not handy, the link for the brackets is all over this thread. Gator recoil is on amazonDo you have a link for this bracket you speak of?... and the tonneau cover?
not handy, the link for the brackets is all over this thread. Gator recoil is on amazonDo you have a link for this bracket you speak of?... and the tonneau cover?
RJS - Thank you so much - this is such a relief - I will be getting my truck soon - and I am pretty set on a Retrax Pro XR - where is a good place to get a good deal if you know or can recommend it.
Try ... https://rightonbracket.com/product/ram-truck-bed-brackets/not handy, the link for the brackets is all over this thread. Gator recoil is on amazon
I just picked up my 2020 Limited with MFT and RamBox yesterday. I want to order the Retrax ASAP. I’m trying to decide on the MX or MX Pro. It looks like the MX is made of polycarbonate and the Pro is aluminum.Many thanks Snicklefritz_76 for all the info, tips and pix! My 2020 Limited has the same bed features as yours and your info convinced my to order the Retrax Pro MX (P/N = 80244)
https://retrax.com/product-detail/80244
PS Your patriotic graphics are terrific!
I have the poly GatorTrax (clone of Retrax). I moved it from my '15 to '20 back in August. It's entering it's 6th winter and it still looks like new. I have no experience with and cant comment on the aluminum slats.I just picked up my 2020 Limited with MFT and RamBox yesterday. I want to order the Retrax ASAP. I’m trying to decide on the MX or MX Pro. It looks like the MX is made of polycarbonate and the Pro is aluminum.
I wanted to get your reviews on the durability and pros and cons of both before I order.
Thanks,
Dan
I also got these brackets and they are now also predrilled. Work fine and will not allow me to buy a rolling cover.I acquired brackets of 3/8" steel from Pete at rightonbrackets.com, drilled them to match the factory brackets, and installed a retrax pro mx cover. Fit like a glove. The new brackets appear stronger than the factory bolts that secure them and the steel part of the bed they are fastened to. Love this cover, BTWView attachment 39921View attachment 39921
I haven’t pulled the trigger on one for my ‘16 because a local installer told me it wouldn’t fit the 5th gen, but you had no trouble with that?I have the poly GatorTrax (clone of Retrax). I moved it from my '15 to '20 back in August. It's entering it's 6th winter and it still looks like new. I have no experience with and cant comment on the aluminum slats.
You have to buy the Right on Brackets and install them with countersunk flat head screws. If I was going to do it again I would also swap out the round head Philips on the canister ends with flat head as well. It was tight but it fit.I haven’t pulled the trigger on one for my ‘16 because a local installer told me it wouldn’t fit the 5th gen, but you had no trouble with that?
Thanks for your help! Looks like the Right On Bracket would only be necessary with the MF tailgate, otherwise should be pretty straightforward. I was worried they totally changed the bed dimensions to where a Retrax/GatorTrax from the 4th gen wouldn’t fit the 5th gen.You have to buy the Right on Brackets and install them with countersunk flat head screws. If I was going to do it again I would also swap out the round head Philips on the canister ends with flat head as well. It was tight but it fit.
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I do thnk that the bed is a little narrower and from pics here the Retraxx seemed to have a 1/4" more room than my GatortraxThanks for your help! Looks like the Right On Bracket would only be necessary with the MF tailgate, otherwise should be pretty straightforward. I was worried they totally changed the bed dimensions to where a Retrax/GatorTrax from the 4th gen wouldn’t fit the 5th gen.
Thanks for your help! Looks like the Right On Bracket would only be necessary with the MF tailgate, otherwise should be pretty straightforward. I was worried they totally changed the bed dimensions to where a Retrax/GatorTrax from the 4th gen wouldn’t fit the 5th gen.
I actually thought it was the other way around but in any case there was enough 4th Gen cover to get a watertight fit on my 5th gen with the Gatortrax.the 4th gen bed is also maybe 1” shorter than 5th gen. I sold a 5th gen owner a 4th gen cover and there was about a .75” gap in total overall length.
I opted for the Pro (Aluminum) vs Poly for what I believed would be a more durable material. Below is the warranty info for both, and the Pro has a better warranty. Also note the Retrax has 15% off all products, until 12/02/20!I just picked up my 2020 Limited with MFT and RamBox yesterday. I want to order the Retrax ASAP. I’m trying to decide on the MX or MX Pro. It looks like the MX is made of polycarbonate and the Pro is aluminum.
I wanted to get your reviews on the durability and pros and cons of both before I order.
Thanks,
Dan
I bought a longhorn last week and had the local truck acc store order me a retrax pro. He said they have been taking the brackets off but letting customers know. I didn’t like that idea and just ordered the right on brackets. Can’t wait to see the results.
I really like the Multi function tail gate. I thought it was a gimmick until I started using it. Love my truck but will also miss my rebel I traded in. That was a good truck.
I am looking at buying the Bak MX4 can you elaborate a bit more on why it didnt fit - i bought the righton bracketsI am taking the mx4 back to the store today. I will be ordering the undercover armor. I can see how the mounting of this cover will work vs the Bak mx4. It was so close. If someone was willing to drill a new hole in one side of the bracket it would work. About 1/4 inch off is all. It was dark and I was very frustrated so I didn't take any pics.