Best Truck Bed Accessories

Regardless of how you use your truck, for work or for fun, truck bed accessories can make that big empty space behind the cab more useful. Outfitting your truck bed can make it easier to store gear, organize tools, safely secure cargo or create a large secure storage space. Truck bed accessories add value and utility to your ride.

Accessories come in all shapes, sizes, functions, and price points. Hundreds of brands make all types of truck bed accessories, some great, some not so much. At AWT, we carefully vet the brands we represent, and we would advise you to stick with proven brands and not base your buying decision on price alone. When it comes to truck accessories or any kind of truck mod or add-on, check out industry leaders first. Brands like Smittybilt, Rough Country, AMP Research, Rugged Ridge, Go Rhino and others ensure you get an accessory that fits, works as advertised, and is manufactured by a company with a proven record of customer service.

You may be confused about which makes the most sense with so much to choose from. With that in mind, we have listed some of the most popular truck bed accessories to give you a starting point.

Truck Bed Liners

Truck Bed Liners. The first order of business is to protect the very space you want to accessorize, the truck bed. A bed liner prevents leaks, rust, and corrosion and provides impact protection, sound suppression, and protection from stains and chemicals. Complimenting bed liners are tailgate protectors that offer the same benefits for the loading surface and top of the gate.

Rough Country MCM

Made of a practically indestructible material, this affordable 3/8-inch contoured rubber liner fits snugly in your bed, protecting both the bed and cargo.

Weathertech Techliner 36017

Clearly, the easiest-to-install custom-fit liner available on the market, Weatherech’s 36017 soft-touch material, keeps cargo (groceries or lumber) from sliding and shifting while still offering easy on-loading and off-loading. Durable, flexible, and UV resistant, this Weathertech liner is an excellent value.

AWT Permanent Spray-On Liners

If you live in the Houston area, our experienced and talented techs can provide unparalleled protection with a permanent spray-on bed liner.

Truck Bed Organizers

In the real world, most people haul stuff (groceries, tools, golf clubs, etc.) rather than traditional cargo (lumber, fertilizer, etc.). The problem of course, is stuff does not fit the bed snugly and will tend to slide around or slam into the tailgate or back of the cab on acceleration or hard braking. Bed organizers come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from inexpensive cargo nets to more substantial boxes, trunks, and dividers.

UnderCover SwingCase

An innovative design for F 150s allows the SwingCase to rotate 180 degrees so it is facing the tailgate for easy access before swinging back to a snug position covering the wheel well. Featuring a sliding tray, lockable lid, and a seal to prevent moisture from entering, the SwingCase can accommodate 75 pounds of cargo and gear, It even has two cup holders on the lid for tailgating.

Gladiator Cargo Net

For working trucks and fleet operations, you can’t do better than Gladiator cargo nets for securing loads and eliminating fines for stuff flying out of your truck bed while on the road. The nets are incredibly durable and built for heavy-duty use with rip-stop mesh and rain-proof construction. Each net comes with four straps and multiple grommet sites to ensure a tight fit, even with odd angles.

Tonneau Covers

The answer to a secure storage area outside of the cabin. Tonneau covers come in a variety of formats (soft top, hard top, foldable, etc.) and are an excellent way to keep your gear safe and out of the weather. In addition, your mpg will go up because the cover eliminates the drag caused by an open bed.

Gator EFX

One of the best-selling tonneau covers, the Gator EFX is a tri-fold design manufactured with aluminum panels coated with a polymer treatment that makes it resistant to scratches, dents, and heat. Unlike most tri-fold tops, the EFX folds up against the rear cabin wall providing full-body accessibility.

Retrax IX

If you have an F 150, this one-piece top constructed of aluminum slats and a strong elastomer hinge is an excellent way to secure your truck bed and protect the bed and cargo from the elements. The Retrax IX is easy to install with no drilling required. Its unique coil cover sits below the cab’s rear window and stores the top with the pull of a switch—durable, good-looking, and affordably priced.