There are apparently multiple types of Bak bed covers. How do I know which is best for me? I want durable and water tight.
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I like this cover a lot. I have the HD model and used it in summer and winter and never a leak. I would, however, order the F1 (fiberglass) instead of the HD. I recently was in a hail storm and the aluminum was pretty badly dented. However, it still didn't leak. The F1 states that it resists hail. I can't say enough good things about this type of cover. It is so practical and secure to use and looks great as well. I just ordered the F1 replacement.
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I have the aluminum BakFlip that folds in sections. I love it. Does not leak at all even when driving through the car wash. Mine is on my Ford f150and my son-in-law has the same kind on a Chevy. No problems.
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You do NOT want this one! I had one, and it was not really 100% "water tight" and the locking system broke apart within 5-6 months. I would go with a solid plastic one-peice instead. I sold mine along with my F-150 in a trade-in.
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I purchased the model for my f150. So far not a drop of water has been in my truck bed even when i wash it. It's worked perfectly.
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I have the BakFlip HD and am very happy with it. Looks great. They do have many models. The biggest difference is aluminum or fiber plastic. The aluminum is a little less money, but may dent. You can look at the Bak web site videos, they describe the differences (also on youtube). I might have gone with the fiber plastic cover if I had watched their videos first. Install was very easy - perfect fit and I installed myself in about half an hour. Great shipping from Amazon.
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Mine folds out into four pieces. It's watertight except with one small space that sometimes gets water, but I think that's because I didn't install it correctly with the spacers. It's usually no more than a few drops after a bad storm.
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I don't know what's best although one that allows the cover to be elevated the highest would be desirable.I got my cover at Camping World....was private labeled. Walmart carries a vent cover for under $20 that looks good.
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vinyl. I don't quite trust it, so I use a second cover that is vinyl with terrycloth. If that fails, the bottom one will protect the mattress (I hope.)
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Pooters sells a cover that works great! I have also used a blueberry cover.
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I bought it for a 2011 Ford F150 short bed. Go to the Bak web site and put in your make, model and year and see what part number comes up. Make sure you know your bed length in inches. I know they make a cover for all chevy ford and dodge trucks. They are built well and a good purchase. I needed it for travel and shopping. Going to the airport with luggage or shopping and knowing everything is locked-up and water tight is a good feeling. Great for vacationing as well.
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The bamboo cover helps the mattress to breath and inhibit bacteria growth but does not protect from water getting into the mattress and causeing bacteria. I would still recommend a waterproof cover if your worried about water damage.
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You should really look into a retrax system. Much better bed cover. I've had many issues with my tri fold and the company does not back its product. I repaired the issues and sold at a loss of 600 on a 800 cover. Don't worry about it fitting, worry about getting it at all.
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I have a queen bed, i went with a king comforter because I like to have the extra overhang. I have a standard (i think) king duvet cover on this, works great. Hope that helps!
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Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect. on the bed. It is not an easy chore, but worth it if done right. Hope this helps.......CB Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect.... » Read More Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect. on the bed. It is not an easy chore, but worth it if done right. Hope this helps.......CB « Show Less
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I use the Summer Ultra plush changing pad cover. It is very soft and has holes for the straps to go through. It works great.
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I bought a queen and use for a double. Washed first and found it to be great. Matelasse has always been relatively thin as it is a cover, but the fabric is dense. I am 100% happy with my purchase. Hope this helps.
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I recommend one by a brand we sell called Naturepedic. It has a great waterproof barrier. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Naturepedic-Waterproof-Organic-Mattress-Protector/dp/B001BKG5YI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?m=A2T4Y4GS7H8WU&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1427733764&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=waterprrof+queen+pad I added the link to the queen size since your question was in regards to the queen mattress topper. Best, One Stop Mommy
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We found our covers on Ballard.com. We didn't get the same cover shown in the picture, but we did get a couple of different options through them, one the was pretty similar. They came fairly quickly and fit our daybed very well. We are very satisfied with our purchases.
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http://www.saferest.com/SafeRest-Premium-vs-Classic-Mattress-Protectors.html
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I would definitely recommend the mattress cover even though the mattress is waterproof. In fact, I would get 2 of them; one to wash and one to use. You don't want the mattress smelling like pee for one, and it definitely will if you don't. It will also just be a lot cleaner. I'm all about making less of a mess if I can to have less to clean since there is already so much other cleaning that cannot be avoided. And pee is the cleanest thing that can end up on the mattress! I like to use peroxide in a spray bottle with paper towels when I do clean a waterproof mattress. I like that it doesn't smell and does a good job cleaning. I think it's a safer cleaner compared to say a Clorox wipe. I would recommend the flat one, instead of the fitted, so it will be easier to change. Or if your mattress isn't too heavy, it's really no big deal just to take the entire mattress out to change it so in that case the fitted would be fine too. (But then you have to take the crib bumper off. I actually took mine off since I got tired of taking it off and on all of the time.) Hopefully you have a Naturepedic mattress or other brand that doesn't use fire retardant chemicals to pass the flammability test. I've even read on a natural health doctor's website that when the pee, or other bodily fluids, mix with the fire retardant chemicals, it has a chemical reaction that makes an odorless gas that can cause SIDS.
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I had lived in places with high wind in the past, so I would say any covers can get ripped depending to how strong the winds are. With that said I think this one has better chance of staying put, due to its material of construction and elastics at the bottom, also it has a vent which could move the air through it. It is better than any other ones I had in the past and I paid almost twice as much for those.
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You can use the zipper sheet with a flat waterproof mattress pad (without a skirt) to achieve the same result. Personally, I like the zipper sheet better than the Velcro as it goes on easier and there's no chance for the sheet to come loose. Plus I don't like washing anything with Velcro with my other things.