Sealed roller bearings inside the aluminum rails deliver smooth, frictionless operation with no binding and virtually eliminate springs and failure-prone moving parts. The Retrax IX’s convenient release handle allows the cover to roll into a custom spiral canister at the front of the bed, protecting the cover and reducing wear and tear. When combined with the UV-resistant matte finish powder coat, the cover helps keep your truck bed and cargo protected and secure in the roughest of conditions. The Retrax IX is a flush-mounted retractable tonneau cover constructed of durable aluminum slats linked by a strong elastomer hinge, eliminating the opportunity for water and debris to enter your truck bed. They are the most expensive and difficult to install. They offer individual locks-sometimes one on each side-and can be color-matched to your truck. Hinged: One of the more popular (and traditional) types of bed covers, the hinged cover is just that: a single-piece bed cap, usually made of fiberglass to save weight, that hinges up when opened.
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They are easy to install and offer quick access to the bed. They usually come with locks but sometimes rely on your tailgate. Retractable: Mounting usually to the undersides of your bed rails (or coming with its own pair of rails that attaches to your truck), the retractable cover works like an accordion and folds up (some roll) onto itself as you slide it open on the track. These are lightweight (especially soft-top versions), quick to install and easily foldable if oversized equipment needs a ride. A tri-fold cover typically latches down from the insides and relies on your tailgate’s lock to deny anyone access to your bed. Tri-Fold: They are available in soft- or hard-top formats. Roll-up covers take up the least amount of space and are easy to install on the top of the bed rails. However, it is mostly beneficial as a way to keep your gear from flying out of your truck on the highway. Roll-Up: Inexpensive and easy to remove, the roll-up variety offers only a small modicum of security.
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