Bed Accessories for '09 F-150

[PHLambert]

After nearly 2 decades of driving a Suburban, I've just purchased a new '09 F-150 XL regular cab work truck. It's my first pickup, so I'm looking for advice from you long-time owners.

First off, it came with the factory bedliner. I didn't really want it, and didn't pay for it (the salesman threatened to have it removed if I didn't want to pay for it, then his boss decided to just leave it).

I've always heard good things about spray in liners. Is it worth chucking this liner and getting a spray in? Is there a particular brand you recommend?

I thought about getting a cap, but it looks like I have clearance problems in the garage (the door can't make the bend without a cap interfering). After the bed got a foot of snow in it that I had to sweep out before pulling into the garage, I decided I better get a tonneau cover.

So same question - what brand do you guys recommend? It will be closed probably 90% of the time, but I don't want to deal with snaps.

What if I want a tool box and a tonneau?

Thanks for your advice.

[way2old]

Check your local Line-X dealer. Or a local truck accesory place. I use Line-X in my personal vehicles and have had good luck with them. They make tonneau covers that fold and are easily removed if you want them off.

[PHLambert]

Some friends with pickups I talked to yesterday all raved about Rhino Liners. The installations I saw looked really good. One guy was on his third truck with a Rhino.

As for tonneaus, one guy had a soft folding cover, another had a hard fiberglas cover painted to match his body, and another had an Undercover. I like the Undercover the best because it was very durable, but could easily be removed.

Any thoughts on the Rhino and Undercover?

Thanks