Can I use a Pace Edwards Switchblade Tonneau Cover With a 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 10/03/2025
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will a tonneau cover 311=swda24a55 fit 2023 dodge 2500 with a fifth wheel the fifth wheel slide is 1.25 inches below bed sides
asked by: Jerry O
Expert Reply:
Good question, Jerry!
I did some digging on the Switchblade, part # 311-SWDA24A55. While I don’t have the exact clearance measurement, it looks like this may not be the best option if you plan to keep your 5th wheel in the truck bed.
The Switchblade mounts inside the bed rails, so any flexing from bumps in the road could cause the cover to come into contact with the 5th wheel.
A better option would be a cover that mounts above the bed rails, like the RetraxONE MX, part # RT60243.
This cover sits about 1 inch above the rails, providing enough clearance to account for any flexing from the cover itself.
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Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Tailgate Lock
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Gloss
- Pace Edwards
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Gwendolyn Y.
10/30/2025
Hey Jerry, did you end up going with the RetraxONE MX cover for your Dodge 2500? It sounds like the extra clearance could make a big difference with your fifth wheel setup. Your update could help others trying to find the right fit for a similar truck and hitch combo.