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When you’re carrying valuable gear or tools, you need a cover that can handle real-world abuse. The RetraxPRO MX uses impact-resistant, 1"-thick aluminum slats that can hold up to 500 lbs of evenly distributed weight. This solid build keeps your bed protected from falling debris and bad weather while resisting dents, scratches, and fading thanks to its matte black, weather-resistant finish.
Getting to your cargo shouldn’t be a chore. The sealed ball-bearing rollers glide the cover open and closed smoothly without springs or lubrication, so it never binds or catches. A pop-up handle lets you slide the cover with one hand, and you can stop and lock it at any point along the rails for partial or full bed access in seconds.
Rain, snow, and dust stay out where they belong. Foam seals along the rails and weather stripping around the edges keep moisture from sneaking into the bed, while built-in drain tubes route any water that gets into the canister out through the bed’s drain holes. Even after a storm or car wash, your cargo stays dry and protected.
When retracted, the cover rolls into a compact canister at the bulkhead that takes up minimal space in the bed. The spiral track system keeps the panels from rubbing against each other as they roll up, preventing wear over time. The angled bottom of the canister even leaves extra room underneath for hauling longer items.
This cover sits just 1" above the bed rails for a clean, factory-style finish. The flush handle design blends into the top panel, giving a sleek look that reduces wind drag when closed and helps improve fuel efficiency on the road.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Great quality very happy with this. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice retractable cover.
On my previous truck, we had installed a soft snap-on tonneau cover. While it looked great, its performance over time decreased significantly, particularly in cold weather! So this time around, I decided to splurge and purchase a high-quality roll-top hard cover. I am SO HAPPY that I did! As importantly as its ease of installation and use, it is lockable so I will no longer have sleepless nights while traveling, worrying about the items in the truck bed. eTrailer was a great help in expediting the delivery of this item, as my HOA requires pickup trucks to have their beds covered... Thank You!
Item came on time and was very easy to install, but you need somebody to help you lift and put in the back of the truck as instructed. Its not that heavy, but just too awkward for one person to lift and place.
The tonneau works well. I wanted something that would be pretty secure (aluminum and locking) and easy to open/close. It is all those things! One handed open/close. Few pieces that are below the cover level so it doesn't interfere too much with what you have in the bed. Install was ok - definitely two people are easier than one.
Two downsides. The roll up area does take bed space - more than I'd like. Also, it is not watertight. Not terrible in the rain, but a good downpour or car wash gets water in the bed.
Quality product. Bought to protect and hide fifth wheel hitch. Does a great job!
This was a really easy installation. 2026 GMC 3500 DRW. I did it the install myself pretty quickly (except for lifting the combined rail/cover into the truck). One person on each side to guide and lift while my daughter lifted the weight in the middle of the bed worked well. The few connection screws required fit easily. Seals at the front of the truck and on the tailgate are smooth and complete. I didn't make both sides parallel when first installed. I loosened the middle and tailgate ends of the rails, adjusted the spacing distances, and it's perfectly in align now. One person can very easily expand and contract the top. The two drain hoses won't fit the holes in the truck bed. I'll pickup something from Home Depot or Lowes to append a reducing method. I really like this bed cover!
Should put actual installation instructions with the product inadition with the on line.Something was catching when attempting to operate. Semes to work ok after it broke free.
The instructions were definitely lacking—ended up finding a decent YouTube video. The box itself wouldn’t fit between the rails on the inner sides of the bed (see pics), so I had to use prybars to seat it past the rails.
Functionality: seems very solid once installed and rollers help it slide easily either direction. I’m not convinced it’ll hold much water out, but that’s partly due to the ram box hinges next to the tonneau rails, then not a lot of pressure between the tonneau and the top edge of the tailgate. I also had a $500 tonneau in the past with weather stripping along the front box to scrape debris from the top side of the tonneau as it retracts into the box at the front of the bed. This doesn’t have that, so it seems debris will accumulate inside the box and I’m not sure how easily it will be to clean inside the box.
Time will tell if this is worth the price tag, but it does feel very sturdy once installed.
I was hesitant to try a canister type roll up bed cover after only having hard covers or a soft roll up above bed cover before. I'm glad I did...
It still gets 5 stars because even though the box for the rails was damaged, no parts were missing and there were no dents or scratches on any of the pieces.
The install was easy, did it by myself in a couple of hours not rushing to get it done but working at a leisurely pace. The only time I needed help was to position it in place after the side rails were attached. The part that took the longest was measuring and adjusting the width between rails from the front to the back to get them within spec so the cover moves smoothly and easily with no binding. The instructions were easy to follow and it is simple to put together and install. Just take your time measuring between the rails and it will glide effortlessly.
I like the size of the canister, it doesn't take up much space at the front of the bed, even though it has 8ft to roll up. It seems as if it will be pretty water repellent with the rubber seals and gaskets. It rolls up easily and doesn't retract fast and slam into the canister. It also rolls out easily all the way to the tailgate. Unlike previous covers I have had, this one doesn't require the tailgate to be closed to work properly. The cover can be extended all the way to the tailgate and you can open and close the cover or tailgate independently of one another. I also chose this particular cover because it had the anywhere lock feature rather than only a few set locking points. The matte aluminum is a nice clean look, and it seems like it will be less prone to sagging in the middle as time goes by. This particular model sits just a little above the bed (the bed cover rails sit on top of the truck bed) but the canister isn't any higher than the rails or the cover itself when its open or closed. It looks seamless and clean.
It's only been a few days since install but as of now, I couldn't be happier having chosen this bed cover. And as always, etrailer makes the ordering process easy and worry free with their vehicle specific fit, fast shipping and fair prices.
The cover was easy to install and looks fantastic
Works and looks great. Came missing one adjustment screw and manufacturer immediately sent not one, bu several replacement screws, no questions asked. Wasn't sure if it would be worth the price but over one year of ownership it's proven to be second only to a winch as the best truck tool/accessory I've owned.
One year later it's still like new! eTrailer shipped it to a Campground we were at for a few days as we Travel around the Country full time. The box was heavy but it was delivered to our RV Door. Minimal assembly is required. It's all heavy Aluminum 2 inch wide Role Cover Slats that will support up 500 lbs of weight on top. So if you are Boon Docking you can go get Water putting the 50 gallon Bladder on top and your 35 gallon Waste Tote on the Bed. The original reason for the purchase was to keep Dirt, Leaves, Rain and People out of the Bed when not hooked up, which is most of the time even when traveling. It is a GREAT Cover !
A very nice cover. So far, it’s kept the bed and it’s contents dry. I had the face of the cartridge (the part that becomes the rear of the bed) sprayed with Line-X to match the rest of the bed and to offer some degree of protection. But the metal is very thin there and it didn’t take long for it to become dented. Also the drain fittings that attach to the bottom of the cartridge are delicate. I’ve had to order replacement fittings and it looks like the second set have broken again.
I love this cover. I had one on a different truck, but it had the rails that could be used for a bike, kayak or ladder rack. I thought I had purchased the same rails, but when received, found that it was not the same. I didn’t realize it until after I installed it. Wish I had noticed it earlier as the rails to replace are $500. Be certain you order carefully.
Bud
7/20/2024
It has been a good product, but really wish I could have exchanged the rails for the bike rack, as explained previously. If so, I would have ordered bike racks and towered from etrailer as well.
My third Retrax. The fit and finish is on point. Nice job... Again!
Very well built and easy to use, great product.
Easy enough to install and looks good. Works as I’d hoped and just need to see how it holds up in the Midwest winters ??
It’s seems high quality but this review is too soon to tell . I would rather give reviews after a few years of use but for now the product seem exceptional. It was just I stalled today.
This is a very sturdy tonneau cover and looks great on our 2026 Ford F-450. The materials and build quality are top-notch. The installation is straightforward, and I recommend you watch the video(s) prior to performing the installation. The unit is heavy, and you will need a strong helper. This is our first hard tonneau cover, and we are very pleased with our purchase.
The shipment was supposed to be delivered yesterday, so I stayed home from work to receive it. I live on a busy street in St. Louis city, or a corner lot. The instructions were to deliver it around back to the garage door. It finally arrived after 9pm on the front steps, which are within 8 feet of the sidewalk. Good thing it's so heavy and it didn't "walk off".
Received my order in a timely manner. It was an easy install. I’m 65 years old and was able to install by myself.
Kate F.
6/25/2026
Well Mark, 65 is the new 30! The new cover looks great, I really appreciate you including the pictures as well =)
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Sierra K.
2/1/2021
Paul, thank you for your review. I see that you are having issues with the drain fittings. I know that this item has a limited lifetime warranty. I would check with Retrax to see if they can send you extra fittings. If you would like to get replacement parts from etrailer I have attached a link.
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