The Best Truck Bed Accessories

Tonneau Covers

First on the list are tonneau covers, also known as truck bed covers. These popular truck bed accessories cover your pickup’s bed, bolstering the security, weather resistance, and aerodynamics of your truck’s cargo area. Tonneau covers come in various styles, materials, and models, allowing each customer to select a product that best suits their individual needs and budget. For additional information on tonneau covers, check out our various tonneau cover resources on RealSource.

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck BAKFlip MX4 TS Hard Folding Tonneau Cover w/ T-Slot Rails

RealTruck’s best-selling tonneau cover just got better. 

While BAK Industries® has long manufactured the flagship MX4 hard-folding truck bed cover, the model just received an upgrade in the form of integrated T-slot side rails. Now, the stylish and secure bed cover doesn’t just optimize your truck’s existing cargo space—it expands upon it. 

Integrated T-slot rails allow for the quick and easy installation of racks, gear holders, and more with no additional rail systems or mounts required. Being a RealTruck brand, every BAKFlip MX4 TS tonneau cover is backed by RealTruck’s industry-leading customer service and a limited 5-year warranty to boot. 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty aluminum panels and rail construction

• Matte-black exterior finish adds a subtle, stylish accent

• Integrated T-slot channels enable the effortless addition of racks, carriers, and cargo management accessories

• Refined latch system reduces cable fatigue for smooth, effortless operation

• Cover folds toward the cab for easy 100 percent bed access

• Weather-resistant rubber seals and plastic end caps for superior protection

• Extra-strong prop rods firmly secure the cover in the open position

• Premium rubber bumpers protect the cab from contact with the cover

• Integrated drain tubes ensure cargo stays dry

• Redesigned rail and clamp design combine for an easier-than-ever, no-drill installation

• Supports more than 400 lbs. of weight (evenly distributed)

• Limited 5-year warranty

• Proudly Assembled in Missouri

Truck Bed Extenders

So long as short beds exist, truck bed extenders will always have their place in the automotive aftermarket. These handy accessories help to boost the usable size of your truck’s bed by transforming the tailgate into an additional section of the bed floor. Whether hauling large boards, plywood, or large furniture, a truck bed extender is a worthwhile investment. 

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck AMP Research BedXTender HD Max

While AMP Research® is best known for its high-quality PowerStep™ electric running boards, the company is also a purveyor of additional truck bed accessories, like bed extenders. Though AMP offers several bed extender shapes and models, our top pick is the BedXTender HD™ Max, which features an extra-wide, U-shaped design for a considerable boost in bed size. 

This product is built to last, featuring a lightweight yet durable 6063 T-6 aluminum and nylon construction. Corrosion-resistant powder coat further enhances all-weather durability. When needed, drop the tailgate and flip the BedXTender HD outward to expand cargo space. 

A 3-year warranty backs the RealTruck AMP Research BedXTender HD. 

Features: 

• Robust and lightweight 6063 T-6 aluminum construction

• Rigid nylon uprights

• U-shaped design offers maximum cargo space increase

• Offered in corrosion-resistant black or silver powder coat finishes

• Expands cargo space up to two feet

• All necessary hardware included

• 3-year limited warranty

Truck Racks

When your truck’s bed just isn’t spacious enough, consider boosting cargo capacity with a truck bed rack even after adding a bed extender. These efficient rack systems attach to your truck’s bed rails and provide a stable mounting area for oversized cargo, ranging from roof tents to long boards and lengths of pipe. Truck racks are a worthwhile investment to significantly expand your truck’s cargo area, whether you’re an overlander or a tradesworker.

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck Elevate Rack

For style, versatility, and ease of installation, the RealTruck Elevate Rack is tough to beat. Engineered aluminum uprights deliver rugged durability without excessive weight, making this rack system ideal for all trucks, from light-duty to full-size. The durable powder coat finish keeps the rack oxidation-free and looking new for years to come. 

Mounting the rack is quick and easy with the integrated T-slot fastener system. Choose between Elevate’s optional T-slot side rails or a T-slot-compatible truck bed cover for mounting, like the RetraxONE® XR, RetraxPRO® XR, or Roll-N-Lock® XT. In either case, installation takes just minutes. 

RealTruck backs each Elevate rack with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Lightweight and robust engineered aluminum construction

• Durable, textured powder coat finish

• Compatible with TruXedo covers or covers with built-in T-Slot Rails

• Install, adjust, or remove in minutes

• Elevate T-Slot Rails required for installation on most applications

• Elevate T-slot rails NOT required when equipped with a T-slot-accessory-compatible tonneau cover

• Adjustable, telescoping design locks at 18, 23 or 28 inches

• 750-lbs. static load capacity

• 500-lbs. on-road load capacity

• 250-lbs. off-road load capacity

• Limited lifetime warranty

Bed Liners and Mats

What if you like your truck’s cargo area the way it is, but you’d like to add protection to the existing painted finish? Queue bed liners and mats—RealTruck’s solution to bed wear, dents, and dings. Our heavy-duty mats and liners are non-slip, impact-resistant, and ready to take on any hurdle you throw their way—from furniture and household debris to a bed full of old deck boards or broken concrete.

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck BedRug Classic Bed Liner

When most envision bed liner materials, they think plastic, rubber, and urethane—but what about carpet? While the RealTruck BedRug® Class bed liner may look and feel like it’s manufactured from conventional carpet, it’s actually a heavy-duty material engineered for rigorous use and abuse. 

The BedRug is composed of polypropylene fibers, a type of plastic, for maximum durability and abrasion resistance. This material also resists mold, mildew, UV exposure, and most chemicals, making it the ideal choice for well-used truck beds. The BedRug also features a ¾-inch-thick polypropylene foam pad for additional comfort and padding. 

Installation is quick and easy, as is cleaning and maintenance. BedRug manufactures the Classic bed liner in the USA and backs each order 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

• Limited lifetime warranty

• Proudly Assembled in Tennessee

Bed Steps

Especially in a lifted application, climbing into the bed can be challenging. No one likes getting dirty while climbing up a tire or straining to reach the rear bumper step. Instead, consider outfitting your truck with a bed step, which provides a low, wide, and highly functional step up into the bed to access tools, cargo, and more.

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck AMP Research BedStep

Like AMP Research running boards, the company’s BedStep™ is engineered to be present when you need it and tuck away when you don't. The BedStep accomplishes this task with its convenient retractable design, featuring a durable aluminum frame and hinge system, along with a durable, non-slip, glass-reinforced step pad. This robust construction grants the BedStep an impressive 300-pound weight rating.

Installing the AMP Research BedStep is quick and easy—however, some drilling may be required. AMP backs each order with a limited 3-year warranty. 

Features: 

• High-strength aluminum alloy frame

• Glass-reinforced non-slip step pad

• Convenient retractable design

• 300 lbs. weight rating

• Simple bolt-on installation on most applications

• Step orientation may vary

• Some drilling may be required

• 3-year warranty

Cargo Dividers

While a large cargo area is always warranted, the vast amount of space that is a truck’s bed can be a bit difficult to section off and organize, especially if you’re hauling smaller cargo that may incur damage if left loose in the bed. Cargo dividers help to limit potential damage and organization woes by dividing the bed via cargo bars, cargo bins, and other truck bed storage solutions. 

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck Lund Ratcheting Cargo Bar

Prevent excessive cargo shifting with the RealTruck Lund ratcheting cargo bar. Manufactured from durable alloy materials, the Lund ratcheting cargo bar is rugged and robust. Rubber ends provide grip while limiting paint damage, preventing your truck’s bed from developing scratches and scuffs. 

Expandable from 40 to 70 inches, the Lund ratcheting cargo bar can fit nearly all applications. Lund backs each order with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Stops cargo from shifting

• Available with or without net

• Expandable from 40-in. to 70-in.

• Rubber attachments on ends to keep the vehicle from getting scraped

• Limited lifetime warranty

Tie-Downs

Cargo dividers aren’t the only way to secure cargo. Tie-downs are arguably the more popular solution, providing solid anchor points to attach ropes, ratchet straps, and bungee cords.

RealTruck Expert Pick: Bull Ring Retractable Tie Downs

Much like running boards, tie-downs are often better hidden than seen—until you need them. Such is the idea behind Bull Ring retractable tie-downs, which feature retractable anchors that can be pulled upwards to secure ropes and straps. With the rope removed, a simple pop downward sends the tie-downs back to their retracted position. 

Bull Ring retractable tie-downs are built to last, featuring heavy-duty steel brackets, stainless steel anchors, and stylish textured black nylon trim. Installation requires no drilling, as these retractable tie-downs mount directly into your truck’s stake pocket holes.  

Bull Ring backs each order of retractable tie-downs with a lifetime “No Bull” warranty. 

Features: 

• Constructed from stainless steel and heavy-duty nylon to ensure years of abuse

• Stainless steel rings can easily accommodate two standard ‘S’ hooks or straps

• Available in black nylon base with stainless steel rings or stainless steel base with stainless steel ring

• Excludes Canadian model trucks

• Installation is quick and easy

• Sold in pairs

• “No Bull” lifetime warranty

Tool Boxes

Lastly, every truck needs a tool box—whether a compact wheel well box like the UnderCover Swing Case or a sizable crossover box like the best-selling UWS. These truck bed accessories help to keep your tools and other essential cargo dry, organized, and secure.

RealTruck Expert Pick: RealTruck UnderCover Swing Case Truck Bed Toolbox

If you’ve ever gazed confusedly at the empty, seemingly unusable space between your truck’s wheel arches and tailgate, RealTruck and UnderCover have the solution. The UnderCover Swing Case is an innovative truck bed tool box that nests perfectly in this space, enabling the safe and secure storage of tools and other smaller cargo. 

By mounting to this area of the bed, the UnderCover Swing Case provides ample storage without encroaching on the narrowest width (between the wheel wells) and the length of the bed. With a respectable 75-pound capacity, the Swing Case can carry plenty of tools, recovery gear, or roadside equipment. Plus, with its convenient swing-out design, the Swing Case easily pivots outwards for superior cargo access. 

The UnderCover Swing Case is manufactured from premium materials, including a robust composite. UnderCover backs each order with a limited 1-year warranty.