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Do you use a bed mat if you have a spray in liner?

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Just wondering if it is worthwhile to get a mat in addition to the spray in liner for extra protection or to keep things from sliding around.
 
I use a stall mat (4’x6’). It keeps things from sliding around and adds an extra layer of protection.
 
I also add them for a flatter, smoother surface. Easier on the knees, bare feet, butt, etc if you do a lot of tailgating, camping, drive in movies, etc.
 
I keep a full mat in my truck with the spray in liner. It is easy to cut holes for the 5th wheel prep or just roll up the mat.
 
I previously used a stall mat cut to fit the bed slide I built for my 4th gen short bed, but with the long bed in the current truck, I added a bed rug. Both had factory spray in liner.
 
I've got two pieces of conveyor belt cut to fit. I'm cheap but it works and thicker than most I've seen for sale. And yes I've got a spray in bed liner also. Like someone else said earlier just an extra layer of protection
 
Hmm interesting thoughts about adding a mat to keeping things from rolling around, or a flatter/softer layer for camping!
I certainly don’t think it’s needed for “extra protection” however. Good Spray-in liners(eg LineX, Bullet, etc) are tough as hell, even shoveling gravel out they barely get nicked, and even then just where the flat spots for gooseneck cutouts would be.
 
I do, because I still had one from my old truck, and didn't want to just leave it lying around.
 
btsbarton said:
Hmm interesting thoughts about adding a mat to keeping things from rolling around, or a flatter/softer layer for camping!
I certainly don’t think it’s needed for “extra protection” however. Good Spray-in liners(eg LineX, Bullet, etc) are tough as hell, even shoveling gravel out they barely get nicked, and even then just where the flat spots for gooseneck cutouts would be.
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The bed liner I have , insulation boxes barley move on that liner .
 
I keep a sheet of 3/4" plywood in the bed since my 2017 RAM bed with the OEM spray liner had dings and dents all over it. I carry a skid steer grapple and parts for equipment at times, and it's not that hard to ding the bed floor or the wheel well humps while placing or transporting heavy steel objects. A sheet of 3/4" plywood not only prevents most of that (assuming that I ratchet strap the item so that it does not shift), but it also lets all who see that I am soooo freaking rich that I can toss plywood sheets around as disposable objects as if they aren't worth half of the truck value :cool:
 
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I keep a sheet of 3/4" plywood in the bed since my 2017 RAM bed with the OEM spray liner had dings and dents all over it. I carry a skid steer grapple and parts for equipment at times, and it's not that hard to ding the bed floor or the wheel well humps while placing or transporting heavy steel objects. A sheet of 3/4" plywood not only prevents most of that (assuming that I ratchet strap the item so that it does not shift), but it also lets all who see that I am soooo freaking rich that I can toss plywood sheets around as disposable objects as if they aren't worth half of the truck value :cool:
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That is funny you said that because when I read that first sentence I was thinking "that will cost more than a mat!". That is a great idea though. My dad always has an old sheet of plywood in the back of his truck and it is really nice for when you get dirt or gravel because you can shovel it out easy since it is flat. Plus, he has a drop in bed liner under it so it slides easily and makes loading things easy because you can pull it out halfway so it is hanging over the tailgate, set the couch or chair or other big thing on top of it, and then just slide it back in. Maybe I will get a mat for general use so things don't slide and a piece of plywood for getting dirt and stuff.
 
I'm thinking i might get one for the winter if I buy the roller sled ramp I'm looking at (DGPR Ramp).
I think ill want to protect the plastic rings around the puck adaptors.
 
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