BakFlip FAQs

 

Security

Does the BakFlip lock & secure my truck bed like a trunk? Yes! As long as you have a locking tailgate, your cargo is completly safe in the bed of your truck. BakFlip covers are made of multiple panels. These panels automatically lock as you close them. The only way to release these hard folding panels is to pull on a latch cable secured under the cover. Doing so will allow you to fold each panel forward. When the panels are closed you cannot open the cover without access to the under-side of the BakFlip panels. LOCKING YOUR TAILGATE will result in the cover being completely impregnable. If your truck does not have a locking tailgate then a tailgate lock such as a pop n lock can be simply added. The latches secure the cover on both sides and the panels can be operated from either the driver or passenger side of the truck bed. This means it is convenient to operate the cover from either side. All BakFlip’s have tamper-proof locking slam latches which offer maximum “out of sight – out of mind” security and peace of mind.

 

Composition

What is the BakFlip made out of? The BakFlip is available in two models, the G2 and HD. Both models are exactly the same except for the materials used for the panels:

 

BakFlip G2 covers are made from heavy duty laminated sandwich panels. These panels are layered with ABS sheets on either side of a core made from EPS, which makes the panels extremely strong, yet lightweight. The panels are also insulated, making them noise resistant and allowing the truck bed to be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The EPS (closed cell foam) core is completely weather resistant and cannot leak or allow any moisture to penetrate the panels. The ABS is UV protected and impervious to harmful sun rays, acids, fertilizers, chemicals, gasoline etc.

 

The new HD series BakFlip panels are all-aluminum construction. Aluminum is 50% stronger and up to 10% lighter than the ABS laminated G2 panel material. This makes the BakFlip HD panels much stronger and even easier to handle than the G2. HD panels feature a baked-on powder coat that is warrantied for TEN YEARS. These panels have been tested with acid, salt spray, fertilizer, gas and water, and made 5-star grades throughout. The HD is truly built to outlast your truck!

 

How many panels does the BakFlip have? Most BakFlip covers have 4 panels which fold. Trucks that are less than 6 feet long have just 3 folding panels. All panels are framed with tough aluminum frames. These frames add to the tensile strength of the panels and allow over 200lbs of evenly distributed weight (300lbs for HD) to be put on top of the cover. The panels are almost an inch thick, and sit completely flush with the top edge of your truck bed rails.

 

Hinges

What are the hinges made of? BakFlip hinges are seamless. Unlike a piano hinge which can rust, leak, squeak, corrode and wear with time, the BakFlip seamless hinge system is made of a synthetic rubber. These specially formulated hinges act as the panel connectors, yet are flexible enough to act as hinges. This unique patented hinge system is completely silent and will not result in road chatter and is completely water proof.

 

Clamping System

How does the cover clamp to the truck bed? BakFlip covers install using a patented rail system. This rail system is clamped to the truck bed using specially designed clamps that grip behind the truck bed rails and sandwich the BakFlip rails in position. These clamps result in a clean, easy installation that requires no drilling. The clamps are easy to install and are serrated so that they grip the rails firmly and will not slip or loosen over time.

 

Installation

What are typical installation times? It takes the average consumer 45 minutes to install the BakFlip. Professional installers can typically install your BakFlip within 10 minutes.

 

Do I need to drill any holes in my truck? No, no holes are drilled into your truck.

 

I have a plastic bedliner in my truck. Do I have to make any modifications to the bedliner to install the cover? If your plastic bedliner goes under the side rails, but goes up and over the front rail and tailgate, no adjustments need to be made. Tailgate protectors do not present any problem for the BakFlip. If your plastic bedliner goes over the side rails you must modify your bedliner to install the BakFlip. To do so, drill 3 holes in each side of the plastic cover to be able to clamp the rails to the bed. If you are not happy with how this looks, another option is to trim the portion of the bedliner that comes over the side rails -resulting in the plastic bedliner coming up to and under the rail, but not over the side rail.

 

Do I need to make any changes to my sprayed-in bedliner that goes over the side rails? No. The cover and hardware perfectly fits on top of sprayed in bedliners without modification to your truck or bedliner.

 

Can the BakFlip be installed over diamond plate side rails? BakFlip's rails cannot form a resistant seal against diamond plate bed caps. It is suggested you remove diamond plate side rails before installing your BakFlip.

 

Can I use this cover with my 5th wheel or Gooseneck Trailer? Yes! The BakFlip Tonneau Cover was designed to work best when pulling 5th Wheel Trailers as many of our customers pull them. When you don't have your 5th wheel connected, your truck bed is as secure as a trunk with easy access to all areas of your truck bed. When you want to hook up the fifth wheel, you simply fold the cover up all the way up and against the rear cab (window) of the truck. Hook up your 5th wheel or Gooseneck trailer and you are ready to go!

 

For the Nissan TITAN with the Utili-Track System, what adjustments must be made to install this cover? Installation of the BakFlip on the Nissan Titan is simple. Unbolt the Utili-Track and flip it over, keeping the functional side of the Utili-Track rail facing into the bed. By flipping the rail, an additional 1 inch of clearance is gained, enough to install the BakFlip Tonneau Cover. Flipping the Utili-Track system still allows the use of tie downs since the mounting rails are clamped above it.

 

For the Nissan FRONTIER with the 05+ Utili-Track System, NO ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED! Cover installs normally as you clamp the mounting rails to the inside lip of the side rails just above the Utili-Track!

 

Will the BakFlip work with flip out bed extenders that flip out onto the tailgate? The BakFlip tonneau cover works with all current models of bed extenders.

 

Rails

How do the BakFlip rails work? BakFlip rails are made from extremely durable Aluminum. They are powder coated black to match the vehicles accents and have a built in drainage gutter to collect any unwanted water. The rails help to funnel the water towards a drain valve located at the front ends of the rails. This patented rail system ensures that your cargo remains dry at all times. The panels also latch to these rails. The rails are lined with rubber gaskets so that they never scuff or rub the paint off your truck bed rails. The rails extend a mere 1/8th inch over the edge of the truck bed and 1 inch inwards of the truck rails. This means that they do not obstruct bed extenders and will work with most toolboxes as well.

 

Weights

How heavy is the BakFlip tonneau cover? The average G2 cover weighs only 40 lbs. The new aluminum HD series cover averages at a mere 36 pounds. This includes the weight of the rails. G2 covers handle over 200 lbs of weight, while the HD can handle over 300 lbs. The EPS core of the G2 panel gives it a lightweight feel, as does the light aluminum of the HD panel. However, don’t let their light weight fool you. Many aircrafts are made with this technology and are designed to be extremely strong, yet light. Because of the light weight nature of the cover, it is easy for people of all ages to operate. It’s also easy to ship or to remove and put back whenever you’d like.

 

All Season Friendly

Will the BakFlip keep my truck bed dry when it rains? Yes! Since the BakFlip is made of specially chosen weather resistant components and engineered with as few moving parts as possible, they are extremely water tight. Whilst it is impossible for any cover to claim being 100% water proof, BakFlip covers can be relied upon to keep in excess of 98% of any water out of the truck bed. Specially engineered front and rear gaskets seal the cover at the cab end and tailgate end of the truck. This keeps moisture out and ensures tighter security on a whole.

 

How do the drain holes work? There are 2 drain hoses in the front of each rail that funnel water that’s collected in the rail system out of the bed. Since 99% of trucks are raised at the back and lower at the front end, these drain tubes are uniquely position at the far front corners of the bed to ensure that they work optimally.

 

What about snow and ice? Snow and ice are no match for the BakFlip. Simply break any ice build up off the cover or sweep off snow. The BakFlip is designed to perform in extreme temperatures. Since the panels are impact resistant, they cannot dent, so even hail is not a problem.

 

Driving with Panels Open

Can I drive with the Panels Open? You can absolutely drive with the new BakFlip model open, as it has locking arm struts. Specially incorporated D-rings and anchor points are an integral part of each BakFlip cover. This means that you can drive with one, two, three or four panels open for a wealth of loading options which are unavailable with any other truck bed cover.

 

Can I use this cover with my 5th wheel or Gooseneck Trailer? Yes! The BakFlip Tonneau Cover was designed to work best when pulling 5th Wheel Trailers as many of our customers pull them. When you don't have your 5th wheel connected, your truck bed is as secure as a trunk with easy access to all areas of your truck bed. When you want to hook up the fifth wheel, you simply fold the cover up all the way up and against the rear cab (window) of the truck. Hook up your 5th wheel or Gooseneck trailer and you are ready to go! This feature is a favorite of any person who pulls a 5th wheel trailer or simply wants the convenience of NEVER having to remove their cover to haul a load of any size.

 

BakFlip G2 and HD works with other accessories

Does the BakFlip work with bed caps, bedliners, etc.? Huge amounts of research have gone into producing BakFlip covers to allow them to seamlessly co-exist and install with other commonly used accessories. These include bed caps, tailgate protectors, bed rails, carpet bedliners, spray on bedliners, drop in bedliners, floor mounted tool boxes, stake pocket mounted accessories such as tie downs and racks. Unfortunately BakFlip covers are not designed to work with old fashioned over the rail bedliners unless you modify the rails of the liner. The will however work with any bed rail (plastic) that comes on trucks directly from the manufacturer.

 

Maintenance

How do I keep my BakFlip cover looking new ? Since BakFlip covers are rugged and built to last, simple washing at the time you wash your truck is sufficient to see your cover last for years. It is fine to spray or clean the cover with agents such as 303 or Armorall.

 

Warranty

What is the Warranty on the BakFlip? The BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Cover has a 1-year warranty against any defects in material or workmanship. The BAKFlip HD Tonneau Cover is backed by a 2-year warranty. This warranty is offered directly through the manufacturing facility at BAK Industries. BAK Industries takes pride in the quality of the BakFlip Tonneau Cover. That is why the highest quality of material available is utilized to go into these covers. Unlike most lifetime warranties that have loopholes, BAK Industries' comprehensive warranty covers virtually all components!