Diamondback HD Installed - More Pics to Come

[TxTremor]

Installed the Diamondback HD bed cover last week, finally slowing down to take some photos. More to come but it looks great in this photo. Have been loving it so far.

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[euchre_u]

@TxTremor - looks good. I think the black pairs well with your Tremor's black trim.

What part of TX are you all located? I'm in the Houston area, and I've been wondering about the "black" DiamondBack versus the "stainless" DiamondBack - most from a heat capture perspective inside the truck bed. I know its fall here, but have you noticed any temperature issues - either inside the bed or the surface temperature of the DiamondBack?

I really like the DiamondBack, and I will probably go that way with the bed tonneau. I'd love to get any feedback you have on water getting inside, temperature inside the bed, any reflection issues off of the DiamondBack with regards to you looking out your rear-view mirror.

Thanks,

Euchre_U, aka Kurt

 

[WhiteyTremor]

Installed the Diamondback HD bed cover last week, finally slowing down to take some photos. More to come but it looks great in this photo. Have been loving it so far.

Sweet! This is what I've been planning on putting on mine when I get it so thanks for the pics!

 

[TxTremor]

@TxTremor - looks good. I think the black pairs well with your Tremor's black trim.

What part of TX are you all located? I'm in the Houston area, and I've been wondering about the "black" DiamondBack versus the "stainless" DiamondBack - most from a heat capture perspective inside the truck bed. I know its fall here, but have you noticed any temperature issues - either inside the bed or the surface temperature of the DiamondBack?

I really like the DiamondBack, and I will probably go that way with the bed tonneau. I'd love to get any feedback you have on water getting inside, temperature inside the bed, any reflection issues off of the DiamondBack with regards to you looking out your rear-view mirror.

Thanks,

Euchre_U, aka Kurt

I'm in Fort Worth, and I haven't noticed anything crazy as far as heat goes. Anything will be hotter than it was without a bed cover, as there's no airflow, and the top of the cover definitely gets hot as well as the inside surface of it, but no more than an aluminum roll top I had on a previous vehicle. I have seen zero water getting through the top, excluding where it meets the tailgate of course, and no glare to speak of, but I have 5% tint on the back so I can't really see anything past 5pm.

 

[Jaybird2022]

Sweet! This is what I've been planning on putting on mine when I get it so thanks for the pics!

Can the power tailgate still function with it down?

 

[WhiteyTremor]

Can the power tailgate still function with it down?

Not sure but thats a good question. I heard it does with the bakflip so I'd assume it does with the Diamondback as well.

 

[TxTremor]

Not sure but thats a good question. I heard it does with the bakflip so I'd assume it does with the Diamondback as well.

It opens still, but wont power close every time, the Diamondback has a gasket that goes all the way around the bed, including the tailgate. It is significantly more water resistant than any other cover, water can only get in through the bottom and sides of the tailgate.

 

[Tpink]

I'm in Fort Worth, and I haven't noticed anything crazy as far as heat goes. Anything will be hotter than it was without a bed cover, as there's no airflow, and the top of the cover definitely gets hot as well as the inside surface of it, but no more than an aluminum roll top I had on a previous vehicle. I have seen zero water getting through the top, excluding where it meets the tailgate of course, and no glare to speak of, but I have 5% tint on the back so I can't really see anything past 5pm.

Where did you get your tint done?

 

[jeffcrum]

@TxTremor - looks good. I think the black pairs well with your Tremor's black trim.

What part of TX are you all located? I'm in the Houston area, and I've been wondering about the "black" DiamondBack versus the "stainless" DiamondBack - most from a heat capture perspective inside the truck bed. I know its fall here, but have you noticed any temperature issues - either inside the bed or the surface temperature of the DiamondBack?

I really like the DiamondBack, and I will probably go that way with the bed tonneau. I'd love to get any feedback you have on water getting inside, temperature inside the bed, any reflection issues off of the DiamondBack with regards to you looking out your rear-view mirror.

Thanks,

Euchre_U, aka Kurt

I live in Nawlins area and have a black Diamondback 270.

Heat in the bed is nothing. I have not measured it. But, never felt anything crazy when opening the panels or the tailgate.

I have zero water getting into the bed and I did not install the weatherstripping around the tailgate.

Of course, I have not driven under water yet ?

I do wash the truck with a power washer and then a foam blaster. Then rinse with the power washer again.

The rails that the compartments close over are about four inches wide with weatherstripping on the compartments. So, plenty of room for the water to flow without backing up.

 

[TXBJJ]

Old thread but thanks for posting pics. I've got an Iconic Silver and am looking at Diamondback covers. Looks great!

 

[jeffcrum]

Still love mine!!!

 

[WalterMitty]

Installed the Diamondback HD bed cover last week, finally slowing down to take some photos. More to come but it looks great in this photo. Have been loving it so far.

Old tread...but your truck looks leveled. If so, what are you running?

 

[amschind]

They're great; They sacrifice some flexibility for rugged construction, but they are also easy to remove. If you can get a utility trailer (and sometimes HOAs make that tough), then an ARE camper shell or a Diamondback is an amazing upgrade.

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