tub liner....yes no or something else

[Yellahunter]

hey guys,

Im on the verge of purchasing a triton and wondered what the best thing to do re the tub liner is?

do i really need one? i mean do you all use them?
if so which is the best bet? i see theres a lot of info on the normal ones and spray ons so its a little confusing for me as a beginner.

any tips are appreciated,

Ben

[macca002]

Speedliner is the best spray on liner IMO - however the colour does fade a little. Nowhere near as much as the rhino liner, but it still fades. It it much more resistant to chips/scratches though.

A drop in tub liner is still good, however water/dust can get in between the liner and the tub causing all kinds of hidden problems. With a drop in/plastic liner, everything you throw in the back will also want to slide around more.

A rubber mat is also good and will protect the bottom of your tub. Stuff will want to slide less, but offers no protection to the sides and dust/water gets in underneath. It is easier to remove than a drop in liner to examine/clean the tray.

If you can afford it, I would go speedliner. However all of the above offer some protection for your tray and either of them is better than nothing.

[Mudme]

You should be able to get the tub liner thrown in for free

[macca002]

You should be able to get the tub liner thrown in for free

This is why the forums are great!

A no-brainer if you can work it into the new car deal

[redrover]

What you put in your tub should really be influenced by how you plan on using it. I opted for a bed rug as it won't damage the tub like a plastic drop in liner can, is easily removable, drys quickly if it gets wet, and provides a level of grip in the tub like rhino lining without being hard, uncomfortable & permanent. It's also proved to be easy to keep clean and very hard wearing. I'm having a canopy fitted soon and will often have a border collie in the back so it was an ideal solution for me.

[dexterboy]

This is another option do it yourself and you can get tintable to match the colour.See Youtube for how easy it is to apply.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/U-POL-RAPTOR ... 0912002600

[Cowboy Dave]

Just be super careful with the PPE if doing it yourself, some of that stuff can be pretty nasty.

And redrover you left out how schmick the bed rug looks

[Duck]

If you are going to be loading a lot of gear in & out of the back I would get a spray on liner, I have a Rhino & it is lasting beautifully no fading at all, but if you are carrying the groceries, spend $150 bucks & get a rubber mat to put on the bottom to stop sliding & some protection. Or as above screw them for a freebie

[redrover]

A picture's worth a thousand words Dave! You're right though, it looks a million bucks.

[Ashandal]

That bed rug does look pretty good. Can I ask how many big ones I need to hide to get it?

[Mudme]

The bed rug looks great I just wasn't too sure how it would go out in the weather as I dont use a tarp or hard lid

[redrover]

That bed rug does look pretty good. Can I ask how many big ones I need to hide to get it?

$700.00 will see one in the back of your Triton. A bit more expensive than a traditional drop in liner but quite a bit cheaper than Rhino lining.

[redrover]

The bed rug looks great I just wasn't too sure how it would go out in the weather as I dont use a tarp or hard lid

It's actually ok with the weather Mudme as it's very similar to marine grade carpet. It's a plastic fibre sort of carpet with closed cell foam on the underside so it's 100% waterproof.
I haven't had my canopy fitted yet and the BedRug in my Triton has been caught in the rain plenty of times (like right now!) Because of it's plastic & closed cell foam construction it doesn't hold water and it drys in about half an hr in the sun. Any water getting under the rug just runs away.

[ag9111]

I installed a rubber mate from Bunnings/clack rubber that is $100/linear meter. Used the offcut screwed to the side of the tub as well. Its a heavy duty mat designed for ute backs and can be cut with a pair of scissors. Has holes in it so everything drops straight through and water evaporates straight out.

matt.jpg

Would never go back to a drop in liner due to them wearing away the paint due to vibration.

[Chally]

We have the Bedrug also and find it is excellent. We have a canopy and it is a lot easier on the knees than a hard liner if ya have to get in the back for something.

Jeff

[Mudme]

Good to know, it's the first time I've seen it

[Jarunit]

Just got a bedrug installed as well easy at home in 30 minutes, love it, looks geat and hard wearing

[macca002]

I installed a rubber mate from Bunnings/clack rubber that is $100/linear meter. Used the offcut screwed to the side of the tub as well. Its a heavy duty mat designed for ute backs and can be cut with a pair of scissors. Has holes in it so everything drops straight through and water evaporates straight out.

matt.jpg

Would never go back to a drop in liner due to them wearing away the paint due to vibration.

I had the same stuff on the back of maztruck and after 2 years of NT sun it started to fall to bits/tear along the perforations. Was hoping to get more out of it for the price tbh, but I guess like anything exposed to UV, after a while it starts to degrade

[Cowboy Dave]

At that price you can replace it a few times and still be ahead of some of the other options.

[ag9111]

Mines about 5 years old now and no problems, although it lives under a canopy.

I will tidy up the wheel arches one day

[Snooozy]

I had a drop in plastic liner.
when I fitted the canopy I pulled it out.

Ended up giving it away.

without a rubber mat on top of it everything slid all over the place

there was some paint rubbed off by it too, & rust spots from moisture getting trapped under it.

I just have rubber mats now but if I had some spare $$ I would probably go with a spray on

[gauci204]

do you guys put the liners in to protect the tub from scratches etc or for grip?

when buying a second hand ute i couldnt give a damn how scratched up the tray bed is, its a ute.

my only reason to put a liner in would be to stop shit from sliding around in there. i like the look of that bed rug though. if it is marine type carpet would be easy to clean etc

no way would i ever bother with one of the factory plastic bed liners, waste of space and slippery as.

[redrover]

do you guys put the liners in to protect the tub from scratches etc or for grip?

when buying a second hand ute i couldnt give a damn how scratched up the tray bed is, its a ute.

my only reason to put a liner in would be to stop shit from sliding around in there. i like the look of that bed rug though. if it is marine type carpet would be easy to clean etc

no way would i ever bother with one of the factory plastic bed liners, waste of space and slippery as.

Hi gauci. For me it was both (my Triton was bought new so I didn't want the tub getting scratched up unnecessarily) plus the bed rug introduces a comfort factor which makes a massive difference if you have to kneel in the tub to get anything. It's a lot more comfortable for our dog too because he doesn't slide around and it's not such a hard surface.

[Mudme]

It's a lot more comfortable for our dog too because he doesn't slide around and it's not such a hard surface.

your maltese needs to harden up lol

[Mudme]

like this hehe all he needed was some winnie blues