Brand New Truck, any regrets going with rails?

Thanks for the responses everyone! Topside rails are sitting at house may have to send them back or resale!

The rails don't bother me now that I'm retired. My previous truck had a custom plywood floor on 2x4 framing (just the height of rails) that locked in around the rails to give me a "slidable" surface.

I use to have rails now have bw hitch. I would not go with rails again.

My truck had bed rails (and holes) when I got it, removed all that and had a B&W GN installed for less than $500 and found a barely used Companion 5th wheel for $400. Wouldn't go any other way, personally. Plus I like that 2" thick plate that ties the frame rails together.

Rails don't bother me, but then, I haven't had a history of hauling a lot of drywall or lumber, either.

If you use your truck a lot for hauling, you'll love the underbed mount. I've had both and will never have the topside rails again. Sliding heavy/big items in and out of your truck is much easier without those rails in the way.


Phil

Previous truck had in bed rails. New truck has factory prep under bed mounts. Happy with both but prefer under bed mount.

I have the under bed rail and do not regret going that route because, while I had to buy the hitch adapter, I only had to put 4 holes through the plastic bed protector versus cutting out the area for the rails. Also, undo 4 latches, pull the 5th wheel out, put the plugs in and you have the whole truck bed again.

No. And I'd probably do it again.