FAQ's ON THE BAKFLIP TONNEAU COVER

SECURITY

What makes BakFlip covers so secure?
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. All BakFlip’s have tamper-proof locking slam latches which offer maximum “out of sight – out of mind” security and peace of mind

How do Bakflip's latches secure to the truck bed?
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.

BAKFLIP COVER COMPOSITION

What is the composition of the BakFlip Tonneau Cover?
BakFlip 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, essentially making 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.

All 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 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.

Explain the BakFlip hinges
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.

How does BakFlip's clamping system work?
BakFlip covers all 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. They clamps are easy to install and are serrated so that they grip the rails firmly and will not slip or loosen over time.

Explain BakFlip's side rails
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.

How much does the BAKFlip Tonneau Cover weigh?
The average cover weighs a mere 40 lbs. This includes the weight of the rails. The cover is designed to handle over 200 lbs of weight. The core of the panel gives it a lightweight feel, however don’t be fooled by this. 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

What makes the Bakflip Tonneau Cover water resistant?
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.

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.

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.

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.

THE BAKFLIP TONNEAU COVER oPERATION

How does the BakFlip work with other accessories?
Huge amounts of research have gone into producing BakFlip covers to allow them to seamless co-exist and install with other commonly used accessories. These incluse 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

What do I need to know to maintain my BakFlip Tonneau Cover?
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.