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2022 Tonneau covers

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by ak407, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. Sep 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    kilocharlie106

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    Haha yeah ok. I did wash it today and some water got in but not much. But then I realized I didn’t have the cover lined up right when I put it back on in a hurry. First test inconclusive.
     
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  2. Sep 16, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    Mine has held up pretty well. There was barely any water in the bed after a rain storm one night. I also took it through the car wash and intentionally checked the bed afterward and only saw a tiny amount of water in the very front of the bed.
     
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  3. Sep 18, 2022 at 5:27 AM
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    I live in SW Fla where it rains, literally, every afternoon and have the same Retrax on my 1794 and she stays bone, and I mean bone dry.

    I know they're pricy, but man you get what you pay for. Highly recommend.
     
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  4. Sep 18, 2022 at 8:44 AM
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    BillorJackorPeteorDennis

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    Now that they've been out there in the wild for a while, does anyone have an updated opinion on the BakFlip MX4 on their 2022 short-bed? I'm just about to bite the bullet on this one and wanted any last minute opinions, praise, or horror stories.

    I do plenty of travel and fill that bed to the max with luggage and such, therefore need a reliable, well-fitting cover. Had good luck with a surface mounted tri-fold on my 2013 SR5 but really want a higher end cover worthy of a TRD Pro.

    Thanks in advance, and yes I used the search function on this forum for details on the MX4 and really see nothing that is both relevant and recent.
     
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  5. Sep 18, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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    I’ve had my MX4 for several months now…initially I was a bit pissed because there was some leakage up front and at both rear quarters. I replaced the foam strip that went across the front with one that was a bit thicker (AutoZone) and added a few pieces where it joined the sides. Around the rear I put TruXseal Universal Tailgate Seal (1703206) Universal Fitment from Amazon. This totally sealed the tailgate area from dust as well as rain and I’m very satisfied.

     
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  6. Sep 18, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    Thx for the tips. Planning to go with the MX4 and was concerned about this. You would think the manufacturer would make these improvements. I like the Weathertech too but like the design of the MX4 better.
     
  7. Sep 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    BakFlip MX4 drain tube pics please. Hey guys and gals. I just put a deposit on a 1794 and when it comes in plan to put a BakFlip MX4 on it. Can someone please post pics of where you put the drain tubes through the bed? Thx.
     
  8. Sep 18, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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    I found a couple of videos on YouTube and the backflip mx4 is identical trip the OEM tonneau. The one pro I see is that it comes with drain tubes that for the holes that are already drilled in the bed. Meaning, the stain tubes are the same size as the holes and no additional drilling required.
     
  9. Sep 18, 2022 at 3:57 PM
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    Maybe I missed it but can someone please post a pic of the Toyota tri-fold (or other brand if works similar) in the fully open position? Does it lean against the back of the cab?
     
  10. Sep 18, 2022 at 3:59 PM
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  11. Sep 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM
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    At the 11:25 mark in the video above, it's folded up. Not my video but found it very helpful.
     
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  12. Sep 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    Thanks a bunch!
     
  13. Sep 18, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    For the drain tubes being the same size are you referring to the OEM or the BakFlip or both?
     
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  14. Sep 18, 2022 at 4:59 PM
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    OEM install showed to use drain tubes that are the same size as the pre drilled holes.
    I'm still thinking I'll add a y-splitter and have each of the supplied tubes split to make use of all 4 pre drilled holes.
     
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  15. Sep 18, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    Thx. I think the BakFlip drain tubes are larger and I don't want to drill the bed so maybe I'll go with the OEM or call Realtruck and see if the OEM size tubes are available.
     
  16. Sep 18, 2022 at 6:35 PM
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    Great info, thanks. I was toying with getting some after-market weatherstripping but now I’m sold as a must.
     
  17. Sep 18, 2022 at 6:39 PM
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    ….or, go to hardware store and buy smaller tubing and a reducer coupling to go from the BakFlip tubing to the new piece of tubing. 5 minutes, no drilling, better cover than the OEM from what I’ve heard/read.
     
  18. Sep 18, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    1. The quick release is no longer, there is a bolt/nut in each front corner so not nearly as quick as previous versions. Only take a minute vs 10 seconds.

    2. Yes, the OEM plastic tie down points are still usable, when removing them from the rail, you have to almost complete unscrew them before turning them at an angle to remove.

    3. The Elevate TS rails are like the rails that come with the cover but extend over the top of the box, the tie down points are still usable just like with the rails that come with the cover.
     
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  19. Sep 18, 2022 at 7:48 PM
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    I am a truck newbie, and relatively inept mechanically - but having fun learning. I bought a BAK revolver but they sent me the wrong hardware kit. A few phone calls and 3 weeks later the right kit arrives. The install seems smooth, until I find out cover is about 3/8” too narrow. Now they are sending me shims. Is nothing ever simple?
     
  20. Sep 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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    only in theory. ;)
     
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  21. Sep 18, 2022 at 8:56 PM
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    I did drill the holes larger to fit the tubes but only because I couldn’t be bothered trying to cram them in the original bed holes. The size difference was about 1/8” and once done you would never notice it if you removed the tubes later on.
     
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  22. Sep 18, 2022 at 9:08 PM
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    Short answer -no, not in my life.
     
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  23. Sep 19, 2022 at 5:59 PM
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    Washed truck again. No water in at all.
     
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  24. Sep 19, 2022 at 6:26 PM
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    Thanks for letting us know. Were you able to get pics of the install with the bed rails?
     
  25. Sep 19, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    My bad. I’ll take some in the am. I took pictures today bc I think my weathertech rails are missing a tab on each side that help the middle section lock down
     
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  26. Sep 19, 2022 at 8:45 PM
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    Where have you read that BakFlip is better than OEM? The reviews I've seen for each on YouTube make them look identical.
     
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    Let me rephrase. It is my opinion, trough what I've both read, heard, and witnessed in person (granted only on one unit, but still...), that the OEM has more leaking issues off the bat.

    Maybe they are identical, maybe the OEM's report more leaks due to install rather than hardware, maybe what I saw was isolated incidents.

    I just know that if I do searches for both with reports of leaking, I see less negative reports from the BakFlip.

    There are even posts on this forum, sharing/reporting the same opinion. Next time, however, I'll be clearer that my post is an educated opinion, and not peer reviewed, bibliographical data.
     
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  28. Sep 20, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    @Point Man
    You can still use slide cleats but only to each clamp for the tonneau rail

    D577DABF-73C5-4285-96CC-781979849F9E.jpg
    85924516-F9BA-4890-B649-CC1479196D75.jpg
     
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  29. Sep 20, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    Might've not looked hard enough but I don't think I've seen a 6.5 ft quad-fold hard cover in this thread. Does anyone have quality recommendations?
     
  30. Sep 20, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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    My dealer wants 1800 for the regular bed OEM Cover. Is that basically what they have been going for? Seems a little high to me.
     
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