F150 Bed Accessories – Bed Storage, Racks, Liners & Extenders

Bed Drawer Systems and Cargo Slides: The Ultimate Storage Upgrade

If you carry tools, equipment, or gear regularly, a drawer system or cargo slide is the single highest-impact bed accessory you can add to your F-150. DECKED Sliding Drawer Systems are the gold standard in this category, with two full-length pull-out drawers that convert your truck bed into a mobile tool vault with built-in organization, lockable security, and a 2,000-pound top deck load rating. DECKED units are custom-fit to F-150 bed dimensions, install using existing factory tie-down points with no drilling required, and are built from 100 percent recycled high-density polyethylene co-molded to a steel subframe. For PowerBoost F-150 owners, DECKED offers versions that preserve access to the Pro Power Panel outlets. Bedslide cargo slides take a different approach by providing a single full-bed-width sliding platform that pulls out the entire cargo area for easy access, with ratings up to 1,000 pounds of distributed load. Bedslide systems are ideal for owners who haul larger items and want to avoid climbing into the bed every time they need something from the front.

Bed Liners: Protect Your Investment

Bed liners are one of the most practical upgrades you can add to any F-150, protecting the bed floor and walls from scratches, dents, cargo damage, and rust. Husky Liners offers complete bed liner systems, tailgate mats, and spray-in liner mats that fit precisely to F-150 bed dimensions with custom molding that conforms to every contour. Their Husky XLT Bed Mat is a premium heavy-duty option with superior thickness and skid resistance for trucks that haul serious cargo. WeatherTech Techliners deliver another excellent option with laser-measured fitment, high-traction surfaces, and tailgate-specific sections that complete the coverage. Drop-in bed liners are the most affordable approach, spray-on liners deliver permanent scratch resistance, and bed mats offer the best balance of protection, easy installation, and the ability to remove them when needed.

Swing Cases and Mounted Storage Solutions

For owners who don't need full drawer systems but still want secure, organized storage in the bed, Undercover Swing Cases are an elegant solution. These bed-mounted lockable storage boxes swing out from the bed wall on a hinged rail, giving you easy access to smaller tools, recovery gear, or personal items without climbing into the bed. Each swing case offers 1.5 cubic feet of interior storage, installs without drilling, and includes integrated locking hardware plus a loop for an additional padlock. Undercover offers driver's-side and passenger's-side versions, and many F-150 owners install both for maximum organized storage. The swing case approach preserves the rest of the bed for larger cargo while keeping small essentials secure and organized.

Tool Boxes and Dedicated Cargo Management

Traditional crossover tool boxes remain popular for F-150 owners who need maximum locking storage for hand tools, equipment, and work supplies. The TruXedo TonneauMate Tool Box is a particularly clever option because it's designed to work with a TruXedo tonneau cover, allowing you to have both a locking toolbox and a covered bed in the same setup without the conflicts that usually force owners to choose one or the other. For owners who want to keep the bed entirely clear, modular cargo management systems with tie-down points, dividers, and bed extenders offer the flexibility to secure oddly shaped loads without dedicated fixed storage.

Headache Racks, Bed Racks, and Roof Platforms

If you're hauling long items (ladders, lumber, kayaks, overland gear), a rack system is essential. Westin HDX Headache Racks mount behind the cab, protecting the rear window from shifting cargo while providing a structure for mounting lights, antennas, and accessories. Rhino Rack Pioneer Platforms are modular bed platforms that turn your truck into an overland-ready load hauler with tie-down points, side rails, and compatibility with a huge range of accessories. Go Rhino Sport Bar 2.0 systems combine style with function, adding a sport bar structure behind the cab that supports lighting, accessories, and bed organization. Rack systems work best when planned as part of a complete bed layout, so think about what you'll carry before committing to a specific configuration.

Tailgate Upgrades and Security Accessories

The tailgate is the entry point to your bed and one of the most vulnerable components for theft and daily wear. Pop & Lock Powered Tailgate Locks tie the tailgate into the factory keyless entry system, letting you lock and unlock the tailgate with the same key fob you use for the cab doors. Tailgate assist kits use dampers to slow the tailgate's drop for a controlled, one-handed operation that prevents the "slam" when you drop the tailgate empty. Tailgate-specific liners like the WeatherTech Techliner Tailgate Liner protect the inside surface of the tailgate from scratches and cargo damage.

Bed Lighting: Work Anywhere, Anytime

Bed lighting is one of the most overlooked upgrades until you actually use it, at which point you wonder how you ever lived without it. Morimoto XB LED Bed Lights are a plug-and-play upgrade that replaces or supplements the factory cargo lamp with high-output LED illumination throughout the bed, making it dramatically easier to find gear at night or work out of the truck in low light. TruXedo B-Light battery-powered LED bed lights offer a wireless alternative that sticks to the underside of the tonneau cover or bed rail and activates with motion, providing illumination without any wiring work. Both approaches solve the same real-world problem: the factory bed lighting on most F-150s is inadequate for serious work.

Pairing Bed Accessories With a Complete Truck Build

Bed accessories are the final layer that makes a complete F-150 build actually usable. The best setups are planned as a system, starting with a tonneau cover for weather protection and security, adding a bed liner for surface protection, then layering in drawer systems, swing cases, or racks based on what you actually haul. Pair the bed setup with proper towing hardware for trailers and air springs to manage heavy loads, and you've got an F-150 that's genuinely ready for anything.

F-150 Bed Accessories FAQ

Will DECKED or Bedslide systems work with a tonneau cover? Yes. Most drawer systems and cargo slides are designed to work beneath tonneau covers, giving you weather-protected, lockable storage. Check the specific product for clearance and compatibility with your cover choice.

Do I need to drill holes to install bed accessories? Most premium brands (DECKED, Undercover, Husky, WeatherTech) use no-drill installations that attach to factory tie-down points or clamp to the bed rails. Always confirm the install method before buying.

Can I run bed lights with my factory cargo lamp? Yes. Aftermarket bed lights typically wire into the factory cargo circuit or operate as an independent switched accessory, so they work alongside the stock cargo lamp without interference.

What's the best bed liner for the F-150? Spray-in liners offer the most durable, scratch-resistant protection, but they're permanent. Drop-in liners and bed mats (like Husky Liners and WeatherTech) are easier to install and remove, and they offer excellent protection at a lower cost.

How much weight can a DECKED system hold? DECKED drawer systems are rated for 2,000 pounds of distributed top deck load, which is more than enough for virtually any cargo you can fit in an F-150 bed.