RamBox (only) Tonneau

[vinnie45acp]

It's 2 profiles stacked to fill the large gap.
both purchased at Autozone
1. 7/8 x 3/4 - bulb style
2. 5/16 x 3/4 - rectangular
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Does this pretty much fix most if not all your leaking?

Also did you need to fix and or modify the long Stantion arm the holds BAK MX4/ Mopar version up toward the window?

If so can you explain and send any pics if you have them, thanks.

 

[vinnie45acp]

Not bad. It snowed and rained here... So I didn't have to get out the hose.... And things seem pretty good. The inside of the tailgate on either side (3 inches) was wet, but no water in the bed.

I. Also have a BEDSLIDE (best thing ever) which elevates my stuff off the bed floor.

Can you send me pics of your BedSlide installed and where did you get it and for what price? Thanks Your post have been a big help BTW.

 

[vinnie45acp]

Here is my mopar cover. I really don’t have any complaints about it. The only thing I have noticed is to secure it upright against the glass the arm is too long so you have to completely unscrew and remove bracket to place securing arm and then screw the bracket back on. Only adds about 10 seconds so I am not too worried about it.View attachment 12811View attachment 12812

What was your fix and/or modification for the long Stantion arm the holds BAK MX4/ Mopar version up toward the window?

If so can you explain and send any pics if you have them, thanks

 

[Douglas31]

What was your fix and/or modification for the long Stantion arm the holds BAK MX4/ Mopar version up toward the window?

If so can you explain and send any pics if you have them, thanks

They dealer took care of it under the covers warranty. Looks like they just cut the arm shorter.

 

[vinnie45acp]

They dealer took care of it under the covers warranty. Looks like they just cut the arm shorter.

Thanks

 

[Keemosabe]

Ok. So for anybody thinking about a Bak Revolver Tonneau. Here’s some first impressions:
The good
1. Generally well designed and made.
2. Fits nicely and looks clean and slick
3. Packaged well and good directions including specific sheets related to RamBox install.
4. Shipping was fast 3-4 days. (I bought from Tonneau Factory Outlet (Morrie).
5. The install was pretty simple and I did it in a couple hours on my own.
6. The RamBox lids open and close nicely. No interference.
The not so good:
1. Maybe you’ve heard about difficulty sliding the Bak rails into the factory rails .....yep. So that’s because although Bak did a heck of a design job on the rails and how they interlock (no, really they did!)
BUT. They apparently didn’t give the guy drilling for poprivets a jig to ensure perfect positioning. So of the 10 poprivets in my two rails, 6 of them were not seated correctly because they were positioned off center.
In the second photo you can see one of the four that were in correctly.
So I drilled out the 6 fails, redrilled new holes and correctly riveted them. Both rails slid in perfectly without any lubrication pounding or coaxing. Perfect fit.
The protruding heads on the misaligned rivers grind on the factory rails so sliding them in would have been very difficult.
Anyway, could I have sent it back? Sure, but I’d have no confidence that the rivet guy had gotten that alignment jig yet! So the replacement probably would been just as bad. Maybe even worse. And otherwise I like the tonneau. So, I did the mod myself and it worked out fine.
2. I still need to do a bit of weather sealing in the two front corners. Those spots could use a bit more design refinement, but I believe it’s solvable.
3. And the area on each side of the tailgate will likewise need weather seal as others on this thread have noted. Again solvable.
Hopefully this is helpful.

 

[RAMRhode]

Ok. So for anybody thinking about a Bak Revolver Tonneau. Here’s some first impressions:
The good
1. Generally well designed and made.
2. Fits nicely and looks clean and slick
3. Packaged well and good directions including specific sheets related to RamBox install.
4. Shipping was fast 3-4 days. (I bought from Tonneau Factory Outlet (Morrie).
5. The install was pretty simple and I did it in a couple hours on my own.
6. The RamBox lids open and close nicely. No interference.
The not so good:
1. Maybe you’ve heard about difficulty sliding the Bak rails into the factory rails .....yep. So that’s because although Bak did a heck of a design job on the rails and how they interlock (no, really they did!)
BUT. They apparently didn’t give the guy drilling for poprivets a jig to ensure perfect positioning. So of the 10 poprivets in my two rails, 6 of them were not seated correctly because they were positioned off center.
In the second photo you can see one of the four that were in correctly.
So I drilled out the 6 fails, redrilled new holes and correctly riveted them. Both rails slid in perfectly without any lubrication pounding or coaxing. Perfect fit.
The protruding heads on the misaligned rivers grind on the factory rails so sliding them in would have been very difficult.
Anyway, could I have sent it back? Sure, but I’d have no confidence that the rivet guy had gotten that alignment jig yet! So the replacement probably would been just as bad. Maybe even worse. And otherwise I like the tonneau. So, I did the mod myself and it worked out fine.
2. I still need to do a bit of weather sealing in the two front corners. Those spots could use a bit more design refinement, but I believe it’s solvable.
3. And the area on each side of the tailgate will likewise need weather seal as others on this thread have noted. Again solvable.
Hopefully this is helpful.

In your camp....any adjustments, fitments, fettlemet, can be done by us. Nice job on your end. I just ordered a RetraxPRO Mx. And expect some adjustments due to my RamBoxes. Is what it is. Good luck with your tonneau!

 

[gmab]

Ok. So for anybody thinking about a Bak Revolver Tonneau. Here’s some first impressions:
The good
1. Generally well designed and made.
2. Fits nicely and looks clean and slick
3. Packaged well and good directions including specific sheets related to RamBox install.
4. Shipping was fast 3-4 days. (I bought from Tonneau Factory Outlet (Morrie).
5. The install was pretty simple and I did it in a couple hours on my own.
6. The RamBox lids open and close nicely. No interference.
The not so good:
1. Maybe you’ve heard about difficulty sliding the Bak rails into the factory rails .....yep. So that’s because although Bak did a heck of a design job on the rails and how they interlock (no, really they did!)
BUT. They apparently didn’t give the guy drilling for poprivets a jig to ensure perfect positioning. So of the 10 poprivets in my two rails, 6 of them were not seated correctly because they were positioned off center.
In the second photo you can see one of the four that were in correctly.
So I drilled out the 6 fails, redrilled new holes and correctly riveted them. Both rails slid in perfectly without any lubrication pounding or coaxing. Perfect fit.
The protruding heads on the misaligned rivers grind on the factory rails so sliding them in would have been very difficult.
Anyway, could I have sent it back? Sure, but I’d have no confidence that the rivet guy had gotten that alignment jig yet! So the replacement probably would been just as bad. Maybe even worse. And otherwise I like the tonneau. So, I did the mod myself and it worked out fine.
2. I still need to do a bit of weather sealing in the two front corners. Those spots could use a bit more design refinement, but I believe it’s solvable.
3. And the area on each side of the tailgate will likewise need weather seal as others on this thread have noted. Again solvable.
Hopefully this is helpful.

Thank you for the write up. Researching tonneau covers now and am narrowing in on the Bak Revolver X4.
I originally wanted a Retrax but the posts on the forum aren't favorable with the RamBox.

 

[Lize]

Thank you for the write up. Researching tonneau covers now and am narrowing in on the Bak Revolver X4.
I originally wanted a Retrax but the posts on the forum aren't favorable with the RamBox.

Ditto, thanks for the write up, makes me favour the Revolver too.

 

[Keemosabe]

Ok. So for anybody thinking about a Bak Revolver Tonneau. Here’s some first impressions:
The good
1. Generally well designed and made.
2. Fits nicely and looks clean and slick
3. Packaged well and good directions including specific sheets related to RamBox install.
4. Shipping was fast 3-4 days. (I bought from Tonneau Factory Outlet (Morrie).
5. The install was pretty simple and I did it in a couple hours on my own.
6. The RamBox lids open and close nicely. No interference.
The not so good:
1. Maybe you’ve heard about difficulty sliding the Bak rails into the factory rails .....yep. So that’s because although Bak did a heck of a design job on the rails and how they interlock (no, really they did!)
BUT. They apparently didn’t give the guy drilling for poprivets a jig to ensure perfect positioning. So of the 10 poprivets in my two rails, 6 of them were not seated correctly because they were positioned off center.
In the second photo you can see one of the four that were in correctly.
So I drilled out the 6 fails, redrilled new holes and correctly riveted them. Both rails slid in perfectly without any lubrication pounding or coaxing. Perfect fit.
The protruding heads on the misaligned rivers grind on the factory rails so sliding them in would have been very difficult.
Anyway, could I have sent it back? Sure, but I’d have no confidence that the rivet guy had gotten that alignment jig yet! So the replacement probably would been just as bad. Maybe even worse. And otherwise I like the tonneau. So, I did the mod myself and it worked out fine.
2. I still need to do a bit of weather sealing in the two front corners. Those spots could use a bit more design refinement, but I believe it’s solvable.
3. And the area on each side of the tailgate will likewise need weather seal as others on this thread have noted. Again solvable.
Hopefully this is helpful.

And one more pic:

 

[porkie]

And one more pic:

Can you take a pic of it rolled up? I’d like to see how much of the bed it takes.

 

[Keemosabe]

Can you take a pic of it rolled up? I’d like to see how much of the bed it takes.

Sure. I’ll take one tomorrow in the daylight and post it.

 

[Keemosabe]

The Revolver rolled open. It does take up 10-12”. For me that’s no issue and having the rear window only partially blocked is a benefit.

 

[porkie]

Thanks. That doesn’t look bad at all

 

[JackBurton63]

Ordered a BAK Revolver X4 from Morrie today. Looks like it will arrive before my truck.

 

[Lize]

Still awaiting my Rebel, hopefully here end of April and I'm finally just about to decide between a Retrax and the Revolver.

For me, I think the advantages of the Revolver over the Retrax are:
* Full bed access and will be able to store the divider/extender at the head
* No key for the cover to faff about and can rely on bed secured by central locking
* Perhaps looks a bit flatter and neater when closed

Disadvantages:
* Roll up action not as nice to operate as a retractable
* Can't run with it part closed but thats not a major problem

Can anyone think of anything else that I might find difficult or dislike?

Also, I have the following two questions left, can you help @Keemosabe please?
1. Do the Ramboxes open easily and stay open on their own with the cover rolled up, looks a bit close clearance on the photos and wondering if they tend to drop closed
2. Are the catches of the lock mechanism that stick out from the rails a bit prone to being caught when reaching into or getting in and out of the bed (can just imagine gouged arm or leg, bent catch and lots of swearing about how I should have bought a Retrax!!)?

Thanks

PS. Not sure if anyone has posted, will have a search in a few minutes, but with the RetraxPRO there is an offer on at the moment for free swing box when ordered before 15th April.

 

[Keemosabe]

Ordered a BAK Revolver X4 from Morrie today. Looks like it will arrive before my truck.

I think you’ll like it.

Still awaiting my Rebel, hopefully here end of April and I'm finally just about to decide between a Retrax and the Revolver.

For me, I think the advantages of the Revolver over the Retrax are:
* Full bed access and will be able to store the divider/extender at the head
* No key for the cover to faff about and can rely on bed secured by central locking
* Perhaps looks a bit flatter and neater when closed

Disadvantages:
* Roll up action not as nice to operate as a retractable
* Can't run with it part closed but thats not a major problem

Can anyone think of anything else that I might find difficult or dislike?

Also, I have the following two questions left, can you help @Keemosabe please?
1. Do the Ramboxes open easily and stay open on their own with the cover rolled up, looks a bit close clearance on the photos and wondering if they tend to drop closed
2. Are the catches of the lock mechanism that stick out from the rails a bit prone to being caught when reaching into or getting in and out of the bed (can just imagine gouged arm or leg, bent catch and lots of swearing about how I should have bought a Retrax!!)?

Thanks

PS. Not sure if anyone has posted, will have a search in a few minutes, but with the RetraxPRO there is an offer on at the moment for free swing box when ordered before 15th April.

No issues at all with the RamBox doors. They open and close freely and stay open if left up.
The closure lever is smooth and has nicely rounded corners. Could you catch it and bend it? Probably. But, I think if you are aware it’s there you should be fine. In the second photo I circled the lever with the cover rolled back a bit.

 

[Lize]

Thank you @Keemosabe, now you've covered off those I think what I see as the advantages of the Revolver out weigh my remaining concern about me not liking the opening action so much.

I watched the Retrax sales video again and from 11 seconds on they open a white Ram with boxes, pausing at 14 seconds I see that the bed extender is fitted a rib away from the canister, so unless in use as a divider which I wouldn't normally do with regular carry items I'd have to strap it to the side which is one of the most off putting things about the Retrax.

 

[Webbd30]

Just installed the BAK revolver X4 on my truck. Had 0 issues with fitment, and took about 45 minutes to complete.

 

[Webbd30]

Bay Area, California- 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Crew 4x4, 5'7 Bed, Granite Chrystal, E locker, Black Interior, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 axle, Level 2 Equip Group, 12in NAV, Advanced Safety Group, Pano Sun Roof, Bed Utility Group, Air suspension, Off Road Group, 20X9 +1 Fuel wheels, 275/65R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Deployable bed step, 33 gallon tank, Ram Box, Trailer break control, Mopar Slush Mats.

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