Tuwa Pro Rack with RetraxPro Tonneau Cover

RidgeSki · Oct 11, 2021

I bought my 2021 Red Metallic Honda Ridgeline Sport in the San Diego area a couple months ago for MSRP and absolutely love the color with black trim.

I installed a Tuwa Pro over landing type rack with a RetraxPro MX tonneau cover. I installed the Tuwa Pro myself, but had the RetraxPro dealer installed, which was well worth the cost - I don’t think I would’ve been able to do it myself. I love the look, setup and versatility it provides. The tonneau can open with the tailgate open or closed and locks in place anywhere along the rail.

I can see easily out my rear window and have noticed zero wind noise. The rear center brake light is also visible. I carry my stand up paddle boards on top and throw the beach chairs, paddles and umbrellas in the truck bed. I also have a RaceFace medium tailgate pad I use to carry mountain bikes to the trail. In the winter I plan to take a ski trip to Utah and look forward to being able to just throw my skis and gear underneath the tonneau cover.

Venphic · Oct 13, 2021

Looks good!

BadCrosby · Oct 13, 2021

I am looking at this setup, any problems opening the trunk fully?

RidgeSki · Oct 13, 2021

BadCrosby said:
I am looking at this setup, any problems opening the trunk fully?

Just like most tonneau covers - it opens 80% because the edges catch the rails - with that said, I have zero issues with it - opens plenty wide for me

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V2500 · Oct 13, 2021

I considered this cover, but decided against it because the canister takes-up a lot bed space. My previous truck (a Tacoma) had a cover with a canister and while I liked the cover, I didn’t like the trade-off (in available bed space) — so I went with the BAK Revolver X4s which rolls-up on top of the rails. But I don’t have everything you have above the bed.

RidgeSki · Oct 13, 2021

The BAK Revolver X4s is the tonneau cover I wanted for the very same reason. Installers said they didn’t think they could make that happen.

I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the ReTrax is - fortunately, I can still slide skis and paddles under the canister and hang a mountain bike over the tailgate - so I guess it leaves enough room in the bed that I need

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D.J.Q. · Oct 23, 2021

Looks great! I am also in San Diego. Which dealer installed it for you?

RidgeSki · Oct 24, 2021

SoCal Truck. Very impressed with their work - had to pay for 4 hours of labor and they needed all of it to figure out how to make it work. I was very thankful for their efforts and happy with the results. Other shops would not even try.

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Red_Rover · Oct 23, 2021

Nice set up @RidgeSki ! Are you thinking off adding a BedRug or bed protection for moving your gear in & out without scratching the bed up?

RidgeSki · Oct 24, 2021

Red_Rover said:
Nice set up @RidgeSki ! Are you thinking off adding a BedRug or bed protection for moving your gear in & out without scratching the bed up?

Thanks - hadn’t thought of that - just figured it was a composite truck bed and didn’t need to worry about it. I’ll see how it goes

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PlasmaSlashX · Jul 26, 2022

is there anything between that bolt like a spacer installing mine im stuck on that
and did they use the rails i didn't

RidgeSki · Jul 31, 2022

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PlasmaSlashX · Aug 1, 2022

k thanks

PlasmaSlashX · Aug 4, 2022

i did it different didn't drill anything

fridge · Sep 6, 2022

Just ordered MX One. From looking at your install I also ordered a 1/4 inch Foam Rubber Seal Strip 2 inch wide. Looking at what OP installer did. I have Tuwa Pro headache chase bar installed. So was in the same place,. But now with the retractable cover it should be a heck of a lot easier to keep truck bed clean. Also more space in the trunk

fridge · Sep 12, 2022

Just di my own install of Tuwa Pro headache rack and Retrax MX one
What a pain in the ass it was. Until I realized to ditch the Retrax rails and mount it to the bed rail system. After that it was easy peasy.

to the OP of this thread. You really did your self a favor paying some one else to do it. Because I was starting to hate life after about 4 hours of this BS

PlasmaSlashX · Sep 12, 2022

did u drill any holes i didn't

fridge · Sep 12, 2022

No holes. I used my C channel to attach. Had to ditch the Retrax clamp rails.

francfam02 · Sep 15, 2022

I found this post and thread and wondered if @RidgeSki could take a moment to answer a simple question. The question is which did you install first? I am assuming that you installed the Tuwa racks and then had the pros install the Retrax cover but wanted to be sure.

Thanks in advance for your response!

RidgeSki · Nov 8, 2022

Yes - I installed the Tuwa Pro Rack first myself. Not hard. Then went around to various Tonneau cover installers. The first one said no. The second one did it, but was not an easy install for them, and took them the better part of 4 hours. Very happy with the install and functionality of it all. And, yes, I was happy to pay the few hundred dollars cash to have someone else install the tonneau cover.

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porkbelly · Feb 10, 2023

I'm looking to do a setup similar to this with a RetraxproMX, but rather than a Tuwa, I want to mount up some t-slot so I can attach a standard Thule rack. Anyone point me to a vendor for the required bracketry and parts? I've ordered the unistrut and the tonneau so far.

Ric P · Feb 10, 2023

Man love this set up!!!!!!

Felixm79 · May 3, 2023

I am in the process of Installing a Peragon cover with the Tuwa Pro chase rack
I'll post pictures once completed

Badgers29 · May 9, 2023

That setup look great! Great job!!

Tuwa Pro Rack with RetraxPro Tonneau Cover

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