Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
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Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
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Pace Edwards Tonneau Covers - PE66QJ
- Retractable - Manual
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Pace Edwards
- Not Rack Compatible
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Opens at Tailgate
You can install this retractable, hard tonneau cover on your vehicle in about 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it just as quickly for full bed access. Aluminum and vinyl deck has strength of a hard cover and seamless look of a soft cover.
Features:
- Custom-fit, retractable tonneau cover protects your cargo and your vehicle's bed from the elements
- Cover can be installed or completely removed by 1 person in approximately 10 minutes
- Requires only a wrench and screwdriver - no drilling
- Retractable design offers easy access to your bed
- Pinch grips underneath rear plate automatically retract cover when squeezed
- Tension spring allows cover to open smoothly
- Stored cover won't restrict rear window visibility
- Integrated pull strap lets you deploy cover quickly
- Closed cover secures truck bed when used in conjunction with locked tailgate
- Space-saving canister protects retracted cover from the elements to extend life of cover
- Compact, angled design allows for maximum useable cargo space in bed
- Drain tubes funnel water from canister out through hole in truck bed floor
- Low-profile cover sits inside truck bed rails for a flush look
- Aerodynamic style reduces wind drag and helps to improve gas mileage
- Black vinyl fabric bonded to rigid aluminum panels offers a seamless, stylish look
- Weather-resistant materials keep water and debris from entering the truck bed
- Foam seal installs under rails and canister at bulkhead
- Large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and tailgate
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Canister dimensions: 9-1/4" tall x 9-3/4" deep
- 2-Year limited warranty
The Switchblade retractable hard tonneau cover provides you with security and weather protection for your truck bed, easy accessibility to your cargo, and the flexibility to haul large items that require full bed capacity whenever needed. You can install the cover without assistance in approximately 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it from your vehicle's bed just as quickly. The tonneau deck is constructed of a vinyl fabric top sheet that is bonded to rigid aluminum panels, combining the seamless appearance of a soft cover with the security features of a hard cover.
Simple, 1-Person Installation
To install the cover, set the canister on the bulkhead of your truck. Make sure that it's square with your bed. Bolt the side rails to the tabs on the canister.
Secure the rails to your truck bed side rails using 2 clamps per side. Slide the clamp onto the rail, flip the pivot arm up so it is under the bed rail lip, and tighten the clamp in place with the twist knob. Shims are included for trucks with tapered beds.
Each clamp at the tailgate end of the rails has a supplemental kickstand to help level the rails and prevent overtightening during installation. To install the kickstand, simply slide it into the grip handle at the bottom of the clamp. Rotate the kickstand so the foot rests squarely against the side wall of the truck bed, and tighten in place.
Mount the top cover plate to the canister with the included hardware. Attach the drain tubes to the canister and route each tube out of the OEM drain holes in the floor of your bed.
To hold the pull strap off the floor of your truck bed, apply the adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strip onto the underside of a rail at your desired location.
Remove or Reinstall in 10 Minutes
After the initial installation, the tonneau cover can be completely removed or reinstalled in approximately 10 minutes. The Switchblade is great for whenever you need to haul large items that require full bed capacity from front to back and side to side. After your large haul is complete, you can easily reinstall the cover to protect your truck bed again.
To utilize your entire truck bed, detach the canister from the side rails by removing the bolts on either side with a wrench. Then take the side rails off your truck by removing the clamps with the same wrench. Wrap the pull-strap around the canister and use it to lift the canister off your vehicle.
Retractable Cover with Built-In Pull Strap
To retract the Switchblade, simply squeeze the pinch grips located underneath the cover near the center of the tailgate to activate a heavy-duty tension spring. The spring automatically retracts the cover into the canister at the bulkhead of your truck bed. This provides quicker, easier access to your truck bed when compared with manual retractable covers that have no spring-loaded assist.
A built-in pull strap helps you extend the cover over your bed. As you pull, the tonneau will glide smoothly along tracks in the side rails until it reaches the tailgate and secures in place. You can also use the rear plate of the tonneau cover to pull it closed.
Compact, Angled Canister
The cover retracts into a canister located at the front of your truck bed, giving you unrestricted visibility out of your rear window. The canister also protects the stored cover from the elements. And the compact, angled design allows for maximum clearance for your tools and cargo.
Water Management System
The Switchblade rails feature a water management system that channels excess water into the canister. This prevents water from getting into your bed or freezing in your tonneau cover rails during cold temperatures. Drain tubes attached to the bottom of the canister remove water through the OE drain holes in the floor of your truck bed.
Flush-Mount Design
The black powder-coated side rails sit 1/8" above your truck bed rails for a flush appearance. This low-profile design is aerodynamic to reduce wind drag, and it helps to improve gas mileage when the cover is closed.
Stylish and Heavy-Duty Construction
The Switchblade deck is constructed of a vinyl top layer bonded to heavy-duty aluminum slats. This ArmorTek deck looks like a soft tonneau cover with no visible seams, but has the strength and security of a hard tonneau cover. A large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and tailgate to create a barrier to prevent water from entering the truck bed.
Security
The Switchblade provides excellent protection for your cargo when used in conjunction with a closed and locked tailgate. Both the pinch grips and pull strap are located underneath the rear plate, which makes them inaccessible when your truck bed is closed. The heavy-gauge aluminum panels are better at preventing theft when compared with soft covers that can be cut or punctured with a knife. The panels are also more effective at preventing theft than tri-fold hard tonneau covers because the panels cannot be pried open at any point along the rails.
SWF177 Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Truck Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty 8 Foot Bed
- 2017 - 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty 8 Foot Bed
- 2023 - 2024 Ford F-450 Super Duty 8 Foot Bed
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
78% were satisfied with this product
22% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
- Wrong item was ordered
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black - PE66QJ
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (268 Customer Reviews)
You can install this retractable, hard tonneau cover on your vehicle in about 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it just as quickly for full bed access. Aluminum and vinyl deck has strength of a hard cover and seamless look of a soft cover.by: Phil03/02/2024
This is my second switchblade, I like the security and look. It allows more water in the bed than expected. The packaging could be better this unit showed up with serious damage to the box and the drain tubes were broken due to placement under the canister in the box. Etrailer sent replacement drain tubes soon as I called. Great service!
by: Ziggy11/06/2023
The buying process - is very easy, and shipping - is sooner than expected at my door. Installation of the cover is also very easy. The quality is very good and it looks good.
by: Allan03/28/2024
The products are great when you get the right stuff ordered twice through you guys got the wrong parts both times not ordering from you again
by: Robert10/02/2023
2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Gets the job done. The rubber seals along the length of the bed get dried out quick and makes retracting difficult. But again it does the job but I would look at another cover if I had to do it again.
by: Samed09/29/2022
2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I do love this cover and it looks terrific and well seated after install. No delivery damage and nothing of that sort. It looks solid and insulated. I installed it today, easy to install, however, I recommend installing it by following YouTube because the provided instructions are worthless. I'll do a one year review in 2023 if I'm still around. Also, for the rail lube, use wd40 because the provided lube is worthless. Still a 5 ? review though (so far, it's only day 1)
by: Joe 10/11/2023
My package was delivered two days early which made me very happy. Thank you very much for the great service and thank Chandra.
by: Alfonso 03/11/2023
Looks like a quality product, easy to i nstall
by: Michael 04/28/2023
Love it
by: David 05/10/2023
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty
by: Sean03/29/2024
Within three months the seals along the rails warped in the sun making it nearly impossible to slide the cover open or closed. I have upgraded my cover to a Bakflip MX4. I can’t share photos because I discarded the whole cover.
by: Larry10/17/2019
Just installed this afternoon, so not a lot of experience yet. I installed by myself in about 1 1/2 hours. The instructions were clear and brief. I had a little trouble getting the front clamps in place, but that was due to the thickness of a brand new spray-in bed liner, it was pretty thick. Once everything was in and adjusted the cover works good and looks like it will keep most of the weather out.
by: Tim10/21/2021
The bad:
1. The product showed up with damage. Box looked to be taped to fix it being dropped.
2. The metal parts that rest on the bed rail were bent.
3. They talk about shims in the instructions and the video but do not show where the shims are. I did have to remove them to help even out the distance the rails are between the front and back.
The good:
1. All parts were still in the box.
2. I was able to straighten the metal parts and install the product.
3. The installation video was very helpful.
by: Tim02/18/2024
Does not fit entirely flush with the trucks bed as the picture shows. Called customer service for help with the order and they tried to upsell me on another cover. I specifically stated that I didn’t see the cover with the matte finish. Website has poorly posted pics. Buyer beware. I’ll pay $[XX] to return the cover and will buy from [online vendor]
by: John10/22/2021
Received my bed cover last night in a wore out beat up box. parts hanging out of it. When I opened it it was full of returned items from other customers. When I asked to discount and speed up shipment on the replacement I was told nothing he could do. I have been a loyal customer and I'm not happy with the way this has been handled.
by: Jim B02/28/2020
After searching for a bed cover I came back to etrailer because of the service and quality of my 5th wheel hitch that I purchased from them when I bought my new truck. I received my new bed cover and it is awesome just as described and fit perfect and took about 30 min to install it. etrailer is the place to buy all your truck or trailer needs . As you can see from the pictures it covers up my diesel tank and the 5th wheel hitch when not in use and when you pull the 5th wheel then just roll in into the canaster.
by: Terryl01/29/2021
Looks great. Should be durable enough for me and my application. Appears to be well made and was fairly easy to install. I was replacing an older well used cover for my truck that was a dealer installed after market cover that was merely worn out. My brother and I installed this Slingshot in a little less than an hour. A person with with average skills should be able to install this cover with minimal issue. Certainly is easier with two people but not difficult.
by: Leo10/03/2021
Dear Ranger owners. This product is one inch short. Be aware. If you got a one inch thick liner, this is perfect. If not, this product will not be flush with the front bed. If you make it flush, then it is one inch short. etrailer tells me to return it with xxx return fee. And they would charge me for restocking fee. Haha what an amazing policy. Now that customer received it, they know customers wont return with heavy return fee. STAY AWAY.
by: Steve H03/20/2024
easy install, works great, allows me to keep the bed cover on while using my 5th wheel.
by: Gary06/30/2021
Cover was very easily to install. However wasn’t pleased with how the cover of box was bowed and never sealed to truck bed, or the cover didn’t fit up to top cap. Wasn’t impressed with how quick the seals on the end caps tore off.
by: Tim12/07/2023
Seals didn’t last long. I had to replace the tailgate seal twice and finally siliconed it in place. Other than that it’s been a good bed cover.
by: Dennis07/21/2020
The cover looks great and DOES work on a 2020 Ram 3500 8'bed. It was easy to install. It was missing 2 hex bolts to connect the rails to the canister but a few dollars at the local hardware store fixed that. The only concern I have is the canister cover is a little warped, either from shipping or manufacturing, allowing the cover to retract in the canister without touching the brush on the canister cover. This could allow dirt and dust into the canister later as well. All in all great looking cover that does what its intended to do.
by: Greg08/22/2023
Excellent product. Helped shield product from weather ( snow,rain ). Seal is not perfect so some moisture does get through, but significantly better the if not covered. Switchblade concept very convenient as can open and close as needed. As with anything required periodic maintenance. The side channels where the cover slides in do get dirty from the environment and over time require cleaning as the dirt impedes the sliding of the cover. Also do need to be watchful for the small screws at the back end of the cover (by the rear truck hatch). They do get loose over time. If not careful they come out and may cause the cover to come apart. I do not consider this as unusual. Everything requires periodic maintenance.
Given the choice I would still purchase this product. Cannot think of what might make the product better or function more smoothly. It is certainly worth the investment.
If desired can take it apart if needed to access the unobstructed truck bed. I have not had the need to take it of though.
by: One happy wife Capital08/30/2023
This will be the third time that I’ve bought from etrailer and I soon will be back again, for my new F250 always taken care of in the most professional way, I ordered the retractable bed cover for a birthday present for my wife, when it was delivered it look like it been through a battle took pictures and sent it to etrailer, With no hesitation and pure professionalism they took care of me right away and still made my wife’s birthday on time the product has always been good I know I haven’t had a chance to put it on yet, but the delivery this time look like a brand new product on a mark on the box, the delivery company which I will not mention, I just got substantial raises in the way they deliver products this is sad but etrailer even took care of their unprofessionalism, so everybody that reads this hats off to Martie etrailer, They have created a loyal customer and a happy wife thank you etrailer For what you do.
by: Lynn11/18/2021
Shipped immediately and arrived in a couple of days. Unfortunately the unit comes in two boxes and UPS split them and delivered them over two days. This was not etrailer's fault!
The unit was exactly as described and fit my 2021 Ram Rebel like a glove. The only problem I had was the end caps were reversed on the box cover making it impossible to get the Philips head screws to catch. Once I figured that out they went right in.
I've bought many products from etrailer over the years and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend them.
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view full answer... - Can I Use My 5th Wheel Trailer with the Pace Edwards Switchblade # PE66QJ on My 2022 Ford F-350?The weight of the Pace Edwards Switchblade # PE66QJ is 68 pounds. As far as as your question about the height of the cover installed on the side rails, it sits just shy of 1/8 of an inch. With this measurement, it truly depends on the height of your current fifth wheel trailer and where the truck's bed rails sit in your bed. In order to determine for sure whether this cover will close completely with your hitch installed, I recommend measuring from the top of your fifth-wheel hitch to...
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view full answer... - What Size is the Cannister of the 2024 Ford F-350 Long BedFor your 2024 Ford F-350 long bed the Pace Edwards Switchblade that fits is the part # PE66QJ and the dimensions of the roller canister is 9-1/4 inches tall by 9-3/4 inches deep.
view full answer... - What Does Pace Edwards Switchblade # PE66QJ WeighThe Pace Edwards Switchblade # PE66QJ weighs a total of 82 lb.
view full answer... - Front to Back Measurement of Pace Edwards Switchblade Canister for 2022 Ford F-350The canister on the # PE66QJ measures 9-3/4" front to back. The overall dimensions are 9-1/4" tall x 9-3/4" deep.
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