New Bed Cover Bakflip G2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 07-18-2020, 03:40 PM

Just put this on ... I like that its durable and you can sit 300 lbs on the cover without issues. Also I went though a truck wash and no water inside the bed.

**Palf70Step** · 07-19-2020, 07:48 AM

Nice!

**70cst** · 07-19-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice!

Thanks

**hatzie** · 07-20-2020, 06:20 PM

That cover looks really nice on your truck.

Mom and Dad have something similar on their trucks and they're a gas mileage eating sail when they're open for loading cargo in the bed.
They are a lot more secure than the roll up canvas tonneau so it's a trade off. Not downplaying that at all.
Securing what's left in the bed overnight is a serious consideration and canvas is not as secure as the solid panel covers.

Can you remove the folded panels to load cargo in the bed and drive or is it permanently affixed to the side rails?
The last third of Mom's bed cover doesn't fold up and it can't be removed without removing the side rails. Dad and my stepbrother have what looks like the same cover so I assume theirs are the same animal.
A way to remove them once they're folded while remaining reasonably secure would go a long way toward selling me on one of these for my next bed cover.

**70cst** · 07-20-2020, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

That cover looks really nice on your truck.

Mom and Dad have something similar on their trucks and they're a gas mileage eating sail when they're open for loading cargo in the bed.
They are a lot more secure than the roll up canvas tonneau so it's a trade off. Not downplaying that at all.
Securing what's left in the bed overnight is a serious consideration and canvas is not as secure as the solid panel covers.

Can you remove the folded panels to load cargo in the bed and drive or is it permanently affixed to the side rails?
The last third of Mom's bed cover doesn't fold up and it can't be removed without removing the side rails. Dad and my stepbrother have what looks like the same cover so I assume theirs are the same animal.
A way to remove them once they're folded while remaining reasonably secure would go a long way toward selling me on one of these for my next bed cover.

an you remove the folded panels to load cargo in the bed and drive or is it permanently affixed to the side rails? YES Takes just a couple minutes to take t off if needed.

Tom · 07-21-2020, 04:39 PM

Tri fold is the only way to go. The ones where the final front panel doesn't lift up won't work for me.
I have a extang soft cover on my 98 and would live to put a tri fold on but they don't make them for my poor old girl.

07-18-2020, 03:40 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	New Bed Cover Bakflip G2 Just put this on ... I like that its durable and you can sit 300 lbs on the cover without issues. Also I went though a truck wash and no water inside the bed. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 07-18-2020 at 03:49 PM.

07-19-2020, 07:48 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: New Bed Cover Bakflip G2 Nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-20-2020, 06:20 PM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: New Bed Cover Bakflip G2 That cover looks really nice on your truck. Mom and Dad have something similar on their trucks and they're a gas mileage eating sail when they're open for loading cargo in the bed. They are a lot more secure than the roll up canvas tonneau so it's a trade off. Not downplaying that at all. Securing what's left in the bed overnight is a serious consideration and canvas is not as secure as the solid panel covers. Can you remove the folded panels to load cargo in the bed and drive or is it permanently affixed to the side rails? The last third of Mom's bed cover doesn't fold up and it can't be removed without removing the side rails. Dad and my stepbrother have what looks like the same cover so I assume theirs are the same animal. A way to remove them once they're folded while remaining reasonably secure would go a long way toward selling me on one of these for my next bed cover. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 07-20-2020 at 06:50 PM.

07-21-2020, 04:39 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: New Bed Cover Bakflip G2 Tri fold is the only way to go. The ones where the final front panel doesn't lift up won't work for me. I have a extang soft cover on my 98 and would live to put a tri fold on but they don't make them for my poor old girl. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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