Bed liner - is it necessary? What do you like?

[Mark V]

So I have been all over the map with these and tried more options than you need to know about at a cost I prefer not to discuss. Lol.
They all have advantages. The most minimalist and arguably least impactful on function is abstract oceans xpel armor. Pete is awesome and so is his product. It’s not for everyone but it makes the bed look good in a utilitarian way. It does not have the advantage the tpe mats do of being able to be pulled out and washed but you can stand in the bed with a pressure washer and it cleans up in seconds. You can also match the tailgate back wall, sail panels and bed sides for a super clean continuous look plus or minus molle panels in various places. Importantly, it’s very low profile so it doesn’t raise the level of the tailgate or area under your cybertent shelf. Works very well for the $225 Tesla Tupperware also. Nice sliding action.
https://abstractocean.com/products/xpel-armor-truck-bed-vault-full-set

The TPE liners have other advantages. For one, the bed part can be pulled out, rinsed, dried and easily thrown back in. Some sets come with an under the window piece which is cool because it adds some “stripes” to that area as well as protection. They also frequently come with tailgate pieces. Both of these “extras” require at least some adhesive strips applied to the truck but this comes off there super easily with goof off. No traces left on mine with minimal effort. I also used the tailgate piece to thread the straps of this tailgate seat from evbase? I think. It provides cushioning for anything sliding back in the bed, a ready made changing table and cool tailgate seat but it does mean at least to some extent big things you load in the bed have to be kind of jimmied over it. See picture.
Advice, if you get these TPE mats, go for the ones with the pre-cut d-ring holes. They are a pain in the ass to do. I don’t have the high quality 3dmaxspider or 3w versions. I hear good things about the mats, no idea if the quality of the vault liner is the same.

Then I went soft. I bought this matress which is what I use on the floor for the kids in hayride/holiday light type situations. Along with the tailgate pillow, all you really need to do is pull everything off the l-tracks and its a very kid friendly environment.
Fantastic for stargazing also.
https://a.co/d/8T5Hitv
Then I bought this rug thing from Tesla. Not popular I don’t think but I love it.
Cybertruck Bed Textile Mat
https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-bed-textile-mat?sku=2078146-00-B
Gives the vault a giant car trunk/indoors type feel. Good at wicking. Doesn’t interfere with Tesla $225 Tupperware. Slats still hold the bins.

I’m currently waiting on my order from Tmat. Have very high hopes for the sliding action. Will keep you guys posted.


if I had it to do all over again and cost was no object, I’d get xpel armor at the bottom and then the tmat system. I still like my textile mat from Tesla but it’s nonessential. I’d absolutely buy the air mattress again for extra delicate cargo/passengers and leisure use of the vault.

Do you have a link for the tailgate tape piece you use to attach the cushion to?

Sponsored

 

[hemiarch]

Do you have a link for the tailgate tape piece you use to attach the cushion to?

Amazon doesn’t have the exact set I bought any more but it’s something of this nature
https://a.co/d/hMu0ttg.
I have tape on the raised slats and the straps run under the recessed slats.
https://www.evbase.com/products/tesla-cybertruck-trunk-tailgate-cushion-foldable-jumpseat-pad
I think it’s intended for the straps to go around the outside of the tailgate but that’s not how I use it.

 

[Mark V]

Amazon doesn’t have the exact set I bought any more but it’s something of this nature
https://a.co/d/hMu0ttg.
I have tape on the raised slats and the straps run under the recessed slats.
https://www.evbase.com/products/tesla-cybertruck-trunk-tailgate-cushion-foldable-jumpseat-pad
I think it’s intended for the straps to go around the outside of the tailgate but that’s not how I use it.

Yes. I was considering the cushion already. I was considering just using some velcro strips or squares to apply it to the tailgate. That way it would be easier to remove for sliding things in. I would put the velcro on the door in the recessed slots to allow for ease of sliding.
Hmm. Now that I am thinking about it, perhaps I don't need the tailgate pice either for my plan to work.

 

[hemiarch]

Yes. I was considering the cushion already. I was considering just using some velcro strips or squares to apply it to the tailgate. That way it would be easier to remove for sliding things in. I would put the velcro on the door in the recessed slots to allow for ease of sliding.
Hmm. Now that I am thinking about it, perhaps I don't need the tailgate pice either for my plan to work.

You probably don’t but the nice thing about this setup is when you take the cushion off there is a nice flat (and protected) surface to slide stuff over for loading. Manyways to skin a …err…tailgate.

 

[miketabb]

I have the Tesla textile mat. Very happy with it. It’s been dirty and hosed off a few times with no problems. Bottom is rubber so the mat stays in place. Too surface is grippy. Not cheap but worth it to me.

How is this mat holding up? It seems like the textile mat is great but also surprised someone isn’t selling a version for $50 on Amazon.

 

[hemiarch]

Mine is holding up beautifully. High quality product. A bit of the pain to clean grass out of and such but otherwise awesome

 

[EWELON]

I’m a huge fan of my tmat. Keeps things in place. same price as the vault divider but also protects the bed. Easier to reconfigure, and more reconfigure options than the vault divider.

 

[hemiarch]

I’m a huge fan of my tmat. Keeps things in place. same price as the vault divider but also protects the bed. Easier to reconfigure, and more reconfigure options than the vault divider.

Agree. It’s awesome.

 

[HaulingAss]

I love the Tesmanian mats which is what I used in my model y; and have them on order for the interior of my new Cybertruck I just picked up last Thursday (so giddy driving this thing - love it).
Wondering though if others have bought a rear bed liner...I mean - it is a truck? Is there a concern that the rear bed will get damaged? If so - what did you buy?

The Tesmanian one looks nice:
https://www.tesmanian.com/products/tesla-cybertruck-bed-mat-liner

Thoughts? Do you do anything to protect the rear bed - mat or otherwise?

IMO, a lot of people are overly concerned with this. I use my Cybertruck as a truck and the bed is very hard to damage, especially compared to the painted steel bed in my previous F-150. Even if you managed to put some nice gouges in the bed it really doesn't matter, resale value is not very dependent upon the perfection of the bed because used truck buyers just don't care much if the bed is pristine.

That said, my bed is still very close to pristine. Sure, you can tell it's not brand spanking new, but it still looks great. Invest the money you don't spend on a bed liner and live better in your later years.

 

[hemiarch]

IMO, a lot of people are overly concerned with this. I use my Cybertruck as a truck and the bed is very hard to damage, especially compared to the painted steel bed in my previous F-150. Even if you managed to put some nice gouges in the bed it really doesn't matter, resale value is not very dependent upon the perfection of the bed because used truck buyers just don't care much if the bed is pristine.

That said, my bed is still very close to pristine. Sure, you can tell it's not brand spanking new, but it still looks great. Invest the money you don't spend on a bed liner and live better in your later years.

Agree with this. For me it’s all about adding function though. The matress makes the bed useable in a completely different way.
So does the Tmat. The textile is debatable but I like having it in there if I’m transporting clean soft stuff.

 

[hemiarch]

So has a unit g changed for any of you all? What are you all using in your vault now?

 

[RonSol]

Still using the Tesla textile mat. Love it. Really makes the bed more useful to me.

 

[hemiarch]

I agree

Still using the Tesla textile mat. Love it. Really makes the bed more useful to me.

Agree it’s one of the best accessories I’ve bought

 

[EWELON]

tmat all day every day

 

[kpanda17]

tmat all day every day

how do you clean the textile mat? Vacuum?
Advantages over TPE?

Sponsored