Retrax Bedcover Installed-My Opinion

[Demolition]

Installed a Retrax rollaway cover about 2 months ago. The directions were pretty good and the install was easy. I did this myself in the garage and the only hard part was getting it in the bed by myself with the side rails attached (per the instructions). Even so, it was not heavy, just awkward.
This has been a good product for me so far. I wanted a fiberglass lid to lock my tools down, and to keep the rain off, but it wasn't practical. Too many times, I find myself needing the bed for larger items and a fiberglass lid would be a pain to take off all the time. With the Retrax, I get both the security and the flexibility.

Bottom line:
$1027 delivered to the door with optional tailgate weatherstrip.
Mileage (city/suburbs) went from 14.0 to 14.9 driving exactly the same roads, the same loads, and same driving habits. (Haven't driven highway miles with it yet)
Product keeps the water and prying eyes out.
Install takes about 2 hours with much of the time reading directions and adjusting the cover for fit.
Cover is not as nice looking as a fiberglass lid, but much more secure than a vinyl tonneau cover.
So far, one issue with the clamps and Retrax Fed-exed me a new set with no hassles.

[ReAX]

For your next install, get a short plastic bucket or a concrete block. Set the canister on the bucket/block and assemble it in the bed, then when it's together, you can lift up the canister and pull the block out.

I think that was the trick for pace edwards, I believe roll-n-lock's canister sets on the bed and they you can attach the side rails to it.

[Demolition]

Good idea. Will do that.