Best Upgrades For A New Work Truck
Transforming your new work truck into a personalized rig can be quite an endeavor. With all the products available today it can be overwhelming if you don’t have a gameplan set before you start shopping. Through this guide we hope to give you some advice and options on must-have upgrades for your new work truck.
Floor Mats
The right modifications can make all the difference when it comes to your daily efficiency and comfort. One of these modifications starts right inside the cab of the truck. Floor mats are a relatively inexpensive upgrade that can greatly increase your truck's cleanliness thus improving your efficiency. The less time you spend every week cleaning out your truck, the more time you have to focus on getting your job done and getting home. We like the floor mats that have a cupped design like the Husky Liners X-act Contour Floor Liners or the WeatherTech FloorLiner. Both of these designs keep spills and dirt contained to the liner. This means you can simply shake out or rinse them off when you get to a stopping point. Typically no scrubbing is required and they don’t stain like a typical carpeted mat would.
Bed Organization
Arguably the most important part of the work truck is the bed. Having a well organized truck bed makes all the difference in the world when it comes to keeping your projects on track. The options for bed organization in today’s market are endless, but here are a few of our favorite products that would make a huge difference in your new truck.
Highway Products Utility Deck
Starting with the most robust option, the Highway Products Utility Deck is in a class of its own when it comes to pickup truck beds. Think of it like a Service Body that can simply be added on top of your existing truck bed. You not only get all the pros of a Service Body, but you retain the space in your factory truck bed too. This system boasts a 2.5x increase in secure storage for your truck!
Highway Products Pickup Pack
If the Utility Deck option is a bit overkill for your use case, consider the Highway Products Pickup Pack. This unique product offers quite a few neat features all packed into one convenient system. The Highway Products Pickup Pack base model includes two lockable low-side boxes that run the full length of the truck bed, with your choice of a flat or domed center hatch. When closed, the hatch locks the tailgate, making the bed area secure and weather resistant, similar to a tonneau cover or truck canopy. The Pickup Pack has additional options so you can design your storage system to work perfectly for you. Add a headache rack and a ladder rack for additional overhead storage. You can even add a Truck Slide to easily slide out the contents of your bed, thus eliminating the need for you to climb into the back of your truck, and easy access to your equipment.
Truck Lighting
As we all know, when you’re in the middle of a big job, the work starts before the sun is up, and isn’t over until the sun is going down. With low ambient lighting conditions like these, having auxiliary lighting on standby can be a major benefit and enhance safety. When it comes to auxiliary lighting we offer a variety of products for different use cases, but some of the ones we’d like to highlight are listed below.
Buyers 60 Inch Modular Light Bar
This 60 Inch lightbar from Buyers would make a worthwhile investment for a tradesman who will be on or near roads while working. It has 11 flash patterns with 5 programmable groups for 55 different flash sequences available. It also has the ability to function as a traffic advisor and help to steer traffic away. This lightbar also comes with a 5 year warranty!
Buyers Ultra Thin 5" LED Strobe Light
The Buyers Products Ultra Thin 5" LED Strobe Light, Amber/Clear is a great option for someone who wants a lo-pro strobe light. These lights are easy to mount thanks to their small size and adhesive mounting hardware. Many users opt to mount these lights directly to a brush guard like a Ranch Hand. They offer quite a lot of light output for their size, so if space is limited check this option out!
Golight
If you’re looking for a work light/spot light option, look no further than Golight Spotlights. These lights are remote controlled and offers numerous features, depending on the model. For example, the Stryker models offer 370° horizontal rotation and 135° vertical tilt. They also have a home command on the remote, so when you’re done using the light simply hit that button and the light will adjust back to its original position. As the industry leader in remote-controlled lighting, this brand has established a strong reputation since its inception in 1992, ensuring customer confidence in their purchases.
Towing
No work truck is complete without a proper ball mount. If you want to be ready for whatever the job throws your way, we recommend an adjustable ball mount. They typically have various drop/rise settings and various ball sizes. We carry some of the best brands in the business when it comes to adjustable ball mounts. Check out some of our top sellers here!
