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fvoelling New Member

fvoelling

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Hi,

 

Still pondering my options, and I'm leaning towards spray-on. A lot of members apparently recommend the over-the-rail spray-on liners, but would you do over-the-rail even if you got a cap for it? I'm getting a Covermaster 3000 for my 2500HD CC LB with the frameless windows for that SUV look, and I'm afraid the over-the-rail liner may not look as good with the cap on. The cap will have a clear plastic and a seal between it and the the bed railings.

 

I also like the BedRug, but I have two big dogs and they may chew on it, not to mention the shedding. Maybe I should just stick one of those rubber mats in the back and forget about liners alltogether!?

 

Thanks,

Frank

antig24 Senior Enthusiast

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On our old truck, we had a cap and we went with an under the rail bed liner. We were happy with it. Since the cap will be on, there's really no way that the rails will get damaged, so I see no reason for a over the rail bed liner. It also will look better from the outside. :seeya:

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I have the BedRug in my truck which has a fiberglass cap on the bed. I had the optional carpeted headliner installed in my cap and I have a real nice finished look to my bed.

 

The BedRug would give you a good non-s;ip surface for your dogs and it cleans easily with any sweeper.

 

I sleep in the bed of my truck a few times a year and it makes for very nice sleeping quarters too!!!

silverado3500 Enthusiast

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If your doing the camper top, just get a bedmat. IMO, In your application, the spray-on is a waste of money, unless you want it for looks. I would go under the rail for sure if you have a top. :jester:

oldredhat6 Enthusiast

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Here's my 2 cents, since you are looking for opinions. I have the bedrug. I am really pleased with it. Clean up is very easy. Vacuum or even spray it out with high pressure washer.

I have two large dogs (80 lbs) as well. Thing is they ride in the front and the sons ride in the bed. I bolted in a seat from an S-10 and fixed it up for them back there. When the dogs ride, haul trash or yard stuff, or worse clean up after the kids ride on a long trip, clean up is a breeze.

When you sit or lay on the floor of the bed you do not even feel the rails.

Like I said, my 2 cents.

fvoelling New Member

fvoelling

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Hey, there's an idea, letting the kids ride in the bed vs. the dogs! Either way, I'm assuming you have a cap? Doesn't it get kind of hot back there during the summer months (especially for kids)? I don't have a window in the rear window of the truck, so the only AC back there will be airflow from the cap's own windows.

 

Frank

 

Here's my 2 cents, since you are looking for opinions.  I have the bedrug.  I am really pleased with it.  Clean up is very easy.  Vacuum or even spray it out with high pressure washer. 

  I have two large dogs (80 lbs) as well.  Thing is they ride in the front and the sons ride in the bed.  I bolted in a seat from an S-10 and fixed it up for them back there.  When the dogs ride, haul trash or yard stuff, or worse clean up after the kids ride on a long trip, clean up is a breeze.

  When you sit or lay on the floor of the bed you do not even feel the rails.

Like I said, my 2 cents.

 

 

 

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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I like that idea...especially when the kids are bad...  :chevy:  :loser:

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm, maybe rig up some mock bars for the cap windows to get the full effect :D

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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I vote for the $40 rubber mat. It's all I've ever put in a truck bed. :loser:

 

 

 

 

 

Same here :chevy:

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