Fold-A-Cover, Backflip, or Extang Solid Fold 2.0?

[Silverado Steve]

 

The biggest thing with the fold a cover is, is there is no way to expose the whole bed with completely removing the cover unlike a folding cover like the BAK, Undercover Flex or Gator which folds up against the cab. Many will say this is not an issue, but consider if in a pinch you need the whole bed, with the Fold a cover, you will need to remove it and place it in the bed taking up cargo room, or plan ahead of time....this was a deal breaker for me. With a folding cover it makes complete sense to have the cover fold up out of the way to allow whole access to the bed.

 

I'd be interested in hearing why, if you don't mind. Much like the OP, I'm honing in on a handful of covers (been searching and reading for months). At the moment, the Fold-A-Cover is a top contender. Am not sure if I'll like how it sticks slightly above the bed rails, though.

[Darth_Vader]

I'd be interested in hearing why, if you don't mind. Much like the OP, I'm honing in on a handful of covers (been searching and reading for months). At the moment, the Fold-A-Cover is a top contender. Am not sure if I'll like how it sticks slightly above the bed rails, though.

That's one of my main complaints. The Bak's look so much better being basically flush, and I never had leak issues from the top itself. You just have to get the drain tubes installed right. And the Fold-A-Cover gets ever so slightly wider in the back, wouldn't be an issue but you can tell because of the groves in the bed side covers, it drives my OCD ass crazy! But if you adjust the wind seals like they say that's just how it is. It's a quality piece, I just like the Bakflips more. Not to mention they are way easier to install and you can basically use your whole bed with them, you only get access to about 2/3 of your bed with the FaC without removing it. I have never used the front half access, maybe if you get the storage bin that fits in there...

[J-Doc]

Just ordered my Bakflip Fibermax cover with the Bakbox and tailgate seal. I probably won't need the box but I figured, what the heck. I would regret not getting it.

[Kenny2]

I have the fold-a-cover with the caddy. No problems no issues, carrying big item two bolts and the entire cover is out.

and I bought the style steps that fit the crew cab, 3.5” wide oval one piece aluminum extruded construction and completely rust proof!

looks nice.

[ShotgunZ71]

Fold-A-Cover here. When folded up you have access to 3/4 of your bed. It has 4 panels and can be locked together or independently. Leave the rear 3 sections and tailgate locked while keeping the front section unlocked of you need to put something in there close to cab, etc. The whole thing can be removed in less than 5 minutes giving you 100% access to the entire bed without blocking the rear window like the others do. I've had mine over 2 years and have had no issues. I even took it off my 1500 and installed it on my 250HD a couple months ago when I traded.

 

Regardless of brand like Encore, Fold A Cover, or BakFlip, they are all good choices and I probably won't have another truck without one. They make a truck bed so much more versatile and are arguably better than either a solid top or soft top.

[sailor9908]

I have the BakFlip Fibermax and love it

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Big ~O~]

+1 for the BakFlip!

[bills]

Here is my write up on the Extang Solid fold 2.0 http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/156645-2014-truck-bed-tonneau-covers/page-60?do=findComment&comment=1670434

With the last extended rain I did get some water in the corners and a bit dripped along one center hinge.

It was not much and I expected the corners but the mid hinge was a head scratcher. I think it may have traveled in from the bed rail side.

Haven't had any rain in a while so will have to keep an eye on it.

I do not get any water in that spot during car wash.

 

Here's another vote for Extang. I've had mine on my 2014 GMC for almost 2 years now - it's great!

[RobZ71LM7]

 

 

 

 

Extang Solid Fold 2.0. Great quality, solid, ZERO leaks, and no drain tubes. The bakflip looks cheesy with all the seals and soft rubber showing in my opinion.

[TruckDaddy]

The Truck Gear by LINE-X Hard Folding Cover is a Bakflip Fibermax with a LIFETIME warranty.

[J-Doc]

I got my BakFlip Fibermax and BakBox in today. So far I'm happy with it. I'm not a contractor so I'm not transporting a lot of tools and gear in the box but it seems like it would hold a reasonable load. Too much weight and it seems a bit much for it with how it's designed.

 

I think it has a nice look, functions well, seals well, and I'm looking forward to years of use with it.

[J-Doc]

Update.....

 

I installed tailgate gasket yesterday that I ordered with my BakFlip. There was a large gap at the top of the tailgate due to how the bed is made. No fault of the gasket, just a much larger gap to fill. I had left over so I added 6" strips on the tailgate itself.

I got inside the bed and closed the cover looking for daylight. Which wasn't much at all! I noticed the rear lid could lift up slightly so I added some foam gasketing to the bottom of the cover as extra gasketing material. Now I have very little chance of water getting in. More likely to get water from a car wash than rain water. I'd say it's 99% dry from rain water. It's as dark as shutting your eyes in a dark room under there.

 

The BakBox is a little overpriced in my opinion. It's a nice addition and I like it.......but for what you get for the price paid seems to be about $100 over priced. The box is the same material as the cover which is sandwiched FRP panel (two fiberglass panels with foam in between) and a very light gauge bracket on each end that holds the box in place. The bracket has slotted holes to allow for width adjustment to fit each manufacturer and the brackets themselves are too light of a gauge to hold up a lot of products in the tool box. So don't plan on loading it down with a lot of heavy tools/objects. It's not an aluminum toolbox by any means.

 

Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase and think it's a great addition to the truck. I can take detailed pics if anyone wants pics.

[J-Doc]

As I suspected, leaks at a car wash with a pressure washer. I did not force water with high pressure other than normal spraying soap on and off the side of the truck and not at a close distance.

 

Seems the panel seams leak and the gasket on the bed leaks a little bit. I did not buy it to be 100% waterproof anyway. A few drops of water can be planned around. Unless I'm hauling precious cargo that needs to be completely water tight, I'm good.

[redwngr]

J-Doc, I've got the same cover. On my truck it fits well enough that there is not gap between the cover and the top of the tailgate. It's tight enough that the last panel needs to be open when closing the tailgate.

 

I do get the odd drip inside during rain 'events'. Seems like the dripping is near a panel hinge, but haven't figured how it gets around the side drip rail.

[Gottsmoney]

Does anyone have the GM drop in plastic bed liner with any of these covers? Or the Gator or Undercover Flex? Trying to see which one will work best with the bed liner that was dealer installed when new.

 

I like the looks of the Bakflip G2 and others best with how it is pretty flush with the bed rails and don't mind the tubs and I'm not usually using that part of the bed, but don't want to get it if I can't install it with the liner.