Bed Management

quietpeen · Aug 3, 2019

Thread cleaned up. Let’s keep it on topic and take the other stuff to pm

Glen OS · Aug 3, 2019

I have Last Boks cargo box. More than I wanted to spend but works great. Light enough to take out quickly or put at front of the bed for larger loads.

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Jrod · Aug 3, 2019

Judy said:
I think it is settled.......I will take the 8 inches

Pics or it never happened!!! :pepper:

Judy · Aug 4, 2019

Jrod said:
Pics or it never happened!!!

That got me in trouble last time.......need to keep other stuff to PM whatever that means

Mike Garvey · Aug 5, 2019

I just got a 2x12 and cut it to fit notches molded into bed liner. Easy & cheap.

Jack D · Aug 5, 2019

https://truck-hero.com/truck-luggage-expedition-cargo-sling

looks interesting

Rt71668 · Aug 5, 2019

Judy said:
Any recommendations on managing grocery bags and small items in the bed?

Ysook1212 · Aug 5, 2019

Put a cap over bed, carpet and swing boxes. Having the extending grabber is a big help.

Malveaux0089 · Aug 5, 2019

Get yourself one of the bars. They extend with one of those buttons you push in like a metal cane then they have rubber pads on the end so that you can twist the bar (like some shower curtain rods) to lock it in place. put that bar in the bed about 1.5 - 2 feet from the tail gate then get some plastic bins to put between the tail gate and bar. Or just put the bins in the back and use some bungee cords to go from the tie down anchors inside the bed around the back of the bins.

Florida Ram Man · Aug 5, 2019

I use this, it came with the cargo net.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I2SWXC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jrjohnson1969 · Aug 5, 2019

I like to use a larger cooler for the cold items and as mentioned before, a larger plastic tote for the other stuff.

boblonben · Aug 5, 2019

I use a inexpensive tonneau cover - the folding, clamp on type usually less than $200, and folding crates. Have five of them back there, enough for big grocery run, no rolling around of stuff, can keep propane tank standing up correctly, etc. The tonneau is great to use, fold partially or completely, self clips on them, etc. NO hard top cover or any of that. keeps rear seat clear of stuff and any mess. Have them in/on my RAM and Dakota.

Eclipse Aries · Aug 5, 2019

I use the $200 tonneau cover as well. I stretch a 5' bungie cord across the bed and run it through the handles of the plastic shopping bags. Takes a little longer to load/unload, but I don't have to climb onto the bed to get the oranges and avocados

BrewCrew · Aug 5, 2019

texan279 said:
Would a cargo net work?

I run a cargo net i found on Amazon and it fits my 6'4" bed perfectly.

Here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077N6NNGX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works awesome!

78Staff · Aug 5, 2019

Since I've switched to the Roll N Lock, I've struggled to find a good way to store items like a bottle jack, tow rope, chocks, straps, etc - I previously I used a tub with a cross bar to keep it in place at the cab end of the bed, but now with the drain tubes the tub can knock the tubes loose if it slides left/right. So I'm looking for a new solution.

I've though about using a strap connecting across the bed at the lower tie off points, but I tried that in the past and it just slips down. Maybe something like a 4x4 block on each side to prevent the tub from sliding into the tubes, plus the bar like i had before.

Re the bar, for general info I thought I was being clever and didn't buy the cheap Reese amazon/auto parts bar that everyone sells for around $20 or so, and went with a much more sturdy Heininger heavy duty one, but reality is that sucker is heavy and unwieldy when reaching over the bedside

. I might pick up the cheaper/lighter one lol.

tomb · Aug 5, 2019

Judy said:
I really like that one

I use plastic milk crates and bungee too the side hooks-holds a 20lb propane tank perfect too to keep it from tipping---And get your damn shoes off the dash!!! LOL

Fitz-0518 · Aug 5, 2019

Judy said:
Any recommendations on managing grocery bags and small items in the bed?

The bed bars work, but they can be difficult to set and release. Over the years I have found that the easiest safest answer is a bungee strap attached to the aftermarket hooks we put in, across the back next to the bed gate. I keep one milk crate next to the bed gate with the bungee behind it. Welcome. Fitz

Tony1945 · Aug 5, 2019

Judy said:
just looked up bed bars and really does not apply for small items rolling around in bed.

Try a trunk organizer

Shiva · Aug 5, 2019

Jrod said:
I did this for every truck I have ever owned before buying a high-speed divider last year. The only difference is I used a 2 x 8 minus crates and bump stops.

Not rubber bump stops. Rubber risers to lift the wood 5/8" up off of the bed ridges to keep it off of dampness

gonecamping · Aug 6, 2019

I've used cut to fit 2"x6" which are fine for smooth roads.

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