Agree on the critics who complain that these covers are not super sealed waterproof enclosures. If you are hauling unwrapped toilet paper in a rainstorm...get a cap! It's a truck!
How bout those who live in the North and can’t open the roll up cover because it freezes from condensation during the day ? I bought it and thought it was the shit until winter rolled up
I have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and bought a BAK Revolver X4s fall of 2018. My rolling cover is an older model than this one on the video. I have not had any major problems with the cover. It even keeps out the water fairly well. Six years, and i am satisfied. The only recent issue is a felt strip that is designed to hold the slats from separating has come loose from the underside of the cover. I contacted BAK. Even though i am out of warranty, BAK said they have a newer model of the cover that uses a newer technology for holding the individual slats together, and they wanted to 'do right by me' and has replaced my cover for free. In a couple days, when i am off work, i am replacing the cover. Just roll it up; undo the 4 bolts; remove; put the new cover on; bolt it on; roll it out and done. I have put a lot of miles on my truck, hauling belongings and cargo between Pennsylvania and Georgia, and Florida, through rain, snow, heat, and scorching sun. I am happy with the performance of my BAK Revolver.
I installed a Bak Revolver 4X on my 2018 F-150 when new. It looked great and I was pleased with it. Now at 3 years old the covering material has started to crack and split along the rear slats. The rear slats also tend to jam up when folded and make it difficult to fold flat to close & latch it down. You didn't mention the price, but I paid about $1,000 for mine, 3 yrs ago. This is quite expensive for a top that has these issues after only 3 years. I am in Michigan and this truck is garage kept and doesn't stay out in the sun for long periods of time. I also want to mention that the water leaking in at the tailgate may not let much water in when on a level ground, but if you are not parked level, and the front of the truck is low, quite a bit of water can accumulate at the front of the bed.
I have none of those issues and it was pristine after 4 years. Mint. I live where we get hammered by winter and baked in the summer. So it’s been through a lot. Zero issue.
Hey, who are we kidding here? The real stars of this video are the stake pocket covers that let the rear of that cover blend in so well with the truck. Nice video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I purchased a BAK Revolver from Real Truck for my '22 Ford Maverick. Your video was my motivator. I am very happy with this product. I also wrote a review on Real Truck giving you credit. Thank you for posting.
great video thank you, I have a revolver two trucks ago and then put a mx4 trifold on my superduty. I am getting ready to by a tremor F-150 and I am going back to the Revolver x4s on my new one. So much easier to open and close than a tri-fold and they roller cover has less water then any of my tri-folds. The last two MX4's I have had has a slow leak right in the middle of the cover. Bakflip has replaced it twice and same issue. I too agree I don't expect them to be 100% waterproof (then are not) but when going to the beach suits cases go in the middle and beach chairs, coolers go around the tailgate. great video...God bless
I just put one of these on my Sierra and did a trip to Florida. We had some heavy rain and a little water came in around the tailgate. I will never use a toolbox as my storage as this cover is amazing locks everything in the bed. Not to mention, it looks really good!
My truck has a bifold hard cover. Easy to install, has a lock on the front panel and a lock on the back panel. The front panel folds open, the back panels fold open for one or both or fold entire cover on the front panel and locked down. I live in Michigan it still works.
Great review of this tonneau cover man!! I’ve been eying up this type of cover because of the sleekness and compatibility with having a motorcycle in the bed (dirtbike and street bike). You confirmed what I was thinking.
On my 2018 GMC Sierra ultimate Denali has a Weather tech hard cover on it. Tri cover and NOT A DROP OF WATER HAS EVER ENTERED it.. thru storms and car washes. NEVER A DROP has gotten in. I honestly never knew water was even a problem with tonneau covers til I watch Utube. I am very happy with my weather tech now. For sure.
Had an earlier version of this cover on my 2015 Ram 2500 which I transferred to my 2019 Ram 3500. Love this thing 90%. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the older versions had buckles on nylon straps on the exterior front of the cover which is what the interior straps/buckles connected to when the cover was rolled up. This worked great except that the exterior buckle would flap around in the wind between the bed and the cab when the cover was rolled out. The buckle would flop around hitting the cab and the bed causing an irritating clatter when driving. I fixed the problem by glueing some Velcro on the buckle and the cover and sticking the buckles to the cover when not being used. This worked great, but looked kinda like a like it was… a fix for a poor design. I see they have fixed that problem now with a more intigrated exterior buckle. My truck was recently broken into when the scum jumped up on top of the cover and kicked in the back window of my truck. Unfortunatly, the rear window wasn’t nearly as tough as the cover since the window shattered easily, but the cover was unscathed by the thief jumping on it! I just ordered a new BAK Revolver X4s!
The Weathertech tri-fold hard cover is waterproof and can hold up to 400 lbs. Put one on my ‘20 F250 Platinum when I bought it in ‘20 and love it. Can fold it up and have no issues with the fifth wheel.
My bak cover is 100% waterproof. Only because I hand wash and would never subject my baby to a automatic car wash 😮😮. Good video and I agree these covers are piece of mind that for the most part rain will not completely soak everything.
I have had this cover on my tundra for almost a year now. It has been replaced once under warranty because several of the aluminum slats came unhinged and the cover would not lay flat or lock down. Fortunately the manufacturer came good on the warranty and I had a new one in just a few days. The other issue I have with this cover is it does not like to roll in the winter when ice and snow come in contact with it. So if you need to roll this cover and you live in an area that actually gets winter then this is not the cover for you. I may be replacing mine, but I haven't found a suitable replacement yet.
Good review. I went with the Bakflip MX4 for my Tundra. It has 4 panels instead of 3 (6 1/2 foot bed). This is my third MX4 and I've been very pleased with all of them.
@@tommeier5714 . Material mx4 is made of is the problem. Water stays on top of the cover and freezes. It’s impossible to remove ice that builds up, specially when it’s snowing also. Surface of mx4 isn’t completly flat like a window, that’s why ice sticks to it like glue. Won’t work to scrape it. Now that doesn’t sound like a big problem until you read the manual which states you cannot open it when there’s ice on the cover. Doesn’t say why but guessing you will damage it and then your warranty won’t cover it. Where i live temperature is close to freezing or below most of winter so snow melts or sometimes it rains and then it all freezes. Maybe if you live in Canada and have real winter everyday it won’t be that bad but still i will never buy anything from BAK again cause it’s not waterproof and there was no info about it when i ordered mine. There’s a simple reason to why they don’t mention it. Hope it helps to make your decision.
Super awesome and helpful video. Your in-depth analysis was super helpful and I didn’t know backflip made a cover like this. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Cheers!!
The way It locks in is by the metal latch as you look at The aluminum that comes up on the sides once the covers down it locks into those grooves of the aluminum grooves on the cover
Nice review! I’ve had this exact cover sitting in my garage since April as my first build was sent to purgatory and now waiting on my second order to get here. Can’t wait to install it once I get my truck!
Did you get your Lightening Truck yet? Been a year, so hopefully. I'm looking at the time frame to gage when I might receive mine? I've been registered for over a year, but didn't get the Email from Ford to submit my Build until 11/27/22. Not sure how long now!
I've had this cover on my '19 Ram 1500 for 4 years, and I've been quite pleased with it. I have a new Tundra on order, and I'm trying to decide what I want on this next truck. My only really complaint with the X4 was how handled Minnesota winters. Water would seep into the tracks and make it almost impossible to roll up. It wasn't a big deal for me, since my truck was mostly in the garage, but every once in a while it became almost non-functional. Any thoughts on better solutions for harsh winter climates?
Wow - I've been thinking about getting one for better security but my Extang Trifecta 2.0, which came with the truck when I bought it a few years ago - only 16,000 miles, doesn't leak in the car wash and has only slightly leaked a little during some severe rainstorms here on the coast. Not sure if I want to switch it out now - thanks for the great job reviewing!
I hope your X4 experience is better than mine. This is my second X4, as the first one I received the rails were too long for my tailgate to close, and the cover itself was too short. The company replaced both under warranty. The second cover I’ve had for two years. The glue holding the felt onto the underside has released and the felt has come off, and there is a 5 inch split in the top material right in a seam between two ribs. The weatherstripping on the rear edge has come off, and I’ve had to glue it back on. I really want to like this cover, but I’ve had too many problems with it.
The "S" version addressed many of those concerns (X4S). It doesn't help prior X4 owners, but I was impressed that Bak learned the weak points and made improvements on newer models. They replaced the felt with harder, rubberized plastic, improved the end-caps where it latches and improved the clamps that lock it in the rolled-up position.
Good to hear they improved it. This is my second one and as you mentioned I experienced the same problems. First one was replaced under warranty. My second one is falling apart as well. I really like those cover other than they don’t last more than 1 to 2 years before falling apart. I will look into the new model.
I have the X4 and like it a lot. I see yours has some improvements. At the tail end of the left and right flexible weatherstripping has some rigid flaps to keep the weatherstripping down, I wish they did that on the front as well. I see along the left and right underside, they removed the felt and replaced it with what looks like rubber or plastic. That is so your skin on your hand doesn’t get pinched in the pivot points of the slats when closing the cover.
The "S" version addressed many of those concerns (X4S). It doesn't help prior X4 owners, but I was impressed that Bak learned the weak points and made improvements on newer models. They replaced the felt with harder, rubberized plastic, improved the end-caps where it latches and improved the clamps that lock it in the rolled-up position.
Although thats true about finger pinching, the main function of the felt, and now rubber, is to not allow the aluminum slats to rub on the vinyl when you roll it up. The felt on my X2 was its biggest drawback, peeling off inside the first year of ownership. I wonder if BAK addressed the curved front edge of the RAM beds which is another failure point with my X2.
I recently saw the upgraded one and noticed the bare aluminum underneath is gone, which it also appeared in the video. I imagine they coated the bare aluminum so when the cover is down, items in the truck bed might rub the cover and don’t get black or dark gray from being in contact with the cover. In addition, when the cover is rolled up, it won’t rub bare aluminum onto the topside of the cover.
I did love the safety aspect of the cover not so much on your water test from the car wash. Im sure that if it was just a down pour the water leakage would be none or way less then the car wash. I have a different cover for my truck that I failed to add a foam strip at the front of the bed. At car washes I get some water leakage but its way way less then you showed on yours. For the amount of money that you paid the safety aspect is great for a cover I think that it could have been better on the car wash test but like I said it is probably non existent in a regular rain storm. Oh and while my cover doesnt have a better security it was way cheaper. I just bought it for improving my gas milage which it did add very little lol.
I've got this same cover installed on my 2021 Chevy Trailboss. Had to get it replaced twice. First time cover was not flat due to slats not connected properly, and second time the replacement weather stripping was cut. The 3nd replacement is good. Bak needs to get better quality control and do a final inspection on their products before they leave manufacturing. Happy with cover now, going on 2 months.
@@GearsGadgets okay thank you. I’m really wanting to get one but I know the reviews on the first models aren’t all that great because of how they broke down kinda quick and wasn’t sure if there was a recommendation on if this would last 5+ years
I've owned 5 trucks over the years and always bought Extang Classic Platinum which is a snap down cover. That was discontinued. They had the Black Max which is close but unsnaps on all 4 sides instead of 3. That one is now discontinued as well. Extang no longer has anything I'm interested in for the truck I have on order. I'm looking at Truxedo Sentry and Bak Revolver X4S. I'm leaning more towards the Bak because most say the tail gate will go up without having to open the cover. Some are saying that on the Sentry, you can trim or reverse the the rubber strip and it will then work.
Unless you live in the south. I've had two Bakflip Revolvers, my neighbor has had two, and my brother in law has had one. On every single one, after 2-3 years in the Texas sun, the vinyl starts shrinking and failing around the edges. Well-documented issue with the Revolver and southern temps.
After one year of use, the material broke, the company did not accept the repair under the warranty. I bought a new cover from LEER, it is so far great, made in the USA.
Thank you, your video helped me make my decision. I have been at this for 3 weeks since I purchased my truck. I just made my purchase for this model. As for sticky fingers, I am thinking of a possibility of an electric current, such as for sheep fencing. now that would be funny to catch some videos of people trying to peek inside and getting kissed with voltage.
@@GearsGadgets just installed it man. Love it already. Again thanks for the great video on it. This video has so much info on the cover. Most videos are “yea I like it” and don’t go into a lot of detail.
Great vid... I have been undecided between this and the MX4. I like the MX4 rigidity, but hate the blocking the rear window when it is fully folded up.
Very nice video, well done. We recently had a tonneau cover destroyed with the harsh WY wind (60mph side gusts) driving 75-80 on the interstate for several hours. I am looking for a replacement that will hopefully hold up in extreme wind.
I’ve had mine for three years and love it. I see two improvements that address my issues with it. 1) the ribbing bumpers have been upgraded - they were a cloth material and the glue disintegrated. I removed it 2) the corners closest to the tailgate have been reinforced with plastic pieces. On mine the rubber seal that runs across the top rails tends to have a very slight rise from curling. Not a big issue just as esthetically unsightly. I might look into retrofitting if it’s possible.
Are you talking about the front seal attached to the cover? Mine looked like bacon. Bak sent a new one which wasn’t as deep and it’s perfect. It simply slides into a tract on the cover. All you have to do is cut it to length.
On my 3rd warranty of the Revolver X4S. BAK has awesome customer service and a great warranty but that particular cover has failed 3 times (including the original) in less than 2 years. They are sending me a BakFlip MX4 after the 3rd fail at no cost to me. The issue is with the aluminum rails, this cover is a great concept but with time the rails separate leaving humps in your cover. Not designed for someone that is in and out of the truck bed multiple times daily.
Great video. Looking for another tonneau cover. My BAK G4 was pryed open (rivets separated from aluminum cover) although nothing was in the bed I still have a damaged cover. BAK has been very supportive so far. New part from BAK was ordered. Thanks for the great video!
I had the original revolver and the x2. Both are in dumpster some where. Good until they freeze. They leak and like may have said you can easily break into them. I left BAK due to their lack of warranty and design flaws. Good luck
Great detailed video, way better than any others I’ve seen. I was wondering if you could do an update soon on how it’s holding up and if there are any issues you’ve had pop up
My father in law has this topper and it’s an absolute pos after 2 years. The bakflip Aluminum is the best option. The fiberglass version absorbs water within 2 years and ends up weighing double what it did when new.
Agreed. Same problem my Backflip trifold had before someone just pried it up and snapped off the locking bar (the one with the cable and plastic latches. I wish they had used a hangar and not damaged the cover! Except for maybe the Diamondback brand, none of these tonneau covers are stopping determined thieves. And you could pry open a Diamondback if you really want to.
I have this exact cover for about 3 years now. Unfortunately, the vynal cover has started to come loose from the right edge and the metal under the vynal cover has started to crack the cover closet to the tailgate.
My only issue is I have a 5th wheel hitch that I can barely see without a tonneau cover. It’s just visible at the bottom of the rear window. With the cover rolled up I would not be able to see it.
This seems like the best choice! I had the retrax on my old 2006 Sierra with the 6.5" bed so I didn't mind that front box so much. With the 5.10" bed I'd like all the space possible. My truck sits outside all the time - how do you think the material will hold up to the sun and contaminants and bird poop?
Great point I have a six and a half foot bed and I was going to actually recommend to anybody who who is hauling their bike around the six and a half foot bed and then you can put any cover you want on there and you're not limited in your options at all
The reason why I went with my LEER hard tri-folding tonneau cover is because it has the pinch lock system and not the pull cable system because a coat hanger can't be use to open my pinch lock unlike the cable pull system. The reason I got it over the metal sliding tonneau cover is because of the space it takes when open is where i store my tool box. I have a huge rolling tool box and it works great with my Leer hard tri-folding tonneau cover.
Had a prior version of this that lasted a good 5 years. AVOID if you live in a cold climate….not a huge issue in NC but if temps are below freezing it will not roll up, period. Maybe new material doesn’t freeze solid.
I live in Wisconsin and understand your point. After physically pushing the rail flap a few times, everything worked fine. Considering how often I wash the salt off, I expected more problems.
Agreed. I live in MN and this cover freezes easier than any other cover I have had. There is zero chance I could lift it without ripping the seals most winter days.
I had mine on my 2012 Toyota Tundra and loved it, until after 1 year. The vinyl shrunk and detached from the aluminum and was unable to open or close the cover. Good thing that the tonneau cover was still under warranty and was able to get a new one.
I heard that happening with the older covers by the X4s apparently fixed those issues, We will find out soon enough since my truck lives outside in Arizona.
@@GearsGadgets yes, I live in the Imperial Valley in South Cal and we get 118F° weather in the summer and all the adhesive gave up and all the vinyl and felt tape detached. Also, I have a friend that had the same issue on his GMC Sierra, but he was out of warranty. I guess this is a known issue on areas with extreme hot weather.
You need to look at retrax covers it is a cover that can be locked in eny position I can role it back to my gooseneck and lock it down it is aluminum I can walk on it. Hall stuff on top of it.
Thank you for the car wash test. I would expect some water to get in, my concern is about pooling and will it hurt anything long term. I think you covered that well.
I have a '21 Raptor. Tried a variety of covers over the years. I went back to the MX4. Missed the full bed access. The rear bed camera eliminates the blocked rear window argument. Even while driving the camera stays engaged.
I would agree with you if that was the case with my 21 however since Ford can’t seem to build MY21 trucks with the same software or push OTA’s to keep all 21’s on the road with the same feature sets, my 21 cameras don’t work while in motion. Ford builds a great truck but my lord their software team is WAY further behind than the ambitious trucks they are currently selling would lead you to believe.
I have racks that I put on occasionally to puts kayaks on. They clamp on where the side rails of the tonneau rides. Can the rails be removed without completely removing the whole tonneau?
I installed the BAK Revolver X4 on my 2019 F450...lasted just over a year before the glue failed between the vinal and aluminium. It looked super nice and functioned well, but it did not hold up. Big disappointment for the price point and expectations.
I have owned 2 of the Revolver X2 version covers and both have failed me. The heat of the sun melts the glue that adheres the vinyl material to the aluminum slats. The vinyl then shrinks and pulls away from the aluminum. This occurred at the rear portion above the tailgate on both units and only took 6-8 months. Keeping the vinyl conditioned with product did not help. Maybe the X4 is better designed. I too thought that I had found the best of covers and loved the design, but I was mistaken. Please keep us updated. I wish you the best of luck.
Had mine for 8 years in scorching heat/sun and never had a problem with the vinyl on top. The felt strips on the underside eventually lost their glue though. Dosent effect the functionality, but I think it helps you not pinch skin when rolling the cover.
Great video I had the BAKFLIP MX4 before and loved it, but didn't like that I couldn't see out the back. Currently have the GATOR RECOIL and it SUCKS compared to Bakflip. I think I might try this one next.
I’m on my second Revolver (Previously Roll-x). They work well. Dolly hey don’t stand up to the elements though. They rip and fall apart. Bummer. It’s the only one I can use that will clear my RV when it’s hitched on my short bed f350. Perhaps I’ll need to do more research because 3.5 years each is not long enough, IMO.
I wonder how it rolls up in the freezing weather, will any of the parts crack? Will it roll at all in the freezing weather? I like that it doesn't have that bar at the back tailgate for loading access, but if I were to load up our clothes washer or dryer to take it to the appliance repair shop during the freezing winter, can I roll up this tonneau cover?
I purchased this cover about 3 years ago. I have had to replace the top cover three times with my final one now trash. These are NOT good in hot weather conditions. The vinyl top shrinks and literally the whole end starts to fall apart. One of the weakest point is the plastic end covers at the tailgate, They break right off and impossible to re- attach. I had high hopes for the cover but done with BAK . Spend the extra money and go with a retractable aluminum cover.
I picked up an MXM4 backflip from OfferUp didn't know what I was getting but now that I have it on my truck on my damn this thing is pretty nice! If it's not waterproof whatever I have a few towels I can use 😂 my equipment's not getting that wet thru this thing. Nice review 👍👍💯
Mx4 I mean lol.. bakflip I had all kinds of typos and that tonneau cover you have is very nice that's probably the best looking one they make I just needed something to keep the sticky fingers off my shit
I have swing cases as well, but the tops of my cases open the opposite way they come, meaning if I go up to the side of my truck and open my swing cases I can get into them that way. If the lids of my swing cases open the opposite of yours would they hit the rails when trying to open them?
I ordered one for my Ram 2500. It was about a half inch two narrow in the middle section of the cover and would not lock down. The second one was about a foot too narrow and the third one was the same. I called and they didn’t seem to care at all. I got my money back and went elsewhere.
Since it says this video was post 1 year ago, how has it help up since? I read reviews from the site and from Amazon and there were of course both good and bad but worried about how many bad ones there were. I'm not worried about it being waterproof necessary but wondered how it's help up since posting.
They are great for one year in florida then no matter how much 303 you put on them they shrink and shrink. I got a replacement but it did the same thing. I am saving for a Paragon next. Going to break out the duct tape in the mean time.
Is there any way that I can open my cover half-way and secure the roll up portion? Frequently, I need to haul things that are too tall (pressure washer, etc) that needs an open cover but I want to still [somewhat] protect the rest of the beds contents from the weather. It looks like this cover is all or nothing.
I'm gonna order one for my 19 Ram. My Mopar fabric one has 3 micro rips from ice. I hope I can still keep my bed utility group cargo sys?? Buy a Kuryakyn soundbar plus for your softail.. put one on a RK...you won't regret it. Tks 4 da review.
Yes, and a brick could go through your window. The whole point of a tonneau cover is out of sight out of mind. People don’t usually break into things if they can’t see what’s inside.
Does anyone live in a cold climate like me??? I saw one comment about it, but would like to hear about how these hold up in snow and sleet. Can you still roll it in the cold? Is it alot harder to roll in the cold ? I have used a few different tonneau covers in the past and the old style snap on ones are IMPOSSIBLE to use in winter. Is there a good tonneau that holds up and functions well in the winter months ????? Anyone know of any?
Agree on the critics who complain that these covers are not super sealed waterproof enclosures. If you are hauling unwrapped toilet paper in a rainstorm...get a cap! It's a truck!
Amen... People's entitlement, and sense of proportion has gotten completely out of line the past 10yrs (if not 20).
Or throw it in the cab if you have a super crew
@@phillamoore157 people want to be a truck owner but really could survive with a rav4
How bout those who live in the North and can’t open the roll up cover because it freezes from condensation during the day ? I bought it and thought it was the shit until winter rolled up
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I have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and bought a BAK Revolver X4s fall of 2018. My rolling cover is an older model than this one on the video. I have not had any major problems with the cover. It even keeps out the water fairly well. Six years, and i am satisfied. The only recent issue is a felt strip that is designed to hold the slats from separating has come loose from the underside of the cover. I contacted BAK. Even though i am out of warranty, BAK said they have a newer model of the cover that uses a newer technology for holding the individual slats together, and they wanted to 'do right by me' and has replaced my cover for free. In a couple days, when i am off work, i am replacing the cover. Just roll it up; undo the 4 bolts; remove; put the new cover on; bolt it on; roll it out and done. I have put a lot of miles on my truck, hauling belongings and cargo between Pennsylvania and Georgia, and Florida, through rain, snow, heat, and scorching sun. I am happy with the performance of my BAK Revolver.
I installed a Bak Revolver 4X on my 2018 F-150 when new. It looked great and I was pleased with it. Now at 3 years old the covering material has started to crack and split along the rear slats. The rear slats also tend to jam up when folded and make it difficult to fold flat to close & latch it down. You didn't mention the price, but I paid about $1,000 for mine, 3 yrs ago. This is quite expensive for a top that has these issues after only 3 years. I am in Michigan and this truck is garage kept and doesn't stay out in the sun for long periods of time. I also want to mention that the water leaking in at the tailgate may not let much water in when on a level ground, but if you are not parked level, and the front of the truck is low, quite a bit of water can accumulate at the front of the bed.
I had the same one and all the same issues. I got almost 7 years out of it don't know it that is good or bad.
Call in for your warranty!
Started out great but after my second one! It is junk!!
I have none of those issues and it was pristine after 4 years. Mint. I live where we get hammered by winter and baked in the summer. So it’s been through a lot. Zero issue.
Hey, who are we kidding here? The real stars of this video are the stake pocket covers that let the rear of that cover blend in so well with the truck. Nice video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I purchased a BAK Revolver from Real Truck for my '22 Ford Maverick. Your video was my motivator. I am very happy with this product. I also wrote a review on Real Truck giving you credit. Thank you for posting.
Pro effort on this video, bud. Informative, concise, great editing, natural on camera, camera on during car wash... Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Its a lot of work so its nice when it goes noticed.
Thank you for the review! The camera in the bed is great! This sealed the deal for me.
Thanks! Very useful video. Now I know what I need to get for my truck. 👍🏾
Thank you for the super thanks!!
great video thank you, I have a revolver two trucks ago and then put a mx4 trifold on my superduty. I am getting ready to by a tremor F-150 and I am going back to the Revolver x4s on my new one. So much easier to open and close than a tri-fold and they roller cover has less water then any of my tri-folds. The last two MX4's I have had has a slow leak right in the middle of the cover. Bakflip has replaced it twice and same issue. I too agree I don't expect them to be 100% waterproof (then are not) but when going to the beach suits cases go in the middle and beach chairs, coolers go around the tailgate. great video...God bless
I just put one of these on my Sierra and did a trip to Florida. We had some heavy rain and a little water came in around the tailgate. I will never use a toolbox as my storage as this cover is amazing locks everything in the bed. Not to mention, it looks really good!
My truck has a bifold hard cover. Easy to install, has a lock on the front panel and a lock on the back panel. The front panel folds open, the back panels fold open for one or both or fold entire cover on the front panel and locked down. I live in Michigan it still works.
Great review of this tonneau cover man!! I’ve been eying up this type of cover because of the sleekness and compatibility with having a motorcycle in the bed (dirtbike and street bike). You confirmed what I was thinking.
On my 2018 GMC Sierra ultimate Denali has a Weather tech hard cover on it. Tri cover and NOT A DROP OF WATER HAS EVER ENTERED it.. thru storms and car washes. NEVER A DROP has gotten in. I honestly never knew water was even a problem with tonneau covers til I watch Utube. I am very happy with my weather tech now. For sure.
Had an earlier version of this cover on my 2015 Ram 2500 which I transferred to my 2019 Ram 3500. Love this thing 90%. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the older versions had buckles on nylon straps on the exterior front of the cover which is what the interior straps/buckles connected to when the cover was rolled up. This worked great except that the exterior buckle would flap around in the wind between the bed and the cab when the cover was rolled out. The buckle would flop around hitting the cab and the bed causing an irritating clatter when driving. I fixed the problem by glueing some Velcro on the buckle and the cover and sticking the buckles to the cover when not being used. This worked great, but looked kinda like a like it was… a fix for a poor design. I see they have fixed that problem now with a more intigrated exterior buckle. My truck was recently broken into when the scum jumped up on top of the cover and kicked in the back window of my truck. Unfortunatly, the rear window wasn’t nearly as tough as the cover since the window shattered easily, but the cover was unscathed by the thief jumping on it! I just ordered a new BAK Revolver X4s!
The Weathertech tri-fold hard cover is waterproof and can hold up to 400 lbs. Put one on my ‘20 F250 Platinum when I bought it in ‘20 and love it. Can fold it up and have no issues with the fifth wheel.
My bak cover is 100% waterproof. Only because I hand wash and would never subject my baby to a automatic car wash 😮😮. Good video and I agree these covers are piece of mind that for the most part rain will not completely soak everything.
Awesome video mate!
I have had this cover on my tundra for almost a year now. It has been replaced once under warranty because several of the aluminum slats came unhinged and the cover would not lay flat or lock down. Fortunately the manufacturer came good on the warranty and I had a new one in just a few days. The other issue I have with this cover is it does not like to roll in the winter when ice and snow come in contact with it. So if you need to roll this cover and you live in an area that actually gets winter then this is not the cover for you. I may be replacing mine, but I haven't found a suitable replacement yet.
Good review. I went with the Bakflip MX4 for my Tundra. It has 4 panels instead of 3 (6 1/2 foot bed). This is my third MX4 and I've been very pleased with all of them.
Guessing you don’t have winter, snow and freezing temperature where you live. I bought one and will never do it again…
@@jaroslaw6080 what is the issue with winter weather with the MX4 vs this cover?
@@tommeier5714 . Material mx4 is made of is the problem. Water stays on top of the cover and freezes. It’s impossible to remove ice that builds up, specially when it’s snowing also. Surface of mx4 isn’t completly flat like a window, that’s why ice sticks to it like glue. Won’t work to scrape it. Now that doesn’t sound like a big problem until you read the manual which states you cannot open it when there’s ice on the cover. Doesn’t say why but guessing you will damage it and then your warranty won’t cover it.
Where i live temperature is close to freezing or below most of winter so snow melts or sometimes it rains and then it all freezes. Maybe if you live in Canada and have real winter everyday it won’t be that bad but still i will never buy anything from BAK again cause it’s not waterproof and there was no info about it when i ordered mine. There’s a simple reason to why they don’t mention it.
Hope it helps to make your decision.
Super awesome and helpful video. Your in-depth analysis was super helpful and I didn’t know backflip made a cover like this. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Cheers!!
Thank you for this awesome review! You answered all of my questions and concerns! Cheers!
The way It locks in is by the metal latch as you look at The aluminum that comes up on the sides once the covers down it locks into those grooves of the aluminum grooves on the cover
I have always used Velcro Covers and have never had a problem with anyone trying to steal anything.
And i have used these covers for over 20 years.
Nice review! I’ve had this exact cover sitting in my garage since April as my first build was sent to purgatory and now waiting on my second order to get here. Can’t wait to install it once I get my truck!
Did you get your Lightening Truck yet? Been a year, so hopefully. I'm looking at the time frame to gage when I might receive mine? I've been registered for over a year, but didn't get the Email from Ford to submit my Build until 11/27/22. Not sure how long now!
I've had this cover on my '19 Ram 1500 for 4 years, and I've been quite pleased with it. I have a new Tundra on order, and I'm trying to decide what I want on this next truck. My only really complaint with the X4 was how handled Minnesota winters. Water would seep into the tracks and make it almost impossible to roll up. It wasn't a big deal for me, since my truck was mostly in the garage, but every once in a while it became almost non-functional.
Any thoughts on better solutions for harsh winter climates?
3:16 was worth it for me. I have never seen those Swing Boxes before. Verry cool and now I'm looking at those.
Very good review of this cover, I will be buying one for my 2018 Silverado. Thanks
Great video! This just verifies that I’m making the right choice based on design and aesthetics. Thanks for making this video.
Wow - I've been thinking about getting one for better security but my Extang Trifecta 2.0, which came with the truck when I bought it a few years ago - only 16,000 miles, doesn't leak in the car wash and has only slightly leaked a little during some severe rainstorms here on the coast. Not sure if I want to switch it out now - thanks for the great job reviewing!
I hope your X4 experience is better than mine. This is my second X4, as the first one I received the rails were too long for my tailgate to close, and the cover itself was too short. The company replaced both under warranty. The second cover I’ve had for two years. The glue holding the felt onto the underside has released and the felt has come off, and there is a 5 inch split in the top material right in a seam between two ribs. The weatherstripping on the rear edge has come off, and I’ve had to glue it back on. I really want to like this cover, but I’ve had too many problems with it.
The "S" version addressed many of those concerns (X4S). It doesn't help prior X4 owners, but I was impressed that Bak learned the weak points and made improvements on newer models. They replaced the felt with harder, rubberized plastic, improved the end-caps where it latches and improved the clamps that lock it in the rolled-up position.
Good to hear they improved it. This is my second one and as you mentioned I experienced the same problems. First one was replaced under warranty. My second one is falling apart as well. I really like those cover other than they don’t last more than 1 to 2 years before falling apart. I will look into the new model.
I have the X4 and like it a lot.
I see yours has some improvements. At the tail end of the left and right flexible weatherstripping has some rigid flaps to keep the weatherstripping down, I wish they did that on the front as well.
I see along the left and right underside, they removed the felt and replaced it with what looks like rubber or plastic. That is so your skin on your hand doesn’t get pinched in the pivot points of the slats when closing the cover.
The "S" version addressed many of those concerns (X4S). It doesn't help prior X4 owners, but I was impressed that Bak learned the weak points and made improvements on newer models. They replaced the felt with harder, rubberized plastic, improved the end-caps where it latches and improved the clamps that lock it in the rolled-up position.
Although thats true about finger pinching, the main function of the felt, and now rubber, is to not allow the aluminum slats to rub on the vinyl when you roll it up. The felt on my X2 was its biggest drawback, peeling off inside the first year of ownership. I wonder if BAK addressed the curved front edge of the RAM beds which is another failure point with my X2.
I recently saw the upgraded one and noticed the bare aluminum underneath is gone, which it also appeared in the video. I imagine they coated the bare aluminum so when the cover is down, items in the truck bed might rub the cover and don’t get black or dark gray from being in contact with the cover. In addition, when the cover is rolled up, it won’t rub bare aluminum onto the topside of the cover.
I did love the safety aspect of the cover not so much on your water test from the car wash. Im sure that if it was just a down pour the water leakage would be none or way less then the car wash.
I have a different cover for my truck that I failed to add a foam strip at the front of the bed. At car washes I get some water leakage but its way way less then you showed on yours. For the amount of money that you paid the safety aspect is great for a cover I think that it could have been better on the car wash test but like I said it is probably non existent in a regular rain storm. Oh and while my cover doesnt have a better security it was way cheaper. I just bought it for improving my gas milage which it did add very little lol.
I wanna know about the plug in air compressor in the bed and the two swing out boxes! They look sweet!!
I've got this same cover installed on my 2021 Chevy Trailboss. Had to get it replaced twice. First time cover was not flat due to slats not connected properly, and second time the replacement weather stripping was cut. The 3nd replacement is good. Bak needs to get better quality control and do a final inspection on their products before they leave manufacturing. Happy with cover now, going on 2 months.
Intersting. I haven't had any issues so far but I appreciate when my viewers share those kinds of experiences with me on products I've recommended.
@@GearsGadgets after owning it, how long do you think the cover will actually last?
@@ctmartin1319 hard to give predictive advice. I’m a couple months in and it’s fine. As of right now I don’t have any concerns.
@@GearsGadgets okay thank you. I’m really wanting to get one but I know the reviews on the first models aren’t all that great because of how they broke down kinda quick and wasn’t sure if there was a recommendation on if this would last 5+ years
Excellent video. Pretty much answered all my questions.
The rails on these things near the tailgates are unfinished and sharp. Bought one and now returning as they said, tough crap, this is how it is made.
Nice video. Enjoyed hearing your perspective.
I've owned 5 trucks over the years and always bought Extang Classic Platinum which is a snap down cover. That was discontinued. They had the Black Max which is close but unsnaps on all 4 sides instead of 3. That one is now discontinued as well. Extang no longer has anything I'm interested in for the truck I have on order. I'm looking at Truxedo Sentry and Bak Revolver X4S. I'm leaning more towards the Bak because most say the tail gate will go up without having to open the cover. Some are saying that on the Sentry, you can trim or reverse the the rubber strip and it will then work.
Unless you live in the south. I've had two Bakflip Revolvers, my neighbor has had two, and my brother in law has had one. On every single one, after 2-3 years in the Texas sun, the vinyl starts shrinking and failing around the edges. Well-documented issue with the Revolver and southern temps.
After one year of use, the material broke, the company did not accept the repair under the warranty. I bought a new cover from LEER, it is so far great, made in the USA.
Which version. X4 or X4s
Thank you, your video helped me make my decision. I have been at this for 3 weeks since I purchased my truck. I just made my purchase for this model. As for sticky fingers, I am thinking of a possibility of an electric current, such as for sheep fencing. now that would be funny to catch some videos of people trying to peek inside and getting kissed with voltage.
Great review just what I was looking for. Going to order one today!
I have one like this on our king ranch f150. Bulky egen open but overall the vest TON NEW cover I've ever owned.
Great video! I just ordered one for my trail boss! Mainly wanted it for security purposes and for the sleek look honestly.
Good choice!
@@GearsGadgets just installed it man. Love it already. Again thanks for the great video on it. This video has so much info on the cover. Most videos are “yea I like it” and don’t go into a lot of detail.
Great review, I have been looking for a flush tonneau cover that can be removed easily for my ATV. Looks like this one is the best choice.
Great vid... I have been undecided between this and the MX4. I like the MX4 rigidity, but hate the blocking the rear window when it is fully folded up.
I had the mx4 on my 18 sierra and loved it. Just bought a 21 powerboost and I think I’m buying this one instead
Very nice video, well done. We recently had a tonneau cover destroyed with the harsh WY wind (60mph side gusts) driving 75-80 on the interstate for several hours. I am looking for a replacement that will hopefully hold up in extreme wind.
I am also in WYO, did you try this out?
I’ve had mine for three years and love it. I see two improvements that address my issues with it. 1) the ribbing bumpers have been upgraded - they were a cloth material and the glue disintegrated. I removed it 2) the corners closest to the tailgate have been reinforced with plastic pieces. On mine the rubber seal that runs across the top rails tends to have a very slight rise from curling. Not a big issue just as esthetically unsightly. I might look into retrofitting if it’s possible.
Are you talking about the front seal attached to the cover? Mine looked like bacon. Bak sent a new one which wasn’t as deep and it’s perfect. It simply slides into a tract on the cover. All you have to do is cut it to length.
I’ve got elevate rail kit, with rails of my fusion color matched trifold😂. Lots of weather seal but it’s dry as a bone. Full bed rug is dry
My worries: the "cloth" on top. The velcro on the sides.
Went with Leer HF650M after reading reviews on Bak's products and costumer service, more bad than good! Real happy with my Leer so far.
One downside is it has only to positions, fully opened or closed.
With the fold-up and retractable you have more partially closed options.
My BAK was easily broken into apparently they used a hook or small pry bar broke the plastic cover and latch area on drivers side.
On my 3rd warranty of the Revolver X4S. BAK has awesome customer service and a great warranty but that particular cover has failed 3 times (including the original) in less than 2 years. They are sending me a BakFlip MX4 after the 3rd fail at no cost to me. The issue is with the aluminum rails, this cover is a great concept but with time the rails separate leaving humps in your cover. Not designed for someone that is in and out of the truck bed multiple times daily.
Great video. Looking for another tonneau cover. My BAK G4 was pryed open (rivets separated from aluminum cover) although nothing was in the bed I still have a damaged cover. BAK has been very supportive so far. New part from BAK was ordered. Thanks for the great video!
I had the original revolver and the x2. Both are in dumpster some where. Good until they freeze. They leak and like may have said you can easily break into them. I left BAK due to their lack of warranty and design flaws. Good luck
Great detailed video, way better than any others I’ve seen. I was wondering if you could do an update soon on how it’s holding up and if there are any issues you’ve had pop up
I was just thinking about doing an update today. I will do it soon.
My father in law has this topper and it’s an absolute pos after 2 years. The bakflip Aluminum is the best option. The fiberglass version absorbs water within 2 years and ends up weighing double what it did when new.
Very easy to break into. Speaking from experience. Coat hanger is all that is needed.
Agreed. Same problem my Backflip trifold had before someone just pried it up and snapped off the locking bar (the one with the cable and plastic latches. I wish they had used a hangar and not damaged the cover! Except for maybe the Diamondback brand, none of these tonneau covers are stopping determined thieves. And you could pry open a Diamondback if you really want to.
I have this exact cover for about 3 years now. Unfortunately, the vynal cover has started to come loose from the right edge and the metal under the vynal cover has started to crack the cover closet to the tailgate.
Bak will replace most likely
My only issue is I have a 5th wheel hitch that I can barely see without a tonneau cover. It’s just visible at the bottom of the rear window. With the cover rolled up I would not be able to see it.
i wonder if the following toolbox would fit underneath the tonneau cover? RealTruck UnderCover Swing Case Truck Bed Toolbox
This seems like the best choice! I had the retrax on my old 2006 Sierra with the 6.5" bed so I didn't mind that front box so much. With the 5.10" bed I'd like all the space possible. My truck sits outside all the time - how do you think the material will hold up to the sun and contaminants and bird poop?
Great point I have a six and a half foot bed and I was going to actually recommend to anybody who who is hauling their bike around the six and a half foot bed and then you can put any cover you want on there and you're not limited in your options at all
Great Info, Thanks!
The reason why I went with my LEER hard tri-folding tonneau cover is because it has the pinch lock system and not the pull cable system because a coat hanger can't be use to open my pinch lock unlike the cable pull system.
The reason I got it over the metal sliding tonneau cover is because of the space it takes when open is where i store my tool box. I have a huge rolling tool box and it works great with my Leer hard tri-folding tonneau cover.
Too bad the leer(650) doesn't have the latch on the second panel so you can just lift it up unfortunately.
Had a prior version of this that lasted a good 5 years. AVOID if you live in a cold climate….not a huge issue in NC but if temps are below freezing it will not roll up, period. Maybe new material doesn’t freeze solid.
I live in Wisconsin and understand your point. After physically pushing the rail flap a few times, everything worked fine. Considering how often I wash the salt off, I expected more problems.
Agreed. I live in MN and this cover freezes easier than any other cover I have had. There is zero chance I could lift it without ripping the seals most winter days.
Great thorough review of the tonneau cover!
I’d also recommend the Diamondback covers those don’t leak either.
I had mine on my 2012 Toyota Tundra and loved it, until after 1 year. The vinyl shrunk and detached from the aluminum and was unable to open or close the cover. Good thing that the tonneau cover was still under warranty and was able to get a new one.
I heard that happening with the older covers by the X4s apparently fixed those issues, We will find out soon enough since my truck lives outside in Arizona.
@@GearsGadgets yes, I live in the Imperial Valley in South Cal and we get 118F° weather in the summer and all the adhesive gave up and all the vinyl and felt tape detached. Also, I have a friend that had the same issue on his GMC Sierra, but he was out of warranty. I guess this is a known issue on areas with extreme hot weather.
You need to look at retrax covers it is a cover that can be locked in eny position I can role it back to my gooseneck and lock it down it is aluminum I can walk on it. Hall stuff on top of it.
Excellent video, thank you.
Thank you for the car wash test. I would expect some water to get in, my concern is about pooling and will it hurt anything long term. I think you covered that well.
What a cool review !
I have a '21 Raptor. Tried a variety of covers over the years. I went back to the MX4. Missed the full bed access. The rear bed camera eliminates the blocked rear window argument. Even while driving the camera stays engaged.
I would agree with you if that was the case with my 21 however since Ford can’t seem to build MY21 trucks with the same software or push OTA’s to keep all 21’s on the road with the same feature sets, my 21 cameras don’t work while in motion. Ford builds a great truck but my lord their software team is WAY further behind than the ambitious trucks they are currently selling would lead you to believe.
I have racks that I put on occasionally to puts kayaks on. They clamp on where the side rails of the tonneau rides. Can the rails be removed without completely removing the whole tonneau?
I installed the BAK Revolver X4 on my 2019 F450...lasted just over a year before the glue failed between the vinal and aluminium. It looked super nice and functioned well, but it did not hold up. Big disappointment for the price point and expectations.
I have owned 2 of the Revolver X2 version covers and both have failed me. The heat of the sun melts the glue that adheres the vinyl material to the aluminum slats. The vinyl then shrinks and pulls away from the aluminum. This occurred at the rear portion above the tailgate on both units and only took 6-8 months. Keeping the vinyl conditioned with product did not help. Maybe the X4 is better designed. I too thought that I had found the best of covers and loved the design, but I was mistaken. Please keep us updated. I wish you the best of luck.
Had mine for 8 years in scorching heat/sun and never had a problem with the vinyl on top. The felt strips on the underside eventually lost their glue though. Dosent effect the functionality, but I think it helps you not pinch skin when rolling the cover.
I wish they made these for my Unicorn Truck.
I have a 2018 Nissan Titan Single Cab with a 8’3” bed
Great video I had the BAKFLIP MX4 before and loved it, but didn't like that I couldn't see out the back. Currently have the GATOR RECOIL and it SUCKS compared to Bakflip. I think I might try this one next.
Hello, does anyone know the part number of the rear corner cap? Where can I get it online? Thanks
I’m on my second Revolver (Previously Roll-x). They work well. Dolly hey don’t stand up to the elements though. They rip and fall apart. Bummer. It’s the only one I can use that will clear my RV when it’s hitched on my short bed f350. Perhaps I’ll need to do more research because 3.5 years each is not long enough, IMO.
That's not bad because my slide roll up cover leaks in a few different areas.
I wonder how it rolls up in the freezing weather, will any of the parts crack? Will it roll at all in the freezing weather? I like that it doesn't have that bar at the back tailgate for loading access, but if I were to load up our clothes washer or dryer to take it to the appliance repair shop during the freezing winter, can I roll up this tonneau cover?
I have this cover on my 2500 Ram. I really like it.
Dude, solid review to where you sold me.
Also a fellow Phoenician. You've had it for some time, any issues? Do you find that it rattles a lot?
I purchased this cover about 3 years ago. I have had to replace the top cover three times with my final one now trash. These are NOT good in hot weather conditions. The vinyl top shrinks and literally the whole end starts to fall apart. One of the weakest point is the plastic end covers at the tailgate, They break right off and impossible to re- attach. I had high hopes for the cover but done with BAK . Spend the extra money and go with a retractable aluminum cover.
Do you know how to get parts for these? I got one and love it, but the little plastic caps on the corners of the actual cover broke. 😢
I picked up an MXM4 backflip from OfferUp didn't know what I was getting but now that I have it on my truck on my damn this thing is pretty nice! If it's not waterproof whatever I have a few towels I can use 😂 my equipment's not getting that wet thru this thing. Nice review 👍👍💯
Mx4 I mean lol.. bakflip I had all kinds of typos and that tonneau cover you have is very nice that's probably the best looking one they make I just needed something to keep the sticky fingers off my shit
Gears & Gadgets my garage is the same height as yours, wish I was able to pull my truck inside 😥
I have swing cases as well, but the tops of my cases open the opposite way they come, meaning if I go up to the side of my truck and open my swing cases I can get into them that way. If the lids of my swing cases open the opposite of yours would they hit the rails when trying to open them?
I ordered one for my Ram 2500. It was about a half inch two narrow in the middle section of the cover and would not lock down. The second one was about a foot too narrow and the third one was the same. I called and they didn’t seem to care at all. I got my money back and went elsewhere.
Since it says this video was post 1 year ago, how has it help up since? I read reviews from the site and from Amazon and there were of course both good and bad but worried about how many bad ones there were. I'm not worried about it being waterproof necessary but wondered how it's help up since posting.
Badass review!
For those that complain about water leaking in ..stfu it's a truck !
Buy a trash bag and wrap that sht up!
I have read of adhesive leaking issue with Bakflip products, and a lot of long term issues.
They are great for one year in florida then no matter how much 303 you put on them they shrink and shrink. I got a replacement but it did the same thing. I am saving for a Paragon next. Going to break out the duct tape in the mean time.
Is there any way that I can open my cover half-way and secure the roll up portion? Frequently, I need to haul things that are too tall (pressure washer, etc) that needs an open cover but I want to still [somewhat] protect the rest of the beds contents from the weather. It looks like this cover is all or nothing.
I'm gonna order one for my 19 Ram. My Mopar fabric one has 3 micro rips from ice. I hope I can still keep my bed utility group cargo sys?? Buy a Kuryakyn soundbar plus for your softail.. put one on a RK...you won't regret it. Tks 4 da review.
For security couldn't a coat hanger push in and pull the cable really easily?
Yes, and a brick could go through your window. The whole point of a tonneau cover is out of sight out of mind. People don’t usually break into things if they can’t see what’s inside.
@@GearsGadgets valid points!
Does anyone live in a cold climate like me??? I saw one comment about it, but would like to hear about how these hold up in snow and sleet. Can you still roll it in the cold? Is it alot harder to roll in the cold ? I have used a few different tonneau covers in the past and the old style snap on ones are IMPOSSIBLE to use in winter. Is there a good tonneau that holds up and functions well in the winter months ????? Anyone know of any?
Let me know what you find. I’m in the same boat. Thank you.