Roll-n-lock A XT VS. RetraxPro XR

[LouDog]

Hi all!
im looking to buy a retractable tonneau cover with t-slots for a rack/cross bars. Narrowed it down to these two. I like the smaller box size of the rollNlock, 7.5” vs 12”, but the retrax looks stronger with lifetime warranty. Putting it on a 21’ PB 5.5’ bed.

any owners out there with input?

Thanks!

https://realtruck.com/p/retraxpro-xr-tonneau-cover/v/ford/f150/2021/

https://realtruck.com/p/roll-n-lock-a-series-xt-tonneau-cover/v/ford/f150/2021/

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[GJG]

I have the roll n lock (without the slotted rails) and love it. Been on the truck for maybe 3 months and is very water tight. Minimal water at the tailgate corners Only

 

[LouDog]

I have the roll n lock (without the slotted rails) and love it. Been on the truck for maybe 3 months and is very water tight. Minimal water at the tailgate corners Only

Awesome. Can you open it up without the key when it’s locked by opening the tailgate?

 

[GJG]

No…..I clipped a key to the tie down loop for quick acess if needed to unlock. . For me it works as i rarely need to open unlock it. I have the bed/tailgate rug with the ford bed divider. Acts as a trunk for my golf clubs LOL.

 

[labjr1]

I love my Retrax Pro XR. It is amazingly strong and very smooth to operate. It is also easy to install.

 

[kt06siggm]

I really like my Roll n Lock A XT but I'm sure you cant go wrong with either. Install was a breeze. I'd say my only gripe is the rope used to extend the cover can be cumbersome and get in the way sometimes. I believe you grab the Retrax from the side which can be advantageous, unless you are shorter or have a lift.

 

[FI300]

What I like about the Retrax is it can be latched at any position. I'm not sure if the Roll n Lock can, I think it has a few positions it can be latched.

I find this especially helpful when I have something long like a board sticking out on top of the tailgate. I pull the cover up against it and it helps hold it in place.

 

[kt06siggm]

What I like about the Retrax is it can be latched at any position. I'm not sure if the Roll n Lock can, I think it has a few positions it can be latched.

I find this especially helpful when I have something long like a board sticking out on top of the tailgate. I pull the cover up against it and it helps hold it in place.

You are correct, the Roll n Lock can only be latched in three different positions.

 

[2Lazy2P]

The Retrax does not stop water from entering the bed. I know this from personal experience. The RnR may be the better solution?

 

[kt06siggm]

The Retrax does not stop water from entering the bed. I know this from personal experience. The RnR may be the better solution?

I would say the Roll n Lock is water resistant but definitely not water tight. There are two drains, but I still notice a bit of water in the corners after a storm. If the bed contents cannot get wet then they need to be in sealed bins under the cover.

 

[PrairiePete]

I had a Roll-N-Lock on my '22 short bed. It was easy to install and use, but it wasn't watertight enough for my purposes. I wasn't expecting perfection. It's made of aluminum slats after all. Two days of off-and-on rain in the Smoky Mountains left everything in the bed soaked.

 

[Realtruck]

Hi all!
im looking to buy a retractable tonneau cover with t-slots for a rack/cross bars. Narrowed it down to these two. I like the smaller box size of the rollNlock, 7.5” vs 12”, but the retrax looks stronger with lifetime warranty. Putting it on a 21’ PB 5.5’ bed.

any owners out there with input?

Thanks!

https://realtruck.com/p/retraxpro-xr-tonneau-cover/v/ford/f150/2021/

https://realtruck.com/p/roll-n-lock-a-series-xt-tonneau-cover/v/ford/f150/2021/

I would be happy to answer any technical questions if you have any!

 

[Magician]

My 22 has the Retrax on it for about 8 mos. Won’t keep the bed dry but does stop some water. Locks in any position and I don’t need the key to open it.

 

[PaulGrun]

The Retrax does not stop water from entering the bed. I know this from personal experience. The RnR may be the better solution?

My experience is that the Retrax keeps the bed dry. I might get a trickle at the tailgate going through the car wash, but not enough to notice.

 

[FI300]

This is my experience as well. The cover doesn't let any water in but it does get in around the tail gate.

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