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Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
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Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
Part Number: 311-SWFA30A61
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Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover - 311-SWFA30A61
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Secures to your truck bed with model-specific clamps and hardware
- 10 Minute Install: Just need a wrench and screwdriver—no drilling required.
- Hard Cover Keeps Everything Out: Locks with the tailgate so your gear stays secure.
- Full Bed Use Anytime: Cover removes completely in about 10 minutes for large hauls.
- Smooth, Easy Operation: Spring-loaded retracting cover opens fast with pinch grips.
- Keeps Cargo Dry: Drain tubes and seals channel water out through the bed floor.
Features to know about
Fast Bed Access: Retractable Design with Spring Assist
When you need quick access to your gear, the Switchblade makes it easy. The cover retracts smoothly into a compact canister using a heavy-duty tension spring that pulls it open automatically when you squeeze the pinch grips under the rear plate. The integrated pull strap lets you glide the cover closed with one hand. It opens and closes faster than folding or fully manual retractable covers, and when it’s open, it stays clear of your rear window.
Full Cargo Space When You Need It: 10-Minute Removal
Sometimes you need the entire bed to haul something big. With this cover, you can remove or reinstall it by yourself in around 10 minutes using only a wrench and screwdriver. The canister lifts out easily after loosening a few bolts and clamps, so you can use every inch of your bed from front to back. When the job’s done, reinstall it just as fast to get back to a secure, covered bed.
Keeps Gear Dry: Water Management System
Rain and wash water don’t stand a chance thanks to the built-in drain tubes and foam seals. The rails funnel water into the canister, and the tubes route it out through the drain holes in the floor, keeping your cargo and cover tracks clear. A large seal at the tailgate closes the gap between the cover and tailgate to block water and debris.
Low-Profile Protection: Flush-Mount ArmorTek Deck
The cover sits just 1/8" above the bed rails for a clean, flush look that keeps the truck’s lines smooth. The ArmorTek deck combines a vinyl top layer with heavy-gauge aluminum panels, giving it the sleek look of a soft cover and the strength of a hard one. The aerodynamic profile helps reduce wind drag and can even improve gas mileage when closed.
Cargo Security: Aluminum Panels with Hidden Latches
With the tailgate locked, this cover keeps your gear protected. The pull strap and pinch grips are hidden underneath the rear plate, so they can’t be reached when the tailgate is closed. The rigid aluminum understructure makes it tough to cut or pry open, giving you confident protection against weather and theft.
Specs
Dimensions
- Canister dimensions: 9-1/4" tall x 9-3/4" deep
Warranty
- Warranty: 2-Year limited warranty
SWFA30A61 Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Truck Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2023 Ford Ranger 5 Foot Bed
Ratings & Reviews
4.4
443 reviews
by:
Leo
10/03/2021
Dear Ranger owners. This product is one inch short. Be aware. If you got a one inch thick liner, this is perfect. If not, this product will not be flush with the front bed. If you make it flush, then it is one inch short. etrailer tells me to return it with xxx return fee. And they would charge me for restocking fee. Haha what an amazing policy. Now that customer received it, they know customers wont return with heavy return fee. STAY AWAY.
by:
Dale
09/18/2020
2020
Ford
Ranger
This is an amazing tonneau cover , works so smoothly and very easy to install. Fits my ranger like a glove and looks great ! Potential for water between rails and tailgate , easily remedied with some foam packing material and double sticky tape. Just took her through the car wash and not a drop in the bed ! As always I buy with complete confidence from etrailer ! You guys rock ! Also my gas mileage is increasing , yay
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Chris
08/19/2021
I don't feel like this product is well built for a 2021 ford ranger. There are fit issues like the cap which overlays the rales which makes it very hard to screw in. Very frustrating when you pay this kind of money and it feels like they used another model to make it work for the Ford Ranger. The rails stop a good 2 inches before it hits the tailgate. I've installed other models before and they all can be dificult but I haven't had the fit issue like I've had with this one. The retactable cover doesn't retract completely either but sticks out a few inches past the cartridge. I followed the instructions in every detail. They are a little vague so perhaps thats the issue. I wouldn't buy this product again.
Sierra K.
8/31/2021
The installation sounds a bit wrong. There should not be 2 inches of a gap between the tailgate and the Tonneau rail end cap foam. This gap should only be one sixteenth of an inch. It sounds like you will need to loosen all of the clamps and pull everything back. Also, please check your end caps to see if they are on the wrong sides.
by:
Ming
12/12/2020
2020
Ford
Ranger
I LOVE this cover. I was worried that it would be difficult to open but this is extremely easy. Just a pinch and the tip rolls back. Grab the strap and it closes. It took about an hour to install. I highly recommend this product.
by:
Earl
12/27/2020
Box was torn up when I received it. But got it FAST. Not to hard to install and took about 1-2 hours. Only thing I did not like was putting holes in my bed liner for the drains. Looks good. etrailer rocks again.
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Willie
02/15/2022
Good cover. I farm so it’s in lots of dust and adverse conditions but keeps water and most of dust out of bed.
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Norman
10/01/2021
Easy to install works great.
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Gary
07/14/2025
Love the sleekness of the cover. I removed a bak revolver and replaced it with this one. Much easier to hook up the 5th wheel without the giant roll of cover behind the cab. Super easy to open and close. The only issue I had was the front mounting hardware did not fit for some reason. They would not loop together due to the Engel of the truck bed. Not a big deal as I made it work just fine.pretty easy install as I did the entire thing alone as a 58 year old man with a wrecked back!
Gary G.
9/8/2025
Update: Purchased in July 2025, it is now September 8th 2025, so basically 2 months since installed. The cover will not retract all the way. Called the manufacturer for warranty. I basically have to remove the cover and inspect the spring assembly. They will then send out a new spring assembly that I will need to install myself. This will require a fair amount of my time, which I am not happy about. This unit should not fail in two months, especially with very limited use. I would have preferred them to send a new cartridge that I could put in the truck for ease of repair. They dont care about the customer experience, apparently. Do better Pace Edwards!
Gary
7/15/2026
Outstanding, The product exceeds my expectations. The quality of this product is great. I would absolutely buy it again and have suggested it to several friends of mine who have asked how I like it.
Lazer S.
7/15/2026
@Gary Glad to hear it's still working well for you! Well, other than the issue you had at the 2 month mark, sorry about that.
I've had one of these on my Silverado since 2018 and mine is still going strong, so I know you will continue to be happy with it! ^___^
What kind of 5th wheel hitch are you keeping in your bed?
by:
Matt
04/22/2025
2022
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
The bed cover is amazing! I have a low bed rack that doesn’t work with a folding cover, so this retractable cover was the perfect choice. Now I can leave the rack in place and access the bed. Installation was pretty easy, a little confusing just from the directions, but it probably would have been easier if I watched a video. The clamps weren’t intuitive, but made sense once they were in and feel super secure. I’ve only had it in for a few days, but just took the truck camping for a long weekend and used the cover a bunch. I can’t speak to the longevity yet, but so far, so good!
Gwendolyn Y.
4/23/2025
The cover looks great, Matt! Where did you head off to for the weekend trip?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/24/2025
@Matt An 8-week long trip sounds amazing! I definitely would love to hear how your trip goes and all the places you go to.
Matt
5/10/2026
A year later and the cover is still working great. I do have to say that it leaks like a sieve at the tailgate, but that’s the only issue. It’s hard coming from a tri-fold that completely covers the bed and kept water out, but the benefits still outweigh this one con. It’s holding up great and still slides flawlessly. I probably don’t lubricate it quite as much as I should, but the few times I’ve done it has helped it slide like new again.
Kate F.
5/11/2026
@Matt Good call out on the leak Matt, I don't know of a trifold that doesn't leak a little.
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Jody
05/22/2026
Very easy one man install. Looks amazing. very flush with bed rails. will slide over 5th Wheel hitch. gives enough room under Canister to put 36 gallon fuel tank.
James D.
5/27/2026
Thanks for the response Jody, Smooth install, clean look and pairs up perfect with your 5th wheel setup. That's a win and we appreciate you choosing etrailer!
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Michael
09/07/2026
2024
GMC
Sierra 3500
I'm very satisfied with the product. I previously had a flip top style tonneau cover on an older truck which blocked my rearview mirror when fully up. Not a problem with this unit. The majority of the full length bed is still usable. The unit only hangs down about 8 to 10 inches or so into the bed. I had no problem installing it on my own. The fit was perfect. Overall a good experience. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was a third brace in the middle for the side panels, just to provide extra support in case someone sits down on the bed rail and puts more wait on the side panel than the bed. That said, it does feel pretty solid and looks great.
Mike L.
9/10/2026
Looks great Michael, thanks for the photo!
by:
Jose
02/09/2026
Thank you eTrailer for your install videos. They are so much better to follow than the instructions that come with the cover. It took me about an hour to install if not a bit longer due to the rain. I installed on my own, which the install woukd be faster if you have someone helping you. The only thing I had an issue with was the weather strip but it was also due to the surface being wet and hard to dry.
by:
David
10/02/2024
2024
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Excellent product very easy to install fits my F350 perfectly
E Trailer has great customer service I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a retractable tonneau cover
E Trailer has great customer service I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a retractable tonneau cover
Gwendolyn Y.
10/10/2024
Hey David! Your pictures look great. How you liking the cover after having it for a bit?
David
10/3/2025
Excellent product cover is working great no issues
by:
Scott
10/20/2025
2026
Ram
3500
Great service and fine product! Order was delivered in two packages and delivered on time, and all the parts were included (nothing left out as sometimes happens). Tonneau cover was easy to install both by following included directions or by using the demo video on the website. Item fit my 2026 RAM3500 DRW MEGA CAB like OEM and worked properly upon installation.
I have only one slight concern as you will see in provided pictures. To make the cover fully "water tight", you will need to add some type of seal or trim where the bed meets the bed rails, as the provided seal does not extend over this small, open area at the joint.
I have only one slight concern as you will see in provided pictures. To make the cover fully "water tight", you will need to add some type of seal or trim where the bed meets the bed rails, as the provided seal does not extend over this small, open area at the joint.
by:
Manuel
09/24/2026
Easy to install. No drilling needed. Fits great. Very happy
Mike L.
9/24/2026
Thanks for the photo, Manuel! I appreciate the awesome photo, it looks great on your truck!
by:
Sam Wright
08/23/2026
Overall for the price I’m not satisfied. I followed the manufacturers instructions and it worked smoothly for about a month and then the tracks started getting rougher and rougher. It will open about half way and then you need to get in and push it from side to side for it to fully retract. I also had the cover fall down off the track in the center and it was a huge pain to get it back in the track by myself with cargo inside the bed. You are better off spending an extra $100-200 and going with the “real truck” roll up bed cover.
by:
H.David
07/09/2025
I have just received my Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover. It was super easy to install. You guys at etrailer are awesome. Super fast delivery. This is where I’ll shop from now on.
Brooke M.
7/21/2025
It looks fantastic and right at home on your truck! Thanks for sharing the photo :)
by:
Chris
06/30/2026
2020
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
It is installed and was fairly straight forward. Despite others indicating there were no instructions, mine included somewhat clear instructions (could be better). If I had understood that staples through vinyl into aluminum was the core of the design - or a plastic bin was the container, I would certainly have kept looking for something with a more robust design. I expect a couple/three years before replacing, but it solves my immediate need. In this case, ability to see the gooseneck ball from the center high-mount camera that was blocked with the tri-fold cover. Like others have shared, don't expect a dry bed! The omission of a seal from the rear of the rails to the tailgate is confusing - as is the lack of seal length on the head rail to from a seal up front. I'll figure something out for both eventually, but a little underwhelming for the would-be low cost to address in design.
by:
Frank Q
09/08/2025
2025
Ford
F-450 Super Duty
Extremely easy to install. Although it says 1 person installation, having two makes it just quicker. Box arrived open (main cardboard flap) but all items were accounted for. Just recommend banding straps prior to shipping. Feels very sturdy and well secured to the bed with no holes. Drain plugs fit as OEM and were simple to install as part of the process. Hoping this cover stands the test of time. Highly recommend! etrailer.com was quick to ship and purchasing process was very smooth!
by:
Eric
10/12/2026
2021
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
The installation took us 2 hours. The bracket instructions were not as clear as i woul.like. the truck bed hole for tge drains was 1/2" the hose was 3/4 inch. Delivery and tracking were perfect
by:
Anthony
08/18/2026
It keeps items in the bedroom covered but NOT DRY . It is NOT worth the $1200 . Seriously thinking about going back to my tri fold cover
by:
Clayton
08/29/2026
2026
Ram
3500
Looks good. Easy install. Can be done by one person. Opens and closes smoothly.
Claire H.
9/1/2026
Glad to hear the install was easy and everything is opening and closing smoothly! It’s always a plus when you can get the job done by yourself. How has it been holding up since the installation?
by:
Rubiblue
02/16/2026
I love it, easy to install, and so good looking!
Lazer S.
2/17/2026
Glad you like it! I have had one of these on my Silverado since 2018 and it's still holding up very well! Just don't smash a bookcase into it when it isn't opened all the way. They don't like that. : P What are you going to be keeping in your bed? I keep a bunch of survival type gear in a milk crate. The cover keeps everything nice and dry.
by:
Randall
11/05/2025
The cover looks great and was easy to install.
I had to remove the spacers at the tale gate ends for clearance.
Opening and closing is smooth after using the supplied rail lubricant.
I had to remove the spacers at the tale gate ends for clearance.
Opening and closing is smooth after using the supplied rail lubricant.
by:
Douglas D
04/28/2026
Abigail helped me find the correct tonneau cover that fits an 8 ft. Truck bed. Order came pretty quickly and my wife and I installed it in about 1 1/2 hours. The materials seem to be top notch and look amazing on my truck. Love the low profile.The cover slides back and forth with ease. Great fit! Great Product. Do watch the video's on the installation. Very helpful.
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Sierra K.
10/18/2021
After market products such as a bed liner may need some modifications to achieve the best fitment, especially with the thicker plastic in liners. After reviewing your photos it appears that there was possibly a step in the instructions that was missed. There should be about a 1 sixteenth inch gap between the tailgate and the Tonneau rail end cap foam. To achieve this, you will need to loosen the Tonneau rail clamps and pull everything back towards the tailgate end of the truck and then tighten the clamps. Then you can shift the tailgate seal over to the other side to center it. If the seal is too long, you can cut it to length and then reinstall it.