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If you’re tired of folding or rolling covers that block your rear window or take up bed space, the Full-Metal JackRabbit solves that. Its retractable aluminum panels open and close using a spring-loaded handle at the tailgate. Turn the key latch and the cover glides into a compact canister up front, leaving the entire bed open for hauling. The same handle lets you pull it closed again, locking every 12 inches so you can still cover part of your load while keeping tools or gear protected near the cab.
Rain, snow, and road grime don’t stand a chance against this setup. The heavy-gauge aluminum slats with silicone weather hinges form a tight seal between panels, while foam seals at the bulkhead and tailgate keep water from sneaking in. Any water that gets past the top drains through built-in tubes routed out of factory holes in the bed floor, keeping your cargo area dry even through storms or car washes.
Some covers stick up above the rails and ruin the truck’s lines. This one doesn’t. The side rails mount inside the bed rails for a flush look that blends in cleanly with the truck body. That low profile also helps with aerodynamics, cutting down on wind drag and giving a small bump to fuel efficiency when the cover is closed.
The Full-Metal JackRabbit is made from extruded aluminum with a matte black finish that resists corrosion and dents from daily use. It’s rigid enough to deter thieves compared to soft covers and can handle years of exposure to sun and weather without sagging or fading. With its angled canister design, you keep full rear window visibility and room for fifth-wheel towing setups beneath it.
You don’t have to drill into your truck to install it. The canister sets into place at the front of the bed, and the rails clamp on using two clamps per side. Built-in kickstands at the rear clamps help level everything out so you get a tight seal right away. Once tightened down, the rails line up smoothly, ready for the cover to slide in and lock securely in place.
Ratings & Reviews
Have not installed it yet
The cover was easy to install and would be easier if the instructions had better illustrations. Once I figured out how to assemble it, it took me about 2 hours to install by myself. I like the low profile design. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of the instructions, otherwise it’s worth price in my opinion.
Just installed the cover and it looks great and it fits my older Sierra truck.
Installation of the initial rails to the canister was tricky as the instructions are not 100% clear (i recommend going on youtube to watch the video).
I would also recommend sliding locking brackets into rail slot before attaching to canister as there is a screw at the end rail which prevented me from sliding the brackets onto the rail from the tail end.
Instructions also failed to tell me how far from the tail bed i should secure the bracket even though they were specific about how far from the canister i should secure so i had to make a guess. I would have liked if i got 6 brackets instead of 4 so i could secure the rails in the back, middle and front but it is what it is.
Staff was great in making sure i order the correct cover to fit my older truck so I give them an A+.
it was super easy to install and only took me 2 hours (only because i triple checked the everything and kept referencing the video)
I highly recommend installing with two people.
Let’s see how it does in the rain.
Second Pace Edwards I’ve owned. This one is way nicer than the first. Love the quality and the way it locks.
It looks great and was easy to install.
Perfect fit and it makes the 72 look fantastic.
The installation instructions are terrible. The video by etrailer could be better with close up shot of getting the rails into canister track. Tip: After starting cover into rail, angle outside lip of rail slot into groove to get into track. Product design could be better to ease installation. Solid product, just lack luster instructions for end user.
Works excellent. Easy to both open and close and I like that it locks and is a solid surface. I have a short bed with a fifth wheel hitch in it and there is no interference at all. Exactly what O was looking for.
Love the tonneau install went well I did resort to u ti e video which is actually very helpful looks great on the truck. I did have the same issue the installer on the video I watched did one side slips right on and the other took a minute to get lined op damn if I could figure out why.
Very nice heavy-duty cover! Installation was pretty simple and straight forward. Connecting the rails takes some finesse and patience.
1 year later and it still works like day one. Just keep the channel lubed.
This looks really good on my truck (F350 long-bed). I like it a lot better than my last bed cover (one of those tri-fold ones that just sits on top). It wasn’t that bad to install. It did help to have another person for a few minutes for parts of the install. Unfortunately, within a month it started to pop open when driving down the road and I found multiple small screws started falling out from the back ends of the rail. Some I was able to find in the bed and re-install… others I have to figure out how to replace them. If it had not started to do this, it would easily be 5 stars.
The cover looks and functions well. There were some areas on the interior where the powder coating didn't fully cover the metal. Also, the drain tubes are incredibly difficult to install into the cannister from the under side because of the thickness of the foam seal. This was mentioned in the Etrailer install video, but they should have suggested installing these first while the cannister was outside of the truck bed and could be more easily accessed.
Very nice looking. Not fully waterproof. Drains need work. Tough installation.
Item arrived as stated when ordered, item received is exactly what I ordered. The Tonneau Cover was easy to install, allows to the bed of the truck without opening the tailgate. I don't have to go from side of the truck to other and unlatch two latches for access to the truck bed, saving time and effort. Good looking product (Tonneau Cover-Aluminum-Matte Black)
Overall a great product. A bit complicated to install (see videos) but a little patience overcomes. Also keep the rails well lubed.
Aside from that, excellent cover.
First it leaks , so there is a water inside the bed after each rain and it is aggravated. Second it’s not a good idea to put lock on top of the topper. I would prefer have no lock at all. And once in a while, the toper keeps open while driving.
Very easy installation and works really well. I'm glad I purchased this item.
Tonneau covers come in a variety of designs and prices. For me, security and durability were top priorities, so I went with the Full-Metal Jackrabbit. This is a high-quality design that I expect will last as long as my truck. Installation is a bit difficult, but the etrailer video was very helpful, even though it features a GM pickup (I have a RAM with Ramboxes). Like the video, I found putting the canister in the truck near its final position (I used 2 inverted 5 gallon buckets) worked best instead of installing the rails first and then lifting the assembly into the bed (which requires 2 people -- I was working alone). I supported the rails with a 2x4 across the gunwales near the tailgate while attaching them.
Getting the rails aligned and inserted into the canister receptacles was the most difficult part of the assembly. It took a bit of angling and twisting, but things finally clicked into place, and the support screws could be installed. Then the buckets were removed and the canister and rails dropped into place.
The rail attachment hardware fit perfectly, and the resulting rail separation was right on the money at 45-3/16" all the way along, requiring no further shimming or tweaking.
The end result is a great looking tonneau cover that's well worth the money and installation time (took me about 6 hours). One modification I made was to the pull strap, which I didn't like laying loose or having to be stowed. I replaced the strap with a metal 1/4" cable clamp and metal 1-1/2" ring. When I'm in the bed, the ring is easy to grab with a finger. When I need to pull the cover closed from behind the tailgate, I attach a 6 ft. dog leash, and remove it afterwards.
This tonneau cover is removable, but doing so seasonally or more frequently would be laborious. And holes need to be drilled through the truck bed for drain tubes that prevent water accumulation in the canister. But these tubes can be removed temporarily if they're in the way of cargo.
The canister does occupy space at the front of the bed, but there's still about 10" of space beneath it. My RAM has a bed divider fence, and it still fits everywhere under the cover up to where the canister is mounted.
I'm very pleased with this cover, and would purchase it again.
I just finished installing it with my wife. It’s not a tough install, once you get past attaching the rails to the trough. Neither the installation manual, nor the online videos shows that clearly enough. Many awful words were spoken, mostly by me. But, once we finally made it past that step, it wasn’t bad at all. The cover seems rugged enough and the end hits the tailgate just right for a good seal. It looks great, like it’s always been there. Everything functions as it should and it rolls right over my 5th wheel hitch with about 3/4” to spare. Time will tell how it does going forward.
It would be perfect if the side rails were 1 inch wider and covered up the "stake" holes in the side of the truck box.
This was not cheap I really happy with it. Easy install Looks amazing Low profile
I ended up purchasing the Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-FMC2576 for a 1998 Chevy C1500 Stepside and I wanted to share for others to see. We were able to install it flawlessly and my customer loves it!
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