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When you need to reach something in your truck bed, the Full-Metal JackRabbit makes it simple. The aluminum panels retract into a compact 9-1/4" x 9-3/4" canister at the front of the bed, keeping the rear window clear. A quick-release handle and tension spring automatically roll the cover up with one turn, while a built-in pull strap lets you close it again in seconds. It also locks at 12" intervals, so you can cover part of the load and still leave room for taller cargo.
Rain, snow, or dust don’t stand a chance against this cover. The heavy-gauge aluminum slats have interlocking silicone hinges and foam seals that keep water and debris out of the bed. Drain tubes at the canister route water out through factory holes in the bed floor, so you stay dry through storms and car washes. The matte black finish resists corrosion and gives it a clean, low-profile look that stays sharp over time.
Keeping tools or gear safe is simple with the integrated key latch. Locking the cover together with your tailgate turns the truck bed into a sealed compartment. The solid aluminum build is strong enough to resist cutting or prying—something soft covers can’t always do. Once locked, the panels sit flush inside the rails for a streamlined finish that doesn’t give up on security.
You don’t need to drill into your truck to get this cover installed. The rails clamp to the inside of the bed using two self-leveling clamps per side, each with a built-in kickstand that keeps them square without over-tightening. Bolt the canister to the rails, connect the drain tubes, and you’re done. It’s straightforward and easy enough that Rob from Missouri called it “easy to install”—and it looks great once it’s on.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everyone, Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're going to be taking a look at the line of Pace Edwards Jackrabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Covers. When it comes to tonneau covers, you've got a lot of different options and it can be really overwhelming trying to decipher which one is going to be the best fit for your truck. Now for me, I always like to start by separating into two categories, hard covers and soft covers. Soft covers are going to be a bit more inexpensive, but they lack security because anyone can come up and just cut through that material with a knife to get inside. Whereas a hardcover like this, (knocking on cover) is going to be constructed of metal or some sort of hard material that can't be cut through.
Obviously nothing's thief proof but this is going to be a huge improvement to security, especially this option from Pace Edwards which is constructed of a series of metal slats that all interlock together giving you probably some of the best security you can get. An additional layer of security that the Jackrabbit has is a lock. The mechanism to open the cover is located up top so that's why they've got the lock. Some covers will rely on your locking tailgate and have the locking mechanism inside the bed. But I like this because it's easy to see and access and then we don't have to open the tailgate to operate this.
We just have to twist that and we can push this into the canister up front. (cover sliding) And here we can see the benefit of a canister style tonneau cover. Everything retracts into the canister up front so nothing extends up above our bed rails leaving our back window completely clear, compared to something like a tri-fold cover where when that's fully open, it's going to be straight up and down, blocking your back window. Or even a roll up tonneau cover where that roll will sit on top of your bed rails and at least partially obstruct the back glass. So this is going to be the best option for visibility.
The trade off for that is that it is going to extend down into your bed because that cover has to go somewhere. So there will be some sacrificed space in here. The good thing is, underneath it there is going to be some space so if you need to slide in some lumber, some two by fours, there's space underneath the canister for it to go. But that small space up top will be obstructed by the canister. Underneath the canister, you're going to have drain tubes, so any water that collects in here due to rain is going to be draining out through those drain tubes.
We will have to drill some holes in our bed or enlarge some existing ones to route those drain tubes out, so you can choose to do that however you'd like. In this installation, we did choose to enlarge some preexisting holes that we're already enlarged for something else and that worked treat to run these out and make sure that there's no low spot in the drain tubes. And the benefit to this pull cord here is that we can operate this from outside the bed. Now I'm just just going to operate it from right here, right now so I can talk about one of the other benefits which is the multiple locking points. So as we pull this out, (metal clicking) you can hear some clicks, locking it at certain intervals, allowing us to have the cover partially closed or open if we need to. Where that can come in really handy is let's say we've got a load of lumber that sticks out past our tailgate but we still want the fuel economy benefits of having this cover closed. (metal clicking) Well, we can close it most of the way and just have things extending out the back here. That's going to help with the fuel economy and reduce drag. Now comparing this to some other options out there, let's say other options from Pace Edwards like the UltraGroove, those ones don't stop. They just have a fully open or a fully closed state, so there's no intervals. For that reason, I like the Jackrabbit a lot better. Comparing this to an option from Retrax, their retractable covers can be stopped at any point, no intervals. All you have to do is throw their handle to lock it and it stays in place where it is. Which is nice for the ability to stop at anywhere, but I don't like Retrax's handle as much. Their covers I don't feel like slide as smoothly as Pace Edwards does. So we're going to get smoother action here and the trade off is that we just have set intervals at which the cover can be opened or closed rather than anywhere we want. So for me, it's a fair trade off. As far as weather resistance goes, no tonneau cover is weatherproof but I think this one does a great job at sitting really flush to the bed rails and having lots of sealing around the edges. We've got this rubber seal at the tailgate, foam seals along the bulkhead and the sides and it all makes great contact with the truck. I think you'll maybe get a little bit of water intrusion at the gaps in the corners of the tailgate. It's super minor, but that's just one area to watch for. But overall, I think they do an excellent job at keeping things water tight as long as you install it all properly. The other thing I like a lot about this is the low profile nature of it. If you kind of get down level with the bed rails, really the thing that sticks up the most is the top cover for our canister and the weather strip right here. The side rails are sitting almost perfectly flat with the bed rails and the cover itself sits below those side rails. So everything's super low profile. You can barely tell it's there and it looks like it belongs on the truck. It doesn't stick out one bit. Now our cover today is installed on a Silverado 2500, but there's plenty of different vehicle fits available for the Jackrabbit. So if you have a different vehicle and you want to see how it's installed and how it fits, plug in your vehicle information to our fit guide, including your bed length and use that to find the right kit for you because these are all going to be size appropriate for certain trucks. You just want to make sure you get the right one for your truck and it's bed. Overall, I think that's going to be a really solid option for a tonneau cover. Pace Edwards makes really good retractable covers that I'm a big fan of and this one is no different. Some of the things I like about the Jackrabbit over their other options is the fact that it's got those intervals you can stop at and the construction to me, feels just a little bit higher quality. So if you're looking for something that's going to be very secure and reliable then I think Jackrabbit is a really great fit. Thanks for watching.
Ratings & Reviews
Just installed the tonneau cover. Everything went well. I would recommend that people watch [on-line video] installation- made things go easier. Washed truck and no leaks. All is good.
The install went well. I just turned 79 and I was able to complete this by myself.I very satisfied with the product and with your service.I had to wait awhile because you were out of stock for this item but it was well worth it. I have one problem one of the canister drain pipe snap in fittings was broken can you replace this please advise me so I can complete the install
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.
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)
Very easy installation and works really well. I'm glad I purchased this item.
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.
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.
This was not cheap I really happy with it. Easy install Looks amazing Low profile
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.
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.
It looks great and was easy to install.
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