F150 guys: 1) Don't mount the weatherstrip on the bed. If you wanted to use the truck without the cover you'll have some fragile unsightly material there. Use an alcohol pad or two and wipe down the underside of the rubber overhang. Mount the weatherstrip under the rubber overhang, right up against the frame of the cover. 2) That drain hose is way too long (and in the way) and you don't need to drill a hole in your plug. Use that hole just to the side of the drain. It's a really tight fit but you can cut 5 or so inches off the drain hose on each side. Shove the accordion piece on the bakflip down drain and the long smooth tip through the hole (I had to fiddle with mine and elongate it slightly by pressing it together). If it kinks up on you just keep trimming off of the accordion side until you get a decent length for a 90 degree sweep. It's up and out of the way under the side track and much cleaner of an installation. It's also a friction fit and won't go anywhere unless you yank it off of each hole. 3) The back window is convex, the front of the bed is concave. You won't ever hit it on the sides before the middle and the cover is pretty rigid. Mount the pad dead center in the middle of the upper rib and call it a day. Happy customer, zero leaks and the bed stays bone dry. I know some people say they leak but not a drop out of mine.

@nei_hmande2427

2 жыл бұрын

This is helpful but would be even better if you could share a video of what you're talking about.

@stevendrums1

Жыл бұрын

I’ve called the manufacturer a few times since I purchased my cover. Lots of water getting in the bed. I have a drop in bed liner. I was told to mount the adhesive to underside of narrow portion of cover. I did this and just today realized it wasn’t even touching the bulkhead. Then today was told to adhere it to bulkhead bed liner… which I did. Now just have to wait to see if I’m still getting lots of water. Any suggestions would be appreciated:)

@Zooraya

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for writing this up. I had the same thoughts about using the hole right next to the drain and you confirmed this is possible. Thanks again.

@dylanbrown8213

4 ай бұрын

All of these comments are spot on… why did I read the comments after the install 😂

@dougmiddaugh3472

Ай бұрын

similar issue on GMC Sierra, Even if I move the foam to the back (closer to the tailgate) and fit it into the slot, the back of the bed does not overlap the tail gate. Im stuck

What Bunny said, professionally done vid, short, concise, in focus! Love it!

Nice demonstration; I just bought one for my 2021 Toyota Tundra. The product demonstration by Charly sold me on the Bakflip cover. Going to install mine tomorrow.

Charlie, you did a great job. I was able to install my backflip by myself in no time. Very very good directions. Great product. Thanks for the tech support. Much easier than reading paper install manual.

Thank you I just received and installed my cover today and I'm happy with how it looks and fits

Thank you. My Bakflip came on my truck so was not familiar with the installation. It became crooked and I was unsure how to straighten it back out. Watching your video showed me quickly. All fixed and back in action!!

What a fantastic video. It sold me on the product. I admire good engineering and the video was very well done.

Very nice cover and tutorial... once my Maverick arrives, I will definitely be getting one of these....

This video helped me with my installation today. Thanks for the help!

I just installed the MX4 on my 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. I chose the BakFlip because I had one on my 2018 ZR2 and it worked well. Installation was not difficult, however the spacing and shimming sheet only covers Colorados up to 2016. I didn't seem to need shims so that was not an issue. Folded up against the cab the BakFlip was up against the light on the top of the cab. The D shaped cab bumpers were of no help, but I used the included much thicker foam pads to resolve that problem. The holes to hold the threaded posts in the cover for the buckle ends were 3/16 and the posts were too large to fit. I drilled them out to 7/32 and that worked. Step 7 has the rear clamp 6 inches from the tailgate; the configuration of the bed allows the clamp no closer than 9 inches. Four rubber washers are included, but only two used in the directions. I used the additional washers on the large flat bolts that secure the cover on the top.

My knees sure don't bend that far ! Excellent video.

Just installed a MX4 on my 2023 Frontier. Not a hard install, even with the Utili-Track racks, that are in the way, that came on the truck. (I had four brackets at 9/16" however, two had 1/2"). Fitting the cover to the tracks was easy. And it appears to be a very solid cover. I'm satisfied and glad I opted to pay more.

We need to pay $180 for 'defect protection' when we buy this? We need to pay more to protect against defects you built in during the manufacturing process????

This was a very basic install video that I found helpful. Some things that are left out: My MX4 did not include all the pieces. I was missing the shims and 1 of the 6 clamps. The cover can be installed with a clamp only on the front and rear edge of the rail and it will still work. Additionally, I had to remove the self tapping screws that hold on the rear latches and adjust them so rear cover would close and lock when dropped. As shipped the rear cover did not latch shut without slamming it. After adjusting the latches inward and re-drilling the cover closes like it should. Also, some of the factory drilled holes were not completely drilled out so I required a drill and a 5/16 drill bit.

Excellent and efficient video. Extremely helpful!

Great video! Getting ready to install mine now!

I've had two of these on different trucks and am ordering one today for my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. I had the previous covers installed but this video shows how simple it is. So, I guess I'll spend that $100 I save for installation on Brandon's gas instead.

Great instructions on installation!Thank you!

Excellent video made this an easy install.

Very very easy and informative. Thanks man

love this real good instructional video every thing made sense

great video, about to head out and install mine.

@nxt1playr

4 жыл бұрын

Takes about 30-60 minutes to install with this video.

Getting this for my New 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning that I'm pitching this week or next week.

Just installed mine and it was very easy and went exactly as in this video. It probably helps the the truck is straight. I bought mine direct from BAK and got the best price, too! :)

Quick install. I think I'll buy one!👍

This was super useful! Thanks

Well done video! Great product.

Very good install video. Thanks.

Great video!

Great presentation.

Great video! For those two sticky black styrofoam pieces, some video says they should be thrown away. Some video says they need to get attached to the elevator bolt and sit on top of the aluminum slot rail. I saw you did ther latter. Can you confirm it? Thanks!

Fantastic video

VERY much appreciated!

You say if you have a spray on bed liner you will be using the bulk end seal tape. I tried applying it to my spray on bed liner and it does not stick to the bed even after I cleaned the bed before applying. Is this normal?

thanks for your info

Temperatures are about 20° where I live. Do I have to wait to install the cover until warmer weather because of the bulkhead adhesive strips?

I've called the manufacturer a few times since I purchased my cover. Lots of water getting in the bed. I have a drop in bed liner. I was told to mount the adhesive to underside of narrow portion of cover. 1 did this and just today realized it wasn't even touching the bulkhead. Then today was told to adhere it to bulkhead bed liner... which I did. Now just have to wait to see if I'm still getting lots of water. Any suggestions would be appreciated:

Mine is coming today!

@NoKreativeUsername

3 жыл бұрын

How is it so far?

So, how do you stop it from leaking in the front corners. Any tips there?

My 2022 ranger has a drop in bedliner. Do I have to remove it to do the install due to the front brackets not having access to the bolts?

Can you use the existing rails that come with a late model RAM with Rambox?

I have a factory bed liner in the truck (2005 Tundra). Will I have an issue mounting the rails?

How well does this keep water out? I've read reviews were some ppl say it leaks in

Do any customer service reps monitor this page? I went to install my MX4 yesterday and I am missing the 6 C clamps, going on a road trip on Wednesday.........

I cannot find the dam bulkhead seal anywhere. Ribbed rubber seal 3/4 inch think. Lots of thinner ones, but 3/4 thick is hard to find. New ram 1500 with spray in liner

As a purchaser of the MX4 who installed it myself, may I please suggest you amend your video to include in detail where to properly place the cover when placing it on the rails. You seem to go quickly past that and from a distance and it would be helpful to know exactly how things should line up at the front and back of the truck bed, including up close shots. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure I lined things up correctly and was still unsure the entire time. It could mean the difference between a properly installed cover and an improperly installed cover.

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim. Thanks for the feedback. If you ever need additional assistance, we can be reached at (818) 365-9000 or warranty@bakindustries.com.

@spencerdavis7803

6 жыл бұрын

have the fibermax and F1 covers been updated with clips and universal tailgate opening yet? i saw when i was looking that the website said 126207 (replacing #126207) for the fibermax

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi +Spencer Davis, The F1 has been updated, however the FiberMax has not.

My "elevator bolts" connecting the front of the BakFlip cover (2017 F-150 long bed) have lost their grip, and the entire cover shifts fore and aft, exposing the bed at one or the other end. I went to tighten the hand knobs on the front truck-to-cover brackets, but they spin freely and remain loose. The threaded bolts spin with the knobs. How can I repair this? Thanks.

Not a secure cover you can reach/look right in. Bought a MX4 and you can lift the cover at the hinge points that don't lock onto the rail. Would be a great cover if it could not be lifted.

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi +whoya2350, thank you for your feedback. Please let us know if you would like to speak to one of our Customer Service representatives about your cover.

@billy300m

5 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at buying one of these cover for my 2019 ram and so far people are saying they leak a lot is this true or it’s cause of it not being install right ??????

I have had mine for years but not the clamps keep coming loose what can i do to fix this ?

What do you do if my brand new truck has a tailgate that is just a tad higher on one side than the other?

The only problem is that when you are driving your truck. we all know that the cab and bed sometimes move in the opposite directions and that will cause some rubbing on the back window when the bakflip is totally open. Just saying, and that's why i went with the gator.

I love how everyone is so happy but actually, as a younger person doing this it’s honestly pretty easy, except for the washers 💀

no loktite on any of that?

Looks easy ima try and beat the 7 minutes it took this guy.

Can you drive with that flipped up?

Is this product what Ford sells as there OEM cover for the Ford ranger? Thx

Hey, my 2018 Chev Silverado does not have those drainage ports in the box like the Ford in this video. How bad do I need them? Should I drill holes in the metal box to run those drainage hoses?

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

+Andre P., knockout plugs on the current body Chevy/GMC are on the bed sides up high just below where the bottom of our rails will be when installed. They aren’t in the front bed wall like other trucks. They’ll have to cut the drain tubes down to length to fit.

Those aren't channel locks, they're vice grips at 01:00.

@JKLauderdale

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I was scrolling down to make almost that exact same comment. If you(meaning Charley Henley) can't tell the difference between channel locks and vice grips you need to get into a different field

@TheDrywallogist

6 жыл бұрын

Well to be more precise theyre locking plyers.

@sthome25

5 жыл бұрын

In his defence, I sometimes miss identify tools when they are channel lock brand and say channel lock on the side. Although his vice grips are made by Milwaukee....

@craiggagnon8407

Жыл бұрын

aaaand, "taht guy" just showed up hahaha. Goofball.

@NuclearEngineerDOE

Жыл бұрын

@@craiggagnon8407 You're 5 yrs late to the party pal.

Why does it need a drain hose if it's weather proof?

Is the bakflip suppose to be water tight?

Mines leaking. Some of the adhesive also was loose out of the box.

I have a sprayed in rhino liner and the weather strip does not stick at all should I use black silicone or get a weather strip from Home Depot

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Aldo: If you're still experiencing issues, please contact us at (818) 365-9000 or warranty@bakindustries.com.

@aldojr5552

6 жыл бұрын

Bak Industries no problem works great

So if you have a bed liner that goes up an wraps around the top of the bed on all three sides then what? Cut holes in the liner for the clamps?

@BakIndustries-TC

5 жыл бұрын

Hi +rad valve, you will want to cut off the portion of the liner that wraps up and over the side rail, so it only comes up under the side a little bit like most ‘normal’ drop-in liners do.

Wow he looks and sounds like Mike Nelson from rifftrax and mst3k.

No way I could put carpet in mine as it leaks badly ! Just installed replacement top sent by BAK and it also leaks...How about a troubleshooting video on finding and fixing leaks?

@ajm872000

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just a foam pad he uses for the installs so he doesn't destroy his knees/shins. I can't tell 100% but it doesn't look like a permanent fixture in the bed.

How do you secure it from someone using a coat hanger to stick in the back and pull the cord and open it up?

Cool

What happened to using shims? My instructions say to shim the F150 rails.

@MrGarbhead

4 жыл бұрын

My instructions say shims not required on my 2017 F150.

Clamp into what opening? It’s literally the most important part and you go thru it at 100mph

I HAVE A 2007 TUNDRA AND HAS A RAIL SYSTEM FOR HOLD DOWNS. DO I HAVE TO REMOVE THESE TO INSTALL THE COVER

I have a 2017 F150 with short bed. I have factory bed extenders installed. Will the extenders interfere with mounting the rear rail mounting bracket?

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

+Gary Traina, the extender will not be an issue.

I put one of these on a 2019 Ram. If you don't mind leaking, this is a great cover. If you want to keep the bed dry, look elsewhere! I've spent over a month trying to stop all the leaks and have about given up. If you install the product and aren't satisfied, there is no such thing as returns with Bakflip!

@BakIndustries-TC

5 жыл бұрын

Hi +Wade, we are sorry you are having issues with your truck bed cover, could you email us a good contact number to social@bakindustries.com, we'd like to have our Customer Care team reach out to you directly.

@billy300m

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks wade I was looking at putting one of these cover on my truck but I’m concerned with the leaking the dealer told me they don’t leak but reading what you said makes me wonder that’s a lot of money to spend and have leaking problems

@jasonbrown5376

3 жыл бұрын

I have one also. Mine leaks near the tailgate on my 2020 ram in the corners . I still like mine but glad I don't have carpet in mine.

@johndeaux9987

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonbrown5376 My 2019 Ram turned out to be such a piece of crap, I traded it within a year. I put a Roll--n-lock cover on my new truck. I don't like losing the space for the cover storage within the bed, but it is a far superior cover with NO leaks.

@jasonbrown5376

3 жыл бұрын

@@johndeaux9987 sorry bud. Love my Ram. I never buy the first year of a vehicle. I learned this working at Ford. The focus had like 100 plus recalls. Glad you are happy now.

How does this work with a full bedrug (covers the entire box not just the bottom). It's ok to not have that weatherstripping?

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi +Kevin Breese, The BedRug won't interfere with the bulkhead seal, since it does not go over the top of the bulkhead.

nice just got one for my truck... like those work shoe what are they and where can i get em to buy

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. The shoes are: www.vibram.com/. Charly, our Director of Sales who is featured in the video, got them at REI.

Your video doesn't address what to do when the Bakflip is sent with damaged rails and your customer service closes at noon on a Friday. Nor did it show the fact your website Captcha doesn't allow users to click on the I'm not a robot to submit a service request. Is there another video I should look for to get service?

Do it lock to secure the items in the bed?

@unibrow3699

3 жыл бұрын

You can only open the top when the tailgate is open so if your tailgate locks then yes

@georgenassor4152

10 ай бұрын

yes it do

They're called vice grip pliers....

got one leaks like hell all the time if you don't mind the leaks buy one

@BakIndustries-TC

5 жыл бұрын

Hi +Kenneth, this could possibly be an installation issue. Could you email us at social@bakindustries.com and we can get you in touch with our Customer Care team to try and help troubleshoot this with you.

Mine arrived broken. You all use cheap plastic at key areas of the design.

At 4:30, shouldn't the rubber washer go on the outside, under the bolt head?

@vinnier6

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Henri there is two rubber washers, one on each side...he just didn’t show it

@samuelyeet6006

6 жыл бұрын

There's 2 but he put the second one in the wrong spot I believe.. shouldn't it be in between the metal piece and the cover? Not the nut and the metal piece, won't get an seal there

Not a CHANNELLOCK®, that is a Vise-Grip®

I have had two BAKFlip hard tonneau covers, the F1 and the MX4 and both were on Tacoma's. The MX4 has a design flaw with 2016 Tacoma at the front of the bed on each side. Two foam blocks are installed on each side and they leave two holes for water to flow into. Enough water comes in to soak the carpet bed mat and make a wet mess. Also the two rubber seals that go down both sides of the cover need to be widened as water can move in under the seals where the covers fold. Finally, water comes in around the tail gate on both sides. My BAKFlip MX4 was installed by a BAKFlip dealer and I watched them install it step-by-step in accordance with the instructions and video guide. No tonneau cover is 100% water proof, but the MX4 design allows too much water to come into the bed. The MX4 is not a quality BAKFlip product and I would not purchase it again for any truck. Even though the F1 had problems with the tailgate seal, it is designed better and worked better on my 2015 Tacoma. I called Customer Service and their response was to seal the leaks with silicone sealant. My question is why did BAKFlip produce a substandard tonneau cover and recommend it for the 2016 Tacoma? Customer service was not helpful or responsive. If you buy a BAKFlip MX4, then you are your own as far as getting any problems fixed. My recommendation is to purchase another model or brand, as the MX4 is not road ready.

Why is he waving his arm like that

Spray some water on it. Lets see if it leaks like mine! Its not that easy to install if you want it to be leak free....

These covers are in serious need of better engineering and higher quality materials.I purchased one for my truck and the buckles that are suppose to hold the cover up in its open position broke on the first use. They are cheap plastic buckles and buckle retainers and broke the first time I used them at 45mph while taking trash to my dump. They sell replacement buckles that are the exact same as the ones that broke, so didn’t make sense to order new ones. The tonneau cover was so poorly designed (materials) I was not even able to sell it for half the price I paid for it, the only way I could get rid of it was sell the truck.

vice grips

1:02 Those are Vise-Grips, not Channellocks. Just saying...😆

Just installed mine, it was all great except when i pull on the cable on the last panel drivers side the teflon latch doesn't retract...that is a problem. Tried the 1-844-779-8986 help number but got a message saying that number wasn't available from my calling area. I'm in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Any ideas?

@BakIndustries-TC

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Just checked with our team and it sounds like you need a replacement cable latch kit. Could you email your contact and shipping info to social@bakindustries.com and we will get that out to you.

@dalzell9

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. I do that right away. thanks

@dalzell9

6 жыл бұрын

After a month now I still haven't received the replacement...I received the offer and accepted, however nothing has been shipped to my knowledge. I'm not very happy.

Those are called vise grips, bud. not channel locks

Need sound 0:21

That looks really complicated

Spent several hours putting it together and it’s faulty. FAIL. Oh well. Onto something else

How about a review of your product if you have winter, snow and freezing temperature. Snow melts, turns into water then it gets cold again. Water freezes, not just on top, it will go into places where it wouldn’t before cause yes, it’s not waterproof. My tailgate is frozen, can’t move it at all. Never happened before i got Bakflip mx4. On top ice sticks to it like glue and instructions say clearly you cannot open it if that happens. If someone tells you it works well they are sitting in a warm garage. I will never buy it again, even if someone gave it for free. Save some more money and buy a real one. That is the best advice anyone can give you about Bakflip.

QC for Bak Industries is terrible…should have know something would be wrong with this product when the bulkhead seal was crushed and damaged…turns out the end caps weren’t even installed properly on the driver side so they flew off….that’s some bullshit

These directions are horrible!!!! The guy doesn't say anything about how to shim and adjust the locking sections. On the final flip section I had to drill new holes for the pull lock assembly. Mine wouldn't release and it was hard to close the locks where hitting to hard on the rails.

@BakIndustries-TC

5 жыл бұрын

Hi +Ted Jara, thank you for your feedback, we will be sure to share it with our team.

@sthome25

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue

Why wouldn't the nut go on the back side of the clip holding the side rail on so you wouldn't snag your leg on the threads of the excess bolt that's sticking out when you were up in the bed sorting cargo. This top looks iffy and would not last a month for someone who uses a truck for work. Those drain tube's would get ripped off or crushed in the first week of use on one of my truck's and one of my guys would try to tie something to that kickstand car antenna looking thing you got going there and rip it off. Not a fan of the self adhesive cushion tape deal either, they couldn't build something in that wasn't so cheesy? My research and practical knowledge is telling me a true over the the truck rails top with no interior rails or tubes is going to be the best bet - Sorry.

Thats not a wrench its a socket