Honestly so frustrated with how stuff slides around in my new Silverado EV. I spent my whole budget on the truck and now my tools are getting banged up on my Denver commute. What are the best bed accessories for the new Silverado EV to organize this mess?
Man, I feel your pain. When I got my last truck, my budget was completely shot and my toolboxes were sliding all over the place on my morning drive. With the Silverado EV's slick bed liner, it is even worse. Before you spend a fortune, you might want to consider just getting a thick rubber mat. I put the Dee Zee DZ87015 Heavy Duty Rubber Bed Mat in mine and it stopped the sliding instantly. Just be careful with cheaper brands because they smell like chemicals for months. I would also suggest grabbing a Keeper 05059 Cargo Bar with Mesh Storage Net to section off the front. Just make sure to not crank it too tight against the bed walls since they are composite and you dont want to crack anything. Saved me a ton of cash.
Quick thought while I'm on break. Be careful with the Silverado EV since the bed dimensions aren't exactly like the ICE versions. I would suggest looking at Bull Ring 4001 Stainless Steel Tie Downs for cheap, high-strength mounting. Make sure you check the clearance on that composite bed first tho. Honestly, just cutting a 2x10 board to fit the molded notches is your best budget play to stop gear from sliding.
For a safe and budget-friendly way to secure tools, consider a heavy duty cargo net. The Gladiator Cargo Net Medium GN-100 works well to keep heavy cases pinned down. Its rated for high transition loads which prevents tools from becoming projectiles if you have to brake suddenly on your commute. Its a solid, cost-effective option.
Great info, saved!