chance in going to make a more updated video
@@CFarmer appreciate the reply, especially on such an old video. I'm looking forward to having this thing. They're 1100 in Joe Biden's economy and it's nice to know I made a good purchase.
What size bed is this bakflip cover on? I'm looking at purchasing an F1 for my Silverado 6.6' Bed. I just can't tell if it's going to be a three fold or four fold.
When the MX4 cover is fully folded back and leaning up against the back of the cab, what is the distance / clearance from the inside of the top of the bulkhead to the rear edge of the opened cover? I have a combo transfer tank with a toolbox on top in my '22 Silverado 1500. I know that the fully opened cover eats up enough distance that I wouldn't be able to fully open the toolbox lid. But, depending on how far rearward the fully opened edge of the MX4 sits, I might still be able to open the lid enough to make the toolbox useful. My second issue might be the height clearance for the top of the fuel pump (which sits proud of the top of the toolbox). Right now, the overall height is just about even with the bed rail. If the underside of the tonneau cover itself (not the side rails or hardware, but the inner field of the cover) falls below the bed rail and uses up any of the clearance, I might have a problem. However, it looks like the underside of the cover inner field might actually be slightly above the height of the bed rail. Which would give me a little more "breathing room." But, can you confirm what the actual clearance would be from bed bottom to underside of the inside field of a cover panel? My final question is, what kind of issue might there be with the trapping in the closed cover of the inevitable smell of diesel fuel? No matter how carefully I fill the tank and pump fuel, there is the inevitable residue somewhere.
I spill some fuel too so i understand the concern for that but I've never noticed any smell but i do haul a lot of fifth wheels so it gets aired out often. I'll take some measurements when i get back to truck
5 1/2 inches from inside of bulkhead to edge of folded up cover against back glass. 20&3/4 inches from bed to bottom of cover.19&1/2 from bed to the latch on bottom of cover. Hope this helps
@@CFarmer Apologies for my delayed acknowledgement, but thanks for your reply. It was very helpful. It confirms that I'm down to a game of inches, or an inch. I've got 22-1/4" from the high point (rib) of the bed to the top of the side rail. The top of the pump nozzle protrudes above the rail by ~3/8". It appears that the tonneau panel is ~1/2" thick, which would get my clearance to the same 20-3/4" that you have. Somehow I need to gain an inch (pump nozzle protrusion plus cover thickness). Perhaps the nozzle can be somehow repositioned. Or, I wonder if I could install a 1" to 1-1/2" thick neoprene gasket to the top of the rails, bulkhead top, and tailgate top to raise the entire tonneau by that much. What do you think?
@@CFarmer By the way, I'm not sure how clear I was. By raise the entire cover with a neoprene gasket, I mean the entire unit by placing the gasket between the cover frame and the bed rail, front, and tailgate. (Not put the gasket between the cover and the frame rail it sits on.)
Apologies for this if I asked you before. Any issues with noise (squeaks, rattles, vibration, etc.)? I hate those things when driving and while I am in the market for a cover, I am not looking to add issues with noise while driving. Thanks for the help!
Hey man, cool cover, I would look into an RDS filler neck valve, $50 it’s an automatic valve for transfer tanks and is DOT approved for continuous filling of the transfer tanks! I got one on my 99’ and works GREAT I never had to stop for 1,100 miles and the transfer tank keeps filling my stock tank!!! RDS auxiliary tank neck filler adapter!!!
I have the RDS filler neck adapter but the manual valve is on the side of the tank. I turn it on around 1/4 tank and it drains in but it leaks out of the vent on the stock tank if i don't shut it off when it gets full
@@CFarmer but that RDS valve should stop the flow of fuel when the ball rises, I had to replace my valve once and the second valve is good now. The first one did leak, but it was a malfunctioning one.
Hey Philip, On my particular truck it gets dusty around the tailgate if I'm in dusty environments. I think the cover itself would do really good keeping dust out but my tailgate isn't sealed at all. I wish i had a better answer but i haven't spent a whole lot of time in dusty places and mine is open to haul fifth wheels regularly so the rain keeps it washed out.
I had never looked for the weight but I looked mine up on their website and they claim 71lbs.that sounds about right to me. I did install it myself and it was heavy but very manageable. Hope this helps
In my experience 2500 is ok, with cdl and a lighter empty weight i can pull heavier loads than a 3500 and stay under 26k. A lwb will ride better and a dually is more stable but 2 years and 265k miles pulling the units I've pulled it seems to do an excellent job with way less in repairs than i ever expected (knock on wood). If i had to buy another truck today and sign a 5 year contract to keep doing this work I'd buy the exact same truck i have now all over again
@@CFarmerI have a 2017 Chevy dually and have been playing with the idea of the new 2021 Ram 3500 DRW. I have seen lots of quality issues with them on line as they all have I suppose. When its all said and done I might go back to GM again haha. My 5th wheel is 16k so the DRW just feels better for me.
I've always been a gm guy but i see guys with all brands that are beating and neglecting trucks that just keep going and giving no issues then i know guys who are on top of maintenance and baby their trucks and having issues....i honestly believe it's luck of the draw on any of them. I do really like my truck but I'd be scared to trade it for another just like it. My buddies with the rams love them and drw is definitely more stable
I am considering doing RV transport. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 that I got back in April of this year. I have done it before way back in 2011. Is it worth doing it again in 2021?
I have one of the original ones. Bad design. The new fixed the issue with having to lift the end piece to close the tailgate. However, lots of other design flaws. 1. The piece to hold it up by the window. One of the nuts fell out...try and find one to fit it. The bar falls off the cheap plastic hook. The bar unscrews constantly. 2. The cross bars are connected cheaply. My middle one (there to keep theft out) fell off 2x. Finally left it off. 3. The end cross bar fell off and the truck shop put back on with a couple of extra screws. I had to add more. The strap to open is held in place with a cheap plastic piece that has split on one end and constantly pulls out of the groves. 4. The new ones have the butt piece so you can close the tailgate without having to pull the end up. The original one can be accessed with a coat hanger and open when the tailgate is closed. The main reason is the wire goes tight on one end and stays loose on the other. Not a good design. I have a friend that has the new flat end one but he does not want me to test opening with a coat hanger. 5. The unit shifts and I am constantly having to move the right side to get the rubber, now tearing on the end piece to cover the tailgate. Get a lot of water in the bed even in the middle. Why did the design not include a wide protective edge to keep out water. 5. Bad with hail...the top part is now loose from the inside parts due to the hail impact. I have not replaced it as I am still looking at other covers. Hate the ones that put the material inside as you lose space. Hate the poor designed ones that protect from water and tip up as you can't use the full bed for large items. A friend got one with full lift capability and uses for his business. So, the original Bakflip is crap...sort of works but knowing what I have discovered in the last 3 years with it...would spend a lot more time finding a good cover that hail won't damage and holds up. Looked good but cheaply put together. BM
I enjoy your videos! Have a Question about the rear length mudflap UltraGuard. Looking to buy a Chevy 2500 and noticed the exhaust tail pipe sticks straight out of the rear. How did you overcome that with the UltraGuard in the way? Thanks
You could but the straps will only secure it if it's folded all the way to the cab (but not standing up) . I have hauled a few things and let it rest against what i was hauling and it worked ok.
A lot of people underestimate the selling point of solid customer service. I bought a Ruger revolver and realized it had factory blemishes after getting it home. I sent it in, and Ruger completely replaced the pistol. With high wear and tear items like this, it's nice to know Bakflip stands behind their product no questions asked. I just put one in my Amazon cart. Great review BTW!
Thank you! I absolutley agree. I hope you enjoy yours as much as i enjoy mine
Excellent review. Made me feel I made a good decision of my recent purchase of an Bakflip MX4 for my Colorado. Topper World, Slidell, La had a good showroom selection of most popular models and recommended this one over the soft tops. Paid around $1100 installed. Two weeks now and after a couple of high volume drive thru car washes no leaks. Dust from dusty roads gets in but a leaf blower clears that out. Weather strips around tailgate should stop most of that. So far, highly recommend.
Thank you! I was just thinking of doing another video (would be 2 years now). Still holding up good for me. I hope yours serves you as good as mine has me.
This is with out a doubt one of the most honest, complete reviews I have seen, with detailed pro's and con's. I have it down to this and the Peragon cover for my Tundra. The Peragon wont take as much weight as the BAKFlip, but right now I have a 4 panel soft one by Rugged Cover, and have not walked on it, or needed to do so. But your review is great
what did you get and are you happy with it
Excellent review. I had the MX4 on a previous truck and was impressed with its performance but sold it and replaced it with a topper so that I could fit a generator in the bed (generator too tall for tonneau cover). I got rid of my generator now (new truck has generator built in) and am going back to another MX4 on my new truck to save some weight and a couple thousand dollars. I used some some spray-can bedliner to repair scratches on old one before I sold it and that worked ok, but I had to spray all panels so they matched.
Thank you! I've used black spray paint but haven't thought of bedliner
I've been doing some research on bed covers and really liked the bakflip, but I wasn't sure of it's longevity. Your video was so helpful and thorough in addressing all of the things that I thought could potentially be an issue. I ordered right after watching your video. So thank you for the thorough review and helping me make a choice.
It's been 2 years and I'm thinking I'm going to do 2 year review soon but I'll tell you... it still looks like it did when i did this video and i am constantly open and closing it
Thanks for making this bruv! Every bit of someone’s real world experience helps!
Thank you for your comment! I appriciate it
I got ten years out of my last bakflip cover, it was still holding up well when I sold the truck, atm I am waiting delivery of a new cover for my new truck I just got. Definitely a great deal for the money
I enjoyed your video, well done! I purchased one for my new Maverick and my son purchased one for his new 2023 Silverado. We both love the covers. I live 2 miles from Dans Trailer here in Elkhart. Thanks!
Haven't had it but a month came highly recommended GMC dealer put it on my first bed cover really really like it my brother in law has one thanks again happy so far not using daily in garage a lot video was awesome glad I got it 👍
Good deal. Glad you like it. I'm still loving mine
Very pleased with mine. I squirt lubricant in the cable areas to keep it smooth.
I should probably do that as well. Thank you for your comment
Why did I remember Hannah Baron while watching this video 😊
I had the BAK X-2 Rollup cover for 4 years on my 2013 f350. After it got torn up by ice and sun here in Colorado, I bought another. This time the X-4. It lasted about 4 years as well. Called BAK, and they sent me a replacement cover (without the rails since they were fine), and the replacement did well until I sold the truck this year. Overall, I had about $2000 invested in bed covers over a ten-year period. Not bad a all. Nothing will last forever, especially if you use them a lot. Overall, my experience was good and their customer service is solid. Just got a new F250, and I’m moving onto the MX4without hesitation. Thanks for the review!
Ive had the Bakflip MX4 on my Tacoma for about 3yrs and its held up great
Mines still doing great as well. Thank you for your comment!
Fantastic video! I have been watching videos all day trying to decide on the cover I need. You sold me!
Great video. My first back flip lasted 8 years but I only open it maybe once a week if that. I’ve also kept it clean and the whole thing Armoraled weekly. My second is just over a year old and is good as new. My new one is same as yours. They fixed many of the shortcomings from the first model.
I had a backflip on a 2005 F150. It was on it when I got it. I really liked it and was always impressed with how dry and dust free it kept everything. I sold the truck and let it go with it. I don’t think I realized how valuable it was. Another great video!!
Thank you, i love this one. I thought it was expensive when i bought it but it's been worth every penny
Thanks for the review. I had one put on my 2012F150 6.7 box yesterday. They did what you mentioned and overtightened the latch screws. One was loose so I just put some blue lock tight on it. I figured I could always drill new smaller holes later if it came to that point. I took off my Truxedo roll up and the main reason was like you. Three times I drove across Wyoming and my Velcro Truxedo did not stay fastened. I had to rig it tight with gorilla tape to hold it tight. I like this cover because it is much heavier. Mine will sit in the garage and get babied or used locally. But I haul quite often. Just won’t be hard on it.
Thanks for going over everything thoroughly on this 1 year review! Currently shopping covers and leaning heavily towards the BakFlip MX4.
Honest and perfect review 👍. A great example how a review should be done.
Thank you!
That cross winds demonstration was spot on. Nice touch
Thanks for the update. I just put the same cover on my truck two days ago. I hope I get the samre service from it.
I just purchased the Bakflip from 4WP store for my 2021 Ram Quad cab with 6.5 ft bed.
Did an extensive research on different bed covers and decided to go with the Bakflip, very easy to install and looks great. Taking it on a long trip so we'll see how it holds up.
Thanks for review.
This will be great to keep luggage safe on road trips.
It would. I love the peace of mind i have if i get a room or have to leave it sitting somewhere
Thanks for the information. Makes me more comfortable making the purchase.
Anytime, hope you're a happy with it as i am mine
Way late in the game here but I’ll share my 7 years experience with this exact cover. First, I plan to buy another one for my new truck so I liked it very much. Only grips I had was…cover itself was hail damaged while the truck wasn’t meant the material was too soft to withstand what the truck withstood. Second, too easy to stick a coat hanger between the tailgate top and the cover to release the cover and open it. Needs slight redesign to overcome that.
Thanks for the review. Been looking at covers for a bit and this sold me. Never gonna use it like you have so takes away my worries on quality.
That video was a while back and it's still hanging in there. If it comes apart tomorrow I'll definitely get another one
Thanks for the review. Just ordered one today and this video reinsures I made the right purchase
Is been a while since i made that video, and it is still holding up the same. There are no new issues, and still love it. I would definitely buy another one concidering the abuse this one has taken and still in this good of shape. I hope you like yours as much as i like mine.
@@CFarmer thank you for the update. Mine was just delivered today and can’t wait to get it on. Thanks again
When a country boy gives a review, you can guarantee its the truth!
Thank you, I do my best
Great review, much appreciated. Made my decision easier.
Thank you!
Nice review! Thanks. I've been shopping around and I think you've pushed me over to this cover. I've been on the fence for days. Thank you.
Liked and subscribed 👍🏻
Thank you, if you go with this one i hope you're a happy with it as i have been with mine
Thanks for the detailed review! I’m gettin ready to outfit my Ram at Dan’s Hitch…I’m keeping an open mind, but I’m thinking the Bakflip MX4 is probably the best way to go.
Thank you! If you get one i hope you like it a much as i like mine
i would cut an access hole for the fuel filler. use rubber grommet to seal it
That'd be nice
Great review. I have a Bakflip on order but was a little nervous that there would be some wear on the back of the truck when it is fully folded up until I watched your video.
Thank you! I was worried about the same when i got mine but it's holding up pretty good
Well I’ve been looking at the bed covers trying to decide what brand to go with.. I think this video sold me on the bakflip.. for my tundra the price now is $1019
I didn't look at many but If i bought another truck tomorrow I'd get another bakflip to go on it. I hope if you get one you like it as much as i like mine
I was recommended the bakflip on my 2014 Ford F-150 had it for about 5.5 years. Can’t remember the model. But was recommended by my Ford dealer. They are solid. My new truck doesn’t have one so will have to get another one. Looking at the MX4.
With my old one I lost one of those seals. To keep from rubbing. Went to my local body shop and picked some.
I did lose the the screw cap that supports the top to the cab
Also the plastic pieces that stow the rods broke so went and found some metal wire clips same shape and swapped them for those.
I hope mine holds up another 3 years. That'll give me close to 5.5 years
Excellent, in depth review, Thank you!
Dang fifth will and all !!!! that's what's up Thanks for the review I think I am going with the Bakflip
Thank you! If this one falls apart tomorrow I'll buy another. I think it's held up really good
Great review 👏 I want one but I don't think I can afford it. I will have to stick with my soft top tri fold. No of them are perfect but they work well and are definitely worth it. Thanks for the good review 👍 😊
Thank you! Was expensive but I've enjoyed it
Great video like usual. I have the same bed cover on my 21 3500HD and love it. Nice to hear your experience.
Thank you!
Coat hanger or any hook can get in the rear. Just slide it underneath and pull
You gave a great review, thank you. Looking at the Bak Revolver 4s. I think, and I may be wrong, it would alleviate some of the very minor problems you had.
Thank you! When it's time to replace it that may be the one i go with
Nice review . Straight to the point
So technically, someone can pry it open from the side? When you were explaining about the crosswinds pushing up it made me reconsider it
There is one panel without a latch and it could be pryed up some but the other latches should keep it down. That's what keeps it down in high wind running interstate speeds but it does move some. I think the winds were 45mph from the side and i was running around 75 plus mph when i saw it moving but that's been a while ago
Great video! Thanks for the thorough review!
Great, thorough review.
Thank you!
Well done, have fuel tank in bed and wondered how this would fit!
Thank you, it took me a while to get it all together but i do love my setup. Really there's, not anything i wasn't too change
Excellent video. I have a Carbon Pro bed, and this is one of the 3 available options for me. I wish I could get a solid topper, like I had on my older Silverado, but it’s not available for my bed.
Hey excellent review. Hopefully they upgraded those issues.
Thank you!
Nice video. I just ordered one. Hesitated for about a month cause of the price.
Thank you! I did too before i bought mine... it's showing a little wear but I'd still buy it again
Thanks for the review. Great video.
I appreciate it, thank you for your comment!
Nice job and thank you very much .
Thank you for your comment
1200. I expect better result after just one year!
Thank you for this 🙌🏻
Thank you for your comment
Excellent review 🔥
Is that Favre?
Thank you.
Great review, sir.
Thank you!
The exact information i needed 🙏🏽
Good deal, i hope it helps!
Maybe I’m not being realistic but I just bought one for 8’ bed and it cost $1,200 and I think if it looks like this in 12 months it won’t last 5 years before they will have to do full replacement.
Mine is 20 days old and already first pull cord latch keeps getting stuck on one side not allowing both latches to unlock.
will this bed cover hold up through drive-thru car washes?
How does it handle the drive through car wash? Tools stay dry ?
Thank you for the video, just bought the MX4,and am excited to install it, glad you have been getting good service from it
Thank you! That video was a while back and i still love it. I hope you get a good of service out of yours as i have mine
@@CFarmer 👍👍
Do you ever feel the need to have a dually? I’m looking at trucks and I love the 2500 you have just don’t want to get it and wish I’d just bought the 3500. Love your videos man.
Buddy, my personal opinion.i wouldn't trade my 2500 for a 3500. From what I'm seeing the most important thing is not to go over 26k. I can pull a heavier trailer with my 2500 without going over than i could with a dually because the truck is heavier. That's my understanding and my opinion. I know i got weighed in Arizona last week with a 3 axle toy hauler and i weighed 24900 and they sold me my permit and i went on my way. If I'd had a lwb 3500 I'd have been over 26k and had to bought ifta permit.
When you tow, do you have the cover folded all the way (vertical) up against the rear window, or do you fold it up to the last section and leave it horizontal.? hope this makes sense.
Fold to last section and leave horizontal for a fifth wheel/ Gooseneck
That’s how I tow with my trifold soft cover. How high is it sitting? Like to know if the 5th wheel will clear on a turn. Thx.
hello good video, I chose the Gator brand and it (sweats) a lot. Open it up when the sun hits it and all underneath the cover is wet. It just drips off. Do you have that problem? And Gater customer service just refers me to the manufacture. I am considering the Bak brand now. thanks
Thank you, I have never noticed any sweat or really any moisture at all under the cover except right at the corners of the tailgate.
Great video. I have a B & W hitch as well. Where did you get that pad that covers the top like a lube plate?
I wish i knew where to get them. I get asked about it a lot. I've heard dans service center in Elkhart Indiana has them but I've never seen them there. Idid buy the hitch used from Dans. If you find one plz let me know where you found them
My husband is set on a BAKFlip for my Gladiator, buuuut I need some convincing to spend the $$ 😂This helped!
This video was around a year ago. I am constantly opening and closing it to access my auxilary fuel tank and tools and its still hanging in there. Honestly still about the same condition as in this video. I hope which ever one you decide on does you a great job. Thank you for your comment!
referencing the cover flapping during the crosswind - isn't each section supposed to latch down? I'm a transporter too and just ordered one of these.
All but one panel latches. From the back, the first one latches the second doesn't then the rest latch individually. This video is older and I'm still using cover today. I would buy another in a heartbeat. As soon as i have a chance in going to make a more updated video
@@CFarmer appreciate the reply, especially on such an old video. I'm looking forward to having this thing. They're 1100 in Joe Biden's economy and it's nice to know I made a good purchase.
Anytime, I hope yours lasts as good as mine has
Loved your intro! Thanks for the review.
Thank you!
Question is will you buy another one?
What size bed is this bakflip cover on? I'm looking at purchasing an F1 for my Silverado 6.6' Bed. I just can't tell if it's going to be a three fold or four fold.
Mine is short bed pretty sure it's the 6ft6 bed
Thank you for your review.
When the MX4 cover is fully folded back and leaning up against the back of the cab, what is the distance / clearance from the inside of the top of the bulkhead to the rear edge of the opened cover?
I have a combo transfer tank with a toolbox on top in my '22 Silverado 1500. I know that the fully opened cover eats up enough distance that I wouldn't be able to fully open the toolbox lid. But, depending on how far rearward the fully opened edge of the MX4 sits, I might still be able to open the lid enough to make the toolbox useful.
My second issue might be the height clearance for the top of the fuel pump (which sits proud of the top of the toolbox). Right now, the overall height is just about even with the bed rail. If the underside of the tonneau cover itself (not the side rails or hardware, but the inner field of the cover) falls below the bed rail and uses up any of the clearance, I might have a problem. However, it looks like the underside of the cover inner field might actually be slightly above the height of the bed rail. Which would give me a little more "breathing room." But, can you confirm what the actual clearance would be from bed bottom to underside of the inside field of a cover panel?
My final question is, what kind of issue might there be with the trapping in the closed cover of the inevitable smell of diesel fuel? No matter how carefully I fill the tank and pump fuel, there is the inevitable residue somewhere.
I spill some fuel too so i understand the concern for that but I've never noticed any smell but i do haul a lot of fifth wheels so it gets aired out often. I'll take some measurements when i get back to truck
5 1/2 inches from inside of bulkhead to edge of folded up cover against back glass. 20&3/4 inches from bed to bottom of cover.19&1/2 from bed to the latch on bottom of cover. Hope this helps
@@CFarmer Apologies for my delayed acknowledgement, but thanks for your reply. It was very helpful. It confirms that I'm down to a game of inches, or an inch. I've got 22-1/4" from the high point (rib) of the bed to the top of the side rail. The top of the pump nozzle protrudes above the rail by ~3/8".
It appears that the tonneau panel is ~1/2" thick, which would get my clearance to the same 20-3/4" that you have. Somehow I need to gain an inch (pump nozzle protrusion plus cover thickness). Perhaps the nozzle can be somehow repositioned.
Or, I wonder if I could install a 1" to 1-1/2" thick neoprene gasket to the top of the rails, bulkhead top, and tailgate top to raise the entire tonneau by that much. What do you think?
@@CFarmer By the way, I'm not sure how clear I was. By raise the entire cover with a neoprene gasket, I mean the entire unit by placing the gasket between the cover frame and the bed rail, front, and tailgate. (Not put the gasket between the cover and the frame rail it sits on.)
I'm not sure. I'm trying to picture it in my head but since it clamps onto the bed rail and only sits on the edge it would be tricky.
Apologies for this if I asked you before. Any issues with noise (squeaks, rattles, vibration, etc.)? I hate those things when driving and while I am in the market for a cover, I am not looking to add issues with noise while driving. Thanks for the help!
No issues with noise that i can recall. In heavy cross wind running 70 mph+ i can see it moving some but that's about it
@@CFarmer Thanks! Would hate to spend all of that money and then end up with something that rattles.
I understand
Did it ever leak water in to the bed ?
They make tailgate seal that will close it of good video
Hey man, cool cover, I would look into an RDS filler neck valve, $50 it’s an automatic valve for transfer tanks and is DOT approved for continuous filling of the transfer tanks! I got one on my 99’ and works GREAT I never had to stop for 1,100 miles and the transfer tank keeps filling my stock tank!!!
RDS auxiliary tank neck filler adapter!!!
I have the RDS filler neck adapter but the manual valve is on the side of the tank. I turn it on around 1/4 tank and it drains in but it leaks out of the vent on the stock tank if i don't shut it off when it gets full
@@CFarmer really? Mine never leaks from the stock tank. I always leave my valve open all the time.
How big is your tank?
@@CFarmer 50gallons
@@CFarmer but that RDS valve should stop the flow of fuel when the ball rises, I had to replace my valve once and the second valve is good now. The first one did leak, but it was a malfunctioning one.
Great review thanks
Thank you!
How well does this hold up to dust? I’m not too worried about water more about dust!
Hey Philip, On my particular truck it gets dusty around the tailgate if I'm in dusty environments. I think the cover itself would do really good keeping dust out but my tailgate isn't sealed at all. I wish i had a better answer but i haven't spent a whole lot of time in dusty places and mine is open to haul fifth wheels regularly so the rain keeps it washed out.
Great review! If you don't mind me asking, how much does the tonneau cover weigh?
I had never looked for the weight but I looked mine up on their website and they claim 71lbs.that sounds about right to me. I did install it myself and it was heavy but very manageable. Hope this helps
Still holdin up?
Is it worth to buy it and put it on my truck.. thinking 🤔 about it.. for Tuesday
All i can say is it was well worth it for me. I would buy again tomorrow if i didn't already have one
@@CFarmer big THANK YOU for replying me back.. Ty sir
Anytime, if you get it i hope you like yours as much as i like mine
Would choose a different tow vehicle now you have been doing this for awhile? Also, it seems like a 2500 SWD is not optimum in your line of work.
In my experience 2500 is ok, with cdl and a lighter empty weight i can pull heavier loads than a 3500 and stay under 26k. A lwb will ride better and a dually is more stable but 2 years and 265k miles pulling the units I've pulled it seems to do an excellent job with way less in repairs than i ever expected (knock on wood). If i had to buy another truck today and sign a 5 year contract to keep doing this work I'd buy the exact same truck i have now all over again
@@CFarmerI have a 2017 Chevy dually and have been playing with the idea of the new 2021 Ram 3500 DRW. I have seen lots of quality issues with them on line as they all have I suppose. When its all said and done I might go back to GM again haha. My 5th wheel is 16k so the DRW just feels better for me.
I've always been a gm guy but i see guys with all brands that are beating and neglecting trucks that just keep going and giving no issues then i know guys who are on top of maintenance and baby their trucks and having issues....i honestly believe it's luck of the draw on any of them. I do really like my truck but I'd be scared to trade it for another just like it. My buddies with the rams love them and drw is definitely more stable
Does it keep water out?
Is it waterproof
Great review 🦌🦅😎👍🇺🇸
Thank you!
Great content brother thanks
Thank you!
I am considering doing RV transport. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 that I got back in April of this year. I have done it before way back in 2011. Is it worth doing it again in 2021?
I'm doing ok with it but the rates seem to be coming down some. I'd watch for a few weeks and see if they hold steady or drop again
@@CFarmer are they $1.50/mile plus like they say? I have a CDL A
They ranged from $1.44 to $2.04 but they dropped today and saw loads for $1.41. The one I'm on my way to California with pays $2.04
I have one of the original ones. Bad design. The new fixed the issue with having to lift the end piece to close the tailgate. However, lots of other design flaws.
1. The piece to hold it up by the window. One of the nuts fell out...try and find one to fit it. The bar falls off the cheap plastic hook. The bar unscrews constantly.
2. The cross bars are connected cheaply. My middle one (there to keep theft out) fell off 2x. Finally left it off.
3. The end cross bar fell off and the truck shop put back on with a couple of extra screws. I had to add more. The strap to open is held in place with a cheap plastic piece that has split on one end and constantly pulls out of the groves.
4. The new ones have the butt piece so you can close the tailgate without having to pull the end up. The original one can be accessed with a coat hanger and open when the tailgate is closed. The main reason is the wire goes tight on one end and stays loose on the other. Not a good design. I have a friend that has the new flat end one but he does not want me to test opening with a coat hanger.
5. The unit shifts and I am constantly having to move the right side to get the rubber, now tearing on the end piece to cover the tailgate. Get a lot of water in the bed even in the middle. Why did the design not include a wide protective edge to keep out water.
5. Bad with hail...the top part is now loose from the inside parts due to the hail impact. I have not replaced it as I am still looking at other covers. Hate the ones that put the material inside as you lose space. Hate the poor designed ones that protect from water and tip up as you can't use the full bed for large items. A friend got one with full lift capability and uses for his business. So, the original Bakflip is crap...sort of works but knowing what I have discovered in the last 3 years with it...would spend a lot more time finding a good cover that hail won't damage and holds up. Looked good but cheaply put together. BM
I enjoy your videos! Have a Question about the rear length mudflap UltraGuard. Looking to buy a Chevy 2500 and noticed the exhaust tail pipe sticks straight out of the rear. How did you overcome that with the UltraGuard in the way? Thanks
Thank you! I went to an exaust shop and had the exaust turned out
You're supposed to get better gas mileage to with a tonneau cover
Time for a paint pin
Can you drive with the cover not closed all the way? Like with the first or second sections left open?
You could but the straps will only secure it if it's folded all the way to the cab (but not standing up) . I have hauled a few things and let it rest against what i was hauling and it worked ok.
You get a 3 year warranty. If it craps out before that they will send you a new one for free
That's a good deal!
I wish the thumbnail said “How it’s folding up” instead of “how it’s holding up”
Dents super easy