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

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

Great vid - earned a sub!

Great Video. You convinced me to buy one.

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

They are great

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?

Appreciate you for made vid 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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

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 KZread has some waterproof, but it leaks or is completely waterproof on the inside.

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.

How much weight will it support on top of it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, it's factory

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

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

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.

what wireless mic were you using in this video ?

@SnailTrail4x4

Жыл бұрын

Some cheep ones off Amazon, why?

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

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

@EddieTee321

8 ай бұрын

im currious about his too

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

When are we gonna get a new Samantha video

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Soon

Noice

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

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

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

Link?

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Almost like building a house….lol

Were you washing dishes?

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

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.

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...

"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.