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nick_m
Aug 15, 2018Explorer
Grit dog wrote:nick_m wrote:Grit dog wrote:
For hauling a camper I can't imagine a drop in liner is preferred for any reason.
Bare steel bed and a rubber bed mat works great though.
I'd never put a plastic bedliner in......unless I had a really nice truck and was abusing the inside of the bed, like hauling junk, heavy construction or tossing log rounds in load after load. Plastic bedliners absolutely protect the bed from impacts/dents the best by a long shot. Other than that, not a fan.
As far as rubbing paint off, that's a minor concern IMO. Any beds that "rust out" from a drop in liner, well, the rest of the truck is 99% guaranteed to be rusted out too.
I hated my plastic liner as well - remove/replace/store was a big inconvenience. But you're right that it provides the best protection. That's why I'm drawn to the DualLiner (not DuraLiner); for my truck it's 7 separate pieces, with hard plastic sides and a 3/8" rubber bottom. They lock together and are removable if necessary. Maximum protection with no slip and you don't have to remove it for the TC - what's not to like? It's about $450 for an 8' bed. I just can't find much direct feedback on their use with a camper.
So it has a rubber bottom. Good for camper, sides don’t matter. Will be as good as any other rubber mat.
My current mat feels like 60 grit; theirs looks smooth. I'd still place mine on top so I don't lose 3/8.
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