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Electric, retractable tonneau cover with T-slot rails lets you add a ladder rack or roof rack to carry all your sports and recreational gear. Durable aluminum cover locks at any point along the rails, and the matte black looks great on your vehicle.
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The UltraGroove is an electric, retractable tonneau cover with integrated T-slots in the rails that allow you to add a roof rack or ladder rack to your vehicle. This enables you to carry kayaks, bikes, and other sports and recreation gear while leaving your bed free for more items. The cover's heavy-duty aluminum panels help protect your cargo from theft, and the enhanced weather seals ensure your gear stays clean and dry.
Retractable with Remote
This electric, retractable tonneau cover is powered by a motor that wires directly to your vehicle's battery. The included key fob remote activates the motor and allows you to open or close the cover with the touch of a button. An electro-magnetic brake stops and locks the cover at any point along the rails for customized cargo protection. Press the Open button on the remote to retract the cover into the canister. Simply release the button to trigger the electro-magnetic brake and lock the cover in at the desired position. Press the Closed button to deploy the cover. There is an optional manual switch available (sold separately) that allows you to operate the cover from the cab of your truck or at the tailgate.
A manual release is located on the canister in case of remote control or power failure. Simply pull out the manual release lever, and engage the kickstand behind it. This allows you to deploy and retract the cover by hand until power is restored to your vehicle.
Side Rails with T-Slots
The tonneau cover's side rails include integrated T-slots that allow you to mount accessories directly to the cover. This Rail Expansion System (RES) runs the length of the side rails so you can positon your accessories - such as a ladder rack or roof rack - to accommodate different-size loads. This enables you to haul sports and recreation gear above your bed without interfering with the operation of the cover. The rails are also compatible with Pace Edwards EL200 ladder rack (sold separately).
These rails have rounded sides and curved endcaps that are sleeker and more streamlined when compared with other slotted tonneau cover side rails.
Angled Canister
The cover retracts into a compact, angled canister located at the front of your truck bed. This canister protects the retracted cover from the elements, and with the cover stored in the canister you'll have unrestricted visibility out of your rear window. The angled design of the canister also allows for maximum useable cargo space in your truck bed.
Enhanced Cargo Protection
The UltraGroove provides more protection from water and debris than many other covers on the market. Its rails feature a water management system that channels excess water into the canister. This prevents water from getting into your bed or freezing in your tonneau cover rails during cold temperatures. Drain tubes attached to the bottom of the canister remove water through the OE drain holes in the floor of your truck bed. Additional drain tubes at the end of the side rails also channel water out through existing drain holes in your truck bed side walls.
The cover side rails have rubber seals on the outside that conform to your truck bed rail caps and keep dirt and water out of your bed. The rails have seals on the inside to create another barrier that protects your cargo from water and dust. There are also endcaps that seal over the top edge of your tailgate to prevent leaking at the corners. Lastly, a large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and your tailgate to shield your cargo from runoff water.
Low-Profile Design
The curved side rails and endcaps sit approximately 1" above the truck bed rails for a low-profile look. This sleek design is aerodynamic to reduce wind drag, and it helps to improve gas mileage when cover is closed.
Heavy-Duty Construction
The cover is constructed of interlocking aluminum panels with a black powder coat finish. A silicon weather hinge creates a tight seal between each panel to prevent water and dirt from entering the truck bed. The cover side rails are also constructed of extruded aluminum with a black powder coat finish.
Security
The UltraGroove provides excellent protection for your cargo when used in conjunction with a closed and locked tailgate. The durable aluminum panels are better at preventing theft when compared with soft covers that can be cut or punctured with a knife. The panels are also more effective at preventing theft than a tri-fold hard tonneau cover because the panels cannot be pried open at any point along the rails.
No-Drill Installation
To install the cover, place the canister on a support at the bulkhead of the truck. Run the wiring harness from the canister to your vehicle's battery. Do not connect the harness to your battery until the rest of the installation is complete.
Attach the rails to the canister, then secure the rails to your truck's bed rails using 2 clamps per side. Slide the clamp onto the rail, flip the pivot arm up so it is under the bed rail lip, and tighten the clamp in place. Shims are included for trucks with tapered beds.
Each clamp at the tailgate end of the rails has a supplemental kickstand to help level the rails and prevent overtightening during installation. To install the kickstand, simply slide it into the grip handle at the bottom of the clamp. Rotate the kickstand so the foot rests squarely against the side wall of the truck bed, and tighten in place.
Mount the top cover plate to the canister with the included hardware. Install 2 drain tubes to the rear of the rails and 2 drain tubes to the canister. Route each tube out of the OEM drain holes in your truck bed. Complete the installation by connecting the wiring harness to the battery.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, neighbors. It is Brad here at etrailer, and today we're taking a look at the line of retractable hard Tonneau covers. Now, these are from Pace Edwards, and they're a great option because they are electric. So that means that you can open and close your Tonneau cover at the push of a button. Now, these are available for a bunch of different configurations, so you're gonna wanna make sure to use our fit guide to make sure you're getting the proper one for your truck. And in about 30 seconds, you can have your Tonneau cover completely open and ready to load.
Now, I've installed some hard Tonneau covers before on other trucks here, and one of the ones that I really like is the BAKFlip MX. And it really allows you to open it up, and still have that hard tunnel cover. but the way that it folds up, it trifolds back and when you have it in a stored position, it locks all of your visibility. And so your cameras aren't gonna work. And it does work fine, it does its job, but I like the fact that when this is retracted, it's in the canister, so you maintain all of your visibility.
Now there is a trade off to having this style of retractable and that's obviously, you have about a foot and a half that you lose on the top portion. But this little angle design, as well as having this bottom part open means that you're still able to store things underneath. So if you still have some two by fours that you wanna load in your bed, you'll be able to slide those in with no problem. Because this is a powered Tonneau cover, you obviously have to get that source of power from 12-volt source. If wiring is not your strong suit, not to worry, this is super easy.
You already have your fuse holder installed in the harness, and then you just simply run your red wire to your positive black wire to the negative, and you're good to go. Now when people get Tonneau cover on their truck, a lot of times they're worried about losing some of the usability of their bed because you are covering up the steak pockets. I could see where you might be concerned, but that's not the case here. And this really stands out compared to other Tonneau covers because there is a T track, and this is compatible with Pace Edwards, not only roof racks but ladder racks. So if you use this for work, you're still able to get your accessories loaded on, and still be able to open and close the Tonneau cover.
So you get the best of both worlds. Now when installing, it comes with brackets that slide into grooves here so you get a nice solid fit without having to drill holes into your bed, you'll simply clamp this down, and it's really holds it in place really well. It also has this kickstand here for stability. So even as it opens and closes, it's gonna hold form. It's not gonna bind up. There's also seals along the entire thing to keep it watertight. So you have 'em on the inside for a nice smooth running feature of the Tonneau cover, but also on the outside to get that watertight seal. And if water does get in your T track, not to worry, it's all gonna feed down to this drain tube, and you have one on both sides. So it drains here, and the canister also has drain tubes. So not to worry, you're not gonna have water building up in your Tonneau cover. And once you're hooked up to power, and everything's installed, you're able to operate this to cover at the push of a button. You get two key fobs, and I already have batteries installed so you're ready to go, and all you have to do push the button, wait 30 seconds and then it's gonna be closed. (cover closing) Now once closed, you'll see against our tailgate, we also have those seals continuing, creating that watertight seal. So it's gonna keep everything protected. And speaking of keeping protected, once you lock your truck up, no one's gonna be able to open up your tailgate, and there's no way to actually open this up without the key fob. Now, not to worry as the owner if the batteries die, and you don't have your spare on you, there's two other options as well. There is an available module that you can add in that you can use an app on your phone to open and close. There's also a manual release in that way. If you are stuck without any of those, you can still open and close your Tonneau cover. When installed, it has a nice clean look to it, and I really like the way this one sits on this truck because it's only about an inch higher than the bedrail. So some of your other ton covers stick up, and I'm not really a fan of how that looks. This one has a really good look. It also has that matte black powder coat finish on the aluminum, so it's gonna keep it protected and also it's gonna be rust-proof, so that's really nice. Long-term, this is gonna be a Tonneau cover once it's installed. You're really gonna have a great look, but also functionality throughout its lifespan. There's also just a few subtle differences that I've seen from other Tonneau covers, and you can see that this contours with the outside edge of the bed, and overall the fit and finish of this kit is really good. I'm really happy with how it all went together. And they give you included tools to make sure that you're getting the proper gap. So they really set you up for success. when installing your Tonneau cover. So if you're looking to protect the contents of your vehicle, not only from weather but also from theft, I think this is one of the best options out there just because of the fit and finish, and the overall look, the storage, there's a lot of things that this one checks the boxes on that I really like. Now, these are available for a bunch of different configurations. So you're gonna wanna make sure to use our fit guide to make sure you're getting the proper one for your truck.
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (13 Customer Reviews)
Electric, retractable tonneau cover with T-slot rails lets you add a ladder rack or roof rack to carry all your sports and recreational gear. Durable aluminum cover locks at any point along the rails, and the matte black looks great on your vehicle.
Easy to install, secure when closed and tailgate is locked, looks great. Very convenient, push a button and it opens, push it again and it closes. It can be stopped in any position which is great for a fifth wheel
I installed the pace Edwards powered ultra groove cover on an 2024 2500HD truck. The cover has been on for about a year. Overall the cover is very nice and I like the ability of being able to have the top partially open. I also have used it with my Yakima overhaul truck rack to haul kayaks and bikes. Putting the rack onto the ultragrroove was very easy and works excellent. It’s so nice having a powered cover with the rack onto! It’s very nice to not need to reach over the side rails to open/close. I have the Bluetooth option and that works very well and that is my primary choice of operation.
The cover was pretty easy to install and the videos were helpful. if you have an electric lift tailgate make sure to keep the overlap of the cover on the tailgate to a minimum or the power tailgate may not self close if the cover seal interacts too heavily with tailgate top
A few things that I found;As the manufacturer states it’s not water proof and I get a little water in from around the cover seals and the canister box. But the majority of the water seems to come in from all the openings in the bed and gaps on the tailgate. In the sun the black cover absorbs a LOT of heat and the temperature in the bed get quite high. Be aware of this on a sunny day with anny temperature sensitive items or coolers placed in the bed. Be careful touching the black slats on an hot sunny day they are hot. The cover motor significantly slows down when closing and sounds like it may not be able to close but it does get there. Although the motor sounds week when closing, it is not and if you get any body part caught between the cover closing and the tailgate you will suffer some pain. I found this out when leaning over the tailgate to try and grab something out of the bed with the remote in my pocket. I leaned on the close button and got my arm pinched between the tailgate and the closing cover. I had some serious bruises. From what I have experienced there is nothing to reverse the motor if it becomes jammed or pinches something like an arm. Seems the motor current gets maxed out and the motor stops and the cover is locked there. I would prefer if there was some sort of safety here as I worry whenever my grand kids are helping me load something. Best advice is not to have the fob in someone’s pocket where it could unexpectedly get triggered.
One thing that has been a problem is the drains on the bottom of the canister box. These are used to drain water from the box. The drains are plastic fittings that twist and lock in the bottom of the box and have a semi ridged drain hose that goes to a hole in the bed. The issue is that any time you put a 2x4, a piece of plywood, or anything that fits under the canister box, it hits the tube or nipple and snaps it off.
I repaired and replaced these several times. I have now replaced them with a 90 degree barbed elbow on the bottom of the box and used a more flexible vinyl hose. Now the hose is much tighter to the box and tube is not getting hit every time something is put in the bed.
Installed wiring for cover (power and switch) first and then installed the cover .
etrailers videos were great
I have enjoyed the cover but the powder coating has come off of one of the aluminum rails and I never recieved the correct end cap for one of the rails
Had this for about a year and its doing well. Pretty good keeping the water out. I would buy it again.
This product exceeded my expectation! I installed it on a 2019 F450 limited and the only modifications required to the truck was to drill (2) 5/8” holes in the bed plug covers (4L3Z-99277B76-AA) to allow the drain tubes to exit the bed of the truck. The rail mounts did require me to remove (drill out) all the shims to get the required width for the cover. Thanks to both etrailer and Pace-Edwards customer support for answering questions about removing the shims.
The online instructions I downloaded from etrailer did not contain the correct installation widths for this Item, however the instructions shipped from Pace-Edwards were spot on.
Fast shipping and delivery
I have tried them all.
Trifolds....accordians...to full on toppers.
I will not be looking anymore. It provides the security that I need and the convenience with the electric rolltop.
Still looks mint a year later.
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