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Old 01-26-2008, 01:12 PM
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Bak Flip tonneau

Installed bakflip cover took only 20 min very nice product. Four sections fold up towards the cab out of the way nice. Alot better than roll top one I had on my old truck. Can remove completely in five mins. Next up popnlock electric tailgate lock. Any hints looks strait forward but maybe some tips would help. Thanks
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Got the power tailgate lock in this evening it is slick. They should put this in a standard equipment. Took about 30mins to install.
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who makes the power lock?
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I love my Bakflip! I just used a standard key type tailgate lock though.
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I've had a backflip for about two years, loved it for about a year, but it leaks at the seams regardless of fixes, and now one panel is cracked down the middle (cold/snow perhaps)... A good concept in theory but perhaps not worth the high price IMHO. Don't believe the marketing as durability is a question. Don't put anything under it that you want dry unless you check for leaks first and often.

It does fit between the rails and folds up nicely.
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I just bought a Fold-a-Cover, it looks like a quality product. I'll be installing it in the next couple of days. I looked at the Bak flip but I want to use it with a Fifth Wheel. I'm not sure if you can run with the Bak Flip open but it would block your rear window. the Fold-a-Cover folds flat behind the cab but doesn't open the whole bed without removal which they say is easy? We will see.
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Originally Posted by SAS
I just bought a Fold-a-Cover, it looks like a quality product. I'll be installing it in the next couple of days. I looked at the Bak flip but I want to use it with a Fifth Wheel. I'm not sure if you can run with the Bak Flip open but it would block your rear window. the Fold-a-Cover folds flat behind the cab but doesn't open the whole bed without removal which they say is easy? We will see.
I had a Fold A Cover on my last truck and it was a great product. Stayed very dry and never had any cracks or structural problems in 200k.
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I've got an Advance cover, which is similar to the Fold-a-cover. So far I've had no real leaks other than from the high pressure jets at the car wash.

It's very easy to remove (just unlatch both ends, fold it up and loosen a couple of screws). And since it only weighs about 40 pounds, it's easy to take off and store when necessary.

I do miss the convenience and protection from the snow/rain when opened that I had with the fiberglass tonneau, but overall I think the folding style cover is much more user friendly.
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