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Vacation Prep: Keeping Luggage Dry in your Truck Bed

Are you putting your bags on your truck bed for your next summer road trip? Not so fast!

What if it rains? What do you do if your bags are left open to the elements? Sure, luggage these days comes in reinforced plastic. However, even those can leak, waterlogging your clothes, provisions, equipment, and electronics. This occurrence makes your vacation a total bust.

We get it. Truck beds are designed for you to place stuff on them. Be that as it may, without covers or additional accessories, you can expect your luggage to get wet if it starts to pour.

To help you out, we at Line-X have come up with ways to keep your luggage dry in your truck bed. Read on to learn more about what you can do and get to keep your bags as dry as the desert!

Option #1: Get a Truck Bag

A truck bag is a large bag made of synthetic, water-repellent materials. It is non-breathable since its fabric has no pores. The design of a truck bag ensures that your belongings stay dry wherever you put them on your truck bed.

Most truck bags on the market allow you to put as many as three suitcases in them. Due to their design, truck bags can help keep water off your luggage.

Be warned though. If you happen to have a small truck bag, you cannot put large-sized luggage in it. Its air-tight design will make it difficult for you to put the luggage in and remove it.

Also, a lot of truck bags can be pricey. So, if you travel alone and light, it may not be worth the investment.

Option #2: Consider a Tonneau Cover

A tonneau cover is a permanent addition to the back of your truck. It is about the same level as the sides of your vehicle, and it comes with locks.

So, not only will it keep your entire truck bed and its contents dry, but it also protects your luggage from would-be thieves. You won’t have to keep a lookout for people trying to steal your stuff.

Line-X has an array of tonneau covers in its selection. Among these accessories is the Truck Gear Hard Folding Tonneau Cover.

A tonneau cover can be the solution to your luggage problems. Something to consider is the space. Again, a tonneau cover allows for dry storage, but it does not allow for a lot of vertical storage. So, you’ll have to place your luggage carefully for your other belongings to fit.

Option #3: Try a Truck Bed Topper

A truck bed topper is a better option than a tonneau cover if you need vertical storage. There are many available on the market today, but Line-X Truck Bed Toppers feature a seamless door skirt design that’s complete with windows and a door.

The design is so seamless that it will seem as though you are driving an SUV rather than a truck. This offers the best rain and snow protection for your luggage and additional passengers.

Here is the only downside: storage. Since it’s as big as your truck bed, it can take up a lot of space if you need to remove and store it.

Final Option: Tarp It!

Inexpensive, available, and only requiring a few bungee cords, a tarp can be a handy option. Consider using a tarp for your luggage if you don’t fancy investing in truck accessories yet.

A tarp can repel rain or snow but only if you take the right steps in securing it. Also, this solution can make a lot of noise since your luggage can still move around.

Final Thoughts: What’s the Perfect Solution? Give Us a Call!

The perfect solution depends on your needs. All of the solutions mentioned will keep your luggage dry on your truck bed. It all comes down to what kind of storage you want and how much storage space you need.

Other considerations like your budget and the condition of your truck bed will come into play as well. But if you need help making a decision, don’t hesitate to give us a call here at Line-X.

We can help provide you with the best options tailored to your vehicle, style, circumstances, and preferences.

About LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania

LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania is the leader in vehicle undercoating protection using Krown products and truck bed liners using LINE-X spray-on bed liners. We serve York County to help maintain and extend the life of vehicles. If you are in Loganville or Lewisberry, Delta or Dover, West York or Wrightsville, or any point in between, stop in at our Vogelsong Road location to see what we can do to protect your vehicle. No one knows protection better than LINE-X and Krown and the premium performance and exceptional value that they bring.