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Weather Guard Toolbox, Decked Storage System or Diamondback Cover - What Would You Choose?
Posted on 2/1/20 at 8:02 am
Posted on 2/1/20 at 8:02 am
Looking for secure storage solution for 2019 Tundra 4x4. Pros and cons of each, but having kind of a dilemma on which one to go with. Basically to store recovery equipment, portable air compressor, tools and camping equipment. Not a fan of any of the standard tonneau covers, hence the Diamondback ($$$ ugh) option. TIA.
This post was edited on 2/1/20 at 8:42 am
Posted on 2/1/20 at 8:32 am to flvelo12
Not familiar with the others, but I've had no issues with my WeatherGuard box. It's at least 6 years old.
Posted on 2/1/20 at 8:41 am to flvelo12
I have had the Decked system and changed to the Diamondback hd. Decked is good for smaller or long items and still let's you have an open air height for larger items on top of the platform. No issues with it (items stored in the drawers are waterproof - items stored in the bins get wet) except I wanted more quick waterproof storage for family road trips that a dry truck bed would provide.
I ultimately switched to the diamondback because I wanted bigger water resistant (mine has never leaked) storage space that a full bed provides. The main perk is that you can still temporarily store items on top of the bed cover using the tie down points if you have a taller item or you can fold back or remove the panels quickly. I put removeable storage totes for camping gear or different have to have items under the bed cover to keep the gear together. I have a rope setup the length of the bed to carabiner the totes that keeps them from sliding all over the place. The second perk is I don't have to worry about exposing my stuff (think family suitcases or bags) to weather during road trips and the locks are pretty secure - but this can be had with most covers.
Either way you can't go wrong.
I ultimately switched to the diamondback because I wanted bigger water resistant (mine has never leaked) storage space that a full bed provides. The main perk is that you can still temporarily store items on top of the bed cover using the tie down points if you have a taller item or you can fold back or remove the panels quickly. I put removeable storage totes for camping gear or different have to have items under the bed cover to keep the gear together. I have a rope setup the length of the bed to carabiner the totes that keeps them from sliding all over the place. The second perk is I don't have to worry about exposing my stuff (think family suitcases or bags) to weather during road trips and the locks are pretty secure - but this can be had with most covers.
Either way you can't go wrong.
This post was edited on 2/1/20 at 8:45 am
Posted on 2/1/20 at 12:37 pm to flvelo12
Weather Guard ~ 10 years old ~ No issues.
Posted on 2/1/20 at 12:59 pm to flvelo12
Diamondback since it never leaks and you can put heavy stuff on top.
Had a bakflip before but they leak and end up delaminating after a few years
Had a bakflip before but they leak and end up delaminating after a few years
Posted on 2/1/20 at 5:20 pm to VetteGuy
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This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 8:11 am
Posted on 2/1/20 at 9:55 pm to flvelo12
My WG box is rock solid and doesn't leak at all
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