How Do You Pack A Pickup Truck For Safe Travel?
• One of the simplest things you can do is add aftermarket tie-down anchors. Prepare your truck to make it easier to secure your cargo. There are a number of different manufacturers and models of trucks, many of which have built in anchoring systems for cargo, but you may still find the need to add additional anchor points to suit your particular needs. Look at these options. • Install a bedrail. These options protect the rail of the truck bed from scraping and dents when heavy cargo is loaded over the side, may improve the appearance of the truck, and add tie down locations for large cargo which may be taller than the sides of the truck’s bed. • Install a non-skid bedliner. These are usually fabricated from polymer materials and have the added benefit of preventing damage to the bed’s factory finish. They can be removable or factory applied, and will reduce load shifting on the slippery truck bed floor in braking and cornering situations. • Install side rails. Most full-size pickups h
