BakFlip MX4 bed cover with Ford Bed Extender - Yes, they work together (pics + video)

[Obiewan54]

Update:

Here's how easy the extender is to use and how secure the BakFlip cover secures your bed items. Hope this helps. *Please watch the second video on what to look out for to make sure your cover is water tight.








I have the Bakflip MX4 cover installed with the Ford Bed Extender and it works great. When the cover is closed, the extender while inside the bed has roughly 2 inches to spare. The height inside the bed with the cover shut is a tight 18 1/2 inches from top of the cover to the base of the bed. The extender is extremely light weight and "installs" with ease. Simply raise to a 45 degree angle where the insert is and it slide right in and out. Hope this helps for anyone looking to maximize their storage/hauling needs.

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[MtnLuv]

Did you order the cover from the dealer did you go straight through Bakflip

 

[Fx4hOok]

I have the Bakflip MX4 cover installed with the Ford Bed Extender and it works great. When the cover is closed, the extender while inside the bed has roughly 2 inches to spare. The height inside the bed with the cover shut is a tight 18 1/2 inches from top of the cover to the base of the bed. The extender is extremely light weight and "installs" with ease. Simply raise to a 45 degree angle where the insert is and it slide right in and out. Hope this helps for anyone looking to maximize their storage/hauling needs.

So your bakflip water tub goes inside the bed ? Everything must get wet then....

 

[OTACORB]

I am not drilling holes like that. This is why I opted for the Bak Revolver X4s. No need to drill holes for a drain.

It looks good though!

 

[Obiewan54]

Did you order the cover from the dealer did you go straight through Bakflip

Ordered from Bakflip

 

[Obiewan54]

So your bakflip water tub goes inside the bed ? Everything must get wet then....

There are already holes on the side of the bed. No drilling was required. Water is drained to beneath the truck. Not in the bed. However when I am looking at the rubbing seal along the cover, I really don't see how water can sneak in.

 

[bcording]

There are already holes on the side of the bed. No drilling was required. Water is drained to beneath the truck. Not in the bed. However when I am looking at the rubbing seal along the cover, I really don't see how water can sneak in.

Could you provide a picture of how/where you routed it?

 

[OTACORB]

There are already holes on the side of the bed. No drilling was required. Water is drained to beneath the truck. Not in the bed. However when I am looking at the rubbing seal along the cover, I really don't see how water can sneak in.

Well that is great info. That was one of the reasons I didn't do the Bakflip. Glad to see those are in stock. SWEET! Thanks for the pics and the info!

 

[Obiewan54]

I am not a You Tuber, but I wanted to show how easy the extender is to use and how secure the BakFlip cover secures your bed items. Hope this helps.

 

[SgtLip]

Great video. Thanks. I felt I had absolutely no need for the Extender. Seeing it extended and then stored, I liked it. Appreciate the post.

 

[SgtLip]

Looks like the extender is secured by the tie downs on the tailgat. If this is true, I don’t think it is compatible with with the tailgate dampener as the install replaces the driver side tie down with just a metal plate.

I'm not 100% sure since I don't have a Maverick yet but I don't believe you are correct. There shouldn't be any problems with having BOTH in use.

In the snapshot below, the Extender is inside of the tailgate box or frame: NOTE YELLOW CIRCLE

The damper is outside the box and fastens just below the tailgate cable and to the tailgate itself. NOTE RED CIRCLE

 

[BDennis]

Doing that MX4 with its powder coated aluminum panels too so thanks for this. The Revolver X4 has a vinyl top over the aluminum slats that will never hold up to the southwest heat and sun.

 

[BDennis]

I'm not 100% sure since I don't have a Maverick yet but I don't believe you are correct. There shouldn't be any problems with having BOTH in use.

In the snapshot below, the Extender is inside of the tailgate box or frame: NOTE YELLOW CIRCLE

The damper is outside the box and fastens just below the tailgate cable and to the tailgate itself. NOTE RED CIRCLE

I was concerned with the strap connection points on the tie downs located on the tailgate itself. After watching your video again I’ll be fine as the belts snap into a different location on the tailgate, not to the tie down itself.

 

[Darnon]

The extender hold downs clip into the tailgate latches. So they easily release just by pulling on the tailgate handle.

 

[Benjamin94]

Update:

Here's how easy the extender is to use and how secure the BakFlip cover secures your bed items. Hope this helps.






I have the Bakflip MX4 cover installed with the Ford Bed Extender and it works great. When the cover is closed, the extender while inside the bed has roughly 2 inches to spare. The height inside the bed with the cover shut is a tight 18 1/2 inches from top of the cover to the base of the bed. The extender is extremely light weight and "installs" with ease. Simply raise to a 45 degree angle where the insert is and it slide right in and out. Hope this helps for anyone looking to maximize their storage/hauling needs.

I was thinking about getting the bed extender but your video completely sold me. The way it can just flip in to store and you still have plenty of room was a great move by Ford. Excellent video and congrats on the Maverick!

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