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Sandbags in the bed of the truck. You can get 'em at your local hardware store; I think they generally weigh about 70# and cost about $5. I buy six and put them over the rear axle. Works great, even on my Splash that has an exceptionally light rear end because of the fiberglass flaresides.
I've never had one of the tubes burst though. If it did, I'd just wet it down so it would freeze, and then wash it out in the spring.
Sand is what I'd use. Enclose the sandbags in a couple of HD black garbage bags, that should keep the sandman safe.
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Originally Posted by Bydand
I cheated when I was driving a pick-up. Working a job I ended up with a sheet of lead that was 4X8 and just under 1/4" thick. Laid that in the bed and was good to go and it didn't take up any room.
Before that though I made a wooden frame that sat between the wheel wells and the two "legs" that went from side to side I made long enough to go in front of and behind the wheel wells so it didn't slide around on me. Put in a bottom of thin plywood and caulked the seams. Never had sand in the bed and was easy to toss in the back come Fall and easy to take back out in the Spring.
Lead. Cool. Not only can Superman not see what you're carrying under it, but if there happens to be a nuclear burst nearby all you have to do is get under your truck.
Voila! You can make your own sci fi movie when you crawl out.
In the past I have used sand bags, firewood or whatever I could get my hands on. But if you can get a hold of old shelving planks, that works great. I use two layers. Plenty of weight, even weight distribution, doesn't get in the way of cargo space, and stacks easily out of the way in the warmer months.
Just stick to the sand bags, you can also use the sand for traction.
Even with a bed liner or a spray in liner salt still poses a problem.
not as much but it still gets everywhere.
The sand bags are sealed the salt bags are not.
The salt adsorbs moisture and it will clump into one big lump over time.
It will find it's way out of the bag and drip onto everything.
How do I know because I have a spray in liner and I carry salt and sand all winter long for work.
That being said, it is the season and people may want to know. Personally, I throw so much crap that I don't know what to do with in the back of my truck that I really don't need to worry about adding anything for weight.
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