Diamond Back SE Truck Cover (tonneau cover) Review

Diamond Back SE Truck Cover (tonneau cover) Review - 1 Year later

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Күн бұрын

Looking for a tonneau cover to protect the bed of your truck? This could very well be the truck bed covering you've been looking for. I've owned this cover for a little over a year and I'm really happy with it.
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@puma51921 3 жыл бұрын

Have mine for 3 years. Love it. Live in Florida. Hurricanes, daily rain. Not one drop inside. Super strong....

@georges4562 3 жыл бұрын

How is the exterior black finish holding up if you have that option ?

@---tx9xx Жыл бұрын

How hot does it get in the sun? Do to have the aluminum?

@andrewn5239 Жыл бұрын

@@---tx9xxit gets as hot as any normal bed cover in my opinion, I have one on my 2500 and it is awesome. I use it like a flat bed and put whatever I want on it and my bed itself now has a bedslide and its the perfect combination for me.

@cornwellwallace5041 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks y’all, I went through two of these dookie bakflip hardcover / revolver covers. and I’m back where I started. Researching the same cover I was planning on buying in the first place. I’m getting this one, thanks for your post. Great video, very well laid out and you shared everything that I feel we needed to know. Good looks, have a nice day

@thekevincornell 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. I've been thinking about doing a follow up video. I still love this cover and it's done lots of work for me the last three years. Hope you enjoy it!

@devildog5354 3 жыл бұрын

Been 'considering' one of these Kevin, appreciate your perspective...

@williamboyd8146 3 жыл бұрын

Good REVIEW. thanks!

@west4913 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, thank you for the information. I've been looking at DimondBack for a long time.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Love the cover. Super happy with it!

@mattroberts3487 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and nice job, considering this for my Rebel. Might be a good fit.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been super happy with mine! Been super durable.

@StanFry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin ordered my SE!

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’ll love it!

@corgily 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the walk through

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

@byammine 3 жыл бұрын

Diamondback recommends using exterior plastic protectants on the seal and top bed rail to help stop it from freezing together. I like using CarPro Perl diluted with water 1:1 on the plastic rail and seal and it does a pretty good job. Every month or so In the winter I reapply to keep it from freezing bad

@Meekerextreme Жыл бұрын

You could also use car wax and clean and wax it up. Silicone spray also and clean the seal with that

@scottcpan68 3 ай бұрын

I bought my Ram used (5 years old) and it had a BakFlip F1 installed that was completely worn out. I was pricing new ones and almost bought BakFlip MX4 for $1200. I then discovered the Diamondback cover and did a lot of research. I ended up finding a lightly used Diamondback SE for $800. The build quality is far superior when compared to the BakFlip. I'm so glad I went with the Diamondback, especially getting one for half price.

@thekevincornell 2 ай бұрын

They really are awesome! Had mine for 4.5 years now and is still solid!

@richmenaquale998 3 жыл бұрын

Silicone spray works good on the seal

@HookEmMikeE 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice cover! I am thinking about something for my 2018 F150 and hadn't seen anything like this as all I've really looked at are the soft covers and the hard fiberglass covers.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Been really happy with this! really durable and have also hauled lots of stuff for family and friends on top of it! Great cover.

@dodo19923 3 жыл бұрын

NOTHING you buy for a truck is ever 100% safe, but compared to the flimsy tri-folds and soft tonneaus these things are tanks. Same goes for water, nothing is 100% waterproof. This is just the problem with owning trucks. I guess though people nowadays are just too spoiled and expect everything to be perfect for them which isn't the case lol.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I agree. It’s not perfect, but I’m super happy with it after almost 2 years now.

@fenderbender5987 3 жыл бұрын

15 years from now the DB cover will be just as solid as the day you bought it as well as the resale value. Other covers wont have that longevity.

@ifly64s 3 жыл бұрын

@@fenderbender5987 agreed and the cover is certainly more secure than all the glass in the cab.

@83pyro76 Жыл бұрын

The extang hard frifold is one pis over priced worthless crap. FYI don't buy stay away

@chopers49 3 жыл бұрын

Silicon!

@kcrr2w 3 жыл бұрын

Pool gasket grease will keep seal from freezing. Like chapstck for rubber gasket.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tip. I will try this this year.

@amandamcgruder5074 3 жыл бұрын

White grease should handle the locks spray once a year.

@michaelmungovan2779 3 жыл бұрын

Spray WD-40 on the seal to prevent freezing up.

@sfmingura 3 жыл бұрын

When you fold it over on itself, does it have the means to attach to anything in order to keep it from moving during driving. 7:47 time stamp of video. Thanks.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

When I’ve moved things and folded it over like in the video, I’ll strap the top piece down using the anchor cleats. Or, I’ll just lift off the back and put it in the garage until I’m done hauling. Both options work well.

@EVDOsmurf 3 жыл бұрын

Take some WD-40 and apply it to the weatherstrip layer between the cover and the bed plastic where it sandwiches. This will prevent freezing. You can also do this to all door weather strips to prevent doors freezing shut.

@fishermanshane4658 2 жыл бұрын

WD-40 freezes

@EVDOsmurf Жыл бұрын

@@fishermanshane4658 I’ve never ever had WD-40 freeze on me, and I’ve done this numerous times in -10 degree weather here in Chicago. Also, don’t apply WD-40 when it’s freezing outside, apply it every 2-3 months throughout the year during summer and spring….the rubber absorbs it and when winter rolls around, you’re golden!

@steveburns6628 2 жыл бұрын

American Made. Need I say more? Definitely worth the cost. Just ordered ours.

@thekevincornell 2 жыл бұрын

You'll love it. I've had mine for quite some time now! It's awesome. Enjoy!

@ryanwing8195 Жыл бұрын

When you fold it on itself like you did around 7:30… do you strap it down or secure it somehow before you drive down the road? Seem like the wind would try to close it.

@thekevincornell Жыл бұрын

Yes. When I've flipped it up to haul stuff, I do take a strap and tether it down so it doesn't bounce and up down.

@paulmaass5092 3 жыл бұрын

Based on your experience with the SE what are you thoughts on the pros/cons between the smooth finish vs the diamond finish? They sent me the non-smooth by mistake so I'm half looking for excuses to keep it versus having to wait for the exchange lol.

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know they had a smooth, so I hopped on their site to check it out. Looks cool! Here’s my two cents: I really like the look of the diamondback and because it’s not perfectly smooth, if I get a small ding or scratch, I really won’t notice it. I love mine and don’t think I’d ever want a smooth one. Just my preference.

@paulmaass5092 3 жыл бұрын

@@thekevincornell Awesome input, thanks! Had the same thought about ability to camo incidental wear and tear. Thanks again and thanks for the great review

@brandonthetruckdriver2023 Жыл бұрын

Use painters tape to cover the lock in the winter

@designsbyhiroki 3 жыл бұрын

how often did you have to resecure the claps or readjust the locking poles under the cover?

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tightened the clamps a few times bc I’ve taken everything apart multiple times. The locking poles only twice. After the gasket sealed itself I applied more Force to to the cover to get a tighter seal. It holds pretty nicely.

@KIILew Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video...I'm considering this cover for my 2022 F-150 Supercrew shortbed. I'm a little concerned about how that extra front gasket will adhere to the spray-in bedliner of my truck. But, it looks like yours is pretty well attached in a similar circumstance. I wonder if the tailgate can be closed with out opening the rear half first.

@spacetrucker918 Жыл бұрын

I have the SE and yes you can open/close the tailgate with the cover down,

@KIILew Жыл бұрын

@@spacetrucker918 Glad to hear that! Thank you for the response!

@thekevincornell Жыл бұрын

Opens and closes with no issue. When I first installed it, it needed a little extra push to close, but nonce it was seated, it was effortless. Still love this cover!

@KIILew Жыл бұрын

@@thekevincornell thank you for the response! Glad to hear it!

@user-ig9gg9jp7w 11 ай бұрын

If U use a silicon spray for rubber and gun oli for locks it will solve the winter issues.

@thekevincornell 11 ай бұрын

Good tip. I've had the seal freeze to the tailgate before and it's really difficult to open.

@stephendoe303 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I noticed I have the same truck and spray truck bed as you. I havn't bought the diamondback cover yet but I do want one. My concern is where the locking rod is at the cab end of the cover. Did you have to drill a hole for the rod to go in or did it clear the spray cover? Cause I didn't know since there is a several inches on each corner that sticks out where the rod wouldn't be able to lock under the bed edge

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question. No, I didn't have to drill anything at all. The rods actually hangs under the lip of the truck bed. Plus, there are hangers that are installed on the diamondback to get a good adjusted tight fit. Hope it helps. Consider subbing.

@stephendoe303 3 жыл бұрын

@@thekevincornell I'm sorry, what is subbing? What is that?

@learningscienceisfun 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephendoe303 subscribing to this KZfaq channel.

@jnmaher1967 Ай бұрын

Perhaps add a bed rug.

@thekevincornell 23 күн бұрын

I’ve considered it, but ended up having Rhino lining sprayed into the bed.

@randymableson7882 8 ай бұрын

Try silicone spray or WD40 on the rubbers I use this on my vehicle door rubber in the winter for this reason.

@prokofievchambers8603 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is high praise indeed! Clearly a soy boy and NPR supporter. These people are usually Prius drivers. I am in complete agreement with him on this product.

@devildog5354 3 жыл бұрын

NPR shirt is equivalent to wearing the hammer and sickle instead of the American Flag...

@mattroberts3487 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@scmiros Жыл бұрын

Great video, Kevin! Does it or can you hear it rattle when you drive down the road? Seems like the locking mechanisms might clank around while driving.

@thekevincornell Жыл бұрын

Great question. The only time I notice it is when I have my rear sliding window open and hit a hefty bump. But nothing that I pay attention too regularly. I am a sound person, and the smallest vibrations drive me crazy. This doesn’t bother me at all.

@scmiros Жыл бұрын

@@thekevincornell I am the same with sounds & vibrations! Glad to hear it doesn't really bother you. Thanks for the quick reply.

@ddiver7908 3 жыл бұрын

is there a kickstarter for you so we can donate some cash for an external mic? thanks

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

I’m using a Rode Pro. Is the whole thing bad! I’ll admit, there are a few parts where I turn away from the mic and keep talking. I’ll work on it. Thanks for the feedback.

@bobbyfanman1734 Жыл бұрын

Do you regret not getting the heavy duty version?

@thekevincornell Жыл бұрын

No, I haven’t needed the heavy duty version yet for any hauls. (Famous last words right!)

@MarkLeonTanner 3 жыл бұрын

Very quiet audio

@Wayne-vb8bj 3 жыл бұрын

Yes except when he's banging on the cover with his hand.

@tuanlam5699 3 жыл бұрын

How to order this cover

@thekevincornell 2 жыл бұрын

Missed this comment and apologize for the slow reply: Check out diamondbackcovers.com

@gccooley 3 жыл бұрын

Silicone Spray on the rubber

@tuanlam5699 3 жыл бұрын

How much is it?

@thekevincornell 3 жыл бұрын

It was $1649 and purchased from Diamondbackcovers.com.

@joshuathomas6275 4 ай бұрын

Silicone spray for the gasket in the winter

@thekevincornell 2 ай бұрын

Gonna try that this year. Still hunting the best solution.

@joshuathomas6275 2 ай бұрын

@@thekevincornell worked like a charm for me. I sprayed it on a paper towel and gave the gaskets a wipe down

@tuckermcneese239 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, but SE not SD. Aluminum not Metal.

@thekevincornell 4 жыл бұрын

Doh...I did mess up on the SD part.

@daviddoucet2220 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum is a metal. Non ferrous metal, you should google it...

@skye7690 3 жыл бұрын

what happened to the audio

@comment_below 3 жыл бұрын

looks like it could be easier to crowbar off

@samwise9122 2 жыл бұрын

SE*****

@Mrdosyd 3 ай бұрын

This is not very useful if your using your bed often

@thekevincornell 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. What’s cool though is being able to pop off the cover when needed, or flipping it on top of itself and strapping it down when hauling something taller.