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Old 04-23-2015, 12:08 PM
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Can't decide, need help Extang or backflip?

I'm picking up my 2015 Lariat Sport tonight and I am starting to shop for my bed cover. I want a solid cover and locking. I think I have narrowed it down to these two:

Extang Encore
http://www.extang.com/encore-folding...au-covers.html

BakFlip F1
http://www.bakflip.com/p-202-bakflip...eau-cover.aspx

I could use comments on either of these or any other suggestions. I'm not getting a Paragon this time around.
 
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Old 04-23-2015, 12:43 PM
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Neither for me. I've owned two G4 Elite Fold-A-Covers on two trucks and they are amazing. I've had one on my current truck for about 5-6yrs now and constantly take it on/off on a weekly basis with very minimal work.

I looked at both brands you mentioned back then and the G4 was just better at the time. Locks on both sides, folds up on both sides, and you can take it off in 10min if you need the whole bed to use.
 
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Old 04-23-2015, 01:45 PM
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Not sure about the Extang, but the F1 does not lock. Anyone with a coat hanger can get it open.
 
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Old 04-25-2015, 12:38 PM
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The three I've been looking at are:
1. Leer Trilogy. It says it locks with your tailgate. No drilling.
2. Bakflip G2. Lots of folks seem to be getting this. No drilling.
3. Roll N' Lock. Yeah, I know it has rails and has to be installed, but they have a powered version...

I passed on the Extang because only the frame is aluminum. The panels are plastic.

My guess is that all of these except for the Roll N' Lock are easy to get into by prying them open by the tailgate?
 
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Old 04-27-2015, 02:33 PM
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I decided on the Fold-a-cover after looking at reviews and a few videos. It should arrive tuesday.
 
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Old 04-27-2015, 03:30 PM
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I've got a BF G2 and I don't know how you'd successfully break into it. It sits below the rails and takes some force to open the latches via the cable.

Love my BF G2 it's been great so far. Just added a bike quick connect on top of it
 
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Old 04-28-2015, 03:29 AM
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I decided on the Fold-a-cover after looking at reviews and a few videos. It should arrive tuesday.
Good call. You'll be happy.
 
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Old 04-28-2015, 04:06 AM
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I'd go for an Extang.
 
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Originally Posted by Dezigninmotion
I decided on the Fold-a-cover after looking at reviews and a few videos. It should arrive tuesday.
Good choice buddy, report back when you installed them.
 
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Old 06-19-2015, 02:14 AM
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I was going to go that route but glad I got my ex-tang try fold! keyed tail gate lock is only lock you need! looks good over the 5 years I have had it plus its cool to camp in the bed and just drop the tail gate and use the cover as a blanket!
 



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