Dakine Tailgate Pad DLX 'curved' Review

Dakine’s Pickup Pad DLX is available in two sizes, a mid and full size option, and two cuts, one for standard tailgates and one for curved tailgates. The mid-size option measures in at 54-inches (standard) and 55-inches (curved) wide and claims to hold 5 bikes. The full-size option measures in at 60-inches (standard) and 59-inches (curved) wide and claims to hold 7 bikes. Securing the pad to the tailgate are four cinch straps - a much better option than the standard three found on most other pads. The Pickup Pad DLX outer shell is constructed out of 1000D recycled polyester that is both tough and eco-friendly, with a UV and weather-resistant coating. The pad protects your vehicles paint with a fleece lining on the inside of the pad. The two-wheeled cargo is fastened to the tailgate pad using three-quarter inch wide velcro straps. Dakine uses a flip-up flap that can be secured away using a clip, for easy backup camera use and handle access.
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[@TheLoamWolf]

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[@JamesRobertMTB]

A pickup loading with bikes always looks so cool!

[@TheLoamWolf]

It really is!

[@craigslocum9172]

I've used Dakine products and am a big fan. They do put a lot of thought in their products

[@JR100101]

I just picked one of these up and the Velcro straps are too long. Can't get a wrap on a normal tube. I wonder if they've changed the strap length for e-bikes.

[@bike314]

You keep referring to "curved" tailgates What is a curved tailgate vs a non curved one?

[@TheLoamWolf]

So, it's not actually the tailgate itself, but the top of the tailgate. If you take a look at newer trucks, Ford F150, Toyota Tundra, Dodge's etc, you'll notice the top of the tailgate can go from being 2inches thick at the edges to 6-inches thick at the center.

[@bike314]

@@TheLoamWolf oooooooo I understand, and that totally makes sense why it would require a different design

[@NoBrakes23]

@@TheLoamWolf Everybody keeps talking about new Fords and Dodges, but the '04 Silverado I just picked up has some curve on the tailgate cap. So confusing as to which pad I will need. (I think the old GMT800s had a non curved cap that I might be able to install, though.)

[@TheLoamWolf]

Unless your Silverado has a crazy different aftermarket cap, a standard, non-curved pad will work for your tailgate. If your tailgate had 8-10inch bulge (on top/cap area) like the dodges and ford's, then you would go curved.

[@olivierbeaulieu1504]

@@TheLoamWolf I have a 2017 Ridgeline and I am asking myself if it need a small curved or a small "normal one". Do you have the information for that? Thanks!

[@dugzkine]

Had mine (non curved) for a couple months before it started to fall apart. Been working trying to get it exchanged since January with no luck. DaKine products are cool but their warranty/customer service is horrible in my experience 👎🏽