Groceries in the Bed

[Hawkeyes3312]

Yesterday, for the first time since owning our JT, we made a grocery stop and purchased quite a bit. With the whole family in the vehicle, our only option was to put everything in the bed. (This was just a grocery store, not a warehouse stop where they provide boxes). Obviously our stuff didn't stay put on the way home and I was wondering if anyone has come up with any novel ideas on how to handle this or if you're aware of any products out there that handle this situation? I am not convinced bungee cords are going to solve this problem. It's a small issue, I know, but it was a pain considering many items are glass and we risk breakage and a mess.

I was distracted loading the truck too as the guy next to me in his new Raptor was talking my ear off! He has buyer's remorse and said he wish he would have held out. I get that it's not a comparable, but he was ready to swap vehicles pretty quickly!!!

Any thoughts are welcome!

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[Thed]

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Truck boxes are amazing to have if you have limited interior space. I DD'd a single cab Ranger for years, trust me when I say that it's nearly a necessity. Especially if you want to keep it dry.

 

[Natebreed810]

My F150 had the fold out bed extender which had little legs on it. Hooking the bags over the legs worked very well for holding stuff in place. I'm hoping the aftermarket will come up with something similiar.

 

[Rex3rd]

They make netting that you can use to secure cargo (or groceries) that works pretty good. Try tieing the bags when you put them in the back as well so it prevents spillage of groceries out of the bags and all over the place.

 

[JT614]

I keep these in the bed all the time. Never know when you are going to need to pick up some plywood . I found that the back piece is the perfect size for placing small things like groceries, shopping bags, luggage, etc. With groceries we just brace one side with a case of beer.

 

[Matstock4]

I saw a pic somewhere on here of the trail rail system having dividers to keep contents snug. That would be great when those come out.

 

[XJ2JTChris]

I haven't looked into it for the JT yet, but other trucks have the bed extender option, with the tailgate closed the cage type design folds 180° into the bed, creating a nice little section for smaller loads.

On another thought and something i may try once i take delivery of mine, is the expanding rod idea, I'm sure they have expensive versions of this for box trucks and moving vans, but I'm picturing something like two cheapo shower curtain rods, expand one a couple inches off the floor of the bed, and then a second one about halfway up, maybe 2/3 up. Blocking your groceries off from rolling around the rest of the bed. Maybe get stiff plastic bird netting and attach it between the rods, so when you dont need them, you can roll the netting around the rod and store it easier in the garage. Very rough ideas for now. I often have propane tanks or 5gal gas tanks i want to put in the bed of my trucks and use similar ideas to hold that stuff in place. I'm curious to see more ideas. Post up pics!

 

[DHP]

I saw a pic somewhere on here of the trail rail system having dividers to keep contents snug. That would be great when those come out.

@Matstock4 id love if you could find the link for that. Sounds like exactly what I want to do

 

[Moab]

I haven't looked into it for the JT yet, but other trucks have the bed extender option, with the tailgate closed the cage type design folds 180° into the bed, creating a nice little section for smaller loads.

On another thought and something i may try once i take delivery of mine, is the expanding rod idea, I'm sure they have expensive versions of this for box trucks and moving vans, but I'm picturing something like two cheapo shower curtain rods, expand one a couple inches off the floor of the bed, and then a second one about halfway up, maybe 2/3 up. Blocking your groceries off from rolling around the rest of the bed. Maybe get stiff plastic bird netting and attach it between the rods, so when you dont need them, you can roll the netting around the rod and store it easier in the garage. Very rough ideas for now. I often have propane tanks or 5gal gas tanks i want to put in the bed of my trucks and use similar ideas to hold that stuff in place. I'm curious to see more ideas. Post up pics!

Cool idea, I always kept a 2x board in my F150 to brace the grocery bags. I like the bed extender idea. Just flip it and WALLA!
I believe in the pics I see of the Gladiator near the tailgate are 3 holes in the corner post. I’m guessing future Mopar bed extender. Hmmm

 

[jhale1800]

I keep these in the bed all the time. Never know when you are going to need to pick up some plywood . I found that the back piece is the perfect size for placing small things like groceries, shopping bags, luggage, etc. With groceries we just brace one side with a case of beer.

+1. This is what I do as well.

 

[Jeepers!]

@Matstock4 id love if you could find the link for that. Sounds like exactly what I want to do

It's not out yet

 

[BrandRezake]

Well, until AMP research releases their Gladiator Bed Extender product, my Yeti will have to do. I messaged AMP research and they told me a few more weeks.

 

[Linx]

I keep these in the bed all the time. Never know when you are going to need to pick up some plywood . I found that the back piece is the perfect size for placing small things like groceries, shopping bags, luggage, etc. With groceries we just brace one side with a case of beer.

Seeing your photo makes me think... can wood be Line-X’d? It would be great to have a 2x4 and 2x6 coated when I get the bed done!

 

[Jeepers!]

Seeing your photo makes me think... can wood be Line-X’d?

Yep

 

[Moabite]

Have kept at least one of these in my trucks for years. Perfect for keeping groceries intact. https://www.amazon.com/Tidy-Globe-O...tidy+globe&qid=1565535590&s=automotive&sr=1-1

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