Official Buyer Guide for Retrax Tonneau Covers
Push Button Luxury

Electric Retractable Truck Bed Covers

Automate your pickup bed with whisper quiet electric motors, wireless key fob remotes, electromagnetic multi position brakes, and integrated LED canister illumination.

REMOTE Wireless Key Fob
CARGO LED Canister Illumination
BRAKE LOCK Lock At Any Spot
TRAX READY Dual Level Storage
Electric Retractable Truck Bed Covers Overview
Hands Free Electric Motorized Operation
Motorized Industrial Aluminum

PowertraxPRO MX

Heavy-duty industrial aluminum slats powered by a high-torque electric motor with wireless key fob remote control. Features integrated LED cargo bed lighting and electromagnetic locking at any position.

PowertraxPRO MX Dodge Ram 1500

PowertraxPRO MX Dodge Ram 1500

Motorized aluminum tonneau opens via key fob with built-in cargo lighting.

PowertraxPRO MX Tonneau Dodge Ram New

PowertraxPRO MX Tonneau Dodge Ram New

Motorized aluminum tonneau opens via key fob with built-in cargo lighting.

PowertraxPRO MX Tonneau Silverado HD

PowertraxPRO MX Tonneau Silverado HD

Electric aluminum slats support 500 lbs and lock via wireless key remote.

PowertraxPRO MX Toyota Tacoma

PowertraxPRO MX Toyota Tacoma

Electric aluminum cover glides smoothly on sealed bearings with remote key.

Electric + Trax Rails

PowertraxPRO XR

The ultimate motorized aluminum tonneau cover pairing wireless remote operation with overland Trax rails. Mount bike racks and camping gear above while opening and locking your truck bed hands-free below.

PowertraxPRO XR Ford F150

PowertraxPRO XR Ford F150

Motorized aluminum cover with Trax rails combines power with rack utility.

PowertraxPRO XR Tonneau Chevy Silverado HD

PowertraxPRO XR Tonneau Chevy Silverado HD

Push-button electric aluminum tonneau mounts overland racks with easy glide.

PowertraxPRO XR Cover Silverado Sierra

PowertraxPRO XR Cover Silverado Sierra

Push-button electric aluminum tonneau mounts overland racks with easy glide.

PowertraxPRO XR Toyota Tundra

PowertraxPRO XR Toyota Tundra

Electric aluminum cover combines overland Trax rails with key fob control.

Motorized Polycarbonate

PowertraxONE MX

Seamless one-piece rigid polycarbonate tonneau powered by a quiet electric drive motor with wireless remote fob. Offers hands-free bed access, integrated LED cargo lighting, and weatherproof defense.

PowertraxONE MX Chevy Silverado

PowertraxONE MX Chevy Silverado

Motorized polycarbonate tonneau glides effortlessly with key fob remote.

PowertraxONE MX Tonneau Toyota Tundra

PowertraxONE MX Tonneau Toyota Tundra

Electric rigid polycarbonate tonneau opens hands-free via wireless key fob.

PowertraxONE MX Cover Ford Super Duty

PowertraxONE MX Cover Ford Super Duty

Push-button polycarbonate cover delivers hands-free motorized bed defense.

PowertraxONE MX Tonneau Chevy GMC 1500

PowertraxONE MX Tonneau Chevy GMC 1500

Motorized polycarbonate tonneau glides effortlessly with key fob remote.

Motorized Polycarbonate + Trax Rails

PowertraxONE XR

Advanced motorized polycarbonate cover featuring integrated T-slot Trax channels to mount roof racks and accessories. Combines electric key fob automation with versatile overland gear carrying capability.

PowertraxONE XR Ford F150

PowertraxONE XR Ford F150

Motorized polycarbonate tonneau combines Trax rails with key fob operation.

PowertraxONE XR Cover Ram MultiFunction

PowertraxONE XR Cover Ram MultiFunction

Motorized polycarbonate cover with Trax rails combines power and rack space.

Smart Connected Technology

Retrax EQ

Flagship smart electric tonneau cover featuring iOS and Android smartphone app control and OEM vehicle key fob sync. Equipped with whisper-quiet helical drive motors and integrated perimeter LED matrix lighting.

Retrax EQ Smart Electric Tonneau

Retrax EQ Smart Electric Tonneau

Intelligent motorized cover syncs with mobile app for hands-free cargo access.

Retrax EQ Smart Truck Cover Ram

Retrax EQ Smart Truck Cover Ram

Smart motorized cover features smartphone app sync and full LED bed lighting.

Retrax EQ Smart Tonneau Ford F150

Retrax EQ Smart Tonneau Ford F150

Next-gen electric cover pairs quiet motors with smartphone truck bed control.

Retrax EQ Smart Tonneau Silverado Sierra

Retrax EQ Smart Tonneau Silverado Sierra

Smart electric tonneau offers app automation with integrated LED illumination.

Complete Engineering Guide To Electric Retractable Truck Bed Covers

Electric retractable truck bed covers represent the pinnacle of hands free automation, automotive luxury, and impenetrable cargo protection. By integrating an electric motor drive directly inside the storage canister, Retrax electric covers eliminate the need to manually lift heavy panels, release side cables, or unroll awkward tarps. With the touch of a button on a pocket sized wireless key fob remote or smartphone application, pickup truck owners can open, close, and lock their entire bed area effortlessly while approaching their vehicle with arms full of cargo.

Advanced Electromagnetic Braking & Variable Position Locking

A standout mechanical advantage of the Powertrax and Retrax EQ series is the advanced electromagnetic braking mechanism. Conventional electric covers are limited to opening fully or closing fully. In stark contrast, Retrax electric covers can be stopped and rigidly locked in any position along the bed rails. This unlimited position locking allows truck owners to haul tall appliances, bulky off road ATVs, or construction materials while keeping the remainder of the truck bed securely covered and locked.

Integrated LED Canister Lighting & Intelligent Anti-Pinch Sensors

Illumination and nighttime safety are fully integrated into every electric model. A high output LED cargo light built into the front canister housing turns on automatically whenever the cover is activated and remains illuminated to assist with loading tools, sports gear, and luggage in dark campsites or unlit worksites. Furthermore, intelligent anti pinch obstacle detection technology monitors the motor amperage. If the cover encounters an unexpected obstruction or cargo during closing, it immediately halts and reverses to protect equipment, pets, and fingers from injury.

Double-Wall Industrial Slat Construction & Trax Rail Systems

Constructed with double wall industrial aluminum slats in the PowertraxPRO series or reinforced one piece polycarbonate in the PowertraxONE series, every electric model is built for harsh weather endurance. The electric motor, internal planetary gearing, and wiring harnesses are sealed to automotive waterproof standards, operating reliably through freezing blizzards, torrential downpours, and desert heatwaves. On the flagship PowertraxPRO XR and PowertraxONE XR models, the integrated Trax Rail System features dual T slot channels for mounting Yakima, Thule, and Rhino Rack overland crossbars without obstructing motorized bed operation.

Plug-and-Play Automotive Wiring & Clamp-On Installation

Installation is engineered for simplicity with a pre wired automotive harness that connects directly to the vehicle twelve volt battery with inline fuse protection. Clamp on mounting brackets preserve factory bed rails without drilling on the vast majority of pickup models. For discerning truck enthusiasts who value push button luxury and commercial grade security, Retrax electric tonneau covers deliver unmatched performance.