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Bed Cover for 2017 F250 Retrax or Bakflip Mx4
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:47 am
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:47 am
About to pull the Trigger on a leftover 2017 F250. Looking at either a Retrax or Bakflip MX 4. I like the Retrax but its a little more $$$ than the MX4. Any suggestions?
This post was edited on 6/21/18 at 8:47 am
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Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:48 am to lsufan1971
I have a Bakflip G2; I wouldn't want anything else
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:54 am to Wtodd
Everytime I start looking at these, I see the prices again and stop looking.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:02 am to way_south
Undercover ultraflex. It comes with a longer warranty than the backflip. It also comes with some led lights for the bed and a side mounted cargo bag. I paid around $850 for mine. Short bed f150.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:03 am to lsufan1971
Bakflip MX4, I've had mine a few months now and love it. I paid $720 shipped for a Silverado 1500 5'8" bed from Truck Alterations
This post was edited on 6/21/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:12 am to lsufan1971
I have the Retrax on my F350, love it.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:13 am to lsufan1971
i have a bakflip on my F250... would probably recommend the Retrax or something else.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:33 am to lsufan1971
I have had the backflip f1 for almost 3years.
Starting to slightly fade, but I probably should maintain it with a treatment like tire dressing.
Tracks get debris in them and can be a bit of a pain to get cleared sometimes
They do leak, but just a few select spot and its a drip
The drainage tubes need clamps on the cover part
The back rubber flap to seal the tailgate seems to have issues with not seating correctly about 1/2 the time, but is easily fixed, just annoying.
I have nothing to compare to, but overall I like my backflip, those are just all the detractors I have come across so far
Starting to slightly fade, but I probably should maintain it with a treatment like tire dressing.
Tracks get debris in them and can be a bit of a pain to get cleared sometimes
They do leak, but just a few select spot and its a drip
The drainage tubes need clamps on the cover part
The back rubber flap to seal the tailgate seems to have issues with not seating correctly about 1/2 the time, but is easily fixed, just annoying.
I have nothing to compare to, but overall I like my backflip, those are just all the detractors I have come across so far
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:35 am to NYCAuburn
In other words, it sucks
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:36 am to Jack Daniel
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In other words, it sucks
No, those are just the minor nitpicks. Almost all covers are going to leak, the other issues are minor
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:54 am to lsufan1971
retrax,easy
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:13 am to way_south
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Everytime I start looking at these, I see the prices again and stop looking.
Go to Auto Anything but don't pay the advertised price. They have a chat feature and wait until they offer at least 10% off
You're welcome
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:26 am to lsufan1971
I have the retrax on my 2016 GMC 2500. I've been pretty happy with it. I like the locking mechanism in any position. Some small leakage at the tailgate.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:28 am to oleyeller
Do you lose bed space with the retrax?
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:28 am to lsufan1971
I've had 2 bakflips on 2 different trucks and both were far superior to any roll up cover I have seen.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:30 am to Dtiger19
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Do you lose bed space with the retrax?
yes, which is why all retractable covers suck
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:31 am to shawnlsu
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yes, which is why all retractable covers suck
Especially on a 5.5' bed. The backflip is easily removed as well if you dont want it blocking your rear window
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:42 am to shawnlsu
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yes, which is why all retractable covers suck
Exactly
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:02 am to shawnlsu
Meh,,,can still tow my 5th wheel with a retrax so it works for me.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:19 am to Wtodd
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Auto Anything
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chat feature
I did this with my Amp Research steps. $1190, no tax, free shipping. For the '17 F150, found prices ranging from $1300-1700 for the same steps at multiple places.
A guy at my office did the same for his bed cover.
Very fast shipping too.
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