Pace-Edwards KMF172 UltraGroove Metal Tonneau Cover Kit Compatible with 2021 F-150

I purchased the Pace Edwards UltraGrove Metal cover. The fit was good and was a very easy install. One thing that could be improved is the instructions. It was a little hard to follow. Ended up looking up a YouTube video to get a better understanding of how to install. Overall was a pretty easy install. Real truck should make a video of brand specific installs for absolute ease of install. I would definitely buy another for other trucks I own.

This is my third Pace Edwards retractable cover. I prefer this new locking system that doesn't require a key, but remains secure when the tailgate is locked.

Made the right choice with this Pace Edwards Ultra Groove Metal tonneau cover. Be sure to watch the installation video. Was fairly easy to install alone. Only challenge was getting the rails to slide under the canister tab. The RES rail T-slots really add to the usefulness of the system. We attach a Thule Bike Rack and the Utility Rack Rig (for our kayaks) often. The only time we've seen a very slight amount of moisture in the bed is when I go thru the high-power car wash. Everyone we've shown our tonneau cover system to wants one! If you're looking for a fully-featured retractable tonneau cover, with the ability of carry bikes and other cargo above it, get the Pace Edwards Ultra Groove. 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew with short bed.

Easy to install and very nice. One minor issue is, I've already hit one of the rear drain hoses and it fell off (didn't break, just had to re-install it). I like the concept of four drain hoses, but on my old Jack rabbit it just had the front two and they never got in the way when hauling things. Other than that I'm very pleased with the Ultragroove Metal. I like the smooth finish on top (no key lock). Tailgate locks automatically so when it's closed nobody can get into the back of the truck. Yes, you have to open the tailgate to get in every time, but since the truck has a 6 inch lift, going in through the tailgate is the easiest anyway. I would purchase this cover again if I got a new truck.

The cover is made of strong components and looks great once installed. All of the functionality advertised is spot on. Have not put on my Yakima system yet, but it looks straightforward and am confident it will work out well based on the construction. The installation instructions that came with the product are terrible. Tasks are bunched together in paragraphs with references to Figures that are out of order and not clear. Watch the numerous YouTube install videos to save yourself time and frustration. Hopefully, PE will take the time to improve the instructions!

The installation went pretty smoothly, and it is a very convincing product. The lock mechanism/bar has gotten bent already, having caught on something under the cover. Perhaps it should be protected? I'll be more careful from now on, and that was the only issue. Excellent product overall.

Purchased the Pace Edwards Ultra groove racks for my F150 truck. Planned on pairing these racks with the Elevate rack system but couldn't find any info about the compatibility. Asked RealTruck (via “ask us a question” feature) and never received a reply. Went out on a limb to see if they will work and ordered them. The T-bolts do not fit in the rack tracks, but I was able to shape them on a grinder to get them to fit. Installation of the cover was pretty easy. Operation is so-so. The latch tends to hang up and not work great. I seem to be always messing with it to get the latch to release into the locked position to get it to close. Cover came missing parts for the drain system. Reached out to Pace Edward's requesting the parts and have not received any reply.

The thing is built well and looks good, but functionally, it has me frustrated. It's pretty noisy on rougher roads. I wish it had roller bearings and a way to close it without opening the tailgate, but still be secured by the tailgate lock and not need another key. I don't ever want a cover that relies on a strap again. That strap gets tangled on everything, and it's always either in the way, or out of reach because the Velcro got pulled off. The strap, as small as it seems, makes it difficult to use your truck bed as intended. The t slot rails are designed in a way that don't allow many t slot accessories to be easily inserted, they should have just had them open on both ends rather than just the cab ends . The rear drains have no factory holes to go into in my truck, and I'm not going to put permanent holes in my bed for something if I can't tell if I like it well enough to keep it. The abs cover for the canister seems like a cheap option on an expensive product. I'm not sure I would buy this again for my use case. This is the best tonneau cover I've owned, but it doesn't make it good. It's just the one I've hated the least of the six that I've used. They all have their compromises and are now so expensive that the compromises are becoming less forgivable.

I love this tonneau cover. But these were hands-down easily the worst set of assembly instructions I have ever encountered. My advice is to hang with it, make no sudden moves, and lower your expectations, until you get it installed. Then you'll be glad you did.

First, there were two(2) boxes shipped, they were delivered 3-4 days apart. Second, I paid for it to be professionally installed and they could not get it to retract, the return spring is not working.