I've had mine for a year now also. More than enough snow here in PA this year and it practically rains everyday here. Only thing I've had to do is readjust the tension rods in the fall and again in the spring along with treating the gaskets and locks. Just good maintenance as far as I'm concerned. Best thing I've ever bought for my truck!
Same here . I tell everybody that it’s the best thing I bought for my truck. A few days ago had a friend want to see if it really was as good as advertised. He was surprised when I opened the tailgate and it was dry as a bone. That was after a week of rain. Thanks!
@@useful.knowledge Thanks for your video of the Diamondback HD! I am just about sold on this cover as being one of the most secure. I do see a potential flaw that looks like it could easily be exploited. It looks as if all someone would need to do is remove 4 hinge screws and a cover could be removed with a slight twist from the hinge side. It would be cool if someone could verify this as it looks like this would be pretty easy to do. The alternative cover I am looking at is the Renegade cover which is similar but does not have hinge screws that can be removed. What is your opinion on this? Thx.
I see your point and I think someone else pointed that out. I think it would take more force than folks realize to get the cover up because the anchor point for the lock is toward the back or front and then the edge of the cover is across the front of the bed or tailgate. My thoughts are if someone is prepared with a proper Allen wrench and has the time to remove the hinges, they could probably get in. With that said, the simple opportune thief will not get in it.
Hi. Congrats!! With all of the storms and close 10” of rain that we’ve had in Alabama over the last two weeks, I still don’t have a drop on rain in my truck bed. I can’t remember if I talked about it in the video but they want you to adjust the locking mechanism in the front and back to where you almost have to have some help to press down the top (front and back). You then let it set for a day or two without opening it. Then you’re good to go. Enjoy it!
Hi. You are going to love it. I don’t get any sponsorship from Diamondback but it’s a great cover. It’s tough and strong. I just traded the truck in the video for a newer model Ram. I loved it so much that I moved the cover to my new truck. Took about 30 minutes to move it over.
Yes, that is a drawback. You can remove that entire top in about 15 minutes but it takes about 30 minutes to get it back on. If you towed a gooseneck or 5th wheel a lot, it would be a pain to remove and put it back on. I towed a 5th wheel camper for 10 years but didn’t have a bed cover.
Hi. I’ve had my back glass open and could here a little rattling when on a dirt road. I just adjusted one of the locking rod heights and that fixed it. Basically it wasn’t pulling the cover down correctly on one corner.
Hi. Yes, the whole package delivered, you’ll need two people. They shipped mine to a local facility and I had to go over there with a small trailer. They loaded it with a fork lift. I unloaded it at home with my tractor. One person can install it as shown in the video because it only one part at a time.
Nice looking bed cover. When it comes to the installation, though. I'm lost. Totally, totally lost. I rely on two items in my tool box that can fix and/or install anything on the planet. A credit card and a phone.
Are there any problems going through an automatic car wash with all the cleats catching the car wash wiper/spinner parts? Trying to decide between Diamondback and Renegade. Renegade has tracks you can put tie downs in and move ‘em wherever. Diamondback has a bunch of fixed position cleats. Any thoughts?
Hi. The cleats are really strong on the Diamondback. I’ve used them several times for anchoring straps for lumber and even a refrigerator. I don’t think the washer spinner would knock them off. They have screws anchoring them into the cover. I haven’t really check out the Renegade. I can tell you that I still have the Diamondback in the video and still love it.
@@useful.knowledge No doubt. I was more concerned with phuking up the car wash by catching their brushes as I rolled through! Probably going to buy a DiamondbackHD without cleats and add on some HD tracks that I can move the tie down points around or even take them off for a lower profile.
I just walked by my truck and took a look. The cleats are on with Allen screws. I also noticed that you can order to cover with cleats uninstalled. I don’t remember that being an option 2 years ago. About 6 months ago, I traded in the truck in the video for a new Ram 2500. I kept the Diamondback HD and moved the whole thing over in an an hour. You’ll love the cover.
I’ve been through my local auto wash once a month for 2 years with no issues. They have an employee at entrance that inspects trucks for stuff in the bed and has never said anything to me about damaging their brushes or my cleats.
Why don’t they use carriage bolts on the hinges so someone can’t take the hinges off to break in? Seems like an easy swap. Wondering why they didn’t design them that way.
They use flat washers and lock nuts on the inside of the bed, so unless you can get inside and get a wrench on the lock nuts, the screws will just spin.
Hi. You can remove it in about 5 minutes. It’s only on with 4 bolts. If you use your 5th wheel hitch a lot, it would probably be a pain to take it off and back on.
You are essentially screwed man. I had one, loved it, only “major” downfall is bed accessibility. Had to haul a fridge from Home Depot. You either take cover off, or haul on top which it is more than capable to carry. However, have fun getting it up and down from there. I had a tractor no worries, but not all who own these are that fortunate. As I said bed accessibility is a downfall, forget about a fifth wheel or gooseneck. You pretty much have to take the whole thing off. I feel it’s only legit purpose is for hauling crap like 4wheeler on top, which I did successfully. If you aren’t buying it for that, get a retrax pro cover. I sold my truck with the diamondback on it. Just be aware if you buy a diamondback there are some significant disadvantages. Just ordered my retrax pro for my new truck, I think this is the more versatile cover.
Well I love my diamond back cover. I don’t feel screwed over at all. It’s been on for 3 years with no leaks and it’s solid. All of my tools and gear have been completely dry for those 3 years. I moved the whole thing to a new truck in 30 minutes. I have a tractor with forks but I didn’t need it because it comes apart in three pieces. I’ve brought home a fridge and freezer from Home Depot. We just laid them down on top and strapped them down. I set them upright for a few hours and they’re fine. The cover is tough which makes me wonder what will happen when one the Retrax panel gets dented and won’t retract properly.
Hi. No shims. It’s just sitting on the bed rail cover. That’s where it’s bolted to the truck so it probably does seem to sit a little higher than the panels. They are so close that I don’t notice it. It’s a great bed cover and I’m not sponsored by Diamondback.
Sounds like you got shorted two clamps. I had to call customer service when I put mine on because I thought I was missing a strut for the back piece. They were responsive and ready to ship me one.
Hi. I had to push down slightly to get it to close and lock. If the rod is hitting, it just needs a slight adjustment with the two small bolts where they slide up and down on the adjustment slotted metal piece. I had to adjust my back right slide rod about a month ago.
@useful.knowledge thanks! Yea I figured I could make that adjustment I just don't want my cover on that side too loose and not seem secure. I know all the instructions show to push down with pressure but seems to make it difficult to close the can panel.
When I first installed it, i think that I pulled it down slightly when tightening up the slide rod fixture. When I adjusted recently, I had my wife put some pressure on it while I tightened it up.
Hi. I would guess about 120 lbs total. Each panel is approximately 50lbs and the center is probably around 20. I had a back flip on my last truck. This is by far the best bed cover I’ve ever owned and they do not sponsor me.
Hi. Yes, basically you pop off the piston shocks, remove the front and back panels, and remove the center (4 bolts). The front and back panels both come right off when they are raised of to about 90 deg. About a 5-10 minute job. I just traded trucks and moved it to my new truck. It went on in about 30 minutes.
I honestly didn’t think I would at first but I helped a guy work on his cabin and I used them probably 20 times in the past year to tie down materials. I like them now.
One of the most straight forward reviews I've seen. Thanks for it 🍻
Thanks! I moved it to my 2022 Ram and it still works and looks great.
I've had mine for a year now also. More than enough snow here in PA this year and it practically rains everyday here. Only thing I've had to do is readjust the tension rods in the fall and again in the spring along with treating the gaskets and locks. Just good maintenance as far as I'm concerned. Best thing I've ever bought for my truck!
Same here . I tell everybody that it’s the best thing I bought for my truck. A few days ago had a friend want to see if it really was as good as advertised. He was surprised when I opened the tailgate and it was dry as a bone. That was after a week of rain. Thanks!
@@useful.knowledge Thanks for your video of the Diamondback HD! I am just about sold on this cover as being one of the most secure. I do see a potential flaw that looks like it could easily be exploited. It looks as if all someone would need to do is remove 4 hinge screws and a cover could be removed with a slight twist from the hinge side. It would be cool if someone could verify this as it looks like this would be pretty easy to do. The alternative cover I am looking at is the Renegade cover which is similar but does not have hinge screws that can be removed. What is your opinion on this? Thx.
I see your point and I think someone else pointed that out. I think it would take more force than folks realize to get the cover up because the anchor point for the lock is toward the back or front and then the edge of the cover is across the front of the bed or tailgate. My thoughts are if someone is prepared with a proper Allen wrench and has the time to remove the hinges, they could probably get in. With that said, the simple opportune thief will not get in it.
I ordered the HD today . I’m looking forward to the installation and performance! Great review and installation!
Hi. Congrats!! With all of the storms and close 10” of rain that we’ve had in Alabama over the last two weeks, I still don’t have a drop on rain in my truck bed. I can’t remember if I talked about it in the video but they want you to adjust the locking mechanism in the front and back to where you almost have to have some help to press down the top (front and back). You then let it set for a day or two without opening it. Then you’re good to go. Enjoy it!
I agree, 100%. It's a great Diamondback cover for your truck.
I have loved it. And it looks just as good as when I bought it 4 years ago.
thank you! I'm thinking about purchasing the new DB Switchback cover this helps my decision
Thanks! That switchback cover is nice. Especially for a gooseneck.
Great information and video thanks!
Thanks for the kind comment!!
Great video. Thank you! Ordering one soon for my '13 Tundra.
Hi. You are going to love it. I don’t get any sponsorship from Diamondback but it’s a great cover. It’s tough and strong. I just traded the truck in the video for a newer model Ram. I loved it so much that I moved the cover to my new truck. Took about 30 minutes to move it over.
Great review video
Thanks! Much appreciated! I get asked about once a week by folks around town about that cover.
Great review!!! Hoping I can catch a factory second from them.
Thanks! I still love this cover. Hopefully you can get a good deal on one.
Very informative video! About to order one along with one of the bins for my truck.
You will love it!! That’s the best item I’ve ever bought for a truck.
I'm assuming you can't use a gooseneck or does it have a way to move, open or slide to do so?
Yes, that is a drawback. You can remove that entire top in about 15 minutes but it takes about 30 minutes to get it back on. If you towed a gooseneck or 5th wheel a lot, it would be a pain to remove and put it back on. I towed a 5th wheel camper for 10 years but didn’t have a bed cover.
Do you notice any noisy rattling while driving with this Diamondback set up?
Hi. I’ve had my back glass open and could here a little rattling when on a dirt road. I just adjusted one of the locking rod heights and that fixed it. Basically it wasn’t pulling the cover down correctly on one corner.
Thank you mr. For sharing this information 👍🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸
The Vermonter
Thanks!!
Love mine
How heavy is this cover? Is 2 people needed to unload it from the delivery truck?
Hi. Yes, the whole package delivered, you’ll need two people. They shipped mine to a local facility and I had to go over there with a small trailer. They loaded it with a fork lift. I unloaded it at home with my tractor. One person can install it as shown in the video because it only one part at a time.
Nice looking bed cover. When it comes to the installation, though. I'm lost. Totally, totally lost. I rely on two items in my tool box that can fix and/or install anything on the planet. A credit card and a phone.
😂👀😂😂. You got me!!
Are there any problems going through an automatic car wash with all the cleats catching the car wash wiper/spinner parts? Trying to decide between Diamondback and Renegade. Renegade has tracks you can put tie downs in and move ‘em wherever. Diamondback has a bunch of fixed position cleats. Any thoughts?
Hi. The cleats are really strong on the Diamondback. I’ve used them several times for anchoring straps for lumber and even a refrigerator. I don’t think the washer spinner would knock them off. They have screws anchoring them into the cover. I haven’t really check out the Renegade. I can tell you that I still have the Diamondback in the video and still love it.
@@useful.knowledge No doubt. I was more concerned with phuking up the car wash by catching their brushes as I rolled through! Probably going to buy a DiamondbackHD without cleats and add on some HD tracks that I can move the tie down points around or even take them off for a lower profile.
I just walked by my truck and took a look. The cleats are on with Allen screws. I also noticed that you can order to cover with cleats uninstalled. I don’t remember that being an option 2 years ago. About 6 months ago, I traded in the truck in the video for a new Ram 2500. I kept the Diamondback HD and moved the whole thing over in an an hour. You’ll love the cover.
I’ve been through my local auto wash once a month for 2 years with no issues. They have an employee at entrance that inspects trucks for stuff in the bed and has never said anything to me about damaging their brushes or my cleats.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
Why don’t they use carriage bolts on the hinges so someone can’t take the hinges off to break in? Seems like an easy swap. Wondering why they didn’t design them that way.
They use flat washers and lock nuts on the inside of the bed, so unless you can get inside and get a wrench on the lock nuts, the screws will just spin.
How easy is it to remove? Probably not ideal for gooseneck users?
Hi. You can remove it in about 5 minutes. It’s only on with 4 bolts. If you use your 5th wheel hitch a lot, it would probably be a pain to take it off and back on.
@@useful.knowledge thank you
What do you do when you have to use your truck bed for hauling a large item (Fridge, dresser, etc)?
Hi. The whole thing comes off in 5 minutes. It takes about 10-20 minutes to put it back on
You are essentially screwed man. I had one, loved it, only “major” downfall is bed accessibility. Had to haul a fridge from Home Depot. You either take cover off, or haul on top which it is more than capable to carry. However, have fun getting it up and down from there. I had a tractor no worries, but not all who own these are that fortunate. As I said bed accessibility is a downfall, forget about a fifth wheel or gooseneck. You pretty much have to take the whole thing off. I feel it’s only legit purpose is for hauling crap like 4wheeler on top, which I did successfully. If you aren’t buying it for that, get a retrax pro cover. I sold my truck with the diamondback on it. Just be aware if you buy a diamondback there are some significant disadvantages. Just ordered my retrax pro for my new truck, I think this is the more versatile cover.
Well I love my diamond back cover. I don’t feel screwed over at all. It’s been on for 3 years with no leaks and it’s solid. All of my tools and gear have been completely dry for those 3 years. I moved the whole thing to a new truck in 30 minutes. I have a tractor with forks but I didn’t need it because it comes apart in three pieces. I’ve brought home a fridge and freezer from Home Depot. We just laid them down on top and strapped them down. I set them upright for a few hours and they’re fine. The cover is tough which makes me wonder what will happen when one the Retrax panel gets dented and won’t retract properly.
Did it help with mpg?
Great question! I honestly do not have a comparison.
Did you put shims under the centre piece looks like there is something there ✌️🇨🇦
Hi. No shims. It’s just sitting on the bed rail cover. That’s where it’s bolted to the truck so it probably does seem to sit a little higher than the panels. They are so close that I don’t notice it. It’s a great bed cover and I’m not sponsored by Diamondback.
Thanks my cover came in today 👍 🇨🇦
You’re going to love it!
Roll tide brother!
RTR!
I only received 2 clamps with mine
Sounds like you got shorted two clamps. I had to call customer service when I put mine on because I thought I was missing a strut for the back piece. They were responsive and ready to ship me one.
Anyone have any issues with the cab panel not closing/locking easily? Having issues with the longer rod going inder the bed rail to lock?
Hi. I had to push down slightly to get it to close and lock. If the rod is hitting, it just needs a slight adjustment with the two small bolts where they slide up and down on the adjustment slotted metal piece. I had to adjust my back right slide rod about a month ago.
@useful.knowledge thanks! Yea I figured I could make that adjustment I just don't want my cover on that side too loose and not seem secure. I know all the instructions show to push down with pressure but seems to make it difficult to close the can panel.
When I first installed it, i think that I pulled it down slightly when tightening up the slide rod fixture. When I adjusted recently, I had my wife put some pressure on it while I tightened it up.
What does the unit weigh? Best I can tell is the BakFlip MX4 shipping weight is 70ish pounds (for reference purposes).
Hi. I would guess about 120 lbs total. Each panel is approximately 50lbs and the center is probably around 20. I had a back flip on my last truck. This is by far the best bed cover I’ve ever owned and they do not sponsor me.
Is this cover easy to remove for when I want to put my motorcycle in the truck bed?
Hi. Yes, basically you pop off the piston shocks, remove the front and back panels, and remove the center (4 bolts). The front and back panels both come right off when they are raised of to about 90 deg. About a 5-10 minute job. I just traded trucks and moved it to my new truck. It went on in about 30 minutes.
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renegade makes them as wel plus have a heavier payload ²⁰⁰⁰lbs. One thing i like about them they are flat on top.
Crappy part I see is you can’t put anything if the back without taking it off. Snowmobile,atv, lawnmower etc
True for large items like that.
"Just a heads up"...what? You say that before you say something bad...not something good.
My was licking
Too bad it is not flush
Hasn’t caused me any issues. Most folks that want to stop me and look at it really like the stance.
Don’t like the cleats
I honestly didn’t think I would at first but I helped a guy work on his cabin and I used them probably 20 times in the past year to tie down materials. I like them now.
Can ya leave like the last one out for allowing something to stick out of back
Hi. Yes, it would come off in about 2 minutes.