2012 Ram 1500 - RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots

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.

Features:

• Custom-fit tonneau cover protects your cargo and your vehicle's bed from the elements
  • Deters theft and keeps your cargo out of sight
  • Reduces wind drag and improves fuel economy when closed over truck bed
• Retractable design allows for full truck bed access in seconds
  • Sealed ball-bearing rollers help cover roll smoothly without need for lubrication
  • No joints or hinges to trap dust, wear out, or freeze
• Locking handle lets you easily open and close the cover, and secure it at any point along the rails
  • Latch it partially open to conceal cargo in the front of your bed while leaving room for oversized loads at the rear
  • Close and lock the cover for maximum security when used in conjunction with your locked tailgate
• Built-in T-slots let you mount your ladder rack or roof rack crossbars to the side rails
  • Compatible with Thule, Yakima, Rhino Rack, and more
• Space-saving canister stores retracted cover and shields it from the elements
  • Spiral track system keeps cover from rubbing against itself, preventing wear and tear
  • Angled bottom takes up less space in your bed, leaving more room for cargo
  • 2 Drain tubes included to let out any water that gets inside canister
• Side rails sit 1" above truck bed for a low-profile look
• Superior protection for your cargo
  • Weather stripping and foam seals on all sides keep moisture, snow, and dust out of bed
  • Cover overlaps top of tailgate to prevent water from leaking inside
• 1" Thick, durable aluminum is impact and weather resistant
  • Matte black finish is scratch resistant and won't fade in the sun
• No-drill installation - rails easily clamp onto your truck bed rails
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Weight capacity: 500 lbs evenly distributed
• Canister dimensions: 13-1/2" deep x 12" tall
• Limited lifetime warranty

The RetraxPRO XR offers the most security and the best protection for the items in your truck bed. This aluminum tonneau cover has a snow load of 500 lbs and can withstand impacts and inclement weather. You can secure this retractable cover at any point along the rails with an easy-to-use, locking handle, all to ensure that your gear stays safe and protected. And accessory T-slots are built into the rails so you can add a ladder rack or roof rack to carry cargo above your bed without interrupting the functioning of the cover.

Smooth, Retractable Operation

This tonneau cover retracts quickly and easily for complete truck bed access. It does this by gliding along the side rails with sealed ball-bearing rollers, which also prevent the cover from binding or retracting unevenly. The RetraxPRO XR has no joints or hinges that can wear out, freeze, or trap dirt. It does not need to be lubricated and it has no springs that can fail. Unlike other truck bed covers on the market, you won't have to struggle with pull straps, hook-and-loop fasteners, or snaps every time you open and close the cover.

At the end of the cover, on the driver's side, there is a pop-up handle that makes it easy to slide the cover up and down the length of your truck bed with just one hand. The handle must be popped up for the tonneau to move, but you can push or pull the cover to guide it along the rails from either side of your truck.

When not in use, the cover rolls up into a space-saving storage canister at the bulkhead of your truck, so you'll never have to remove the tonneau to access your cargo. This canister has a unique spiral track system that keeps the cover from coming into contact with itself while it's retracted. This helps prevent wear and tear on the cover while you're opening and closing it.

With the cover fully retracted, the entire canister assembly only takes up a small portion of your truck bed. And the angled bottom of the canister gives you more space to slide long items or small gear underneath it.

Maximum Security and Protection for Your Cargo

When the RetraxPro XR is closed, potential thieves will find it nearly impossible to access the items in your truck bed. The locking handle is mounted flat and is concealed with a lid, keeping it well hidden from prying eyes. This flat, weather-guarded lid also keeps out dirt and debris to prevent internal corrosion in the keyhole, ensuring that the lock lasts longer and won't seize up.

To unlock the cover, lift the lid on the lock, insert and twist the key, and press the button to release the pop-up handle. Once the handle is up, you can slide the cover back.

You can latch the cover at any position along the rails by pushing the handle back down. This lock-in-place feature enables you to carry long items that overlap your tailgate while still covering cargo, such as a tackle box, that's stored closer to the bulkhead of the truck.

This cover is better at preventing cargo theft than soft covers, which can be cut open with a knife. It also cannot be pried up at the edges like some hard, folding covers. As a result, your cargo and truck bed are secure when this cover is closed and latched, as long as you lock your tailgate as well. Conveniently, the cover operates independent of the tailgate, so you can open and close the tailgate without touching the cover, and you can open and close the cover without disturbing the tailgate.

To keep snow, water, and dust out of your bed, the tonneau cover includes weather stripping and foam seals. An automotive-grade weather strip ensures a firm, dependable seal along the bulkhead of your truck. Attached to the bottom of each side rail is a foam seal that conforms to the shape of your bed rails. These seals help to prevent any scratches on your bed rails as well as fill any gaps to keep your cargo from getting wet or dirty. The cover also overlaps the top of the tailgate for additional protection against intrusive dirt and debris.

Durable, Long-Lasting, and Attractive Cover

The RetraxPRO XR is constructed of heavy-duty aluminum slats that are 1" thick. They have excellent dent and impact resistance to keep the tonneau from getting damaged by falling debris or by thieves who attempt to break in by force. In addition, this cover can hold up to 500 lbs of snow or evenly distributed weight when it's rolled out. And on top of that, its durable matte black finish is weather and scratch resistant.

To prevent mildew from forming on the cover while it's rolled up, the RetraxPRO XR features a water management system that channels excess water out of the storage canister. Two drain tubes attach to the bottom of the canister to remove any water that gets inside. The tubes then route water through the existing drain holes in the floor of your truck bed, ensuring that the stored cover remains as dry as possible.

When rolled out, this tonneau sits nearly flush with the back of the canister to give a streamlined look. In addition to the flush-mounted locking handle, the sleek frame features a top panel that overlaps the bulkhead of the truck and storage canister, eliminating the gap in between.

The low-profile side rails mount just 1" above your truck bed, which offers a sleek look while still providing enough clearance for most 5th-wheel hitches to remain installed beneath the cover.

Built-In Slots for Mounting Aftermarket Accessories

Integrated into the side rails of the RetraxPRO XR is a track system that you can use to mount your T-slot-compatible ladder rack or roof rack crossbars (sold separately). This way you can haul your bikes and other gear above your cover to free up your truck bed for additional cargo. This Trax Rail System does not interfere with the functionality of the retractable tonneau at all, so you'll still be able to use the cover while your racks are mounted.

To see if your specific Thule, Yakima, or Rhino Rack T-slot-compatible ladder rack or roof rack will work with this tonneau, please refer to the alternate instructions link at the bottom of this page.

Easy, No-Drill Installation

To install the RetraxPRO XR, begin by attaching the side rails to the canister with the provided screws.

Because the cover comes preinstalled inside of the canister, it will take 2 people to lift the assembled unit and place it on your truck. Once the cover is in position, make sure that the side rails are square on your truck bed rails. Then secure them in place with the bolt-on clamps. Finally, install the drain tubes in the canister and route them through the factory holes in your truck bed.

T-80231 Retrax RetraxPRO XR Hard Bed Cover w/ Trax Rails - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte

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