Looking for a cheap and good solution to prevent items from sliding in the bed

[sbi]

I know the Bedrugs rugs keep items from sliding in the bed, but I am hoping to spend less than $168. I have a Line-x spray in and it doesn't have to look nice because the bed is covered anyways. I am looking for something that will prevent grocery bags, other stuff, from sliding back and forth in the bed. Any idea will be appreciated.

Thanks.

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[Majorplane]

Do a google search for DIY bed dividers and you'll see hundreds of examples that will cost you a fraction of what your bidget is. Essentially just a boxed off area close to the tailgate that you can keep assorted items in. I missed how on my 2013, the back seats had hooks for your grocery bags.

 

[sbi]

Do a google search for DIY bed dividers and you'll see hundreds of examples that will cost you a fraction of what your bidget is. Essentially just a boxed off area close to the tailgate that you can keep assorted items in. I missed how on my 2013, the back seats had hooks for your grocery bags.

Thanks @Majorplane . I failed to mention that I prefer a non-divider solution (perhaps something like a silicon mat) as the first option. Of course, if there is nothing like that to be found, I'll just stick a piece of 2X4 one or two ft. down the bed, but I am still hoping for a no divider.

 

[rainjer]

Husky rubber bed mat.

 

[12Lariat21]

The most versatile solution is an adjustable shower rod. They expand and have fine screw adjustments to make them tight, buy two ($12-$20 each) and then you can create cradles to retain any variety of sizes of cargo.

Or if you don't like the shower curtain rod idea, they do make 'small' cargo retaining rods, similar to what 18-wheelers use, but they run about $40

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...KSwvo_lgUc361DkovjBoCT20QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[kb2755]

I did the Dee Zee rubber bed mat on top of Line-X. It would be at the top of your budget, I paid $166 CAD before tax.

Dee Zee DZ87005 DZ87005 Heavyweight Utility Mat https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00OLVGGZM...t_i_XCZH3VJ93QE65VMD12YE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mmdpg]

I have a roll of $5 shelf liner rubber anti slip stuff? from Walmart in the bed to use on top of the Line-x. I just unroll it and place boxes, milk crates etc. on it and bungie to a cleat or to a cargo rod that expands to the bed sides.

 

[mj1angier]

Couple of things that might work:
Stall mat https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/horse-stall-mats
Tool box liner https://www.amazon.com/CASOMAN-Prof...keywords=tool+box+liner&qid=1646920164&sr=8-6

 

[Blueshound]

I just cut a 1x10 to fit in the slots. Attached a bit of shim at the ends so it doesn't wobble. After I took this pic I drilled a few holes to attach bungees.

 

[Cincy150]

The most versatile solution is an adjustable shower rod. They expand and have fine screw adjustments to make them tight, buy two ($12-$20 each) and then you can create cradles to retain any variety of sizes of cargo.

Or if you don't like the shower curtain rod idea, they do make 'small' cargo retaining rods, similar to what 18-wheelers use, but they run about $40

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...KSwvo_lgUc361DkovjBoCT20QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This. I bought something similar from Harbor Freight a few years ago for like 12-15 bucks. Worked like a charm with luggage.

 

[Graygoose2021]

With my Fordpass points, I got a free F150 rubber bed mat.

 

[sbi]

With my Fordpass points, I got a free F150 rubber bed mat.

Does it hold things from shifting back and forth?
Do you happen to have the part number? I might as well use the points on something ?

 

[Graygoose2021]

dealer can verify, but this is what it looks like, and its rubber. Not perfect, but free, and it helps

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-4L3Z-99112A15-AA-Bed-Mat/dp/B00HB9HSPI

 

[BLoflin]

If you looking for something to mainly hold groceries and smaller stuff temporarily I use something like this (you can get an over-priced version from Ford Accessories, but if you have points to burn...).

You can put it in the bed or in the rear seat. Has a small cold bag (I bring that in the store usually with me to bag cold items directly).

It folds up and fits under the rear seat when you need the full bed for a big haul.

The biggest area is where the cold bag fits (if you want) the other areas you can drop your grocery bags in.

https://www.amazon.com/Farasla-Waterproof-Organizer-Insulated-Adjustable/dp/B0838Y5XHY

 

[sbi]

If you looking for something to mainly hold groceries and smaller stuff temporarily I use something like this (you can get an over-priced version from Ford Accessories, but if you have points to burn...).

You can put it in the bed or in the rear seat. Has a small cold bag (I bring that in the store usually with me to bag cold items directly).

It folds up and fits under the rear seat when you need the full bed for a big haul.

The biggest area is where the cold bag fits (if you want) the other areas you can drop your grocery bags in.

https://www.amazon.com/Farasla-Waterproof-Organizer-Insulated-Adjustable/dp/B0838Y5XHY

My main objective is to prevent items from shifting in the bed. Could be grocery bags (plastic or reusable), a box of something, a suitcase, etc. That's why I am trying to avoid a divider; I don't really want a divider. It works fine for every day use, but I am too lazy to climb onto the bed to remove it if, for example, I need to drive someone to the airport with a suitcase. I know, crazy excuse....that's what happens when you get older ?.
So ideally it would be a non-slipping surface, but I am also sensitive to weight - I don't want something too heavy either. Not sure how much the rubber mats weigh. I have the feeling the Bedrug mat is lighter than the rubber one.

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