Roll-N-Lock or Retrax : Which one is better? 

To me the Retrax Pro MX and Retrax Pro XR are the best low profile tonneau covers money can buy. Over 500lbs spread out across them easily, one handed operation, locks in any position, doesn’t interfere or impede with the tailgate whatsoever, it doesn’t bulge or protrude above the bed rails and looks like it’s made for the trucks, they are the most water resistant covers I’ve ever used and they don’t block the rear window. They basically make it so you have a convertible trunk/bed at all times and your gear is safe and secure. I have one on a 5th gen 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7 Cummins and a 2023 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7 power stoke long bed. Flawless operation and ease of use on both. I don’t use the racks like I thought I would, but it’s nice to know I could on my Retrax Pro XR

I had a roll n lock on my last truck for 12 years and it worked flawlessly. I really like the smaller canister that allows me to use large totes as storage underneath it. I did have to realign it once. I think yours just needed realigned and it would slide well again. I’ve just ordered a new one for my new truck and was told that they no longer lock into the tailgate since automatic tailgates are more common these days they’ve done away with that feature.I like the feature so I’m not sure if it’ll still come with the lock bar as an option though, I’ll find out when it gets here.

I’ve looked into all the bedcovers. BakFlip , Mountain, numerous others. I’m going with the Retrax. Nice video

Here's a couple of tips......Use paraffin wax to lube the channels on a Retrax system, never any petroleum based lube. I have a dually with an 8' bed and it's difficult to open or close my Retrax due to the fenders, my solution was to take a 8' wood dowel rod and screw a hook into one end. I can use the stick to grab the cover to close and use it to push the cover open. It's much easier to use because you're pushing or pulling from the middle or center of the cover

Good comparison. I’m going to give retrac a try.

I’ve had 7 Roll n Loks with no issues. This last go around I went with Retrax because I wanted to add a cargo carrier and didn’t realize Roll n Lok was making one with the t-grooves for cargo racks. The Retrax is a total POS! On the second day my cooler shifted and crushed the canopy making the top almost inoperable. I had to crawl in the bed and bend it back into shape as best I could. I now have a worn strip all the way down the top where the dent makes contact. I contacted Retrax on the second day and they offered to knock $200 off the parts since it was “fairly” new. 2 days old is “fairly” new? The Roll n Lok has a bumper plate that goes in front of the canopy. The Retrax also leaks like crazy in a car wash. You might as well drop the tailgate and spray a water hose inside. I would never recommend the Retrax!

No problem with my roll and lock - maybe you should try to align

Someone did not install your Roll-n-lock correctly! I had one on a truck for 17 years and never had a single issue with it not opening or getting out of line! Took care of it and it looked brand new when I sold the truck. Had one on my last truck for 7 years and same thing, not a single issue, never had it not retract, never had it get out of line! I will get one put on my 2024 in a couple of weeks when I have a chance! My brother has had one for over 20 years, he did not take care of his and the paint came off part of the canister, but like me, never had an issue! Also, I could also pull my roll-n-lock from one side with no problem just as you can the Retrax. Just keep the rails lubed and it slide smooth!

now let us know about the waterproofing and leakage from retrax

How easy will the the new one be to clean out when it gets plugged up and wont drain?

How did the retrax do with rain intrusion?

Did you have better water seal up by the window area?

so is there any water intrusion witht the retrax? seen some video with them leaking. leakage was coming thru the actual aluminum slats and all the way up the side. wondering if it was an instalation problem or the retrax itself. i live in oregon so having something water tight is important and can deal with a little bit near the tailgate.

on the pull retractable can you still open it without the bed being down? im actually in the market for both of these and i think the retractable retrax with key is the best deal

How old is the Roll-N-Lock®

I don’t think either one would work on Canada

ive owned my fair share of covers and the roll n lock is by far the biggest piece of shit

I have had the Roll N Lock (vinyl over aluminum) on my truck (99 Dakota) for 24 years and it still looks good, not sure how the Retrax will hold up but my next truck (Tacoma) will get the same cover.