Securing cargo ... anything highly recommended?

[Sparky62]

Man i love that sky blue color, I was itching to buy and the only options available on the lot were black and gray. I would have taken white, but my first choice was that sky blue, looks great.

Thank you, I ordered it with Azure Gray Tri-coat along with all the options I wanted. We keep our vehicles a minimum of 10 years or more, so I figure get what you really want.

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[PYLDRVR]

2025 XLT with factory spray-in bedliner

No specific cargo ... gas cans, boxes, outdoor power equipment, etc.

I've seen cargo nets, and cargo bars and various strap options.

What are you using to secure cargo to keep it from siding around? Anything you love and wouldn't be without?

I have a Tmat (https://www.tmat.com/) setup in back of the F150. Works great and easily reconfigured.

 

[cptiii]

I haven’t bought yet but eyeing this. A Molle system in the bed.

https://builtrightind.com/collections/2024-ford-ranger

 

[Dr. TJG DVM]

Aftermarket spray on liner limits most sliding. Bought a Muslogy cargo net which keeps smaller items pinned against the tailgate and it has a double layer design for odds and ends. Often seems to be in the way but it’s easy to unclip. Otherwise it’s ratchet straps for the big stuff

 

[Border411]

Horse stall mat from Tractor Supply Company, and various straps to use with my e-track system I just installed yesterday on the front wall of the bed.

 

[Mike M]

I have a Tmat (https://www.tmat.com/) setup in back of the F150. Works great and easily reconfigured.

How do you like the Tmat? Seems like rocks and other debris would get caught in those holes. Cool concept, in any case.

 

[yelnoc2]

I don’t think that there is any one single perfect option. I have a line-x spray in liner with a Michelin bed mat on top of it. I think thatwill do a good job of protecting the bed and minimizing some stuff from sliding around. Ratchet straps are useful, but the anchor points in the bed are way too low for a lot of cargo. The ratcheting poles work good for lighter cargo, if you don’t have to spread the inner bed panels to get them snug enough. I’ve kicked around the idea of adding molle panels which could give versatility of anchoring points for ratchet straps or parachute cord.

I have similar set up and a cargo bar. Heavy things won't slide much but the bar is versatile in how far back into the bed and how far up from the bottom...nothing stops beer cans that get lose from rolling back and forth

 

[bigb]

I use a Bedrug and these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/317951346706 I actually picked up a bunch of Endura products on clearance and put the rugs down over the Bedrug but I don't like their dividers as much as the ones I linked. I use all of this in my Jeep too.

I first learned of this system when I bought a VW TDI and it came with the "Car go" setup, then I discovered there are several manufacturers of similar setups, even Weathertech has them.

 

[superj]

don't forget you can also get more bed tie downs from @American Adventure LAb . they have that tie down kit and the under-bed rail mount kit to make them stronger.

https://americanadventurelab.com/product/ford-ranger-braps-bed-rail-attachment-points-full-kit/

https://americanadventurelab.com/product/ford-ranger-bolt-in-bed-rail-nut-plate-set/

 

[PYLDRVR]

How do you like the Tmat? Seems like rocks and other debris would get caught in those holes. Cool concept, in any case.

I like it alot. I have a tonneau cover so debris hasn't been an issue. They now sell the "mat" pieces with holes in them for drainage. The nice thing is how easy it is to reconfigure things on the fly and still have things be stable (especially with the board holders and a couple of 2x4s to block off sections of the bed).

 

[Unit 91]

I haven’t bought yet but eyeing this. A Molle system in the bed.

https://builtrightind.com/collections/2024-ford-ranger

I just put the passenger side in yesterday, but it ended up taking me two days because, no matter what they tell you, they are not regular torx bolts on the tie down hooks - they are torx plus.

You could do it with regular torx, but you're better off using the correct bit. And take your time.

Otherwise, super easy. Not sure how usable they are quite yet, but it's only been a day.

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