Tacoma Tonneau Cover | Retrax XR Bed Cover

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3 жыл бұрын

The Retrax XR Tonneau Cover is one of the strongest bed covers on the market. We chose the Retrax XR because we liked the aluminum structure that gives the cover strength and the built-in bed rail (Trax Rail System) so you can customize what you want to place above it.
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@porchmonkey479 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I have a Pro XR, myself and thought I'd share some feedback I found along the way. The Pro series is actually rated for 500 pounds of "evenly distributed" weight, which I found impressive! One tip I found most helpful was Retrax recommends a slight upward tilt of their rails to help trap water into the rail, channel it into the canister, and out of the drain tubes. This also helps with how well the cover rolls. While one person handles the ratchet, one can stand on the outside of the truck's bed and place their palms on the rail with their fingers inside the rail where the ball bearings roll. Press firmly down with your palms while twisting upward with your fingers. This helps achieve a slight upward tilt and I noticed an improvement.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

That's for the comments, those are great suggestion

@rami3860 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid - earned a sub!

@johnnylycheeseed1733 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. You convinced me to buy one.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

They are great

@TacoBruso 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I just bought the MR version without the rails. Was just wondering did you do a video on the prep of your truck bed ie removing the plastic top caps?

@06colkurtz 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. I added a low roll cover that fits under my bed rack. Love the cover

@juanv1400 3 жыл бұрын

Can you get a measurement how much space is between the bottom of the canister and the bed? Thanks!

@brianlane9534 2 жыл бұрын

Having been around the block a few hundred times... It looks like the cover/lid on the locking mechanism won't last too long before it doesn't stay in place.

@escualido2007 2 жыл бұрын

Friend, I have a question for you, install a mx4d backflip cover and it filters a lot of water and the back of my truck has carpet and I would like it to be kept without any type of leaks, I ask you; This product that you are promoting on KZfaq has some waterproof, but it leaks or is completely waterproof on the inside.

@op-bi5rs 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you for made vid 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@thomaswilder3193 7 ай бұрын

How much weight will it support on top of it?

@lylekrannichfeld9634 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t suppose you’ve tried installing the Pelican Cargo cross bed mount underneath this Retrax, have you? Looks like it should fit, but guessing it’s also close. Thanks!

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I haven't

@EvergreenOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool system. Listen to the podcast. I feel your pain on releasing videos. Always waiting on one component to be right in the end. Lol

@supervong1 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice instructions! I though the Retrax pro XRs have the metal plates on the ends of the canister? I noticed this one is clear plastic.

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they made an upgrade

@h2oskeeee 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 DCSB and ordered one that I'm going to be installing myself which hopefully arrives next week. A couple of questions. 1. Can the Toyota tie downs that slide onto the side rails still be used or will they interfere with the cover? I'd like to install them before sliding on the second T-nut on each side to give me more utility. 2. How much room is there from the bottom of the Retrax cannister to the base of the bed? I think I'd rather have the drain holes as high up as possible so cargo won't hit the tubes as much. Thanks. Your video gave me a lot of good information.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

There should be plenty of room for the tie downs on the rail. There was maybe 9-12" of room under the case of the cover. Either way would work, but for the best water flow straight down drains would function best

@socaldreamer5568 Жыл бұрын

Just asked the same question. Were you able to fit the rail tie downs with the cover in place?

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

Hello How has your cover been? Thank you

@Steve-wc8hg 3 жыл бұрын

So once you install it you can not use the sliding tie downs any more or did you try to put them back on?

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, every works as normal with no interface

@Yettee0201 3 жыл бұрын

Cool alternative but I still like my diamondback HD

@ChasingTheAdventureOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Diamondback is too bulky this is low profile which looks better but I’m sure diamondback has its own pros. Just depends on your own personal preference I guess

@fat_head_Carl 3 жыл бұрын

Hey - I'm thinking replacing what I currently have....how's the water tightness?

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

It's very water tight, had a few drips where the lid meets the tailgate, but that's somewhat expected

@fat_head_Carl 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 not bad at all... I went ahead and got it, gotta install... Sitting in my basement.

@wtbofnc7880 3 жыл бұрын

What's the need for a lockable tonneau cover when you can lock your tailgate? Seems like overkill.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you need both, if you can't lock it the anyone can open it up

@silascastellanos 2 жыл бұрын

When are you gonna install the yakima outpoot HD

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

No plans as of yet, but I'm sure it will come

@xeroblastx 3 жыл бұрын

Did that tacoma bed track kit come with the retrax cover??

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, it's factory

@drrker 2 жыл бұрын

what wireless mic were you using in this video ?

@SnailTrail4x4 Жыл бұрын

Some cheep ones off Amazon, why?

@H20Spy 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be better to drill the drain holes in the BOTTOM of the bed?

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! But we already had the cover installed. It would be best to drill the holes before you put it in place

@socaldreamer5568 Жыл бұрын

Will the rail tie downs fit with the retrax in place?

@EddieTee321 8 ай бұрын

im currious about his too

@BrettL250 3 жыл бұрын

It sucks that you had to remove the tiedowns. Did you ever replace them with something else in a different location? Great video by the way.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

No, it would be really difficult to access them with the roll up case in its place. Might be able to place something on the floor of the bed

@mustangaclr8 3 жыл бұрын

When are we gonna get a new Samantha video

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Soon

@GuilDormeus Жыл бұрын

Noice

@malcomtzu7390 3 жыл бұрын

like it but the strongest cover is still the Diamond back HD.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Does it roll up tight like this one?

@dancobin1985 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 no it flips up on either end. It's basically a toolbox deck lid.

@ChasingTheAdventureOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

The Diamondback is too bulky…this is low profile which looks way better

@ninjazzrhythm400 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 he stated "strongest". Dont know which is really "strongest" though

@fonhollohan2908 2 жыл бұрын

Have a Red Cap on my Taco their over 2,000 bucks, this thing is almost three G's, it will be after taxes although this is good quality it is very expensive.. hmmm. gotta think on this one.

@DodgerJuanito 3 жыл бұрын

Link?

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

retrax.com/retraxpro-aluminum-series/2016/toyota/tacoma

@spacecorp1669 2 жыл бұрын

Should just have closed cover and made adjustments to clearance on both sides for smooth rolling ! ~ Common Sense

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Everything rolled fine, just the alignment wasn't perfect so we did the fine adjustments

@justinbryant6676 6 ай бұрын

It's very important you don't put drain hole that drain on top of anything underneath. Especially the frame

@cperkins172 2 жыл бұрын

Almost like building a house….lol

@tactlcal_bacon_bits4773 Жыл бұрын

Were you washing dishes?

@miguelortega7806 2 жыл бұрын

After installing all the accessories you will have no cargo space. The bed is tiny.

@MPGunther1 3 жыл бұрын

You had me until you drilled the hole

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

You can let it drain into your bed, that's up to you

@gregdyer5117 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this install as a DIY--the composite bed already has drainage holes near the cab. I'm just going to let the cannister drain there and nature will run its course. The bed mat should keep anything critical above the drainage level except under the most extreme conditions.

@briandean8415 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregdyer5117 how did your solution work? Hoping I don't have to drill...

@This_Guy1 Жыл бұрын

Almost $2,000..... its nice but definitely not that nice. Good video but product is way to expensive considering you can buy a hard camper shell for that price...

@espaun206 Жыл бұрын

But almost all of them are Chinese who buy them on Alibaba 320 units in bulk, and they give them at $800 and $1000 The retrax This is 100% made in the USA, and I believe with a lifetime guarantee.

@mikemc4340 2 жыл бұрын

Having to add drainage hose is ghetto. I would not install

@jameshovey8301 3 жыл бұрын

"Strongest tonneau cover" is a bit of a stretch.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Prove me wrong

@jameshovey8301 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 Renegade bed covers have an "On Top" capacity of 2,000 lbs. that retrax will fold up like a rusty lawn chair if you put 2,000 lbs on it.