Best Truck Bed Extenders for 2023

ADI Off Road’s truck bed extender is a universal tailgate solution. It works with full-size trucks in standard and heavy-duty specifications up to the Ford F-350, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and RAM 3500. The extender’s width is expandable between 59 and 69.5 inches as needed. When used with an open tailgate, the extender adds two additional feet of bed length. Flipped inward, the extender acts as a bed divider to keep cargo from shifting while underway. Constructed from powder coated aluminum tubes, ADI promises no rust and no fading. It’s backed by a two-year warranty. 

X-terrain offers a universal bed extender for the current crop of midsize trucks. Manufactured out of aluminum alloy tubes, the extender is weather-resistant and X-terrain says it won’t rust. Installed, it adds two feet of usable bed space onto a midsize truck. Like full-size bed extenders, it can flip inward to assist in cargo management when the tailgate is closed. X-terrain supplies a template for installation, which requires six drilled holes. 

Unlike most other over-cab bed extenders on the market, the Apex UPUT model (V2) includes rails that extend over the truck’s cab for even more storage length. Along the side rails are additional 3.75-inch guard rails for additional cargo security. The rack installs with provided clamps and bolts and does not require drilling. Additionally, it’s adjustable and fits truck beds between 49 and 64 inches wide.

Hitch-mount bed extenders are a great solution for extra-long loads, allowing four additional feet rather than the two feet that a typical bed extender provides. The Erickson 07600 has a 400-pound weight capacity and is rust-resistant but its powder-coated steel is not rust-proof. It removes, folds and stores easily in the bed when not in use and is reasonably priced. Some people were concerned over questionable weld quality (which may be purely cosmetic), missing parts and a loose fit after installing.

Like other hitch-mount extenders, the MaxxHaul 70231 adds an extra four feet to the cargo length for a pickup truck. But it also offers useful touches like reflective tape to alert other drivers of the extended load. The side arms fold down, providing support for a work surface. Price is also a major plus—it’s among the lowest on sale. User complaints include early appearances of rust, missing parts and a slight wobble when installed.