Bed Management

[Jim Bowker]

I use one of these. It’s a bed divider and extender. It folds back and forth and you can easily pull it out off the hinges. It works perfect for groceries, plus it gives you a little more space than a standard divider.

https://moparonlineparts.com/mobile/1500-extender-p-8555.html

This is what I use as well. I use it more often as a bed divider than a bed extender. IT's super easy to remove as well.

 

[BWL]

This is what I use as well. I use it more often as a bed divider than a bed extender. IT's super easy to remove as well.

That's very similar to the amp research one I have only the amp xl bed extender gives you a little bit more space since its more squared off. I really don't understand why they wouldn't all be squared off since when folded in the space between the angled sectuon and the bed is basically un-useable and with it flipped out you lose space as well.

 

[lilliwhite]

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

I have a milk crate bungeed to the tire downs and also a
SKRTEN Multi-functional Folding Trunk Car Boot Organizer Bag with 3 Compartments

 

[Storm Trooper]

I bought 2 heavy duty storage containers. $15.
Works great for small items can stack one in the other for more space.

 

[78Staff]

I ran my tubes through the front of the bed and kept them high. I have totes and othe stuff under there all the way across with no issues.

Thanks I will look into it. I have something rigged now that will likely work, but look ghetto lol

 

[Michael Magness]

I would think a cargo net WITH a load bar would really do the trick, I got a load bar cheap at Harbor Freight, my cargo net came with a vehicle (forget which one)but I wouldn't be surprised if HF had them too. I'm not a fan of their tools so much but for a cheap set of sockets to keep in the truck, cheap moving pads, a source for decent XXlarge neoprene gloves & shop/truck storage solutions you can save some money for the important things!

 

[Ram1958]

I use a bungee cords for grocery bags(Can also be used for other items).

 

[Ysook1212]

Bungi cord from rear hook to hook and run cord through bag handles

 

[Lee DeTro]

I use the cross bed bar and have a collapsible box/crate that I got at Costco. Works great for me. Plus inexpensive. I also have a ARE Tonneau so big trunk.

 

[Ram 1500 Old Guy]

I use a folding box from Costco.

 

[blkjeeptj]

Since you keep your feet on the f/n dashboard, get a box and put your groceries on the floor.

 

[Adam E]

Bungi cord from rear hook to hook and run cord through bag handles

This works great and doesn't get in the way if you have to carry anything large in the bed.
You can probably get 15 - 20 plastic grocery bags from wheel well to wheel well.

I also have a cargo bar if I need to keep larger items from moving around.

I recently picked up a rubber bed mat because my totes and tool boxes if not bunged down would crash around my bed while driving.
The bed mat keeps everything from sliding.

To retrieve items out of the front of my bed without needing to climb into the bed fold back my Tonneau Cover I have a mop handle with a hook on the end. Doesn't take up much room and works great for pulling items from the front of the bed to the tailgate.

 

[ctdodge]

Well I am flexible.....

Now we're talking.........

 

[Tray Burge]

Found this hack on another forum, and I went out and bought 2 Husky bins from Home Depot and a racheting cargo bar to keep them there. Cost was $40 and with a tonneau cover on, it's like having a small trunk in the back of your bed! And you can remove the bins and the bar in seconds if needed.

Cargo Bins
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Stackable-Storage-Bin-in-Black-232387/300170479

Cargo Bar
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Keeper-Ratcheting-Cargo-Bar-47059/207097432

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$30-40 bucks! And it looks great too, SOLD. Heading to HD this weekend, now I can return my Kroger grocery basket. lol

 

[Tray Burge]

Found this hack on another forum, and I went out and bought 2 Husky bins from Home Depot and a racheting cargo bar to keep them there. Cost was $40 and with a tonneau cover on, it's like having a small trunk in the back of your bed! And you can remove the bins and the bar in seconds if needed.

Cargo Bins
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Stackable-Storage-Bin-in-Black-232387/300170479

Cargo Bar
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Keeper-Ratcheting-Cargo-Bar-47059/207097432

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Plus, 1st post and it's a doozy! Give that man a cigar!

 

[MT Hillbilly]

Admittedly, my bed slippage fix is more designed for construction tools, but, I will add my two cents. I bought a horse stall mat, which fits in the bed, and is thick non slip rubber, it is stiff enough that the ribs of the truck hold it up so moisture doesn't get trapped under it. I have actually carried an open five gallon bucket of water placed at the back of the bed, not tied down and it just rode. (Of course I avoided quick stops.) As long as I tie the handles on the plastic bags to gather to keep groceries in the bags, they always just stay put where ever I leave them. Surprisingly even two, 2 litter bottles of pop don't move much when they have to roll the whole plastic bag.

 

[TexasDrone]

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

Inexpensive way:
https://www.amazon.com/Hang-Outs-Pr...+side+pockets&qid=1565199506&s=gateway&sr=8-9

Nicer, more expensive way but not by much:
https://www.autoanything.com/hitch-bed-accessories/74A2903A0A0.aspx



https://www.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/rola-move-cargo-organizer

 

[Outdoors76]

I have the rambox cargo management bed so it has the adjustable divider but u still had issues with crap rolling around so I employed three milk crates and you could also run a bungee across thru handles from hook to hook and they will not go anywhere

 

[Lucy Girl]

How come every time I click on bak flip it goes to Macy’s. This SUCKS BIG TIME.

 

[Barry Chadwick]

I keep my awning hook in the back of my truck all the time. I can reach anything in the bed and pull it out without having to climb in the back of the truck. Its just a metal pole with a hook on the end of it. Works perfect to grab drinks, bags, whatever. Something similar to this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VAWJHI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_KBftDbCSW8TSP