The Best Bed Liners and Bed Mats for RAM 1500

Bed Liners vs. Bed Mats: What's the Difference?

Bed liners and bed mats address the same issue in different ways. While both emphasize truck bed protection, one (bed liners) protects your truck's entire cargo area (bed floor, bedsides, bulkhead, tailgate), while the other (bed mats) prioritizes bed floor protection.

Why Go With a Bed Liner?

Bed liners offer comprehensive protection, safeguarding not only your RAM's bed floor but the entire cargo area. Designed to withstand the elements and anything else you can throw their way, good bed liners are ready to enhance your favorite outdoor activities, whether you play hard, work hard, or both. 

Bed liners are made from durable rubber, polypropylene, and TPO plastic. They come in fitted and universal sizes and are suitable for work applications, hauling, hunting, camping, off-roading, or any activities that require a little extra traction, impact resistance, and paint protection for your truck bed. 

Installation is generally easy and requires zero drilling while reducing impact and adding considerable grip for a better cargo-hauling experience.

Why Go With a Bed Mat?

While a bed mat won't provide as comprehensive coverage as a bed liner, which also covers the sidewalls, they often work well in tandem with a bed liner, adding a layer of protection where the bed needs it most. 

Not only do they add a significant layer of protection from debris and damage to the truck bed itself, but bed mats also reduce load shifting, helping cargo stay in place, which can reduce damage to sidewalls. 

Bed mats are easy to clean around and under, as they're just as easily removed as they are installed. In most cases, installation is as simple as unrolling and putting them in place. 

Inexpensive, effective, and convenient, the bed mat can be used on a case-by-case basis when you need it, or it can be left in the bed. It has been designed to withstand the elements and last for years, regardless of the type of materials used in its construction.

Best RAM 1500 Bed Liners

Shopping for bed liners can be a hassle, especially with the massive inventory of products on the market. To help ease your decision-making, check out RealTruck's top-recommended bed liners.

BedRug Classic Bed Liner

Soft, durable, and protective—what's not to like? The BedRug Classic bed liner is manufactured from 100 percent polypropylene—a robust plastic offering exceptional durability and chemical resistance. It won't fade, rip, or tear, and chemicals like bleach, motor oil, or battery acid won't touch it. However, the Classic bed liner doesn't feel like regular plastic.

Featuring a carpet-like polypropylene fiber finish over a ¾-inch-thick polypropylene foam pad, this bed liner feels similar to padded carpeting for maximum comfort. This finish is also non-skid and non-abrasive, preventing excessive cargo shifting or damage while driving. 

BedRug backs each USA-made Classic bed liner with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Rugged polypropylene construction handles heavy cargo

• Unique fiber finish provides carpet-like comfort

• Anti-skid surface prevents cargo shifting

• Knee friendly ¾-in. cushioned floor

• Waterproof, chemical, and stain resistant

• Engineered for exterior use

• Easily cleaned with just water

• Hassle-free, modification-free installation

• Made in the USA

• Limited lifetime warranty

Rugged Liner Truck Bedliners

Protect your RAM 1500 with the Rugged Liner truck bed liner. Made from heavy-duty polyethylene plastic, this liner offers superior strength and durability, preventing dents and scratches better than spray-in options. 

This liner is designed for a perfect fit, offering a simple drop-in installation and a hassle-free setup. The non-pooling floor design keeps water from collecting, ensuring your gear stays dry, even in wet weather. Plus, with 2-in. x 4-in. inserts, you can stack gear and section off the bed for superior cargo management. 

While traditional plastic liners may be slippery, they're known for their durability, and the Rugged Liner bed liner is no exception. Protect your truck bed the right way with a Rugged Liner bed liner.

Features: 

• Increased longevity and enhanced impact resistance over spray-in liners

• Durable, high-density polyethylene material to protect against dents, dings, and scratches

• Non-pooling flooring for storage protection

• Custom molded, vehicle-specific design for a perfect fit

• 2-in. x 4-in. inserts to permit two-tiered stacking

• Made in the USA

• Lifetime warranty

BedRug Impact Bed Liner

Do you love the BedRug Classic but prefer a more traditional rubber durable bed mat? 

Upgrade your RAM 1500 with the BedRug Impact bed liner. It features a similar polypropylene fiber liner for the bedsides and bulkhead but a rugged TPO composite bed mat that prevents load shifting and offers exceptional impact protection. 

Below the textured TPO top layer,  ¾-inch-thick padding dampens impacts and promotes maximum comfort. At the rear of the bed mat, an integrated tailgate gap guard prevents the intrusion of dirt and dust to keep your valuable cargo clean and dry. 

Like the BedRug Classic, the BedRug Impact bed liner offers exceptional resistance to UV exposure, chemicals, and staining. Cleanup is a breeze, and each made-in-the-USA BedRug Impact bed liner is backed for life.

Features: 

• Rugged construction handles heavy cargo

• Protects your cargo and your truck bed

• Anti-skid TPO composite surface on the bed floor and tailgate

• ¾-in. padded floor provides impact protection and is easy on the knees

• Polypropylene fiber material on the front and sides provides a soft-touch finish and extra protection

• Integrated tailgate gap guard keeps dirt and dust out of your truck bed

• UV, chemical, and stain resistant, will not absorb water

• Easily cleaned with just water

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Top RAM 1500 Bed Mats

Next, let's examine RealTruck's top bed mats for the RAM 1500, which significantly boosts bed floor protection and reduces cargo shifting.

BedRug Impact Bed Mat

Get the same reliable protection as the BedRug Impact bed liner exclusively for your truck's bed floor with the BedRug Impact bed mat. This mat is custom-cut to fit your RAM's bed. It features the same durable construction as the mat included with the Impact bed liner, including ¾-inch-thick polypropylene padding topped with anti-skid TPO composite. 

The non-skid finish locks your cargo in place, preventing excessive shifting that can damage bedsides and valuables. This bed mat is designed for exterior use and won't absorb water, mold, or mildew. The chemical and stain-resistant finish enables you to haul most cargo without risking your bed mat's finish. 

Each BedRug Impact bed mat is custom-cut to the unique contours of your RAM's bed, ensuring a flawless installation. BedRug mats are made in the USA and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Features: 

• Anti-skid TPO composite surface

• Textured non-skid finish

• ¾-in. thick, knee-friendly padded floor 

• Integrated tailgate gap guard hinge keeps dirt and dust out of your truck bed

• Designed for exterior use—will not absorb water

• Chemical and stain-resistant

• Vehicle-specific fitment

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Dee Zee Gen2 Rubber Truck Bed Mat

Sometimes simple is better—such is the mindset of the Dee Zee Gen2 rubber truck bed mat, featuring a traditional ⅜-inch-thick rubber construction for exceptional durability and traction. This bed mat is engineered to protect your RAM's bed against impacts and abrasions, preventing unsightly dents and rust-inducing scratches. 

Vehicle-specific designs ensure flawless fitments on most applications—however, some trimming may be required on short-bed trucks. Still, installation is typically as simple as unrolling the mat and dropping it into your truck's bed. 

Dee Zee Gen2 rubber truck bed mats are proudly made in the USA. Each order comes backed by a limited 3-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Durable ⅜-in. thick rubber construction

• Unique X-pattern finish

• Reduces load shifting

• Protects against impacts and abrasions

• Vehicle-specific design

• Short bed applications may require trimming

• Made in the USA

• 3-year warranty

BedRug Classic Bed Mat

Lastly, if comfort is a concern, invest in the soft-touch fiber finish of the BedRug Classic bed mat. This product is one piece of the BedRug Classic bed liner system, offering your Ram's bed floor the same protection without the additional bedside and bulkhead protectors. 

The ¾-inch-thick polypropylene pad and polypropylene fiber finish make climbing throughout the bed a breeze, whether reaching for cargo or setting up for a drive-in movie. The mat is made entirely from polypropylene plastic, so it's waterproof and resists chemicals, UV exposure, mold, and stains. 

Whether added to an existing spray-in bed liner or directly onto a freshly painted bed floor, the BedRug Classic bed mat delivers unmatched comfort and protection. Protect your RAM's bed with an American-made BedRug Classic bed mat, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Durable yet comfortable polypropylene fiber construction

• Soft, carpet-like finish

• Slip and skid-resistant

• Knee-friendly ¾-in. polypropylene foam cushion

• Waterproof, chemical, UV, and stain resistant

• Won't absorb water, mold, or mildew

• Compatible with other truck bed accessories

• Vehicle-specific fitment

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Add-Ons and Installation

Pair your new bed liner or bed mat with our add-ons, including adhesion kits, bed rail caps, and tailgate mats, to ease installation and boost durability. The included instructions make installing your new bed mat quick and easy. We also offer several video installation guides linked to each product page or found on our official YouTube channel.

Purchasing from RealTruck

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