Truck bed & tonneau cover accessories
Racks, mats, cargo gear, tailgate locks and cover care for the covers we review, all sold on Amazon. Vehicle-specific items show the fitment of the listing we checked. Pick your cover brand to filter.
Bed racks that work with a cover
Guide →Racks that clamp to the bed rails or bolt into a cover's T-slots let you carry kayaks, ladders or a rooftop tent above a closed cover. Compatibility is cover-specific: check both makers' fit guides.
- Bed rackRealTruck Elevate FS Base Rack (1119034)From RealTruck
A low bed rack that leaves the cover working underneath. Rated 750 lb static, 500 lb on-road and 250 lb off-road per the listing, with T-slots for bikes, kayaks and rooftop tents. Pairs with: BAKFlip MX4, BAK Revolver X4s, TruXedo Lo Pro, Gator Soft Roll-Up. Per the listing, it fits RealTruck T-slot-equipped covers (such as BAK's TS versions) and most inside-mount soft roll-ups. Standard non-TS hard covers need T-slot rails. Check RealTruck's fit guide for your exact cover.
- Bed rackTruXedo Elevate CS Rack system (1118513)From TruXedo
Telescoping 18 or 28 in uprights over a midsize bed. Per the listing, it works with most inside-mount roll-up and folding covers and carries 500 lb on-road and 250 lb off-road. Pairs with: TruXedo Lo Pro, TruXedo Sentry CT, Gator Soft Roll-Up. Listing fitment: 2015–2025 Colorado/Canyon, 2012–2023 Ranger, 2022–2026 Maverick. TruXedo Elevate TS rails are sold separately and are required. Midsize trucks only on this listing.
- Bed rackThule Xsporter Pro Shift truck rack (500010)Compatible, third-party
Sliding 18 in towers that move along the bed for different loads, rated to 600 lb per the listing. A rack that rides on its own rails is the usual way to combine bars with a retractable cover. Pairs with: RetraxPRO MX, RetraxONE MX, Roll-N-Lock M-Series. Requires Thule TracRac base rails (sold separately). The listing says it's compatible with retractable tonneau covers 'see fit guide', so confirm your exact cover in Thule's fit guide.
- Bed rackThule TracRac SR base rail (217870)Compatible, third-party
The drill-free base rails the Xsporter Pro Shift and TracRac SR racks mount to. Pairs with: RetraxPRO MX, RetraxONE MX, Roll-N-Lock M-Series. Needed for the Xsporter Pro Shift; check Thule's fit guide for your truck and cover before ordering.
- Bed rackYakima OverHaul HD adjustable truck bed rack (8001151)Works with any cover
Height-adjustable towers with T-slots and SKS locks, rated 500 lb on-road and 300 lb off-road per the listing, for rooftop tents, ladders and boats. The Amazon listing doesn't state tonneau-cover compatibility. Check Yakima's fit guide for your truck and cover before buying.
Bed liners & bed mats
A mat or liner stops cargo sliding around under the cover and protects the paint. Over-the-rail liners can clash with clamp-on covers, so check before you buy.
- Bed linerBedRug Classic bed liner (BRQ15SCK), charcoal greyWorks with any cover
A full-coverage foam-backed carpet-style liner for the floor, walls and tailgate: kneeling-friendly, and it stops cargo sliding around under a cover. Listing fitment: 2015–2024 Ford F-150 5'7" (5.5 ft) bed. Per the listing, the BRZSPRAYON install kit is required over a spray-in liner. If you run a clamp-on cover, make sure nothing sits on top of the bed rail where the clamps grip.
- Bed linerHerculiner HCL1B8 roll-on bed liner kit, black, 1 galWorks with any cover
The cheap DIY route to a textured, sealed bed floor. A coated bed sits under any cover type without changing how clamps or rails fit. One-gallon kit; check the coverage on the listing against your bed size before you buy.
- Bed matHusky Liners custom-fit rubberized bed mat (16008)Works with any cover
A rubberized mat with air-dry nibs underneath, so water that gets past a soft cover's seals can drain instead of sitting on the paint. Listing fitment: 2015–2026 Ford F-150 and 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning, 5'7" bed. Per the listing, it will not fit over a drop-in bed liner.
- Bed matRough Country heavy-duty rubber bed mat (RCM671)Works with any cover
A cheaper rubber mat that protects the floor and keeps cargo from sliding into the tailgate. Listing fitment: 2015–2027 Ford F-150, Lightning and Raptor, 5'7" (67 in) bed.
Cargo management
Bars, straps, nets and slide-out trays keep a covered bed organized, because you can't see what's rolling around under a closed cover.
- Cargo managementDECKED drawer system (XR7)Works with any cover
Two bed-length lockable drawers under a flat deck rated for 2,000 lb of cargo per the listing. Under a locking cover, it turns the bed into secure tool storage. Listing fitment: 2019–current Ram 1500 (DT) 6'4" bed, not RamBox. A drawer system raises the bed floor, which cuts the height left under a cover. DECKED sells a separate model for each truck and bed length.
- Cargo managementKeeper ratcheting cargo bar, 40–70 in (05059)Works with any cover
Pins groceries and gear against the bulkhead or tailgate so nothing slides around under a closed cover. It sits below rail height, so the cover closes over it. 40–70 in span; measure between your bed walls at the height you'll use it.
- Cargo managementMigaven heavy-duty truck bed cargo net, 4 × 6 ftWorks with any cover
The fallback when a load sticks up past the rails and the cover has to stay open: a stretch net over the bed keeps loose items in.
- Cargo managementRhino USA ratchet straps, 1 in × 15 ft (4-pack)Works with any cover
Tie-downs for loads strapped to a bed rack, or tall cargo you haul with a roll-up or folding cover open.
- Cargo managementRough Country slide-out truck bed cargo tray (10209)Works with any cover
Brings small items to the tailgate so you don't have to crawl under a cover to reach the front of the bed. Rough Country says the 4 in tray fits under any bed cover. Listing fitment: Trucks with a 5'7" or longer bed (tray is 62.3 × 23.6 × 4 in). Per the listing, fits beds 5'7" or longer; 5 ft midsize beds are too short.
Tailgate locks & assists
Guide →Most covers are only as secure as your tailgate lock. If your truck doesn't lock its tailgate, fix that first.
- TailgateDee Zee DZ43204 tailgate assistWorks with any cover
A gas-strut damper so the tailgate lowers slowly instead of dropping. Handy when you're reaching into a covered bed with your hands full. Listing fitment: 2015–current Ford F-150.
- TailgateDee Zee DZ43301 tailgate assistWorks with any cover
The same slow-drop damper for older-body Ram trucks. Listing fitment: 2009–2018 Ram 1500, 2019+ Ram 1500 Classic, 2010+ Ram 2500/3500. Per the listing title, this does not cover the 2019+ new-body Ram 1500 (DT).
- TailgatePop & Lock Gate Defender universal tailgate lock (PL9900)Works with any cover
A locking tailgate is half of a secure bed: most hard covers lock by latching under a closed tailgate, so a tailgate that opens defeats the cover. This lock also stops tailgate theft. Sold as a universal fit for most trucks; many newer trucks already have a factory tailgate lock.
Floor liners
Not for the bed, but bought in the same trip: custom-fit cab floor liners for the trucks we cover most.
- Floor linersHusky Liners X-act Contour floor liners, front & 2nd row (53468)Works with any cover
A slightly cheaper three-piece cab liner set with raised edges that hold spills. Listing fitment: 2021–2027 Ford F-150 and 2022–2025 Lightning SuperCrew with fold-flat storage. For SuperCrew cabs with fold-flat underseat storage only, per the listing.
- Floor linersWeatherTech FloorLiners, 1st & 2nd row, black (44697-1-6)Works with any cover
Laser-measured, US-made cab liners with channels that hold mud and snowmelt. Listing fitment: 2021–2026 Ford F-150 / Raptor and 2022–2023 Lightning SuperCrew. Per the listing: 1st-row bucket seats with the fold-flat rear storage box. Other seat and storage layouts use different part numbers.
Cover care
Guide →UV protectant and a proper cleaner add years to vinyl covers and keep seals soft.
- Cover careExtang Tonno Tonic vinyl protectant / cleaner, 16 oz (1181)From Extang
Extang's own spray for vinyl, rubber and plastic surfaces, with a trigger bottle for quick wipe-downs. Pairs with: Extang Trifecta 2.0, Extang Solid Fold ALX.
- Cover careTyger Tonneau Cover Cleaner & Protectant 2-in-1, 22 ozFrom Tyger Auto
Tyger's own one-step cleaner and protectant for vinyl covers, made in the USA per the listing. Pairs with: Tyger T3.
- Cover care303 Aerospace Protectant, 16 ozCompatible, third-party
A UV protectant for vinyl, plastic and rubber that helps stop sun fading and cracking on vinyl covers and rubber seals. Pairs with: Gator Soft Roll-Up, TruXedo Lo Pro, Extang Trifecta 2.0, Tyger T3, BAK Revolver X4s, TruXedo Sentry CT. Check your cover maker's care instructions first; some makers specify their own cleaners.
- Cover care303 Tonneau & Convertible Top Cleaner, 16 ozCompatible, third-party
A rinse-clean cleaner for vinyl and fabric tops. Clean the cover before you apply a protectant. Pairs with: Gator Soft Roll-Up, TruXedo Lo Pro, Extang Trifecta 2.0, Tyger T3, BAK Revolver X4s, TruXedo Sentry CT.
Compatibility checked November 12, 2026. Confirm your truck and cover on the listing before buying.
What to buy first
If your truck's tailgate doesn't lock, a tailgate lock comes before anything else: every soft cover and most hard folders are secured only by the tailgate. Next, a bed mat stops cargo sliding into the bulkhead under a closed cover, and on vinyl covers, a UV protectant applied a few times a year keeps the material supple. Our security guide explains which covers have their own key.
Bed racks and covers
A bed rack lets you carry kayaks, ladders, lumber or a rooftop tent above the bed while the cover stays closed. Two designs work: racks that clamp to the outside of the bed rails, leaving room for the cover's rails inside, and racks that bolt into T-slot rails built into some covers (BAK's Revolver X4ts and MX4 TS, Retrax T-slot versions and Roll-N-Lock's M-Series XT). Compatibility is specific to each cover and truck, so check both makers' fit guides. Our covers with a bed rack guide goes through the options.
Bed liners with a cover
Under-the-rail drop-in liners, spray-in liners, rubber mats and carpet-style liners all work with clamp-on covers. Over-the-rail liners are the problem: the cover's clamps need to grip the bed rail, and several makers (Tyger, for example) say you'll need to cut small notches for the clamps. Retractable covers route drain tubes through the bed's drain holes, which may mean opening a hole in a spray-in liner.
Caring for a cover
Wash a cover with mild soap or a dedicated cleaner rather than harsh degreasers, keep the seals free of grit, and check that drain tubes are clear before winter. Vinyl and rubber benefit from a UV protectant. See are tonneau covers waterproof? for sealing tips, or compare covers in the comparison chart.