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How to get the most out of your pickup truck bed
Install a protective cover on the truck bed.
You might consider a tonneau cover or camper shell.
A tonneau cover serves as a protective cover that secures a cargo from theft and at the same time shields the truck bed from harsh elements such as water, dust and snow.
These covers are available in two types: the hard and soft tonneau covers. They are also available in different styles such as the hinge type, folding, tri-folding, roll-up and retractable tonneau cover.