| JackRabbit™ Frequently Asked
Questions
How does the JackRabbit work?
What is the JackRabbit “blanket” made of?
Will the cover keep the truck bed dry? What
about ice and snow?
Is the cover hard to install? How long will
installation take?
How does the JackRabbit lock?
Will the cover improve my gas mileage? How?
Will the cover work with my bedliner?
Is there a warranty on the JackRabbit?
How does the JackRabbit work?
The JackRabbit cover slides along rails mounted to the sides of
the truck bed into a canister at the front of the truck bed. The
JackRabbit blanket rolls around a reel inside the canister with
the help of a coil spring which maintains tension on the cover
at all times making it easy to open. The canister measures 9.75”
wide by 11” high.
What is the JackRabbit “blanket” made of?
The JackRabbit blanket consists of interlocking aluminum panels
bonded to a polymer composite material. This special blend of
textured polymer material will provide a long life while
maintaining flexibility at sub-freezing temperatures.
Will the cover keep the truck bed dry? What about ice and
snow?
The JackRabbit is designed so that water collected on the top is
carried to the canister. Drain tubes located at the base of the
canister then take the water outside the truck, to help keep
your truck bed dry. Water cannot pass through the one-piece
polymer top, however water may intrude into the bed via
components that are not part of the JackRabbit such as the
tailgate, stake pockets, etc. These components require proper
sealing during installation. We do not claim that our covers are
100% waterproof and have never heard of a competitors cover that
is either. Be very cautious if a manufacturer says that their
retractable cover is 100% waterproof.
Snow should be swept off of the cover with a broom before
operating the cover otherwise you will end up with the snow in
the truck bed. Ice can be removed by taking your hand and
smacking the cover as close to the middle as possible this will
cause a vibration in the cover that breaks up the ice making it
easy to remove. Do not use anything but your hand for this.
Is the cover hard to install? How long will installation
take?
Installation is easy. All parts are an exact match to your truck
– no cutting necessary! JackRabbit covers are installed with our
patented SpeedClamp™ system on most applications. Installation
should take under 1 hour for the professional and 1½ -2 hours
for a first time installer.
How does the JackRabbit lock?
The JackRabbit locks with a key Offset to the driver’s side near
the tailgate. The key turns arms that lock into the side rails
mounted on the sides of the truck bed. The JackRabbit can be
locked in place at 12 inch intervals along the truck bed.
Will the cover improve my gas mileage? How?
Your gas mileage should improve between 7% and 10% on the
highway, with the cover closed on the bed (except when towing).
A university study shows substantial gas mileage improvement
whenever the box of a pickup is covered.
Will the cover work with my bedliner?
The rails on our cover are designed to fasten directly on the
sill of the truck bed. If you have a bedliner that covers the
sill, modification will be required. Most under-the-rail
bedliners are more easily fitted with our cover, but may also
require modification near the front corners.
Is there a warranty on the JackRabbit?
Yes, there is a one-year factory defect warranty on all parts.
JackRabbit™ Care and Maintenance
To assure quiet, smooth operation, apply a small amount of
grease to the wear strips where the metal end of the panels and
the wear strips meet. This initial application should be
sufficient for a year or more. Regrease the wear strips if the
cover begins squeaking during use.
It is important to open and close the cover regularly; the
spring that operates the cover is self-lubricated and regular
use assures that it stays in proper working condition.
After installation, if the cover is tight or hard to open and
close, the shimming may need to be redone. Over a period of
time, if the cover becomes difficult to move in or out
(particularly on hot days), check that the side-to-side
clearance on the JackRabbit is set at least 1/8” on each side.
Drain tubes may become clogged over time and should be removed
and cleaned. Periodically remove the top cover and clean out the
canister.
To help keep the JackRabbit retractable tonneau cover looking
its best, we recommend washing it the same as caring for your
truck finish. However you should not wax your cover. Using a
citrus-based vinyl cleaner and protectant such as Pace Edwards
Brand or the 303 brand will keep your cover looking like new.
Alcohol, petroleum based or silicon-based cleaners such as
Armor-All should be avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our
covers.
JackRabbit™ Technical Support:
| Problem
|
Cause
|
Fix |
| Cover doesn’t close all of
the way to the tailgate. |
Rails are installed
improperly |
Loosen the rail and slide
it towards the tailgate. |
| Cover will only roll back
1/3 to ½ of the way back, then stops. |
Something could be lodged
in the rails.
Possible Broken Spring |
Remove any foreign objects
from the covers path in the rails.
Check the spring tension by manually rolling the
cover, if you suspect that the spring is broken, contact
pace Edwards. |
| Cover appears to be grey or
white in color (fading) |
Using waxes or other
cleaners on the cover will create a build up along with
particles of dust causing your cover to appear as though
it is fading. |
Pace Edwards covers do not
fade. We recommend using a mild soap and water solution
along with a soft bristled brush to scrub away any
imputities. Once removed we recommend using a citrus
based protectant such as Pace Edwards Brand
UV protectant. |
| Cover is hard to roll back
|
Rails may be in too close
|
Recheck the shim procedure
in the
installation instructions |
If you have any questions please call Technical Support
at (888) 231-2686 .
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