Need dimensions for Retrax Pro Xr for bike use in bed

I need lots of owners of the retrax pro XR cover posted on this forum. Can one of you do me a favor and measure from the bulkhead out for how much space the container takes into the bed of the truck? I want to be able to put my mountain bike in the back using a tailgate pad and I need to know how much space and if it will fit before I shell out the money. I see multiple different answers I would like a definitive measurement

 

I'll measure mine when I get home this afternoon and will report back

 

My hero!

 

So when retracted, the lip of the cover protrudes past the canister about an inch. I measured the length from outmost edge of the beds bulkhead (unless I misunderstood bulkhead) to the outer most edge of the cover and it was a little more than 14".
If I can help further, please let me know.

 

perfect... you nailed it. sadly, i need it to be no longer than 13"

Back to the drawing board.

Much appreciated!!!

 

Hey JK,
Would you mind getting a measurement from the inside of the tailgate (up/closed) to the retrax (open)? I'd like to know how much bed length is lost.
Thanks!

 

I measured 47" of open bed length with the tailgate closed and to the edge of the Retrax cover, while it was open on my truck. I do have the 5 foot bed.

 

Thanks so much for doing that!

 

Went through same issue.

Gatortrax version has much smaller container, and will work.

check this out:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mountain-bike-carrier-ideas.688081/page-12#post-25539188

 

Thanks for the link. I'm trying to keep the ability to use a bed rack for skis etc. Kids a races and needs 5+ skis just for a race series... Wish they made the long bed with a manual trans..
I digress, which means I need the ability to put a cargo box on top as SG skis are 212 cm long or 6.9' long.