I went though the same considerations regarding folding vs retractable and ended up with the Retrax. I figured the one or two times I may need that space was going to be far less important than a secure way to close and open without blocking the rear window was more important.
I would say the Retrax Pro XR is very secure with key lock. I would say more secure then the folding type.
My concern with a rollup is taking away space from the bed. How easy is it to remove if you need the whole bed space?
I would not want to remove it... I had a bed tool box before on my old one and I found it was not an issue... now i have tool boxes the new Milwaukee modular boxes on the floor in the back seat as no one ever sat in the back of my 09 they were always folded up. So now that is where I carry the "stuff" i need leaving the bed for larger/longer items from time time. As as contactor I have staff and other larger vehicle such as the Transit 250. Larger items get delivered to job site or our shop.
Can't say for sure but it rained today while the truck was in the driveway and then needed to drive cross town and it rained pretty good, not the hardest but not only a drizzle either... checked the bed for water and was stone dry. I also have installed the tailgate seal too. I will report once there is a real heavy rain and let everyone know. But traveling at highway speeds in the rain and bed is dry is good indication. I am very pleased with the quality.
