Anyone using a retractable cover?

[kingkasc]

Hey guys! I'm ready to order a cover for my 5'7 bed. How do you like the retractable cover so far and what brand did you go with? I really like the cover usa brand but they're a bit pricey.. $1700. Thanks fellow Rammer's

 

[Accountant]

I have Retrax one and love it. Especially since I can open the tailgate with the cover still locked in place.

 

[Avid6eek]

I had a RetraxPro MX on my previous 2500 and am looking to get another one for my new 1500, but they aren't yet available for the rambox. The quality was second to none, though it was a little pricey - $1700.

 

[natehawes]

I just ordered a Retrax One XR. It should be delivered by Tuesday next week. I ordered from Morrie at TonneauFactoryOutlet.

Retrax is offering a killer deal right now if you buy an XR cover by the end of September. You get over $500 worth of Yakima stuff for mounting rails above the cover.

https://www.retrax.com/promotions-131441.html#!year=2019||make=DODGE||model=RAM 1500

 

[kingkasc]

I just ordered a Retrax One XR. It should be delivered by Tuesday next week. I ordered from Morrie at TonneauFactoryOutlet.

Retrax is offering a killer deal right now if you buy an XR cover by the end of September. You get over $500 worth of Yakima stuff for mounting rails above the cover.

https://www.retrax.com/promotions-131441.html#!year=2019||make=DODGE||model=RAM 1500

im going with retrax sister company Titan.. same exact thing but cheaper! $930

 

[KJRam]

Any benefit of the retractable over a rollup? I’m not sure if I like that you are losing all that room for the retractable box that goes inside the bed. Too bad no rambox verison yet that Yakima rebate is a good deal those looking for a cover.

 

[natehawes]

im going with retrax sister company Titan.. same exact thing but cheaper! $930

If you plan on getting the XR type cover that allows a trax rail system you really can’t beat the current promotion. I paid $1220 for the One XR (that included shipping). The promo for the Yakima bars plus all the required mounting parts would cost $550 to buy separate. I actually did price this out on backcountry.com to confirm the cost. So I look at it as if I paid $670 for the cover (1220 - 550).

If you don’t care about the above cover mounting system then another option might indeed be less expensive.

 

[kingkasc]

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If you plan on getting the XR type cover that allows a trax rail system you really can’t beat the current promotion. I paid $1220 for the One XR (that included shipping). The promo for the Yakima bars plus all the required mounting parts would cost $550 to buy separate. I actually did price this out on backcountry.com to confirm the cost. So I look at it as if I paid $670 for the cover (1220 - 550).

If you don’t care about the above cover mounting system then another option might indeed be less expensive.

Oh nice! This is my service truck so hopefully the only thing I'll be mounting up too is a ladder Thank you!

 

[kingkasc]

Any benefit of the retractable over a rollup? I’m not sure if I like that you are losing all that room for the retractable box that goes inside the bed. Too bad no rambox verison yet that Yakima rebate is a good deal those looking for a cover.[/QUOTE
What I like a about the retractable Is that it's more theft proof than the folding or roll covers, with those you can cut a hole with a exacto knife and use a hook wire to pull the relief lever. With the retractable they are a lot harder to cut and they open by key!

 

[kingkasc]

Any benefit of the retractable over a rollup? I’m not sure if I like that you are losing all that room for the retractable box that goes inside the bed. Too bad no rambox verison yet that Yakima rebate is a good deal those looking for a cover.

What I like a about the retractable Is that it's more theft proof than the folding or roll covers, with those you can cut a hole with a exacto knife and use a hook wire to pull the relief lever. With the retractable they are a lot harder to cut and they open by key!

 

[Edwards]

What I like a about the retractable Is that it's more theft proof than the folding or roll covers, with those you can cut a hole with a exacto knife and use a hook wire to pull the relief lever. With the retractable they are a lot harder to cut and they open by key!

I've been thinking about that for the MX4. I plan to install some aluminum L channel behind the cables so that you can't grab them with a coat hanger like this. You'd still be able to reach under the cable and pull it down to open, but no longer pull it back to open.

 

[xo151]

If you plan on getting the XR type cover that allows a trax rail system you really can’t beat the current promotion. I paid $1220 for the One XR (that included shipping). The promo for the Yakima bars plus all the required mounting parts would cost $550 to buy separate. I actually did price this out on backcountry.com to confirm the cost. So I look at it as if I paid $670 for the cover (1220 - 550).

If you don’t care about the above cover mounting system then another option might indeed be less expensive.

Would you mind listing where you got this price? I'm thinking of getting the One XR too.

 

[Blazn]

Love my Retrax...it does take up a foot of space practically. I'm going to get the amp bed extender so if I need a little extra room I can flip that out.

Also just did a 2K mile trip with it hitting highway speeds of 90 with no issues with noise or water.

 

[natehawes]

Would you mind listing where you got this price? I'm thinking of getting the One XR too.

I got it from Morrie at TonneauFactoryOutlet.com

I've had it installed about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it! On my last truck (Silverado 2500) I had the Truxedo LoPro QT, but I wanted something a bit more secure this time.

I sent in the rebate form to get my Yakima bars last week. I'll report back to everyone when they come in and how they work.

 

[xo151]

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I got it from Morrie at TonneauFactoryOutlet.com

I've had it installed about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it! On my last truck (Silverado 2500) I had the Truxedo LoPro QT, but I wanted something a bit more secure this time.

I sent in the rebate form to get my Yakima bars last week. I'll report back to everyone when they come in and how they work.

Thanks for the info. Did you think about getting the Pro XR? Any concerns between polycarbonate and aluminum for durability?

 

[natehawes]

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Thanks for the info. Did you think about getting the Pro XR? Any concerns between polycarbonate and aluminum for durability?

The price difference made it so I didn't really consider the Pro. It does allow more weight to be on the cover (500 lbs vs 200 lbs i think) but that's not an issue for me. In regards to security I feel like the one I have would be tough to get into. Anyone determined enough could do it, but it would take a few minutes and some tools. Prob the same story with the Pro. Overall, just didn't want to pay that much more for something already pretty expensive.

 

[cubsflfan]

Ordered a Bakflip X2 today. Like being able to roll it with cargo and still being able to see out back window. Anyone know if it’ll work with the OEM bed utility rails? Thinking about ordering them.

 

[xo151]

The price difference made it so I didn't really consider the Pro. It does allow more weight to be on the cover (500 lbs vs 200 lbs i think) but that's not an issue for me. In regards to security I feel like the one I have would be tough to get into. Anyone determined enough could do it, but it would take a few minutes and some tools. Prob the same story with the Pro. Overall, just didn't want to pay that much more for something already pretty expensive.

I pulled the trigger and ordered from Morrie just now.

 

[Celtic Sun]

Looking at getting the Retrax One XR. I have a rhino liner spray in bed liner. Is that going to complicate the install at all? Also, how is it on water leakage?

 

[xo151]

Looking at getting the Retrax One XR. I have a rhino liner spray in bed liner. Is that going to complicate the install at all? Also, how is it on water leakage?

I plan on installing over a Line-x spray in bedliner so I'm interested in this answer too. I'm pretty sure it can be done. Line-x sells a rebranded Retrax that can go with their bedliners.