Holes/Slots on bed rails

[Barenaked]

Hey All, new guy here. Just picked up a 2020 RAM 2500 last night and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the purpose of these holes are in the bed rail. The salesman couldn’t tell me (small town in Alaska, only 2500 on the lot).

I’m looking to purchase a tonneau cover from rough country and am concerned about whether or not the cover is designed to cover these holes completely to keep water out.

Just surprised that they are left open and dont have removable caps.

Thanks!

 

[moparleo51]

they are for adding tie down brackets.

 

[gHiDoRa]

Also to install aftermarket bed rail bar/handle.

 

[moparleo51]

Also to install aftermarket bed rail bar/handle.

yeah what he said!

 

[Barenaked]

Interesting that these are left open by default. If a tonneau cover doesnt cover these, water is just going to pour in.

 

[Le_Slacker]

Interesting that these are left open by default. If a tonneau cover doesnt cover these, water is just going to pour in.

Water will just run through. I have a cover, these aren’t covered and no water gets in the bed from those
You can also find covers for these holes, i believe called stake pockets


2020 1500 Canadian Sport 4x4 Delmonico Red

 

[Kroc0005]

I had a similar question i put to the Ram Facebook group a few weeks ago and yeah they are stake holes. They don't cover the rear ones for whatever reason as the front ones were not cut out.

As i was recommended, go to Amazon and buy these covers:

Amazon.com: ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER Stake Pocket Cover Set for 2009-2018 Ram Pickup (Set of 2): Automotive

Buy ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER Stake Pocket Cover Set for 2009-2018 Ram Pickup (Set of 2): Tonneau Covers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Congrats on the new Ram!

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[Moe1962]

Hey All, new guy here. Just picked up a 2020 RAM 2500 last night and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the purpose of these holes are in the bed rail. The salesman couldn’t tell me (small town in Alaska, only 2500 on the lot).

I’m looking to purchase a tonneau cover from rough country and am concerned about whether or not the cover is designed to cover these holes completely to keep water out.

Just surprised that they are left open and dont have removable caps.

Thanks!

Water won't get in your bed from those stake pocket holes. They are open at the bottom and water will flow right thru them, not into the bed. I have a Gator Hybrid on my truck and it covers most of the hole, if not all of it, and I get no water in my bed even in a storm, so far.

 

[RJS]

I had a similar question i put to the Ram Facebook group a few weeks ago and yeah they are stake holes. They don't cover the rear ones for whatever reason as the front ones were not cut out.

As i was recommended, go to Amazon and buy these covers:

Amazon.com: ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER Stake Pocket Cover Set for 2009-2018 Ram Pickup (Set of 2): Automotive

Buy ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER Stake Pocket Cover Set for 2009-2018 Ram Pickup (Set of 2): Tonneau Covers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Congrats on the new Ram!

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The tie down brackets need to have the plastic bed rails holes enlarged for fitment. The plugs from Amazon mentioned in this post just fit in the holes and look fine. Here they are installed on my 19 Laramie. No mods needed.

While there shouldn't be much water get into the bed through the stake pockets there are holes in the sides of them that go directly into the bed.

 

[JaxDomino]

The tie down brackets need to have the plastic bed rails holes enlarged for fitment. The plugs from Amazon mentioned in this post just fit in the holes and look fine. Here they are installed on my 19 Laramie. No mods needed.

While there shouldn't be much water get into the bed through the stake pockets there are holes in the sides of them that go directly into the bed.
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What bed cover do you have? I am having a hard time finding one that fits with the Utility Rails I have on my 2020 Laramie. Had to return a Tyger T5 I really liked.

 

[Le_Slacker]

I have the rails and I use a undercover armour flex cover

 

[RJS]

What bed cover do you have? I am having a hard time finding one that fits with the Utility Rails I have on my 2020 Laramie. Had to return a Tyger T5 I really liked.

Same as the last reply above, I also have the Armorflex and Bed utility rails. If your's has the side opening tailgate there can be interference with the brackets that stiffen the front bed corners.

 

[LimitedGRR]

You can buy filler inserts for the stake pockets. eBay and Amazon usually have something


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