DIY Bed Divider with Grocery Hooks

[Bigbill27]

Here is a good setup to keep your luggage dry if using an tonneau cover.

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[TheWizziard]

I went with this support design for 4x sheet goods. FYI, the ends are NOT 45 degree cuts,,,,

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Please share the angle that you used

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Please share the angle that you used

55 degrees off horizontal, 35 degrees off vertical.

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[Kris Kelley]

So these FoMoCo rubber mats were sold through Ollie’s at some point this summer. I heard about them through this forum. My Ollie’s didn’t put them out until about two months after others had purchased their mats. I don’t recall the exact price but I want to say they were $10-$15 a piece.
I assume they were for another vehicle but with some minor trimming they fit pretty well. One May gets you most of the bed covered. I bought two and trimmer them to fit, and the seem is right beneath my 2X6.

I have A tonneau cover but even when it’s rolled up they haven’t moved on the highway. It’s a fairly heavy duty mat. For me it was cheaper than buying a maverick specific mat. Doesn’t look terrible (YMMV), but more importantly it works great!

I will check our local Ollies this week. I didn’t expect them to be that size! Especially for that price. That is a screaming deal!

 

[Old Ford Guy]

I’ve been trying to come up with a solution when I’m running to the grocery store and I have 2 kiddos with me. This divider with 4 hooks on one side and chest latches securing a 2 x 4 x 54 3/8” to a 2 x 8 x 54 3/8” (tapered down a 1/4” at the bottom) will keep things from sliding around! I used a textured black paint and also cut grab handles in the 2 x 8 using a 2” hole saw and a jig saw. Total cost was $46 and took about an hour of time without counting paint dry time. This also includes 4 additional hooks that I haven't (not sure that they are needed) attached yet. I am going to grab another chest latch tomorrow to add to the center of the other side to snug it together a little better. It will also make the unit a more solid, finished piece when attached.

looks very useful to me. here's what i came up with: a divider with a cargo net and bungie cords to secure stuff

 

[RangeCrawler]

I I used 2 2x4s stacked. It’s pretty easy to get them in and out and it’s what I had available. I use a piece of particle board shelving and made a divider that can be positioned anywhere along the 2x4s and sits in the bed grooves.
Works pretty good for my needs. I did add some Harbor Freight plastic clamps to hold bags. They just clamp on top of the 2x4s.
the divider works really well when hauling a case of water or propane tank.

 

[Kris Kelley]

looks very useful to me. here's what i came up with: a divider with a cargo net and bungie cords to secure stuff

Very nice. I also ordered a cargo net like that. I should be delivered today!

 

[Kris Kelley]

I I used 2 2x4s stacked. It’s pretty easy to get them in and out and it’s what I had available. I use a piece of particle board shelving and made a divider that can be positioned anywhere along the 2x4s and sits in the bed grooves.
Works pretty good for my needs. I did add some Harbor Freight plastic clamps to hold bags. They just clamp on top of the 2x4s.
the divider works really well when hauling a case of water or propane tank.

The adjustable sliding divider is a great idea! Propane tanks are always a concern of mine. I used to have a milk crate that I would haul them in, but it has disappeared.

 

[OrCoaster]

That's a great idea. I had not thought about it doubling as a support structure. The reason for adding the handles was to pull it out easier if I needed to load something larger. I will check to see if the 2 x 8 (7 1/4" actual height) is the same as the wheel wells. If so, then just unlatching the 2 x 4 and removing it will make a great support structure to carry plywood etc. Another thing I thought about, and will probably change this week, is using eyelets instead of open hooks and attaching carabiners to them to secure bags.

Yes. Use eyelets. Less snag potential.

 

[Kris Kelley]

Yes. Use eyelets. Less snag potential.

You are so right! I was taking some bags out today and they were all hanging up on the hooks and not in an intentional way. Grabbing some eyelets tomorrow. I also installed a cargo net this afternoon. Time will tell if that is absolutely necessary.

 

[Ballard_st]

I’ve been trying to come up with a solution when I’m running to the grocery store and I have 2 kiddos with me. This divider with 4 hooks on one side and chest latches securing a 2 x 4 x 54 3/8” to a 2 x 8 x 54 3/8” (tapered down a 1/4” at the bottom) will keep things from sliding around! I used a textured black paint and also cut grab handles in the 2 x 8 using a 2” hole saw and a jig saw. Total cost was $46 and took about an hour of time without counting paint dry time. This also includes 4 additional hooks that I haven't (not sure that they are needed) attached yet. I am going to grab another chest latch tomorrow to add to the center of the other side to snug it together a little better. It will also make the unit a more solid, finished piece when attached.

If you don't mind explaining, what was the thought behind the chest latches instead of just one piece?

 

[Kris Kelley]

The largest height piece of lumber I could fit was a 2 x 8. A 2 x 10 wouldn’t slide into the slots because it was catching on the bed rail overhang. I wanted it to be pretty tall, and adding the 2 x 4 got me to the height I wanted. The chest latches were originally added to detract from any vibration/rattling it may have, but turned out to be a great way to keep anyone from stealing the divider. The latches have a spot where you can add a lock which keeps it from being removed. If you have a bed cover that wouldn’t be a problem, but I haven’t order one yet. Waiting till Black Friday and hoping for a sale.

 

[Tanker64]

Used a 2X6: Notched both top corners to help getting it in/out of the bed. Used some coat hooks on one side and tie-down rings on the back for flexibility in carrying items. Placed pipe insulation on the bottom and side to stop any rattles.

 

[Richard D]

I went with this support design for 4x sheet goods. FYI, the ends are NOT 45 degree cuts,,,,

HRG

I have one by the tailgate and one on top of the wheel wells. Sometimes the board on the wells slides out. Any ideas? I want the ability to quickly remove it with out tools.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I have one by the tailgate and one on top of the wheel wells. Sometimes the board on the wells slides out. Any ideas? I want the ability to quickly remove it with out tools.

Velcro?

HRG

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