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Same cover, Truck Hero owns both companies. I have the LS and haven’t been able to adjust it so it doesn’t retract. This was an issue I had with the gator cover on my ‘16 but no where near as bad as this one

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On 6/9/2020 at 6:44 PM, hcop33 said:

I have the retrax pro XR and absolutely love it. I do use the t-rail and have the Yakima jetstream crossbars on it. I've gotten plenty of compliments on my truck. The retractable cover gives it a different look as well.

 

As far as water, there will always be some water leaking through but not a whole lot. I notice it more when I wash my truck but when it rains, it's not as much.

I thought I read that you paid just over 1600 for the retrax pro xr?? I'm interested in the same model and it looks like its going for about 1900+.  Did you get it on sale from any particular sites?

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On 12/28/2020 at 7:08 AM, Cee said:

I thought I read that you paid just over 1600 for the retrax pro xr?? I'm interested in the same model and it looks like its going for about 1900+.  Did you get it on sale from any particular sites?

Hey Cee! That's right, I paid like $1600 plus tax if I remember correctly. I purchased it from TonneauCovered.com. I basically gave them a call and asked for their best price at the time. It was a purchase I do not regret making. I love the cover and the t-rails for racks.

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