BAK Roll-X Install and Review!

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I just installed this cover. First impression is I like the flat smooth top and easy install. It fits well and runs the same rail clamping system as just about all the covers. I got this one as I can still see out the back window when open, and open it holds less of a vertical footprint therefore when it's strapped down it doesn't sway like the G2, F1 when running rough roads but time will tell. It can touch the cab but has strategic bumpers to prevent damage.

You made a smart choice and you are gonna love your RollX just the same next year, and the year after...

 

[Intricate]

So far I am liking the cover. No issues. Water seems to stay out! Handles the rough roads well just havent jumped with it yet!

 

[BIRDMAN]

Let me tell you a funny story about a man named Morrie. Weeks back, I was speaking with Morrie about his sponsorship of the Havoc in the Hills event and working out details with him.

Toward the end of the conversation he asked me how I was liking my Roll-X. I told him I was still very happy with it, it was holding up well and remarked at how many people ask me about it.

He mentioned the Roll-X had been slightly redesigned. He went on to tell me about the various tweaks, most importantly being the tailgate edge weather strip.

That's cool, I thought, and I told him I would keep an eye out for pictures of the new cover on the forum.

Fast forward to this past week and this is where I realized I wouldn't have to settle for pictures of the new cover.

I walked downstairs Wednesday morning on my way to get my morning coffee and found a large box sitting in the lobby of my apartment building. It was a BAK Roll-X.

My initial reaction was that one of my neighbors had ordered a Roll-X. Being nosy, I checked the shipping label to see whose it was and saw my name on the box.

Still confused and caffeine deprived, I left the box and continued out to my truck. I waited a little while because it was still very early on the West Coast at that point (Morrie is out of CA) and I called Morrie to see why I had a Roll-X sitting in my lobby.

He said he just wanted me to have the "new" Roll-X and decided to sent it to me *FREE OF CHARGE*. I didn't know what to say...I never expressed any unhappiness with my "old" Roll-X so I still wondered why he felt compelled to send me another one lol.

All he asked was that I share my honest thoughts with him and the forum. So, if you're still reading that's what I will do! Now, before we get too far for the sake of 100% transparency... there is a little special treatment going on here and as such I wouldn't expect a Roll-X to show up on your doorstep. That being said, I'm not complaining and I'm happy to help Morrie out with another short write-up:

The 3 main differences that I noticed with the new cover are:

1. The bulkhead side mounting plate on the rail is a bit longer and now allows you to secure the cover with 2 bolts with locking washers and nuts. Previously, there was 1 bolt that secured with a knob.



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2. The exposed weather strip "lip" on the tailgate edge has been removed in lieu of an interior foam weather strip that seals against the inside of the tailgate.

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3. The slam latch catch plate has a wing nut instead of a knob for adjustment. This is probably a functional change due to the new weather strip because the knob would get in the way of the foam strip.





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Overall, the changes to the rail don't do much for me but I definitely like the look and functionality of the new tailgate weatherstripping. The change allows the cover to sit more flush to the tailgate and also allows you to open and close the tailgate without having to open the Roll-X. Thanks again Morrie, you truly are the MAN!!!

 

[comagt]

Morrie is awesome! I'm still working on my review/write up. I just need to drag out the camera, granted you covered most of the photos already I will note, that mine is the new style, but it still has the knobs for adjustment.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Morrie is awesome! I'm still working on my review/write up. I just need to drag out the camera, granted you covered most of the photos already I will note, that mine is the new style, but it still has the knobs for adjustment.

Well then maybe they just ran out of knobs the day they made mine lol.

 

[comagt]

Well then maybe they just ran out of knobs the day they made mine lol.

That was my guess as well Either way it's an awesome cover!

 

[Fred]

Can I have your hand me downs? pretty please!

 

[BIRDMAN]

Can I have your hand me downs? pretty please!

Sure

 

[NickPic83]

Damn u Fred u beat me to it lol

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[Fred]

Sure

Really! Wow!

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Damn u Fred u beat me to it lol

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We will see Nick!