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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Retrax Question

So the truck is ordered, and I am not in toys mode. I really like the concept of the Retrax type retractable cover, but my concern is winter. Has anyone had one on any truck and had to deal with snow/ice? The truck will be spending a significant portion of it's life outside and I am concerned about what happens if it gets covered with snow/ice. I don't really want a cover that I can't open for weeks at a time.

I am also looking at diamondback, but am concerned about spontaneous hauling and not being able to take it off.

Any other recommendations?
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:56 PM
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Every cover is affected somewhat by snow and ice. But yes, I've used them and after you brush or broom the snow off if you smack it with your hand a couple of times it breaks up much of the accumulated ice. They are made in North Dakota, they know a few things about winter!
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:58 PM
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I have a retrax on an f150, I hunt in the Midwest throughout the fall, with snow-ice I've never had one issue. Opens and closes every time.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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I live in Iowa and have had a retrax for several years and works just fine through the winter.
 
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I live in Alberta Canada and I am on my second Retrax as I liked it so much, I would have moved it from my previous truck but it would not fit.
 
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Retrax has a unique set up inside the unit so the cover doesn't roll onto itself, keeping the snow and ice from effecting it.
 
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