Get the Most Out of Your Pickup Truck Bed
The truck bed is an integral part of a pickup truck. It can carry different types of cargo or even serve as a sleeping area when camping. Its usefulness can even maximized with the help of different accessories.
Steps
- Install a protective cover on the truck bed. You might consider a tonneau cover or camper shell.
- A tonneau cover serves as a protective cover that secures a cargo from theft and at the same time shields the truck bed from harsh elements such as water, dust and snow. These covers are available in two types: the hard and soft tonneau covers. They are also available in different styles such as the hinge type, folding, tri-folding, roll-up and retractable tonneau cover. They are typically made of aluminum, fiberglass and ABS plastic material.
- A camper shell, also known as a bed cap, is mounted on top of the truck bed. It serves as a secure storage for different types of cargo and can also be used as a shelter for camping. They are mostly made out of aluminum and fiberglass.
- Place a bed rack on the truck. This functional truck upgrade enables your vehicle to securely transport heavy cargo and different types of sport equipments such as bikes, kayaks, surfboards, even motorcycles.
- Add rails on the truck bed. Bed rails add style to your truck. Cargo can be safely tied or strapped on its aluminum bars.
- Use cargo nets to secure objects on the truck bed. It prevents cargo from flying out from trucks that are devoid of tonneau covers or bed caps.
- Make use of bed extenders. This accessory as the name suggests, extends the truck bed and is used to haul long cargo.
- Add slides to the truck bed. Bed slides functions like a drawer, allowing convenient loading and unloading of cargo.
- Mount beds steps on the truck bed. It allows truck owners to easily climb up and down the bed, especially those that are outfitted with lift kits
Tips
- Only install what you need. Always consider the function of a particular bed accessory.
- Making use of cargo nets may not be necessary if you do not carry cargo regularly.
- Order your bed accessories only through reputable stores to make sure that they are of good quality.
