Have you ever seen a retracting desk … the type that features a wood paneled topper that slides side to side over the desktop, and, when closed, conveniently conceals the stored contents? Really, when one thinks about it, a roll-top desk also works similarly to the opening and closing of a garage door.
Pace-Edwards’ BedLocker retractable truck bed cover operates a lot like both the retractable desk top and garage door. BedLocker’s blanket, or cover material, is constructed of two inch wide, quarter inch thick, black powder-coated metal panels that glide along durable side rails fastened to the inside face of both truck side rails. Again, picture the garage door quickly and smoothly rolling into an open and fully-retracted position. That’s also a picture of how the BedLocker operates on your pick-up truck bed. The variation being, the BedLocker surface retracts into a 12 inch by 12 inch container fastened at the front of the pick-up truck bed. Out of sight but not out of mind.
Remember also that BedLocker is the sole motor-driven retracting cover on the truck topper market that opens and closes with the assistance of a palm-sized remote control. It’s the ultimate in truck bed cover ease. Think about this: your arms are loaded with boxes of merchandise as you exit the shopping mall and approach your pickup truck. What to do?
No problem.
Just activate the button on your hand held remote and … voila! The BedLocker topper completely rolls to an opened setting in about thirty seconds.
But how does BedLocker operate in harsh weather? Rather well, actually. To prevent water from entering between the top panels, Pace-Edwards utilizes proprietary rubberized hinge-seals to link the rugged metal slats. Moreover, the top is made not to freeze-over or fall apart from excessive snowfall. Once more, the metal frame and panels are made of heavy-duty aluminum with a black powder coat surface equating to additional strength, security and style. The manufacturer has tested the lid by setting three hundred lbs. of weight right in the middle of the top assembly … without a problem. Pace-Edwards is so assured by the BedLocker’s strength, they’ve included a standard 3-year warranty.
Pace-Edwards custom-designed the BedLocker to fit the specific pickup truck application for which it was planned. This exact truck lid also utilizes a remote cargo light to make it easy for you to see what you’re trying to get done when the truck bed is dark. Pace-Edwards claims you can install the BedLocker yourself in approximately one hour. It really depends upon the truck owner’s level of mechanical competency.
BedLocker retractable remote tonno totally retracts in less than 30 seconds. Nevertheless, the remote provides you with the option to stop the topper anywhere between the tailgate to the front of the bed.
Another convenient feature is the no-drill installation. You do not have to drill any holes or do any cutting. It’s a 100{27e8b423779a20fcbf3b0e5b78622daa9462ccff634cf59ab338bb6c41129d17} clamp-on procedure.
But is it worth the twelve hundred-plus dollar cost? It depends.
A few customers who bought the BedLocker remote tonneu cover were influenced by the first-rate wares. Other bedlocker owners remarked that it was very secure with no rattling noise. Some experienced awkwardness with the factory instructions, but were all right once they spent some telephone time with Pace-Edwards caring technical services people.
Some pick-up truck owners said that the BedLocker with its remote capability is a mishandling of money, even though still others stated it’s the greatest convenience since sliced bread – a great and practical idea. All the BedLocker owners with whom we talked, nonetheless, said the electric retractable tonneu cover with the remote by Pace-Edwards is required equipment that they would find difficult to be without.
If you have some additional funds allocated and wish to install the superior retractable tonno cover on your pickup truck … Pace-Edwards’ BedLocker is the right choice for you.