How exactly does it lock?
311755
It doesn't officially lock unless your tailgate is lockable. If thats the case then its pretty much secure. The only way to open the bakflip is from the underside, when the tailgate is open
311756
The BakFlip requires that you open the tailgate to reach the release cable on the rear segment. It requires that your tailgate can be locked in order to secure the covered contents. I found a conversion kit that locks the tailgate and ties it into the door lock system. I was able to install that myself, and it works great.
311757
The latch to release the flip is under the cover. If you can lock your back tailgate, then the release latch is not available. This keeps out honest people. If someone wants in, I imagine a dishonest person could (with some difficulty) pry the top open with tools. I'm happy with the level of security it provides compared to, for example, softcovers.
311758
It does not. If your tailgate locks, that makes access more difficult. But it is not impossible (or even difficult) to slip a bar between lip of tailgate and Bakflip and "pop" it out of its channel. That being said, I've not had that kind of issue in 4 years I've owned it.
311759
It doesn't lock on it's own. The latches to open are on the underside of the cover. The only way to open is to open the tailgate. If the tailgate can be locked then this will effectively lock the cover.
311760
Each panel has latches on the side that fit into the side rails. Once it's fully closed, with the tail gate up, it's locked into place.
2134117
It does lock. It has a mechanism that attaches to the wall. You push a button and slip it in and out.
695455
You pick up the back and then quickly press down. It click/clacks back down. You have to push it forward to the extreme [that undoes the lock mechanism] and then quickly press it down, all in one motion.
156007
Really easy. Just pull it up and press the bottom down. It locks in place. Pull up bottom to close.
145460
No it doesn't lock. And when I received this item it was damaged. Had a very difficult time dealing with the vendor. I would not recommend this product.
2096566
There is no locking, however no need. The gravity holds it in place. Very securely too. Love it.
1147833
There is no locking mechanism. It has a spring loaded latch either up or down
1979929
Just pull on the handle to open it. It doesn't lock closed....it only locks open and you press the button to close the handle.
244432
When you hear a couple clicks while pulling it out you should be able to release and it will lock. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to get it in the right spot. It must be in the click stage to lock.
1462390
Just saw Caesar's answer..I bought this for my son and he has never had it lock. Back when out..something he told me he wished it did. 5hat was the basis of my original answer
955432
It doesn't really "lock" open. One just needs to pull the lid down to close it.
9818
It does lock. There's a small button that slides over and back to lock and unlock the door handle.
1835865
Yes, it locks. That way the person can sit down on it without it rolling away.
1639663
No, it doesn't lock open if you pull or push it all the way. There are other brands here in Amazon that offer that feature.
2048946
It only locks in an open position. When closed it is in an unlocked state (allowing gravity to do its thing).
1064721
It has a hold feature on it, that keeps you from accidentally changing any of the settings. If that's not what you need to know, describe what you mean by "lock" and I'll try again to answer your question.
498135
It stays open even if you don't open it all the way. You cannot however lock it into the open position.