I cannot imagine that a deck system can be used with this cover. I would be very surprised to learn that it could. I have had Retrax covers on most all of my trucks. I had a BAK X4S on my last mid-size truck and loved it, so I bought the X4S for my ZR2 and I am very pleased with the quality, 5-year warranty, and ease of use.
What were the adjustments to make it resist water? I’m about done with mine. Had a leaking canister, replaced it, had a side rail that needed to be replace because weather stripping kept sliding out, still leaks when it rains. I have positive slope and even caulked the corners where the sides meet the front but still leaks. For the amount of $$, they shouldn’t be inferior to the 300 vinyl roll up, but this one is
The X4S is similar to the Truxedo Sentry CT I had on my last truck. I am leaning toward going back to the CT or moving to the X4S. I still haven't decided, but I like the hybrid nature of these covers (hard, rolling).
Measuring from the bed to the bottom of the ramps (that are between the wheel well and cab on both sides), there is just a hair over 9 1/4" of space. This is slightly lower than the retracted cover itself.
I believe the Retrax is around 8-9"
I had a Retrax Pro on a 2011 Raptor and thought it was a really great cover. Only issue is the “lock in any position” pin would start sliding open once you took it off-road, and the pop-up handle/lever would be in the way with crossbars I had so I put my own pull strap on.
You're the first I've found who went with the Pace Edwards Ultra Groove. Like it? How does it do with the multi-function tailgate? I'm torn between the Ultra Groove, and the Truck Covers USA with the HD Yakima rails.
Sounds like we are doing the same. I am going to put “normal” roof rack cross bars, the rhino vortex, across the bed width a Yakima skinny warrior on one side and keep the other side open for bikes, skis, or a box depending on what I’m doing. Similar to what I did on my raptor. I’ll need to follow up as I am waiting on the smaller t-slot brackets as the pace Edward is smaller (I think they say Tule sized, but I’ll need to double check) compared to the others. So I’ll let you know how it goes. The rails seem to be over the bed edge enough to what I am hoping should support about ~200 lbs. I would not use it for a tent or anything more substantial.
If you are willing to pay the price, Truck Covers USA is a great company. I had their retractable on my old f150 for 7 years. A part broke in year 5 and they sent me a new part For free. no questions. I just couldn’t spend that much this time around. Ended up with the Undercover Armor flex hard tri-fold. Seems durable and water resistant.
Waterproofing is the one area that Retrax could definitely do better in. At best it’s water resistant but it’s definitely not waterproof. I ended up using a silicone grease on all the seals to get the water resistance to an acceptable level. I will probably need to regularly reapply to keep it up. The seals that it comes with are a little disappointing.
Interesting...I have had 3 RETRAX covers and never a water intrusion issue. You sure it's not your install?
Could be, I installed it myself
If it's installed correctly, the only possible place water can get in is at the sides of the tailgate. The front of the bed should be sealed as are the bed rails.Could be, I installed it myself
Sounds good. Just a FYI, Most racks don't use the stake pockets. Some basic ladder racks might. But Racks like the Yakima, Rhino, ect, Use either a T slot track mounting system or a bed rail clamp. If you look up in the thread a little I posted a picture of my Duramax with a rack and Decked. It shows the type of clamps. They basically won't work with a bed cover, That's why some covers have the T slot tracks on them. It's so you can run both a cover and a rack. Just giving you a heads up. I went through all this last year because I don't normally run a bed cover. Did a lot of shopping on options to have both. If you want a rack at some point. I'd get a cover with T-slot tracks. If not you will probably have to buy a new cover when you buy a rack.
Awesome - thanks for the head's up! I was just reading your airbag thread a few minutes ago - good stuff!
I think you're going to love it. If you have any install questions, feel free to call me.
