While your pickup truck may be built to be a workhorse, there are always upgrades to make it even more useful for both your work and life needs. Your truck bed should be able to support all the tasks in your life, whether it's loading up tools for a day on the worksite or packing in groceries while you're shopping for the family.
NAPA AUTO PARTS knows how to help customize your truck to match your lifestyle. There are endless truck and towing accessories out there, which is why we've whittled it down to helpful accessories for any truck owner.
Truck Bed Accessories: What to Know Before You Buy
Not all trucks are created equal. Know what kind of truck bed you're working with before you start to accessorize with automotive parts.
Know thy truck
First be sure to brush up on your vehicle's truck bed and cab size. You can find these specs online or in your truck's owner's manual. Our system can help you find the right sized accessories for your truck, but knowing your vehicle's dimensions will get you started in the right direction.
While you're brushing up on your truck's specs, take time to read about various features in your truck's bed to learn how to make it most helpful for your needs. For example, did you know that the grooves in the bottom of your truck bed are designed to help you carry heavier loads? Most trucks also have notches and grooves in the sidewalls which are helpful for creating a two-tier storage system.
Another common feature of most trucks is a gap between the bed of the truck and the cab. This gap is to support any slight flexing or movement of the truck bed when traveling over uneven surfaces. The gap is particularly important when your truck is loaded down with material and headed off-road.
Choosing the Right Truck Bed Accessories
Truck owners tend to be an adventurous crowd. Let NAPA help you customize your truck to be ready for anything, whether it's a weekend out camping with your family or an afternoon of hauling materials for a DIY project at home.
Truck bed organizers and truck bed liners
One of the most useful accessories for any truck owner is a good quality pickup truck bed organizer. If you need something that can stop your groceries from rolling around or an organizer for your tools, NAPA has options that will fit most trucks.
From rubber truck bed mats to keep items from sliding around to heavy-duty drawer storage systems built to hold up to 1,500 pounds, our accessories are designed to keep your truck load secure and safe.
Truck bed extenders
Sometimes you may need to carry an extra-long load that extends beyond the bed. Check out truck bed extenders and bed slides for extra lengthy gear. These work for both full-size and short-bed trucks, so look into our options and see if an extender is right for your truck.
Storage solutions
For truck owners who need to carry tools or other items on a regular basis, a tool box is a great accessory for a truck bed storage system. NAPA's truck tool boxes are great for stowing in the back of the truck after a long day at work.
Be sure to pair your tool organizer with a rubber mat to prevent your tools from sliding around the truck or banging into the wheel wells on your way home from the job site.
Cargo nets and tie-downs
For ultimate organization, you can install cargo nets across your truck bed to keep items in place. These can be rigged up as tailgate nets at the back of your truck or along the center of the bed, depending on your storage needs.
One of the best ways to keep your gear in one place is with tie downs. These are incredibly easy to install and are very handy for most storage needs.
Truck bed covers and bed caps
While cargo nets and tie downs are helpful, sometimes you need something more reliable for important loads. For a simple solution, consider trying a tonneau cover. Tonneau covers are soft roll-up covers that fit most truck beds. Or, if you need something more sturdy, a hard bed cap cover might be a better option.
Check your truck's specs to learn more about options for hard tops.
Cargo bars and bike racks
One of the great things about truck beds is that they can offer vertical storage. You can double or triple the storage capacity by adding in cargo bars, allowing you to maximize your carrying capacity.
Another great accessory for your truck is a bike rack. These truck bed racks can fit snugly in your bed, allowing you to clamp them down and drive to the trailhead worry-free.
Shop for Truck Bed Accessories at NAPA
If you're like most truck owners, your truck does more than getting you from Point A to Point B. It should be both functional and fun, and allow you to transition from the jobsite to the trailhead. Make the most out of your truck by customizing it with NAPA truck bed solutions at a store near you and get even more out of your vehicle.
If you don't live near a NAPA store, take advantage of free one-day shipping on more than 160,000 parts and get your truck accessories delivered direct to your front door.
