{"id":1573,"date":"2023-08-12T19:20:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T00:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2023-12-15T15:07:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:07:13","slug":"bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review\/","title":{"rendered":"BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover Review &#8211; Durability &#038; Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/best-truck-bed-tonneau-cover\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tonneau covers<\/span><\/a> are a must-have if you have a truck &#8211; even if your trunk isn\u2019t full all the time. Rain and snow can bring dirt into your trunk and some corners can be difficult to clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the market nowadays offers a huge amount of rolling or folding covers for your trunk. There are so many various products for this purpose, and all that can make it hard to choose the one for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one I chose to review in this article is a folding cover, meaning it folds up to be put away. It\u2019s made by BAK Industries, one of the leading companies in tonneau cover production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tonneau cover that caught my attention is the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, one of BAK Industries\u2019 bestsellers. Sure, the F1 is all the rage, but due to the price, it falls into more of a high-end category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we\u2019re here to determine if the BAKFlip F1 worth the pretty high price. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it\u2019s a premium product, does it have the specs to match the price?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s find out what is BAKFlip F1 all about &#8211; continue reading to see all the details!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1601\" src=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review-01.jpg\" alt=\"BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover Review - Durability &amp; Strength\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review-01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bakflip-f1-hard-folding-tonneau-cover-review-01-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\" BAK BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71hqImfPT0L._AC_SL1000_.jpg\" alt=\" BAK BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard folding tonneau cover<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fits 15-20 Ford F150, 5\u20197\u201d bed, 67.1\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium density foam core<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium matte finish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy-duty components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% truck access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flush design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Highlights Reviews Of The BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. The Build Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The build quality is perhaps the most important part of the product you\u2019re looking to buy. If the quality is good, your investment will last you a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same thing is with buying tonneau covers &#8211; it should last you for at least a few years while maintaining good condition. So, when I inspected the quality of the BAKFlip F1, I was pleased with what I saw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The panels are made from fiberglass-reinforced polymer &#8211; FRP. This material is rather durable while being lightweight and heat resistant, as well as being waterproof. So, lots of hot summers won\u2019t affect your tonneau cover, which is great. On the other hand, some rainstorms may make their way into your trunk and wet your cargo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, this material is virtually dent-proof, so even horrible rainstorms won\u2019t damage it. If branches fall on your tonneau cover, you can be sure it won\u2019t damage the cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the matte finish looks great and withstands daily wear-and-tear well. The surface is textured, resistant to UV rays and heat, cracks, rust and it never heats up!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the cover folds perfectly and beyond the 90-degree point. This may seem redundant, but it\u2019s useful to reduce wind flow and to allow visibility of the third brake light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This enables you to drive your car safely at high speeds &#8211; which isn\u2019t a feature of all <a href=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\/best-hard-folding-tonneau-cover\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hard folding covers<\/span><\/a>. Many cover the third brake light when opened, and they don\u2019t fold as well as the BAKFlip F1 &#8211; but some car models will have a covered third brake light with the F1, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the reason why people would pick a hard folding cover over a soft rolling one is theft protection. The F1 comes with heavy-duty latches that protect your cargo thanks to enclosed latches &#8211; enclosed with injection-molded plastic. This gives the package better aesthetics and better performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. The Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about the design of a hard folding cover isn\u2019t all about the aesthetics. We can note that this textured cover looks pretty nice when installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The low-profile design allows the cover to be flush with the car, and to achieve the best look overall. The cover is textured, which helps it stay resistant to scratches and the elements. I prefer the matte finish to the polished one because it looks good-as-new for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to put an accent on the rail design, which is fantastic. The support surface of the rails is \u215b inches to ensure the fit is perfect all the time. Thanks to these rails, the cover supports more weight and it ensures your cargo stays dry. This detail makes this tonneau cover stand out compared to other similar covers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hinges and the clasps are all matte and they help the cover look flush with the car design. The pattern on the hinges makes them extremely durable to extreme weather conditions &#8211; since it prevents water and snow from staying on the cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Ease Of Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of use is also rather principal for the tonneau cover because nobody wants to use a complicated cover. It just takes away your precious time all for nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, I was pleased to see that the BAKFlip F1 is rather easy to use, as it has prop rods with suspension. The whole package works like a charm since all you need is a wrench and a socket to install this bad boy on your truck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the ease of use applies to the installation as well. Installation shouldn\u2019t take over an hour, even with difficulties. The instruction manual doesn\u2019t have a lot of pictures and it could be more clear about what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to install this folding cover, you don\u2019t need to use the drill, which is great. Using a drill on your brand new car isn\u2019t something anyone wants to do, anyway. So, it\u2019s good to know that you don\u2019t have to!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do experience any kind of problems with the installation, you should ask for help. Call BAK Industries for help if you are having issues! Also, do note that no mounting hardware comes with the set, so you will have to use your own or purchase the required tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. The Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the details and the quality on paper doesn\u2019t matter much if the folding cover doesn\u2019t perform well in real life. To see if the BAKFlip F1 is worth the rather high price, we have to see if it does a good job as it looks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing I noticed is that the cover leaks a little during heavy rainstorms. Even in the car wash, your cargo can get a little wet, due to an imperfect seal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No drilling is needed to install the cover, which s nice. However, if you\u2019ve never done it before, the manual won\u2019t be able to help you out &#8211; so make sure to contact the customer service of BAK Industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flaw of this product is that no mounting hardware comes with the package. If you are not nifty by nature, you will have to run out and buy some tools to install this bad boy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, the design is perfect and the materials are very durable. The quality is amazing, there is no doubt about it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. What we liked<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable FRP panels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folds perfectly to over 90 degrees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theft protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No drilling required for installation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium matte finish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fits in with any car<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6. What we didn\u2019t like<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor instructions manual<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cover can leak<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tarp covers the third brake light on some cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No mounting hardware included<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion For The BAKFlip F1 Hard Folding Cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To finish, we\u2019ve talked about all the details of the BAKFlip F1 and the things that make it special. It looks great and you can see that the manufacturer aid attention even to the clasps to make them durable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some flaws to this tarp, like any other. However, this high-end hard folding cover is surely a good investment for your car. Buying the BAKFlip F1 is never a mistake in my opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It looks good, it will last you a long, long time, and it\u2019s rather easy to use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What more could someone want in a hard folding cover, anyway?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecodrivingusa.com\">ecodrivingusa.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonneau covers are a must-have if you have a truck &#8211; even if your trunk isn\u2019t full all the time. 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