Can The etrailer Retractable Tonneau Cover Be Left Partially Open For Taller Items?
Published 09/24/2026
Question:
I use my 2026 F-150 for work during the week and camping on weekends. Can I leave this cover partly open for taller stuff, or does it have to be all the way open or closed?
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
Hey Jason.
You can definitely leave the etrailer Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # e23YV partially open. The cover has multiple locking positions, so you can expose only the amount of bed you need for taller cargo. A coworker of mine has the Silverado version on his truck and he pushes it up against lumber to keep it all in place, and the ratcheting mechanism works well to keep from moving.
When you close it completely and shut the tailgate, the release is locked so someone can’t simply open the cover from outside. The canister is also fairly compact at 10" tall x 7" deep.
What kind of items are you planning to put back there?
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etrailer Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum - Black
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Tailgate Lock
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- etrailer
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