Bakflip Tonneau cover option to the Retrax

[rcbnet]

Has anyone installed a bakflip bed cover? It has been recently released for the Ridgeline. I just got my ridgeline acouple of weeks ago and want to add the best cover. Any ideas vs. the Retrax? The cost is 699. and includes shipping from Bakflip but I wondered if anyone has installed one and how it worked out.

Here are a the comments and a couple of links that were sent to me from the factory. It looks pretty good, opens all the way to the cab and does not look like it takes up much space. Comments from other members are appreciated. [I dont get a commission for this, but probably should.]

Thanks !

PRODUCT UPDATE



FROM: BAKFlip Tonneau Cover



RE: BAKFlip Tonneau Cover Now Available for 2005 / 2006 Honda Ridgeline!



Thank you for your recent interest in a BAKFlip Tonneau Cover for your Honda Ridgeline. For those of you who own a Honda Ridgeline, we have some great news for you! We now have a cover available for your truck! To CONFIRM: This new cover is our NEW Model #26601 and it will fit the New Model 2005 /2006 Honda Ridgeline perfectly! Your installation requires that you drill no holes into your truck bed whatsoever!!! The system installs directly into holes that are already in the bed!



Pictures of this New Ridgeline Cover can be seen at the following links:



BAKFLIP Ridgeline Single Page Brochure http://bakfliptonneaucover.com/inc/i...?idx=26&p=9769

BAKFLIP Ridgeline Construction Site
http://bakfliptonneaucover.com/inc/i...?idx=27&p=2870

BAKFLIP Ridgeline Cover Open
http://bakfliptonneaucover.com/inc/i...?idx=28&p=9336




Below are Some Frequently Asked Questions about the BAKFlip Cover for the Honda Ridgeline:



Question: The bed of the Honda Ridgeline has a slight “bow” in the side rails. How does this cover fit these contours?

Answer: All BAKFlip panels are “CNC” Cut (computer programmed machine cutting) where the contours of the cover are designed to exactly match the contours on the truck. As a result, the Ridgeline cover fits your truck bed similarly as a Tupperware lid fits its corresponding bowl....Perfectly!



Question: Will this cover work with the factory installed bed extender?

Answer: Absolutely! Simply open the cover and flip the bed extender out as normal on the tailgate. The cover’s hardware does not interfere with the bed extender in any way.



Question: There is no place to clamp the mounting rails on the Ridgeline. How do you install the mounting rails to the side rails?

Answer: Inside the bed of your Ridgeline, there is a Tie Down in the front corners of the side rail, and a standalone bolt in the bed that is located on each side rail at the top inside center. To install the BAKFlip mounting rails, simply remove these 3 bolts. The BAKFlip mounting rail has 3 pre-drilled holes in the rail that aligns with the holes that are on your Ridgeline. Simply put rail into position and tighten bolts back into place. Note: This mounting rail which has been specifically designed for the Ridgeline and has a high quality rubber seal under mounting rail that is “sandwiched” between the mounting rail and the rail of the Ridgeline so no water can penetrate when installed!



Question: My Ridgeline does not have a locking tailgate. How do I secure my truck bed?

Answer: This BAKFlip model for the Ridgeline is no different from our other models in this regard as the cover latches and securely “locks” to the top of the bed, but it does not lock the tailgate. Dynolock offers 2 styles of electric locks for the Ridgeline that secures the tailgate closed. Details and purchase information can be found by going to the following link:



http://www.dynolock.com/xcart/catalo...p-1-c-289.html



NOTE: We are in no way affiliated with Dynolock nor are we specifically requiring you to use this lock system. This is the only lock that we have been able to find that works with the unique Honda Ridgeline Tailgate (that opens 2 different ways). Other options may well be available, so should you find another option that you like better, feel free to install the best locking option for your vehicle.



Question: Does the BAKFlip affect the “In Floor Trunk” opening?

Answer: As you can see by Clicking Here, the picture will show you that the BAKFlip has a negligible effect on the opening of the “In Floor Trunk” on the Ridgeline.



Question: Does Ridgeline BAKFlip fold up and out of the way towards the cab of the truck?

Answer: Absolutely. To make the handling of the cover easier from the outside of the truck, the first “installation” panel (the first panel right behind the cab of the truck that does not open) comes back to meet the exact point where the gradient of the body meets the side rail (The “V” point and the front sides of the bed). This placement allows you to open the cover all the way open from the side of the truck without having to get into the bed of the truck!



In the case of the Ridgeline, the cover does not come in contact with the back glass/rear cab of the truck. The folded cover does not come in contact with the Ridgeline in any way. Instead, the cover is being pushed towards the cab slightly by the hydraulic struts. In the case of the Ridgeline, the hydraulic struts are “locking struts” that lock in the fully extended position. This assures that the cover remains securely folded up so you can travel with the cover all the way open as the locking struts will hold it in that position.



Question: Is this cover easily removable?

Answer: Yes! Just like all of our BAKFlip covers, you simply fold the cover all the way forward, loosen up the installation nuts in the front corners and the cover easily lifts up and off of the truck. To reinstall the cover, simply reverse this procedure.



Question: On the photo...I see a small ridge higher than the tailgate? What is this?

Answer: As you have probably noticed, the top of the tailgate on your Ridgeline is lower than the side rails. When you install the BAKFlip cover, when closing the rearmost panel, the bottom of this panel barely touches the top of the tailgate. To prevent water from entering where the cover meets the tailgate, there is a rubber sweep that runs the entire width of the BAKFlip’s rear panel (side to side) that slightly overlaps the top of the tailgate. This allows water to drain off the cover and off the back of the truck without getting into bed at the tailgate edge. The cover’s features in combination with the inherent design of the Ridgeline, which uses the natural angle of the bed to push water towards the back edge of the truck, makes the BAKFlip cover for this truck the most water-tight BAKFlip we make.



The retail price for the cover will be $899.00. However, during our introductory offer of this cover, this cover will be sold for $699.00 and will be FREE SHIPPING to any address in the Continental U.S.!! All orders from Canada must be placed over the phone as there is an additional charge of $50.00 to ship the cover to Canada. All taxes and duties for Canadian Orders are the responsibility of the buyer.



For all BAKFlip Tonneau Cover Customers with the 2005/2006 Honda Ridgeline, please get your orders in early. First orders are scheduled to ship out approximately one week after the order is placed. The Model #26601 has just been added to the website so you can purchase the cover online at www.BAKFlipTonneauCover.com anytime (day or night), or by calling our toll free number below from 9AM to 6PM Monday through Friday. We look forward to hearing from you soon!



Regards,



Customer Service

BAKFlip Tonneau Cover Tonneau Cover

8 www.BAKFlipTonneauCover.com

( Phone: 1-888-377-2268

* E-mail: info@BAKFlipTonneauCover.com

[lindag]

There is a thread titled "Rolbak Tonneau Cover" that has info on this cover.

[ProHonda]

Looks good, might have to look into that when I get back to the states.

[kh4800]

I Don't have this cover yet, but from the Questions from the site I think:

The Cover does not open all the way to the Cab.
The First Panel from the cab, goes to the V in the bed and does not open. I think it will be about eleven inches from the cab.

Will have to remove the two upper tie down brackets.

Wish they would put a picture of a side view with cover open.



Question: Does Ridgeline BAKFlip fold up and out of the way towards the cab of the truck?

Answer: Absolutely. To make the handling of the cover easier from the outside of the truck, the first “installation” panel (the first panel right behind the cab of the truck that does not open) comes back to meet the exact point where the gradient of the body meets the side rail (The “V” point and the front sides of the bed). This placement allows you to open the cover all the way open from the side of the truck without having to get into the bed of the truck!

In the case of the Ridgeline, the cover does not come in contact with the back glass/rear cab of the truck. The folded cover does not come in contact with the Ridgeline in any way. Instead, the cover is being pushed towards the cab slightly by the hydraulic struts. In the case of the Ridgeline, the hydraulic struts are “locking struts” that lock in the fully extended position. This assures that the cover remains securely folded up so you can travel with the cover all the way open as the locking struts will hold it in that position.


Question: There is no place to clamp the mounting rails on the Ridgeline. How do you install the mounting rails to the side rails?

Answer: Inside the bed of your Ridgeline, there is a Tie Down in the front corners of the side rail, and a standalone bolt in the bed that is located on each side rail at the top inside center. To install the BAKFlip mounting rails, simply remove these 3 bolts. The BAKFlip mounting rail has 3 pre-drilled holes in the rail that aligns with the holes that are on your Ridgeline. Simply put rail into position and tighten bolts back into place. Note: This mounting rail which has been specifically designed for the Ridgeline and has a high quality rubber seal under mounting rail that is “sandwiched” between the mounting rail and the rail of the Ridgeline so no water can penetrate when installed!

[rasr866]

thanks for the great info rcbnet! it just answered my questions before deciding to buy one. i've been researching on a good cover for my silver ridge (which i'm picking up on friday), and the bakflip is the one i think that fits my needs. the rolbak will occupy some space on the bed so i think the bakflip is better. the one i really want is the tonneau cover i saw in the web at the sema 05 show but i can't seem to find the manufacturer or the vendor that sells it. see attached pictures. it flips up in one piece and covers the entire bed and looks real sharp! still dreaming... anyways, the best deal i found on the bakflip is from autoanything.com. i was researching on saturday night and saw it discounted for $579 w/ free shipping but when i looked again on sunday morning and the price changed to $699.95. i called them right away and spoke to noel. he said no problem, they will honor the $579. i just place my order today and told him that i will put a good word out to the ROC so if anybody's interested, call noel at autoanything.com. he said he will honor the discounted pricing for as long as he can - good luck!

heads up - i've never dealt with them before. i'm just sharing a good deal i found.

peace!

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I am going to close this thread down because there is already a thread on this very subject in progress. Please see the link in the second post to view it.