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  4. Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
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  6. Aluminum
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2003 Ford Taurus
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RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots

Part Number: RTX78FR
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Install crossbars (sold separately) in the slotted rails of this heavy-duty cover to carry your bikes, kayaks, and more above your bed. Manually operate the cover with the pop-up, locking handle, which gives you the best security for your cargo. Great Prices for the best tonneau cover from Retrax. RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots part number RTX78FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Retrax Tonneau Cover - RTX78FR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Secures to your truck bed with model-specific clamps and hardware
  • Protects Gear from Weather and Theft: Aluminum cover locks with tailgate to keep cargo secure and dry.
  • Haul More with Racks: Built-in T-slots let you mount Yakima, Thule, or Rhino racks above the bed.
  • Full Bed Access Fast: Retracts smoothly on sealed ball-bearings for quick, one-handed operation.
  • Holds Heavy Loads: 1" thick aluminum supports up to 500 lbs evenly for strong, durable protection.
  • Low-Profile Look: Sits just 1" above bed rails for a sleek appearance and better aerodynamics.
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Features to know about

Secure Everyday Gear: Locking Retractable Aluminum Cover

When you need to keep your tools, groceries, or travel gear safe from theft and weather, this heavy-duty cover has you covered. The RetraxPRO XR uses 1" thick aluminum slats with a matte black finish that resists scratches and fading in the sun. The pop-up locking handle lets you secure the cover at any point along the rails, and when it’s closed with the tailgate locked, your cargo stays fully protected. Weather stripping and foam seals around the edges block moisture, snow, and dust, while the overlapping tailgate edge keeps rainwater from seeping in.

Close-up of RetraxPRO XR tonneau cover pop-up locking handle showing easy one-handed operation

Carry More Above the Bed: Built-In T-Slot Rails

If you use racks for bikes, kayaks, ladders, or overland gear, the integrated T-slots on this cover make it simple. The rails accept most T-slot-compatible ladder racks and crossbars from Yakima, Rhino-Rack, Thule, and others. You can mount your rack right to the rails without affecting how the cover opens or closes. That means you keep full use of the truck bed for larger items underneath while carrying extra cargo securely up top.

Smooth, Hassle-Free Operation: Sealed Ball-Bearing Rollers

Opening and closing this cover is quick and easy thanks to sealed ball-bearing rollers that glide along the rails. There are no hinges, springs, or hinges to freeze or jam, and it doesn’t need any lubrication. The cover slides evenly with one hand using the pop-up handle and locks firmly in place when you push the handle down. Because the spiral track system keeps the slats from rubbing together, the cover rolls smoothly and lasts longer.

See-through view of RetraxPRO XR canister showing internal spiral track system for smooth cover retraction

All-Weather Strength: Durable, Low-Profile Design

Built for year-round use, this retractable cover can handle up to 500 lbs of evenly distributed weight. It shrugs off heavy snow, road debris, and UV heat without warping or cracking. The low-profile side rails sit just 1" above the bed for a clean, streamlined look that won’t disrupt your truck’s lines or rack setup. Two drain tubes in the canister route away any water that gets inside, preventing mildew and keeping the mechanism dry.

Full Bed Access in Seconds: Space-Saving Canister

When you need the entire bed for hauling gear or materials, the cover retracts smoothly into a compact canister at the bulkhead. The angled bottom of the canister leaves more room for cargo underneath, and because you don’t have to remove the cover, you can switch from secure storage to open bed space in seconds. It’s a tough, low-profile system that works as hard as you do—ready for weather, travel, and workday loads.

Angled view of RetraxPRO XR tonneau cover canister showing sloped bottom for extra cargo space

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 500 lbs evenly distributed

Dimensions

  • Canister dimensions: 13-1/2" deep x 12" tall

Cross-section of RetraxPRO XR retractable tonneau cover showing sealed ball-bearing rollers and side rail track system for smooth operation

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

T-80482 Retrax RetraxPRO XR Hard Bed Cover w/ Trax Rails - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte

Installation Details RTX78FR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

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Install crossbars (sold separately) in the slotted rails of this heavy-duty cover to carry your bikes, kayaks, and more above your bed. Manually operate the cover with the pop-up, locking handle, which gives you the best security for your cargo.

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We purchased these to allow us to mount the rails to carry our bikes. So far, that’s worked out perfectly to use with the tonneau cover. The whole setup has been extremely simple for us to use while traveling.



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Happy to see that the rails and cover are now shipped in a single box although large and heavy (70lbs.) with no signs of damage. We will install this and a Yakima rack system this weekend with the help of my son-in-law and grandson for a great family project.



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I have these tops on both of my trucks. Very durable and the powder coating is still in excellent condition.



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It is great. Took about 2 hours to install. You will need 2 people to put the assembled cover in the bed. I do have the multiplex tailgate and rain water will get into the bed because of the gap in the tailgate sections.



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Love the look and feel of the cover.



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Need I say more... :)



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Tonneau cover was delivered to my door with no damage. Hope to install it this weekend, weather permitting.



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Showed up quickly, this is the 3rd purchase from etrailer.com, they have great customer service, they know their products, prices are reasonable and they ship fast. I also purchased the Curt Hitch from them.



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It doesn’t lock into any position very well, either have all the way open or close. At time after I unlock it then I have to open the tail gate pull it to get it to unlock.



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Order was processed quickly and arrive in the specified shipping time. Easy two person install and fine tuning is an easy one person job. Great quality top and rugged. Perfect top for your pickup. Bed stays water tight so storing sleeping bags or luggage is no problem on long trips.



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Works just as I had hoped.



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Thanks etrailer. Ordered the Yakima Overhaul ladder racks and the Retrax tonneau cover. It’s the perfect solution for our camping/kayaking trips. Both products are solid and top notch. Installation was a breeze on my 20 Tundra.



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I had a solid tonneau before and liked it. Only problems with it were you could not drive with the cover up and it was a bear to remove even with the help of my wife. That truck was totaled by a drunk driver. So the replacement truck had to have an easier cover and wile I was at it, why not some racks as well?
It looks great! Fits perfectly and was a synch to install.
On the down side it is not completely dry and it did freeze up once in the winter. Other than that I do like it and gave it 4 stars



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Easy install nice and clean.



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Short version, LOVE IT!!! This was a lot more money than I wanted to spend but it was well worth it. While not water tight it is close. Easy to install, easy to operate. Does not make noise even on washboard roads. The loss of space by having a canister has not impacted me. But I saved the best for last. My daughter wanted one for her truck so I ordered another one. It was damaged in shipment and the best customer service representative in the world, Kimberly O, helped me out by getting me a new replacement quickly. I highly recommend this Tonneau Cover. I also got T-Slots and use my Rhino crossbars with the cover. No problems, just like they were made for each other.



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Retrax Pro XR with Rhino Rack Cross Bar set for the XR

This has greatly simplified my bicycle transport. Before I was using separate ladder rack on back of trailer, and hitch rack on truck. Compared with my prior setup, here are the improvements:
-- removes ~75 lbs from back of my trailer
-- not dealing with separate truck and camper bike racks (esp hitch rack taking up bed room while towing)
-- don't have to unload bikes to check something on camper roof
-- bikes are easier to load (even with lifting)
-- cross bars detach in seconds and lift off for full bed access or car wash (the cross bar and bike rack assembly stores on hook in garage)
-- Don't have to remove and store bike seats (they extended well past right side of trailer when on ladder rack)
-- Bikes are more protected above tonneau cover than either on hitch rack or ladder rack.



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Really like this cover. Installation was fairly straightforward I was able to do the install myself but another person would have been helpful.



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The Retrax Pro XR cover performs and looks like new after 1 year. Took 2 of us to install and adjust properly. Very minimal water leakage around tailgate sometimes which is expected. Read reviews of water leaks but must be due to improper installation/adjustment. Very satisfied and looks great. 2024 GMC 2500HD Denali



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The Retrax Pro HR and Yakima Overhaul HD is a perfect combo and works well together.



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We really like the bed cover. Wish it was more waterproof but still really nice.



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I couldn’t be happier with this tonneau cover for my F450. It shipped well, arrived quickly, and was packaged securely with no damage at all. Everything was organized and protected right out of the box.

Installation was surprisingly easy — clear instructions and no headaches. I had it mounted in no time, and it fit my F450 perfectly. The alignment was spot-on and the clamps secured tightly without any modifications needed.

The cover looks great, feels durable, and gives the truck a clean, finished appearance while keeping the bed fully protected. It opens and closes smoothly and feels solid once locked down.

If you’re looking for a tonneau cover for your F450, this is a great choice. Fast shipping, easy install, and excellent quality — 5 stars all the way!



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Replaced my "soft" tonneau cover that was tearing, fading, and falling apart after 10 years of faithful service. Bought this tonneau cover because of the retractable operation and the aluminum construction. While it is obviously built tougher and the operation is smooth, it does have its downfalls (which I didn't think of too much at the time). One being the space that is lost in the front where all that retraction goes, I guess there is around 8 inches of height at the very front. Additionally, where it lays is slightly lower than the bed rails which takes away at least around an inch of height compared to my previous cover. This makes a big difference when getting tall containers and the like to fit. I do enjoy the elevated level of security the new tonneau cover offers, even though I had zero problems with the previous cover.



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Easy to order and find the correct fit. This is my third cover from this brand and my first with aluminum slats instead of polycarbonate due to a different truck size. Installation took about two hours from start to cleanup, and I needed a couple of neighbors to help lift it since the aluminum version is heavier. My previous polycarbonate covers didn’t leak and worked well, but they became slightly wavy over time. I expect the aluminum version to hold up better.

Installation note for 2026 Ram 3500 Dually: when positioning the clamps at each set of plastic allen screws had to adjust front and back clamps The front clamp near the cab bolts were a bit short due to the wider gap between bed and tonneau rail, so I removed the top back piece of the clamp to secure it properly. The lower supports did not fully reach the side walls, and the rear clamp near the tailgate required removing the lower support bolt to clear the cargo light. The middle clamps fit as intended with no adjustments. Something for the manufacture to consider as new trucks come out with different accessories.

Overall, I’ve been very happy with this brand over the years and am satisfied with this purchase.



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Was relatively simple to install and works as advertised. Not my first of these covers so I am a return customer and also new what to expect with installation. The PDF instructions are good, but not quite Lego or IKEA level. I haven't installed the Yakima HD Overhaul System yet, but do not expect any issues.



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I installed the RetraxPro XR tonneau cover myself and it wasn't bad at all. I had to do a lot of adjusting to get it perfectly straight and even. The hardest part was having my wife help me lift the cover in the truck after it was assembled. I wish they would include some kind of a reducer to be able to fit the drain hoses into the smaller holes in the bed of the truck so no drilling would have to be made. Other than that, great bed cover and can't wait to add T-slot accessories.


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  • Is The Yakima OverHaul HD Ladder Rack Compatible With The RetraxPRO XR Tonneau Cover
    The Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-59 can be made compatible with the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTX78FR with the Tonneau Cover Adapter Kit # Y01155. You'll attach the adapter kit to the base of the towers and will then be able to slide them into the t-slots of the Retrax rails.
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    I recommend the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTX78FR for your 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 6-1/2' bed. This cover is retractable and uses aluminum slats to cover the bed. This will reduce the chances of something scratching most covers that use a vinyl top. The cover includes T-slots on the rails that will accept the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5855. You will then be able to easily install, remove and reposition the ladder rack when needed.
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