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.
See the installation instructions here.
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. See the press release information
on gas mileage savings here. Input from customers and our own experience
bear out the accuracy of this claim.
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. See Bedliner modification sheet
here. Please call our Technical Support Reps for information regarding
fit with your bedliner.
Is there
a warranty on the JackRabbit?
Yes, there is a one-year factory defect
warranty on all parts.
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