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Old 01-08-2005, 06:49 AM
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Question Retrax or Pace Edwards?
I recently purchased an 05 super crew, and am loving it. I have noticed that a lot of people seem to prefer the Retrax cover over the Pace Edwards, I have been having a hard time as to which one to choose and was wondering what are the benefits of one compared to the others. I read somewhere that the Retrax is not waterproof, so does that mean what you have in the bed will still get wet or what.

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Old 01-08-2005, 09:45 AM
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TruBlu...

My PE rolltop just arrived last night. I'm going to try to get it installed this weekend and take pics of the process. At least that might give you an idea of the installation grief (if any), although it'll be a while before I can comment on leaks, wear and tear.

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Old 01-08-2005, 08:33 PM
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Dave,
That would be great if you can let me know how the installation goes, that is something I am concerned about. I hope that it goes easy for you. Thanks

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Old 01-14-2005, 11:26 PM
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Dave, did you get to take any pictures of your install. I'd really be interested. Are you happy with the unit?
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Old 01-19-2005, 08:50 AM
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REtrax or Pace Edwards
There is a great comparison chart at http://www.truckgadgets.com/compare_covers.htm They list a whole bunch of covers . I ended up with the retrax because my last Pace Edward cover leaked like a sieve. No leaks with the Retrax so far.
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Old 01-22-2005, 01:16 PM
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TruBlu...

Well, the P-E is in and I'm a happy camper. I still need to adjust the latching receivers in the rails, but that's not a big deal. To summarize the installation:

1. The quality of the product is quite good although I'm not in any position to give you a comparison. At $735 delivered for a SCrew, I thought the price was good too.

2. The quality of the instructions was mediocre at best I guess I was expecting something more of a "Rolltop Installation for Dummies". The pictures were too small and one was not even referenced in the text. In all fairness to P-E, you can go to P-E's website and download instructions from there, as well as take a closer look at the images.

I've tried to provide some additional info in my gallery. Perhaps some of this info, when combined with the instructions, will be of some help.

Dave...
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Old 01-22-2005, 01:41 PM
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Dave,
Thanks for all of the info, that looks really good and I hope that you like your cover.

TruBlu
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Old 04-01-2009, 02:33 AM
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The rails sure do stick out far.
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Old 04-02-2009, 12:47 AM
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The rails sure do stick out far.
What do you mean?
I have the PE Bed Locker & the rails on mine are only 3/4" wide, into the bed.
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Old 04-02-2009, 07:00 AM
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The last picture in peterside gallery ,the side rails look like they just hang out far form the sides.http://www.f150online.com/galleries/...1149&anum=6046
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Old 04-02-2009, 08:34 PM
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All I can say to that is WOW!
I'm glad mine isn't like that.
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Old 04-04-2009, 12:52 AM
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Hey Tru. I have a retrax and really like it. Here is a link about the retrax.
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