Thank you for the CCC sticker information. Your explanation seems reasonable and makes sense. I did not realize this was the case.

As for REV not being BAK. That is most likely an honest statement. If you google Truck Hero you'll find about 20 brands as subsidiaries. BAK, RETRAX, TRUXEDO, to name a few. They basically own the whole market which is why literally every seller will have the same bottom price. Check Auto Anything, Real Truck, e-Trailer, and so on. All the same. Sometimes if you get a rep on the phone they'll give you a special discount, but not much.

 

Pro tip: ask them (Bak) for a better price via chat and they will come down on their price. Tell them you’re undecided and looking at another brand that is cheaper and if you could get a better price today you’ll purchase it. Worked for me.

 

If I were to do one again, I would get a large diameter PVC pipe (like six inches), and roll the cover around it for lengthy trips. They always kinked in the first few feet, or the very inside of the roll. I think the problem occurs as they settle under their own weight.

 

Can also message some vendors directly. I just ordered a MX4 from Apollo Optics. I'm quite happy with the deal. I do have to wait a bit for it to arrive, however my truck won't get here until end of August anyways. So no big deal.

 

Try TonneauCover.com

 

Love my Retrax.. Had one on my F150, got one on the F250.

 

I don't know if this is indicative of NEW BAK Revolver roll up tonneau covers, but I had one on my '12 RAM dually when I purchased it two years ago. It was less than a year old, but I was NOT the original owner, so no warranty. Called BAK to confirm...

When I purchased the truck, the black felt liner under the aluminum was already pealing away from the extruded aluminum and hanging down inside. I stuck it back up a few times, but finally just cut it loose from the ends and took it out.

But two other things that annoyed me were, in the winter when it snows and thaws just a bit, the water will run into the side channels and then re-freeze. This locks up the aluminum rotating release channels and you cannot roll back the tonneau because the tabs are stuck under the release channel. Vary annoying to say the least.

Also before I had to remove the felt from under the aluminum slats, I had it rolled up to access the fifth wheel hitch and while driving, the weight of the rolled up tonneau beat big dents into the side edges of the tonneau rails up front. You have to have the tonneau fully rolled, or all rolled out. I did haul some lumber and just let the tailgate end lay over the lumber and that worked fine.

Personally from my one time experience, I would NOT spend that kind of money on a BAK Revolver tonneau. Mine would be about three years old now. Whoever bought my RAM trade-in has to worry about it now.

I know it's not real snazzy or too fancy, but on my new '21 F-350 8' box I bought a TruXedo TruXport Soft Roll-Up tonneau cover through eTrailer and love the thing. At under $300, it is lockable with the tailgate locked, but could be cut with a knife if one were to be robbed I guess. But it's probably 99% water proof so far and easy to roll up and it's very light weight when bundled up at the window. And a lot lower profile when rolled up at the back window.

I'm sure that with all the great reviews everyone is giving the BAK tonneau, I must have just had the "bad" one. But don't discount the water/snow freezing the tracks up in the winter and then your top is dead to you until it thaws out again. Now just a snow was no issue, when melted and refreezing, that's the issue. I also did not like the way it beat itself all up on the sides when rolled up.

Maybe someone else has had similar to my experience and can offer more information.

Good luck with your new F450, lucky you...

Dan

 

I’ve had a Bakflip and a RollnLock which was much better than the Bakflip. I now have a RetraxPro MX and it’s by far better than either of those two

 

Pic of my new RollnLock installed Friday. Won’t have another truck without one.
Troy

 

I purchased a Retrax pro mx and installed it last spring. It works great and has been keeping the cargo compartment dry during all of the heave rain we have had in Louisiana this year. I wouldn't own anything else.

 

I searched and searched but could not find one that is food weather proof so I went with a truxedo truxsport

 

None will claim waterproof, but many keep the bed extremely dry…RollnLock for example.
Troy

 

I had a Bak Flip MX4 on my short bed F350 and it was nice. The panels do get heavy as you flip towards the cab though. I decided to go with Gatortrax on my 2022 F450 because of the longer bed and the section widths on the Bak Flip would have been even heavier due to the longer bed. The Gatortrax and Retrax are virtually identical. They are a bit pricey versus the Bak Flips though.

 

Gotta love that license plate...