Bakflip G2 Annoying Design Flaw and Easy Fix
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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I had this same issue and i came up with the idea to take about 6" of webbing, like backpack strap and i wrapped an end around each of those cables and sewed it shut. the result is you can easily pull on the short strap as opposed to looking for the cable. mine are red and easy to see as well.
That’s a great idea. Thanks for watching!
I purchased a couple of carabiners and was about to clip them on those two exposed sections of cable but happened to also have some spare weather stripping. Thanks for the tip!
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I'm so glad I saw this!! We just ordered this cover and will definetely follow your advise! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I use a key chain ring with a small rope ball on each section. Easy to grab and open
Joe Framer Great idea!
DUDE!!! That is an EXCELLENT solution!!! YOU DA MAN!!!
Good idea. You could also make a small tag with duct tape at each location
It’s there to prevent break-ins from people trying to burglarized in the middle of the night, then panic and just takeoff
Putting a zip tie around the cable works great too.
Yes it does!
Good fix! That is def a design flaw that they could easily change! Now I am looking at the Bakflip products.....smh....I should be saving for a dirt bike!
Ron C They are very functional covers and they look nice. I like how they fit flush with the top of the bed.
Very nice fix! I thought you were actually going to address the fact that anyone with a coat hanger can open the cover. My thought is to epoxy a piece of plastic in front of the gap so the hanger wouldn't have anything to grab onto. That, coupled with your fix should still allow you to open the cover but not allow someone to use a coat hangar...thoughts?
Yea, that’s a great point and a good suggestion for fixing it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Really appreciate this video. Just installed my G2, and you are 100% correct, all my cables are hiding. I do have the scraps from the foam, so I will follow your suggestion and add a key ring as well (suggested in another comment). Love this cover, though. I got a great deal on mine, but it must be older, because the videos on here have clear drain tubes, mine are black and not as good.
I’m glad the video helped you out. My drain tubes are black as well. Thanks for watching!
That is a GREAT idea. Except i was looking for a way to prevent break ins (and found your video). Theif can hook cable to gain access to bed. I will use that channel to tuck the cable in (just what you were preventing) this will eliminate someone from hooking that wire to break in when tailgate is locked. Then I will attached a flag (price of strap) that I can pull to access the cable when opening! (Something that cant be hooked by a thief! ). Thank you again for the Video!
Thanks for watching and thanks for that perspective. That’s a good idea to increase security.
@@DirtBikingwithDonnie I was Wrong about using your method as a prevention. My Bakflip must be a later model that they eliminated that channel. So now I need to come up with a different security plan (blocking method )???
I have had one on my chevy for a few years and so for I havent had any issues. I probably just jinx myself. Stay safe
They are good covers. Thanks for watching.
I have never had this problem fortunately
Good to tuck the cable in that slot when its down, so thieves cant hook it with a clothes hanger🤔
Interesting. I have the MX4 and now wondering if I might have the same problem.
Great Fix Tip
Pharmacist Rick FL
Kind sir, if you don’t mind me asking, how is the bed cover holding up thus far after all these years.
I still have it and it’s holding up great!
@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thank you for reaching out to me, I just bought one!!!
Cool fix! Why is this the replacement cover? What happened to the first?
On the original cover the hinge closest to the cab started to sag in the middle. It was an older Bakflip VP, way out of warranty, but they stood behind it and sent me this replacement.
Dirt Biking with Donnie and Chase Ok cool. Thanks man I appreciate your input.
The new ones are different...they don't do that anymore
That’s good to know. I got this one directly from Bakflip about a year ago.
That’s good to know. I got this one directly from Bakflip about a year ago.
Yes the new one I just put on yesterday has no void above the cable to slip into..it's solid there now
You could always just pull the cable from the other side.
I dont want to make that cable loop an even easier target for thieves to hook with a piece of wire. I want to shield it with a piece of aluminum or plastic U channel ( open end forward ) so the cable can sit in there and not be hooked. An even better idea here on YT is to drill and pin the latches so they cant be retracted with the cable.
My cover is stuck and won’t even open. Like it’s stuck I can’t even open the bed to my truck. Anyone know how to remove the whole thing?? Tia
good idea.
dragonrider385 Thanks for watching!
Good tip
Dont worry about the cable man. Once its out of warranty & the rubber hinges split the Co. will inform you that thei not a replaceable part. Even though they slide in & out after removing the side rubber. JUST RIPPING PEOPLE OFF so they have to buy a new cover.
I had a bakflip VP cover before this one where the front hinge started sagging. It was out of warranty but they replaced it for free with this one. I’ve had this one for over 3 years now with no issues. Everyone has different experiences but mine has been nothing but positive with Bakflip.
@@DirtBikingwithDonnie
Thats great man! Just think ya haven't had it long enough, hope you have a different experience. Mine & a friend's is out of warranty & the hinges are cracking apart, i faithfully use 303 on EVERYTHING. Bakflip stated that is not a replaceable part which clearly is IF they wanted to make it available. Sounds like after your warrantys up you're screwed if you have issues. Good luck on yours!
thanks!
My was solved with a neon carabineer hook . doesn't cut the cable and get a better grip
Ha! You sir, are a genius. Thanks for the tip.
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Nice tip, Thanks!
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Second backflip. First one wasn’t that good or last long, it sounds like!
Yeah, the first was a Bakflip VP that started sagging in the middle. Bak replaced it with this one for free even though it was out of warranty. I've had this one for two years and it's holding up well so far. Thanks for watching.
@@DirtBikingwithDonnie how old was your bak flip VP cover?
My VP cover is sagging really bad.
@@kyledexter485 I think I had the VP about 2 years.
@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thank you for the quick reply. Mine on year 5. I will call them and just see what they say. Never hurts to ask.
That is the same weather stripping I use on the door of my airplane. It gets ripped when people get in and out of the plane. Another poor design.
Mark Gunnison I bet the plane gets cold at cruising altitude if the doors aren’t sealed. Thanks for watching, even though this video was a little off topic. 😂
You magnificent genius
Makes you wonder if manufacturers eat their own dog food. It seems like they should catch stuff like this.
Lol, yeah it’s such a dumb thing for them to not find and fix it. Thanks for watching!
Zip tie on each one!
I think you want it to be able to hide with all these thieves now n days
haha , that moment when you realize you needed to buy a VAN :D , haha good video , that would drive me nuts , i would put a zip tie on it !
Vegas RoManiac Thanks. A zip tie is a good idea too!
Bak Industries should send you a substantial check for fixing this design flaw!
Lol, thanks for watching!
Cool hey was going to send you couple my stickers but no return address. If you got an Instagram IM.
These BAkFlips are garbage, at least the G2 is, it have a life of 3 years
M Sabb Thanks for watching.