# RetraxPRO MX Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > RetraxPRO MX review: retractable tonneau cover, aluminum slats, keyed lock. Truck fitments, specs, warranty, pros, cons and our 7.4/10 verdict. - Source: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/retraxpro-mx/ - Markdown version: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/retraxpro-mx.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://truckcoverguide.com/) - [Compare covers](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) - RetraxPRO MX Retractable Tonneau Cover 7.4 ![RetraxPRO MX Retractable Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/retraxpro-mx.CQ7vuEa8_Z1krcaa.webp) Retrax · Top-end # RetraxPRO MX Retractable Tonneau Cover Review Owners who want a keyed cover that locks at any position and never needs folding or strapping, and will give up a foot of bed for it. - Retractable - Aluminum slats - 80% bed access - Keyed lock - 500 lb rated $$$$ Top-end Price tier: Top-end price tier for the F-150 5.5 ft listing · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Truck Cover Guide Editorial Team](https://truckcoverguide.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://truckcoverguide.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this cover ourselves. Our score comes from maker specs, independent tests (credited by name) and owner reports, and it isn't a hands-on lab test. ## The verdict The RetraxPRO MX is the secure, low-effort cover: aluminum slats, a key lock that holds at any position and a lifetime warranty, with no folding or strapping. That convenience costs about $1,900 or more and a foot of bed to the canister, and retractables generally need their drain tubes routed properly to stay dry. It's the right buy if you open the bed many times a day and want it locked whenever you walk away. ### What we like - Keyed lock that holds the cover closed, part-open or open, independent of the tailgate - Aluminum slats rated for 500 lb (maker claim) - Nothing to fold, strap or remove: slide it open with one hand - Limited lifetime warranty; T-slot and XR versions for racks ### Watch out for - About $1,900–$2,400 depending on truck - The canister costs roughly 12–14 in of bed length - Needs drain tubes; an owner review on etrailer says it isn't watertight - Car and Driver's test of a different retractable found leaks at the cab corners and canister ## Score breakdown Security & build 9 Weather sealing 7 Bed access & usability 7.5 Value 5.5 Retractable · Aluminum slats · Level 3: hard, keyed ## RetraxPRO MX specs | Brand | Retrax | | --- | --- | | Cover type | Retractable: Manual retractable; aluminum slats slide into a canister at the cab | | Material | Powder-coated aluminum slats | | Lock | Keyed lock. Keyed lock that holds the cover at any point along the rails. | | Security level | Level 3: hard, keyed (our grouping) | | Bed access | 80% bed access. The canister takes roughly the first foot of the bed (etrailer lists it at 13-1/2 in deep by 12 in tall), leaving about 80% of a 5.5 ft bed open. | | Drive with it open | Yes | | Install | Clamp-on design with basic tools; drain tubes route through the bed's drain holes, which can mean drilling a spray-in liner. | | Load rating | 500 lb evenly distributed (maker claim) | | Weight | 90 lb (listing or retailer figure) | | Profile | Low profile, at or near the bed rails | | Weather sealing | Foam rail seals, weather stripping and built-in drain tubes. An etrailer owner review says it's not watertight in heavy rain. | | Bed racks | Retrax sells T-slot versions (RTT- parts) and XR rails for racks; the Thule Xsporter Pro Shift lists retractable covers as compatible. Not compatible with the Yakima OverHaul HD. | | Warranty | Retrax 'Legendary Lifetime Guarantee' (limited lifetime). | | Made in | USA with global materials (maker claim) | | Fitment we checked | 2021–2026 Ford F-150 5'7" bed (67.1"), incl. Raptor and Lightning (part 80378) | | Price tier | $$$$ Top-end (over $1,600), about $1,917.02 for this fitment when checked. See Amazon for today's price. | - etrailer gives two canister sizes in different places (13-1/2 × 12 in in its specs; 11-5/8 in tall × 13-3/4 in in a staff answer). Either way, plan on roughly a foot. - Weight (90 lb) is the F-150 listing's item weight; the 500 lb rating appears in the listing's details. - Prices for the Ram and Tacoma versions were notably higher than the F-150 and Silverado when we checked. ### Fitments we checked Each truck and bed is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are what Amazon showed on November 12, 2026, not live. Always confirm with the listing's fitment tool before you buy. | Truck and bed | Notes | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Ford F-150 2021–2026, 5'7" bed | Part 80378 (our representative listing)**About $1,917.02 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ford F-150 2021–2026, 6'7" bed | Part 80379**About $2,249.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46D1CG?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ram 1500 2019–2026, 5'7" bed | Part 80243; not for the Multi-Function tailgate**About $2,299.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9YSJP1?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Silverado/Sierra 1500 2019–2026, 5'10" bed | Part 80481; works with MultiPro/Flex; not CarbonPro**About $1,917.02 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNJS264?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023, 5'1" bed | Part 80851; Double Cab**About $2,299.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XXXFP2?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tundra 2022–2025, 5'7" bed | Part 80861; with the deck rail system**About $2,299.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YS134XK?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Colorado/Canyon 2023–2025, 5' bed | Part 80455**About $1,917.02 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1W2N9V?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | Specs are compiled from maker copy on Amazon and at the retailer etrailer, plus independent tests, and may change between production runs. Not sure of your bed? Use the [bed size finder](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-size-finder/). ## RetraxPRO MX Retractable Tonneau Cover video review [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lJ3JYzpGxNQ/hqdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ3JYzpGxNQ) Video by The Arkansas Gun Guy on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring. The RetraxPRO MX is a manual retractable tonneau cover: powder-coated aluminum slats that slide into a canister behind the cab and lock with a key. Amazon listed the 2021–2026 Ford F-150 5’7” version (part 80378) at about $1,917 on November 12, 2026, with other trucks running up to about $2,400. We haven’t tested it ourselves; this review pulls together Retrax’s specs, retailer data and owner reports. Not sure which bed you have? Start with the [bed size finder](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-size-finder/), and see where it ranks in our [best tonneau covers of 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-covers-2026/). ## Who it’s for (and who should skip it) It’s for owners who open the bed many times a day and want it locked every time they walk away: contractors, people who leave tools in the bed, anyone tired of folding and strapping panels. Slide it open with one hand, stop it where you need it, turn the key. Skip it if every inch of bed counts or the budget is under $1,500. The canister costs about a foot of bed, and the [Gator EFX](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/gator-efx/) gives you a lockable hard cover for about $549. If you want hard-cover security with nothing on the bed floor, look at the [BAK Revolver X4s](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/). ## Security and locking This is the cover’s main strength. Unlike soft covers and most hard folders, which are only secured by your tailgate lock, the PRO MX has its own key lock. Retrax says it holds the cover at any point along the rails, so a ladder or a tall load can stick out of a half-open bed with the rest still locked. The slats are 1 in thick aluminum, rated for 500 lb evenly distributed (maker claim). On our three security levels it’s a level 3; our [most secure tonneau covers](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/most-secure-tonneau-covers/) guide explains the scale. One caution on the “any position” claim: Car and Driver tested a different retractable, the GatorTrax, and its tester could lock it only fully closed or fully open. That isn’t a test of the Retrax, but it’s a reason to check the behavior on your own truck. ## Bed access and everyday use The trade-off is the canister. etrailer lists it at 13-1/2 in deep by 12 in tall (a staff answer gives slightly different figures), and its experts say it takes roughly the first foot of the bed. On a 67.1 in F-150 short box that leaves about 53.6 in fully open, about 80% of the bed. On 6.5 ft and 8 ft beds the canister costs a smaller share. Run your own truck in the [bed access calculator](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-access-calculator/). Day to day there’s nothing to fold, strap or remove, and the low-profile rails sit about 1 in above the bed rails. ## Weather sealing and drain tubes Retrax uses foam seals along the rails, weather stripping and built-in drain tubes. Those tubes matter: water that runs off the slats collects in the canister, and the tubes route it out through the bed’s drain holes. One etrailer owner review says the cover isn’t watertight in heavy rain or a car wash. Car and Driver’s water test of the GatorTrax retractable found leaks at the cab-side corners and from the canister until a drain was fitted, and it concluded that no cover it tested was fully waterproof. More in [are tonneau covers waterproof?](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/are-tonneau-covers-waterproof/) ## Install and fitment The listing describes a clamp-on design you can fit alone or with a friend using basic tools. Plan time for the drain tubes: if your truck has a spray-in liner over the drain holes, you may need to open them up. We checked these listings: F-150 2021–2026 5’7” and 6’7”, Ram 1500 2019–2026 5’7” (not the Multi-Function tailgate), Silverado/Sierra 1500 2019–2026 5’10” (works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates, not the CarbonPro bed), Tacoma 2016–2023 Double Cab 5’1”, Tundra 2022–2025 5’7” with the deck rail system, and Colorado/Canyon 2023–2025. The Ram and Tacoma versions cost about $2,300, noticeably more than the F-150 and Silverado. Confirm the part number with the listing’s fitment tool. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **A rack plan, if you want one.** Retrax sells T-slot versions and XR rails; the [Thule Xsporter Pro Shift](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085WRHFQH?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) lists retractable covers as compatible. Retailer Q&A says the Yakima OverHaul HD doesn’t fit. See [covers with a bed rack](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/tonneau-cover-with-bed-rack/). - **A bed mat** such as the [Husky Liners mat for the F-150 5’7” bed](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084J67MZR?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20), so cargo doesn’t slide into the canister. - **Cargo control**: a [ratcheting cargo bar](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) keeps loads back from the canister. More on the [accessories page](https://truckcoverguide.com/accessories/). ## Reliability and warranty Retrax backs the PRO MX with what it calls a Legendary Lifetime Guarantee, a limited lifetime warranty and by far the longest of the retractables we track. The F-150 listing showed 22 ratings averaging 4.8, and the Ram listing 168 ratings at 4.4. ## Bottom line The RetraxPRO MX is the low-effort, high-security cover: aluminum slats, a key lock and a lifetime warranty, with nothing to fold. You pay for it twice, once at about $1,900 or more and again with a foot of bed. If that’s acceptable, it’s our top retractable; compare it with the smaller-canister option in [RetraxPRO MX vs Roll-N-Lock M-Series](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/retraxpro-mx-vs-roll-n-lock-m-series/), or [check the price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20). Ready to buy? · 7.4/10 RetraxPRO MX Retractable Tonneau Cover $$$$ Top-end Price tier: Top-end · Retractable · F-150 5.5 ft [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) ## Accessories that pair with the RetraxPRO MX Cover care, bed racks, mats and cargo gear sold on Amazon. Most bed and floor products are vehicle-specific: the fitment shown is the listing we checked, so search the same product for your truck if yours differs. - Bed rack**Thule Xsporter Pro Shift truck rack (500010)**Compatible, third-partySliding 18 in towers that move along the bed for different loads, rated to 600 lb per the listing. A rack that rides on its own rails is the usual way to combine bars with a retractable cover. Requires Thule TracRac base rails (sold separately). The listing says it's compatible with retractable tonneau covers 'see fit guide', so confirm your exact cover in Thule's fit guide.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085WRHFQH?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed rack**Thule TracRac SR base rail (217870)**Compatible, third-partyThe drill-free base rails the Xsporter Pro Shift and TracRac SR racks mount to. Needed for the Xsporter Pro Shift; check Thule's fit guide for your truck and cover before ordering.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0899M9KJH?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed rack**Yakima OverHaul HD adjustable truck bed rack (8001151)**Works with any coverHeight-adjustable towers with T-slots and SKS locks, rated 500 lb on-road and 300 lb off-road per the listing, for rooftop tents, ladders and boats. The Amazon listing doesn't state tonneau-cover compatibility. Check Yakima's fit guide for your truck and cover before buying.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDSP8T8?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Keeper ratcheting cargo bar, 40–70 in (05059)**Works with any coverPins groceries and gear against the bulkhead or tailgate so nothing slides around under a closed cover. It sits below rail height, so the cover closes over it. 40–70 in span; measure between your bed walls at the height you'll use it.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rhino USA ratchet straps, 1 in × 15 ft (4-pack)**Works with any coverTie-downs for loads strapped to a bed rack, or tall cargo you haul with a roll-up or folding cover open.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7P7EOX?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Migaven heavy-duty truck bed cargo net, 4 × 6 ft**Works with any coverThe fallback when a load sticks up past the rails and the cover has to stay open: a stretch net over the bed keeps loose items in.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5CZBXYW?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rough Country slide-out truck bed cargo tray (10209)**Works with any coverBrings small items to the tailgate so you don't have to crawl under a cover to reach the front of the bed. Rough Country says the 4 in tray fits under any bed cover. Listing fitment: Trucks with a 5'7" or longer bed (tray is 62.3 × 23.6 × 4 in). Per the listing, fits beds 5'7" or longer; 5 ft midsize beds are too short.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQVKJ4L7?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**DECKED drawer system (XR7)**Works with any coverTwo bed-length lockable drawers under a flat deck rated for 2,000 lb of cargo per the listing. Under a locking cover, it turns the bed into secure tool storage. Listing fitment: 2019–current Ram 1500 (DT) 6'4" bed, not RamBox. A drawer system raises the bed floor, which cuts the height left under a cover. DECKED sells a separate model for each truck and bed length.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLMHPNR2?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed mat**Husky Liners custom-fit rubberized bed mat (16008)**Works with any coverA rubberized mat with air-dry nibs underneath, so water that gets past a soft cover's seals can drain instead of sitting on the paint. Listing fitment: 2015–2026 Ford F-150 and 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning, 5'7" bed. Per the listing, it will not fit over a drop-in bed liner.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084J67MZR?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed mat**Rough Country heavy-duty rubber bed mat (RCM671)**Works with any coverA cheaper rubber mat that protects the floor and keeps cargo from sliding into the tailgate. Listing fitment: 2015–2027 Ford F-150, Lightning and Raptor, 5'7" (67 in) bed.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0985NPF7M?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [truck bed accessories guide](https://truckcoverguide.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The 8 Best Tonneau Covers of 2026: Ranked by Type, Truck and Budget](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-covers-2026/) - [The Best Tonneau Covers for the Ford F-150 (2021–2026): 7 Picks by Bed and Budget](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-f150/) - [The Best Tonneau Covers for the Silverado and Sierra 1500 (2019–2026): 7 Picks](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-silverado/) - [The Best Retractable Tonneau Covers of 2026: RetraxPRO MX, RetraxONE MX and Roll-N-Lock Compared](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-retractable-tonneau-covers/) ## RetraxPRO MX FAQ ### Does the RetraxPRO MX lock in any position? That's the maker's claim: the keyed pop-up handle is designed to lock the cover closed, part-open or fully open along the rails. We haven't tested it ourselves. Car and Driver's tester couldn't get a different retractable, the GatorTrax, to lock anywhere except fully closed and fully open, so try the lock at the positions you'll use before your return window closes. ### How much bed space does the RetraxPRO MX canister take? Roughly a foot at the cab end. The retailer etrailer lists the canister at 13-1/2 in deep by 12 in tall in its specs, and a staff answer gives 13-3/4 in by 11-5/8 in. On a 2021+ F-150 5.5 ft bed (67.1 in) that leaves about 53.6 in, or about 80% of the bed, open to the sky. ### Is the RetraxPRO MX waterproof? No retractable is. It uses foam rail seals, weather stripping and built-in drain tubes, and an owner review on etrailer says it isn't watertight in heavy rain or a car wash. Route the drain tubes properly and keep the rails clean. ### How much weight can the RetraxPRO MX hold? Retrax rates the powder-coated aluminum slats for up to 500 lb, evenly distributed. That's the highest rating among the retractables we track; the polycarbonate RetraxONE MX is rated for 200 lb. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - [etrailer.com](https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Cover/Retrax/RT80384.html) - [caranddriver.com](https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/best-tonneau-covers-tested/) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the RetraxPRO MX ![Roll-N-Lock M-Series Retractable Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/roll-n-lock-m-series.D0QHCItG_vJc7K.webp) ### [Roll-N-Lock M-Series Retractable Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/roll-n-lock-m-series/) 7.3 - Retractable - Vinyl over aluminum - 89% bed access - High security Retractable buyers who want the smallest canister, and rack users who want T-slots built into the cover rails (XT). $$$$ Top-end Price tier: Top-end F-150 5.5 ft (XT) listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9TRSM5?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/roll-n-lock-m-series/) ![RetraxONE MX Retractable Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/retraxone-mx.C3rZ0CtS_1WdHee.webp) ### [RetraxONE MX Retractable Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/retraxone-mx/) 7.3 - Retractable - Polycarbonate slats - 80% bed access - High security Retractable buyers who want the keyed, lock-anywhere convenience for $350–$750 less than the aluminum PRO MX. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L45SKMN?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/retraxone-mx/) ![BAK Revolver X4s Hard Roll-Up Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/bak-revolver-x4s.D1QA9SHs_ZSx8dn.webp) ### [BAK Revolver X4s Hard Roll-Up Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/) 8.1 - Hard roll-up - Aluminum slats + vinyl - 100% bed access Owners who want hard-cover security and slash resistance with roll-up convenience and no canister eating the bed floor. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJSTCHZ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/) [Compare all 16 covers →](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 8 Best Tonneau Covers of 2026: Ranked by Type, Truck and Budget The best tonneau covers of 2026, ranked: BAKFlip MX4, Gator EFX, Gator roll-up, BAK Revolver X4s, RetraxPRO MX and more, with fitment and price notes. Updated Nov 12, 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-covers-2026/)[Ford F-150 ### The Best Tonneau Covers for the Ford F-150 (2021–2026): 7 Picks by Bed and Budget The best tonneau covers for the 2021–2026 Ford F-150: BAKFlip MX4, Gator EFX, Revolver X4s, RetraxPRO MX and more, with part numbers and prices by bed. Updated Nov 12, 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-f150/)[Ram 1500 ### The Best Tonneau Covers for the Ram 1500 (2019–2026): 7 Picks, Plus RamBox and Split-Tailgate Fit The best tonneau covers for the 2019–2026 Ram 1500: BAKFlip MX4, Gator EFX, Tyger T3, Revolver X4s and more, with RamBox and Multi-Function tailgate notes. Updated Nov 12, 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-ram-1500/) RetraxPRO MX $$$$ Top-end Price tier: Top-end [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L46PC1S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)