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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.
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The Switchblade retractable hard tonneau cover provides you with security and weather protection for your truck bed, easy accessibility to your cargo, and the flexibility to haul large items that require full bed capacity whenever needed. You can install the cover without assistance in approximately 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it from your vehicle's bed just as quickly. The tonneau deck is constructed of a vinyl fabric top sheet that is bonded to rigid aluminum panels, combining the seamless appearance of a soft cover with the security features of a hard cover.
Simple, 1-Person Installation
To install the cover, set the canister on the bulkhead of your truck. Make sure that it's square with your bed. Bolt the side rails to the tabs on the canister.
Secure the rails to your truck bed side 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 with the twist knob. 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. Attach the drain tubes to the canister and route each tube out of the OEM drain holes in the floor of your bed.
To hold the pull strap off the floor of your truck bed, apply the adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strip onto the underside of a rail at your desired location.
Remove or Reinstall in 10 Minutes
After the initial installation, the tonneau cover can be completely removed or reinstalled in approximately 10 minutes. The Switchblade is great for whenever you need to haul large items that require full bed capacity from front to back and side to side. After your large haul is complete, you can easily reinstall the cover to protect your truck bed again.
To utilize your entire truck bed, detach the canister from the side rails by removing the bolts on either side with a wrench. Then take the side rails off your truck by removing the clamps with the same wrench. Wrap the pull-strap around the canister and use it to lift the canister off your vehicle.
Retractable Cover with Built-In Pull Strap
To retract the Switchblade, simply squeeze the pinch grips located underneath the cover near the center of the tailgate to activate a heavy-duty tension spring. The spring automatically retracts the cover into the canister at the bulkhead of your truck bed. This provides quicker, easier access to your truck bed when compared with manual retractable covers that have no spring-loaded assist.
A built-in pull strap helps you extend the cover over your bed. As you pull, the tonneau will glide smoothly along tracks in the side rails until it reaches the tailgate and secures in place. You can also use the rear plate of the tonneau cover to pull it closed.
Compact, Angled Canister
The cover retracts into a canister located at the front of your truck bed, giving you unrestricted visibility out of your rear window. The canister also protects the stored cover from the elements. And the compact, angled design allows for maximum clearance for your tools and cargo.
Water Management System
The Switchblade 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.
Flush-Mount Design
The black powder-coated side rails sit 1/8" above your truck bed rails for a flush appearance. This low-profile design is aerodynamic to reduce wind drag, and it helps to improve gas mileage when the cover is closed.
Stylish and Heavy-Duty Construction
The Switchblade deck is constructed of a vinyl top layer bonded to heavy-duty aluminum slats. This ArmorTek deck looks like a soft tonneau cover with no visible seams, but has the strength and security of a hard tonneau cover. A large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and tailgate to create a barrier to prevent water from entering the truck bed.
Security
The Switchblade provides excellent protection for your cargo when used in conjunction with a closed and locked tailgate. Both the pinch grips and pull strap are located underneath the rear plate, which makes them inaccessible when your truck bed is closed. The heavy-gauge 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 tri-fold hard tonneau covers because the panels cannot be pried open at any point along the rails.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (213 Customer Reviews)
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.
Firstly, Etrailer is AWESOME! I love you guys!!
Unfortunately, this tonneau cover is terrible. I actually hate it. After installing it, it only really worked smoothly for about a month and then it's been a fight opening and closing it ever since. I've reinstalled it twice and it works a little better afterwards, but never smoothly. I truly regret buying it. If it wasn't so large, I would have tried to send it back.
Jenny N - 03/03/2022This is an average cover with a few issues. Overall the quality seems ok but there a few annoying issues.
1) The back on the cover is always peeling off and is difficult to put back on. It takes almost no pressure for this to fall
Off. I even had this start to peel on a hot day when open. The main reason this is rated low.
2) I had to glue in the side rails as they kept sliding out as you tried to
Close the cover with the tailgate open.
Overall a good cover but has some very low quality user level items to be improved on.
It is easy to focus on the negativity when things happen with an order, but it truly comes down to what a company does to correct the issues. etrailer came through with flying colors with their Customer Service. When the items arrived the boxes were mangled with large holes in the boxes and parts missing. Leslie C handled everything starting with an apology even though this was a problem with the shipping company, She reordered the replacement of the items that were missing or damaged then arrange a pickup of the items I did get. This was all done with out me having to pick up the phone. My replacement came quickly and again UPS dropped off the Tonneau Cover with a huge hole in the box, but no damage and all parts were there. I am thrilled with the look on my new F-350.
The cover is fairly good for the most part. The 2 set screws that hold the rail stops in place keep falling out. I've tried putting lock tight on them & it didn't help. Other than that the cover is fine.
Love it. Easy installation. My wife and I did the install in about 1 hour. Works great. Opens and closes smoothly.
Will
Corpus Christi Texas
2020 F 350 longbed
Came with no instructions for installation. The instructions I found online for this product was different But similar enough to get it together. Closes hard takes quite a bit of pulling power to get it closed But I think it will loosen up some after some use (Hopefully) Very happy with etrailer.com
Mike L - 03/05/2019The product is as good as described. Shipping was quick, thanks etrailer!. The installation is fairly easy. I installed the cover myself with the help of my wife on a 2017 F-350 long bed dually. I kind of wish that the rails came with three holding brackets on each side instead of just two. I like the cover for security and to keep my stuff from the weather. It will served its purpose.
Very happy with the Bed Cover, installed in about an hour. I am even more impressed with etrailer. The video reviews were very helpful in my decision of which product to purchase and this was my first order from them, it was shipped "free" on the same day I ordered it and tracking information was provided. It arrived on time. I will also add they had the best price. I will look at etrailer for future purchases. Thank you!
This seems to be a very well made, durable and attractive bed cover. Installation was simple. I installed it in about an hour and a half. Very happy with my purchase and I am always happy with etrailer. arrived in good condition and 1 day sooner that I expected. Definitely recommend this cover and etrailer.
Excellent service and quick responses to any questions/concerns!
Everything I was looking for, easy to assemble. Just make sure you get the cover in the track correctly or it won't retract right.
Looks great and precise fit. Was able to install by myself in a few about 1.5 hours. We will see how it holds up.
Etrailer was exceptional with timely notification and delivery.
Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Looks great. Should be durable enough for me and my application. Appears to be well made and was fairly easy to install. I was replacing an older well used cover for my truck that was a dealer installed after market cover that was merely worn out. My brother and I installed this Slingshot in a little less than an hour. A person with with average skills should be able to install this cover with minimal issue. Certainly is easier with two people but not difficult.
Terryl B - 01/30/2022Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Shipped immediately and arrived in a couple of days. Unfortunately the unit comes in two boxes and UPS split them and delivered them over two days. This was not etrailer's fault!
The unit was exactly as described and fit my 2021 Ram Rebel like a glove. The only problem I had was the end caps were reversed on the box cover making it impossible to get the Philips head screws to catch. Once I figured that out they went right in.
I've bought many products from etrailer over the years and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend them.
Lynn - 11/19/2022Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
The bad:
1. The product showed up with damage. Box looked to be taped to fix it being dropped.
2. The metal parts that rest on the bed rail were bent.
3. They talk about shims in the instructions and the video but do not show where the shims are. I did have to remove them to help even out the distance the rails are between the front and back.
The good:
1. All parts were still in the box.
2. I was able to straighten the metal parts and install the product.
3. The installation video was very helpful.
Sierra K - 10/25/2021Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
I do love this cover and it looks terrific and well seated after install. No delivery damage and nothing of that sort. It looks solid and insulated. I installed it today, easy to install, however, I recommend installing it by following YouTube because the provided instructions are worthless. I'll do a one year review in 2023 if I'm still around. Also, for the rail lube, use wd40 because the provided lube is worthless. Still a 5 ? review though (so far, it's only day 1)
Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Received my bed cover last night in a wore out beat up box. parts hanging out of it. When I opened it it was full of returned items from other customers. When I asked to discount and speed up shipment on the replacement I was told nothing he could do. I have been a loyal customer and I'm not happy with the way this has been handled.
Jenny N - 10/25/2021Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Dear Ranger owners. This product is one inch short. Be aware. If you got a one inch thick liner, this is perfect. If not, this product will not be flush with the front bed. If you make it flush, then it is one inch short. etrailer tells me to return it with xxx return fee. And they would charge me for restocking fee. Haha what an amazing policy. Now that customer received it, they know customers wont return with heavy return fee. STAY AWAY.
Sierra K - 10/18/2021Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Super disappointed! Only have had the cover for a little over 1 year and it's junk. The cover drops out of the channel whenever we drive the truck. Pretty much started happening within a couple months of install. I woukd have to climb under the cover to push the cover back into the channel until this last time when it fell out so much I had to Rio the whole thing out. Not very convenient when our truck has a hitch in it and we are fully loaded. Don't buy! Wishing we had just spent our money on a basic flip top!
Jenny N - 10/20/2022Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Great tonneau cover fits great and does not leak except for a few drips in heavy rain or car wash. Easy to close very happy with my purchase. The install was easy to do by myself.
Review from a similar Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover in Tonneau Covers
Rather than order a truck bed cap and wait 3 months for delivery, I decided on a hard tonneau cover at about one third the cost and available immediately. I viewed several you tube and decided on Pace Edwards. I am able to follow instructions and handy with tools so this installation was straight forward and the end result is just as I had hoped for. The look is nice, the quality of the item is very good and the final function is just as I had wanted. The items in the bed are safe, out of view and secure as the tail gate can be locked. I am very pleased with the quality, ease of installation and overall function. The installation took a bit longer to complete as I was working alone.
David - 04/14/2022
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