Roll up bed cover experiences

Bill Lemmond · August 2

Looking for feedback from users of roll up aluminum slat bed covers who have had it for more than 3 years. I prefer the aluminum slat style over supported vinyl covers due to security and the capacity to support a light load. The slight loss of bed opening when rolled up is not an issue. Presently have BAK Revolver the "industrial grade vinyl overlay" on mine is shrinking & coming loose at the rear and on both sides in addition to cracking at some of the folding joints. Truck lives outdoors in NC latitude. Can't justify the steep price to replace it with another one if that's the expected lifespan. Do you have a better alternative?

XY74 · August 3

I have a Retrax pro that I first had on my 2020 chevy and transferred it to my current GMC. It stays in the garage most of the time, so hard for me to judge it's long term weather resistance. It still works perfectly, been very durable. It doesn't see oil patch usage, but it's not a mall queen. It keeps most things mostly dry (small leaks) and the security of it is enough to slow someone down but not keep them out for long. I would buy one again, it works for me.

StingerZ16 · August 3

I started with a folding cover by BAK PAC on my 2500.

It went bad after close to 5 years. Bent and vinyl coming loose.

Contacted BAK and they gave me a very good discount on a Revolver.

Had it a number of years. Mostly outdoor storage. Some garage storage.

Vinyl started to come loose. Still under warranty so they replaced to cover.

Sold the 2500, bought the 1500 and got another revolver for it.

Had it a couple years now and no issues. I store it indoors.

Got a bit of discount when buying it as well.

If you are seeing problems, contact BAK or real truck and let them know.

Customer service was pretty good. But I think they changed their warranty.

superdave160 · August 14

My son and I both bought new trucks in 2017. Both of us immediately put Truck Covers USA American Roll Covers on our trucks. My son still has his truck and it never sees the inside of a garage. We live in Alabama, so not much snow. My truck was my daily driver and was in the garage when I wasn't driving it or at work. No issues with either cover even after almost 9 years. About a year ago I sold my truck to my brother and bought a 2025 Silverado 2500. The second thing that I put on that truck was a new Truck Covers USA cover. They are very well made and have a very positive locking system. I looked at a Retrax and my concern was the way that the cover locked to the rail. BTW, the first thing I put on the new truck was step bars. Those new trucks are high!

parthery · August 14

If your Bak Revolver X4S is less than 5 years old, reach out to their customer support team. Email: [email protected]

Send them pics of the issue along with the serial number and proof of purchase. As long as it's within warranty they will ship you a new one.

I love my Revolver X4S but my shoulders needed something that was easier to open and close. Just "upgraded" to the MX4 EZ-Lift. I'll put a write up together and post it; I'm very happy with it so far.