RetraxPRO XR vs Tyger Auto T3 Soft Tri-Fold
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| Our score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Weather sealing | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Durability | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Leak risk | Moderate | Not rated |
| Style | Retractable | Soft Folding |
| Rated load | 500 lb (evenly distributed) | |
| Install time | 60 min | 10 min |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years, original buyer, US customers |
| Lock | Keyed lock | No lock |
| Drains | Drain tubes | Not published |
| Rack rails | Yes | No |
| Tailgate works with cover shut | Not published | Not published |
| Material | Double-wall aluminum slats | Dual-coated 24 oz marine-grade vinyl over aluminum frames |
| Confirmed listings for | Gen14 F-150, Gen13 F-150, 3rd Gen Tundra, T1XX Silverado / Sierra, DT Ram 1500, 3rd Gen Tacoma, Maverick, 3rd Gen Colorado / Canyon | Gen13 F-150, Gen14 F-150, T1XX Silverado / Sierra, 4th Gen Tacoma, 3rd Gen Tacoma, 3rd Gen Tundra, Maverick, 6th Gen Ranger, 3rd Gen Colorado / Canyon |
| Owners say | They praise the strength of the aluminum slats, the full-length T-slot rails for racks, the latch that locks anywhere and the support from Retrax and RealTruck: three of the five who describe a support or shipping problem came away happy. On water they lean slightly wet. | Seventeen clearly describe one of their own and ten more probably do; at least five of the 17 run it on vehicles we don't cover (a Ridgeline, a Frontier, a 2nd gen Colorado), and a few may have the fabric T3X. They praise the price, the easy install and how long it lasts: five owners report about four to eight years, and four more who probably had a T3 report four to six. |
| Our verdict | The best rack-ready retractable here, if you can give up canister space and accept some water along the rails. | The budget soft tri-fold we would buy for a daily driver, as long as you need no lock and no load rating. |
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Fit varies by generation, cab, bed length and options. Open the review for the exact listing for your truck before you buy.