Pickup bed ratcheting cargo bar... any opinions?

[Rustyiron]

I have a F350 CC dually and I find that I will often need to carry a few things around in the bed, but they invariably slide all over the place. The most typical culprits are gas/diesel cans.

Why don't you try a rubber bed mat before you move on to a mechanical restraint. I'm sold on them and am still using the 1st one I bought about 25 years ago. It's been in 4 different Fords in those years and was only about $60 back then prolly at TSC.

 

[downsizingnow48]

All my recent Fords have four tie downs located low in each corner. I run lengths of chain from front to back on both sides. Then it is a simple matter to tie down any shape cargo anywhere in the bed, with cords or straps hooked to the chains.

 

[Will_C]

I have used one for years to hold fuel cans against the tailgate. Works well for me.

Will

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Oh great, something else I really could use. Lol

 

[Big Barn]

I don't particularly like ratcheting bars in pickup boxes. They tend to spread the box and still slip.

I mounted E Track rails on the sides of my box so that I can use their cargo locking bar, tie downs and other devices.




Terry

 

[beowulf]

I have had a couple, maybe three different ones. None too expensive as I recall, and I returned one. I think the key is to have one that is easy to use, adjust and ratchet in. The one I returned was a PITA and more trouble than it was worth. Others may have specific suggestions re which one to get for strength, cost or whatever, but make sure it is easy to use - not all are. I will try to find what I have and post it.

They work for some things. I also use a net, bungee cords and the additional tie downs I have put in the bed.

 

[comancheflight]

I have one I bought online (don't remember where). It is way more stout looking than any listed on the thread. I also purchased the divider for it that can slide along the rail (perpendicular about 12") I use mine a lot and it has never ever even slightly moved and the bed sides do not seem to bend and I've put a lot of force on it. I was in a pinch a couple of weeks ago and hauled home a 20' section of 10" double wall plastic pipe for culvert in my 8' bed and I used it near the cab to hold the pipe down. Worked like a champ. I highly recommend one.
I would get another although big barns Etrack is pretty cool. You can get a lot of Etrack stuff too..ok, next time I may go that route...

 

[fidowanttobe]

I have 2. Both gear type that I grease with anti-seize occasionally as the never leave the beds. One is HD and one is a shortened semi trailer one a trucker pal gave me. That one could bend the box for sure. Love them. Keeps everything up front, or way in the back.

 

[Fiziksgeek]

I have this one: with a divider bar.. Works well for me.

 

[s219]

I thought all trucks came with slots for lumber, to act as dividers? I know my GMC does, and pretty sure other models did when I was shopping. The only downside is you're limited to what the manufacturer thinks is a good size/arrangement. But heck, that works great for me in the rare cases I need it. I usually just tie stuff down in a corner to keep it from moving around.