How to Find the Perfect Truck Bed System
If you use your truck for work, you may want to consider getting a truck bed system.
A truck bed system is a great way for you to easily reach and organize tools and other items in your truck bed. With an easy-to-access sliding tray, you’ll never have to crawl into your truck bed again.
Today’s truck bed systems are easy to install, and they don’t tear up your truck bed. If you’re looking for a truck bed system, here are some things you should consider.
- Weight Capacity – Find a truck bed system that can hold some serious weight. This is especially important if you haul heavy items in the back of your truck. Visit truck cap manufacturer websites to find the weight capacities of their truck bed systems.
- Accessories – When searching for a truck bed system, be sure to look at the different accessory options. Some truck bed systems have great storage accessories. This allows you to store items so they don’t slide and roll around your truck.
- Clearance – If you have a tonneau cover on your truck. You’ll want to find a truck bed system with the proper clearance, so it fits with your tonneau cover.
As you explore the different options, be sure to read plenty of reviews and speak with retailers to learn more about the different truck bed systems.
When doing online research, visit online forums and blogs on trucks to get the information you need to make the right decision.
You may even want to check Facebook. Some truck bed system manufacturers have Facebook pages where you can learn more about their products. Visit the ATC Truck Covers Facebook Page to learn more about our products and hear from ATC Truck Cover customers.
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The Three Most Underrated Truck Accessories You Need
When it comes to truck accessories, bed liners and truck lid products get all the attention. We should know. We’re a truck cap manufacturer.
If you’re looking for other accessories to get for your truck, you should consider taking a look at these accessories.
You might be surprised how they improve the look and feel of your truck.
- Truck Bed System – These are sometimes called truck bed slides. This is a great way to keep the back of your truck organized. A truck bed system is a sliding tray that you install in your truck bed making it easy to access those hard-to-reach items.
- Heavy Duty Floor Mats – If you want to protect the interior of your truck, invest in a good set of heavy-duty floor mats. They’ll keep mud, dirt and other debris from getting trapped in the carpet inside your truck.
- Truck Cap Accessories – There are lots of additional accessories that you can add to a truck cap such as ladder racks and storage shelves. Check with the manufacturer to see what accessory options are available.
- Grille Guard – Many think this is just a cosmetic accessory. But a good grille guard can help if you do a lot of outdoor activities with your truck.
- Mud Flaps – Getting a nice set of mud flaps can help protect your truck as well as nearby drivers from rocks and other road debris.
These are a few of the truck accessories that we think are underrated. What truck accessories to you have on your truck? What do you think are the most underrated truck accessories? Leave your comments below.
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Driving around with unsecured cargo can be very dangerous to you as well as nearby drivers.
Here are some important tips that you should follow when tying down cargo in your truck bed.
- Use Tie Down Straps: It’s very important to use tie down straps. You’ll want the tie down straps to be long enough and strong enough to hold down the cargo in your truck bed. Adjustable tie down straps are a great option. Rope and bungee cords usually aren’t a great option because the cargo can sway.
- Find Your Anchor Points: You’ll want to identify the anchor points on your truck bed. They typically run along the side railings of a truck bed. They vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. You’ll want to properly secure your tie down straps to the anchor points.
- Examine Your Cargo: The shape and size of your cargo will determine which anchor points to use. For larger items, you may want to bring tie down straps completely over the top of the cargo. It all depends on the shape and size.
- Take It on a Test Drive: Before hauling the cargo on a long road trip or on the highway, take your truck out on a test drive to see how it handles. This will help to ensure that everything is properly secured.
- Drive Safely: Once you’re ready to go, remember to drive safely. Keep a little extra space between you and other vehicle when driving. Also drive a little slower if you’re hauling some heavy cargo.
Following these tips will help you secure cargo in your truck. For more great truck tips, read the ATC Truck Covers Blog. There, you can sign up for our quarterly newsletter, which is full of helpful information for your truck.
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At some point you’re going to need to purchase a new truck.
Here are some signs that it might be time to start looking for a new truck.
- Expensive Repairs –If you’re visiting the repair shop more often than you visit your favorite drive-thru restaurant, it may be time for a new truck. When repair costs start costing more than the value of the vehicle, that’s usually a good sign to start shopping.
- Truck No Longer Meets Demand – If you use your truck for work and it’s no longer meeting expectations, you’ll probably want to start shopping around. A truck that doesn’t have the right payload or towing capacity isn’t going to cut it.
- Expensive Gas Prices –If you’re looking to save a little money on fuel prices, you may want to purchase a newer truck. Ever year, truck makers are improving fuel economy standards. This can especially help if you’re driving an older truck. You can find more on new truck fuel economy on the U.S. Department of Energy website.
- Emissions Issues – If you live in an area with emissions tests, you may want to get a new truck if it’s failing every single year. Repairs to pass the emissions test can sometimes be expensive.
- Family No Longer Fits – If you’ve got kids squeezing into the back of your truck, you may want to consider buying a new truck with more cab space. There are lots of great new as well as used models that can comfortably fit a family.
These are five points to consider when thinking about buying a new truck. Have you recently purchased a new truck? Talk about it on our Facebook Page!
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So you’ve just purchased a new truck, and you’re looking for some accessories.
To help you out, here is a list of the top five truck accessories that you’ll want to consider.
- Truck Caps or Lids – This is a must for any new truck, and we’re not just saying it because we make them. A good truck cap or lid will enhance the look of your truck and also protect precious cargo from theft as well as the elements.
- Custom Floor Mats – Custom floor mats are a great way to spruce up the interior of any truck. If you use your truck for construction or lots of outdoor activities, you may want to consider heavy-duty floor mats.
- Grille Guards – A grille guard can really enhance the look of your new truck. When purchasing a grille guard, make sure it matches the style and look of your truck.
- Towing Accessories – If you’re going to be towing things, it’s a good idea to get your truck ready after you purchase it. Think about what type of hitch you’ll need. HitchInfo.com has some great information on truck hitches.
- Lighting – Another great option is adding some additional lighting features to your truck. You can add roof lighting and grille lighting as well as modify taillights with different covers.
For more great tips, read the ATC Truck Covers Blog. There, you can sign up for our customer newsletter where you’ll get tons of great information to customize your truck!
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