Bed mat

[ammoaddict]

I searched for a discussion on bed mats but didn't find anything.

I need a mat for my 2018 Sierra to keep things from sliding around. It has the factory spray in liner.

I was wondering what some of you guys have and how you like them. I don't want to spend a lot of money on one either.

Thanks

 

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[mcdavis]

I have a factory mat in my 2016 Sierra CCSB. I like it ok, my bed does not have a liner so it is the only bed protection (for now). Bought it used, bed shows it. Will have a liner eventually.

 

It does a good job of keeping stuff from rolling around. It's thick and heavy. Only real negative, to me, is stuff gets under it (like pine straw and acorns), so you need to pull it out every so often and hose out the bed or sweep it out. Not a big deal, just routine maintenance.

 

Once I get the bed lined, I'll probably sell it, thought. Just depends on the liner.

[3tspapat]

I bought the Dee Zee DZ86972 Heavyweight Bed Mat from Amazon. $75 shipped, nice and thick and fits like a glove.

[aseibel]

If your factory liner doesn't keep your items put, I don't know how much better a bed liner will serve you. You may need to exercise the grooves in the sides of the bed with a stick of lumber to hold things in place. If you frequently drive around with loose items, they should be stored up in the front near the cab. No liner will keep everything still under heavy braking or sharp turns without additional methods to secure them.

 

I had a similar rubber mat to the DeeZee one referenced above in an old truck with no spray-in. Now I just have the spray in. I would say they both are about equal in keeping things put. The benefit to the rubber mat is it offers some padding to protect the bed, but as stated, it also collects debris and requires more cleaning.

[ammoaddict]

If your factory liner doesn't keep your items put, I don't know how much better a bed liner will serve you. You may need to exercise the grooves in the sides of the bed with a stick of lumber to hold things in place. If you frequently drive around with loose items, they should be stored up in the front near the cab. No liner will keep everything still under heavy braking or sharp turns without additional methods to secure them.
 
I had a similar rubber mat to the DeeZee one referenced above in an old truck with no spray-in. Now I just have the spray in. I would say they both are about equal in keeping things put. The benefit to the rubber mat is it offers some padding to protect the bed, but as stated, it also collects debris and requires more cleaning.

Thanks, I have a trifold cover on it to keep things dry and from blowing out. I put some Christmas gifts in the bed to take to a get together at my daughter's house and when we got there some of the packages had slid back and forth and rubbed through the wrapping paper. My old Ford has a rubber mat and it does a pretty good job of keeping things in place. It's just heavy and awkward to take out and wash off.

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[aseibel]

2 minutes ago, ammoaddict said:

Thanks, I have a trifold cover on it to keep things dry and from blowing out. I put some Christmas gifts in the bed to take to a get together at my daughter's house and when we got there some of the packages had slid back and forth and rubbed through the wrapping paper. My old Ford has a rubber mat and it does a pretty good job of keeping things in place. It's just heavy and awkward to take out and wash off.

I can see how wrapped presents (fairly light, with smooth paper) would be really bad at sliding. For those, rubber mat would probably work slightly better than the spray-in liner.

When I drove my truck to the in-laws last weekend, we loaded up the smaller presents in a laundry basket and stuck it up in the front of the bed. The heavy items weren't a problem.

[DeePa]

Get the bed rug with tailgate extension. They’re exactly what you’re looking for. 

 

I put put one in my 14 (old style with detached tailgate mat) and transferred it into my 17 (minus the gate part).  It’s held up great under my trifecta tri fold. It’s not even anchored down in the 17...never get new Velcro for the new truck. 

 

You wont be disappointed. 

 

Mike

[DeePa]

https://bedrug.com/bedrug-xlt-bed-mats/2017/gmc/sierra-1500

 

thats the carpeted one with attached tailgate. 

 

Edited with right link. 

[ammoaddict]

Get the bed rug with tailgate extension. They’re exactly what you’re looking for. 
 
I put put one in my 14 (old style with detached tailgate mat) and transferred it into my 17 (minus the gate part).  It’s held up great under my trifecta tri fold. It’s not even anchored down in the 17...never get new Velcro for the new truck. 
 
You wont be disappointed. 
 
Mike

I saw those online. Read some bad reviews about them blowing out of trucks without covers. That wouldn't be a problem for me with the cover. I liked the fact that they were carpet style and a lot lighter than the rubber but they are also twice the price. $159 vs $80 for a Dee Dee or rough country. That's what I have found so far.
Thanks for the suggestion. I was wanting some real reviews from guys on here.

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[DeePa]

Yes, I can’t drive with the mat in and without the cover...wasn’t a problem in my 14 because it had the Velcro. 17 has it just sitting in there. 

 

But they come out so easy I either take it out or throw a piece of plywood over it. 

[mvf969]

I have the factory GM bed mat that came with my 2018 centennial edition Silverado and it’s great.  It’s heavy and stuff doesn’t move.  I load stuff to go to the dumpster at the back of the bed so I don’t have to roll up the cover drive about ten miles up and down hills around some pretty decent curves and when I get to the dumpster nothing has moved.  It also has the GM logo embossed it the mat so it’s got a nice look.  I don’t know what they charge for them as it was part of the centennial package.

[Cupton]

I have the GM rubber bed mat and the factory spray liner. The mat was awesome before I put 303 aerospace protectant on it. Now it’s slick as heck! But it’s getting better as time goes by as the 303 dries out a bit. Just don’t do what I did.

I think the mat and the spray liner is a good combo.

[ammoaddict]

I have the factory GM bed mat that came with my 2018 centennial edition Silverado and it’s great.  It’s heavy and stuff doesn’t move.  I load stuff to go to the dumpster at the back of the bed so I don’t have to roll up the cover drive about ten miles up and down hills around some pretty decent curves and when I get to the dumpster nothing has moved.  It also has the GM logo embossed it the mat so it’s got a nice look.  I don’t know what they charge for them as it was part of the centennial package.

They are $130 on the GMC accessories app.

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[SS502]

1 hour ago, 3tspapat said:

I bought the Dee Zee DZ86972 Heavyweight Bed Mat from Amazon. $75 shipped, nice and thick and fits like a glove.

I have the DeeZee mat and as posted, it's thick and fits perfectly. I do not see how it could fit any better and it will not come out even at highway speeds. I have a cover but I got mine after a friend who has no cover recommended it. I have the factory spray in too and stuff used to slide everywhere, not with this mat. Would recommend to my Mom if she had a truck....and yes I love my Mom LOL

[ftwhite]

I got a weather tech liner, to take the abuse of loads of dirt, rock, or dump runs. Has a 1-2" lip around it and fits tight so it makes cleaning much easier. I have factory spray liner too, so remove mat when not needed. Not as grippy as rubber, but lighter so removal is easy.  Also have cinch straps running across the bed to the lower tiedowns. Sit about 1-2inches off bed and do a great job keeping stuff from sliding front to back.