Bed mat
Mountain Pass
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The AVS low profile ones. They stick with 3M tape on outside of channel. I've seen some of the other guys running them and they look very custom and clean.
Mountain Pass
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Maybe I’ll take a look at those. Longtime weather tech fan but the damn things just wont work with this truck. They sent me two sets but wouldn’t refund the money when the second set broke. Hesitant to try another pair even though that was 6 months ago or so. Thanks for the info - I’ll look into that.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2018
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Maybe I’ll take a look at those. Longtime weather tech fan but the damn things just wont work with this truck. They sent me two sets but wouldn’t refund the money when the second set broke. Hesitant to try another pair even though that was 6 months ago or so. Thanks for the info - I’ll look into that.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Vancouver, BC
I had the AVS ultra-slim ones on my F-350 but I felt I was always re-installing them with new tape. I took them off before winter (easier to scrape windows etc) and will re-install them when it gets a little warmer.
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Mountain Pass
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Why were you re-installing them? Mine have been on my '11 since December of '10, never had to re-install.
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: SW Utah
I’m thinking of buying the ford bed mat, but want to make sure I’m not doing the wrong thing here. Are there any other bed mats that are far superior? I’ll be using the bed mostly for hauling trash to dump and hauling smaller things around from time to time, but nothing serious. I just want s durable well fitting soft bed mat. Thanks for any recommendations! My truck is a 2018 f250 CC/SB.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Vancouver, BC
It seemed like they were always breaking loose from washing underneath or from driving. It's almost like the factory tape wasn't strong/thick enough. I ended up getting some good 3M stuff that worked and held well from a bodyshop supplier. One ended up getting a small crack from hail last year so I removed them and have the new set ready to go back on when the weather warms up.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2018
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It seemed like they were always breaking loose from washing underneath or from driving. It's almost like the factory tape wasn't strong/thick enough. I ended up getting some good 3M stuff that worked and held well from a bodyshop supplier. One ended up getting a small crack from hail last year so I removed them and have the new set ready to go back on when the weather warms up.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Vancouver, BC
Also, take into account expansion from heat as the first time I installed them they both expanded in the sun and they would catch each other when opening the front door, which again loosens the back one.
Mountain Pass
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Thanks for the tip!! I'll watch that, might wait for a warm, sunny day to install.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2017
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Thinking about ordering the 8 ft bed mat from RoughCountry for $89.95 shipped.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Be sure any bed mat you order is heavy enough to it doesn't move around in the bed. I ordered a Ford mat which is heavy and have had no problem. I ordered an aftermarket mat to use with the gooseball & my Anderson Ultimate hitch. I didn't want a hole in my bed mat when I am hauling leaves, etc so I am using the aftermarket mat when we pull the 5th wheel only. Well the aftermarket mat is lighter, & the 5th wheel when traveling at 65 mph or so seems to create a down draft which causes the back edge of the mat to flap up & down which then eventually knocks the electrical connection loose, leaving me without lights, which can be a problem if your in an area where you can't easily pull over every 5 miles to fix it & you have nothing with you to weight the mat down.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2017
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I have the Ford SD rubber bed mat over my Linex lined bed. If I end up pulling a fifth wheel, most likely I will use the Andersen hitch. Then I would want to cut out a hole above the Gooseneck hole and the two puck holes where the chains would attach. I don’t want to totally remove the rubber circles—maybe just cut 240 degrees of the circle so I could flap it over when using the Andersen or a Gooseneck trailer at the ranch but still have the rubber mat as extra protection.
When not towing, just drop the flaps back down ( might need some gorilla tape.) Any ideas how I cut cut those holes so that they match the Gooseneck and puck holes exactly and looks like a pro cut it as opposed to a hacker?
When not towing, just drop the flaps back down ( might need some gorilla tape.) Any ideas how I cut cut those holes so that they match the Gooseneck and puck holes exactly and looks like a pro cut it as opposed to a hacker?
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: SEVA
Is Velcro an option?