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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: PE29UV
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You can install this retractable, hard tonneau cover on your vehicle in about 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it just as quickly for full bed access. Aluminum and vinyl deck has strength of a hard cover and seamless look of a soft cover. Great Prices for the best tonneau cover from Pace Edwards. Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black part number PE29UV can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover - PE29UV

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Secures to your truck bed with model-specific clamps and hardware
  • Protects Gear from Weather and Theft: Hard aluminum panels and tailgate lock keep cargo safe and dry.
  • Full Bed Use in Minutes: Removes or reinstalls in about 10 minutes with just a wrench and screwdriver.
  • Quick Bed Access: Spring-loaded retracting cover opens fast using pinch grips and pull strap.
  • Keeps Rear View Clear: Compact canister (9-3/4" deep) sits at the bulkhead and won’t block your rear window.
  • Clean, Flush Look: Low-profile rails sit 1/8" above bed rails for a sleek, aerodynamic finish.
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Features to know about

Full Bed Use When You Need It: Quick 10-Minute Removal

Sometimes you need every inch of your bed space for hauling bulky items. With this cover, you can remove or reinstall it in about 10 minutes using just a wrench and screwdriver. The canister detaches from the rails and lifts out easily, so you can load up sheets of plywood, tools, or camping gear without the cover getting in the way. Once you’re done, it’s just as fast to put everything back on and secure your bed again.

Removing the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover canister from a truck bed for full cargo access.

Smooth Opening Every Time: Spring-Assisted Retraction

Opening this cover is quick and effortless thanks to its built-in tension spring. Just squeeze the pinch grips under the rear plate and the heavy-duty spring automatically retracts the cover into its canister. It glides back smoothly without binding or jerking, so grabbing gear from the bed or switching back to closed mode takes only a few seconds.

Durable, Weather-Resistant Construction: Aluminum and Vinyl Deck

The deck combines a vinyl top layer bonded to rigid aluminum panels, giving you the sleek look of a soft cover with the strength and security of a hard one. The ArmorTek surface resists water, debris, and sun damage while keeping its clean black finish. Foam seals under the rails and a large tailgate seal block out water and dust, protecting your cargo through rain or snow.

Close-up of the vinyl-coated aluminum ArmorTek deck of the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover.

Compact Design That Saves Space: 9-3/4" Deep Canister

When open, the cover rolls into a canister that’s only 9-1/4" tall by 9-3/4" deep. Its angled shape protects the retracted panels while leaving more usable space in your bed for cargo. Drain tubes built into the canister route water through the bed floor, keeping things dry inside and preventing freezing in cold weather.

Compact angled canister of the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover showing drain tubes and pull strap.

Low-Profile Fit That Looks Clean: Flush Mounting Rails

The side rails sit just 1/8" above the bed rails for a flush, streamlined appearance. This low profile helps reduce wind drag for better aerodynamics and a quieter ride. With the cover closed, it blends into the lines of your truck while securing your gear behind a locked tailgate.

Flush-mount side rail of the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover for a sleek, aerodynamic look.

Closed Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover providing secure, flush cargo protection with a locked tailgate.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Canister dimensions: 9-1/4" tall x 9-3/4" deep

Warranty

  • Warranty: 2-Year limited warranty

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Ratings & Reviews

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Absolutely love this cover. Getting tons of compliments from everyone that sees it. I had one on my previous trucks for years, and it always worked great!
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2024 Ford F-150
I felt like I was taking a chance ordering and installing this having never heard of the brand before or the company. But it is at least as good as advertised and super easy to install, having watched your video. It took me about an hour to install and everything actually went together perfectly. I just put it on yesterday so I have no review of daily usage or long-term quality, but for right now I absolutely could not be happier.
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At this time it is a little harder to close and open.
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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!
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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!

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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.

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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?
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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.
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Mike L.

9/10/2026

Looks great Michael, thanks for the photo!

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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!
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Gwendolyn Y.

4/23/2025

The cover looks great, Matt! Where did you head off to for the weekend trip?

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Matt

4/23/2025

@GwendolynY Just a local campground for the first shakedown trip of the season. We’ve got an 8-week trip planned for the summer, so I’ll try to remember to update my review after that true test. :)
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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.
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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.

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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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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.
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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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Easy to install. No drilling needed. Fits great. Very happy
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Mike L.

9/24/2026

Thanks for the photo, Manuel! I appreciate the awesome photo, it looks great on your truck!

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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.
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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
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Gwendolyn Y.

10/10/2024

Hey David! Your pictures look great. How you liking the cover after having it for a bit?

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David

10/3/2025

Excellent product cover is working great no issues

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2026 Ram 3500
Looks good. Easy install. Can be done by one person. Opens and closes smoothly.
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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?

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brooke M.

7/21/2025

It looks fantastic and right at home on your truck! Thanks for sharing the photo :)

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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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I love it, easy to install, and so good looking!
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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.

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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.
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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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My third Switchblade retractable hard cover . Happy with the look , function , and ability to secure items within the truck bed .
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Finally got time to install my bed cover. Love it, much better than the old back flip that I had on my old truck.
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2025 Ford Maverick
I know that it is not your problem but the installation instructions need to be better I learned more from a video on the cover than what the instructions told me .Maybe Pace Edwards should include a link on their instruction page
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    Hello Joe, thanks for reaching out. So the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # PE29UV retracts into the canister when completely open. What I can tell you is the canister is 9-3/4" deep so basically if you subtract 9-3/4" from the overall length of the bed you will get the measurement you are looking for. Based on my math, with the 5-1/2' bed this measurement would be about 56.25".
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    There is a powered alternative to the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # PE29UV for the 5-1/2' bed on your 2024 Ford F-150, but it will be a slightly different model. Here is the cover you're needing to go with: - Pace Edwards Bedlocker Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # PE77UV This has the same basic features and design as the Switchblade you're looking at, but it gets powered by your truck battery and it comes with a key fob for operation. If you're like to add...
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    Yes. The Adarac # A66RR is compatible with the Pace Edwards Switchblade # PE29UV since the Adarac sits on top of the bed rails and the Switchblade mounts inside the rails. Because this is a fully retractable cover it's not going to be obstructed by the rails or uprights on the Adarac, so they make a great pair.
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