Help...I'm fixing to buy my first F150 real soon.

1. I want one of those hard covers for the bed that match the paint (black). Do I get that from the dealer or aftermarket? How much are they? Which aftermarket is best? Are they easy to remove and re-install? What are these things actually called?

2. I want one of those thick rubber mats for the bed instead of a bedliner. Same questions: dealer or aftermarket? price?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Charlie

 

I love my retraxs, works out great had it about a month and would not buy anything else..., comes in black... Buy it. it is worth the money...

 

bedmats are available almost everywhere. Dealer, Pep Boys, WalMart, you name it.

Hard covers come in 2 broad types. Fibreglass and non-fibreglass.

The fibreglass ones are made by Leer, ARE and just about anyone that makes caps. Very ridgid. When accompanied by a lock, cargo is very secure and theft proof. Removal is a pain. They are quite heavy.

The non-fibreglass are things like Retrax and the like. They have the advantage of folding up or retracting out of the way for tall loads.