What is Known about the Bed Utility Group Options

[devildodge]

Here you go. I have this on my 2013 and it’s come in handy many times.

https://www.moparestore.com/accesso...ssories-restraints/bed_extender_82215724.html

https://moparonlineparts.com/1500-extender-p-8555.html

That is the same bed extender I have except it says AMP...now I know what I am going to do when I get some free time.

I can't say enough good things about a bed extender. I use mine so much we have decided we have to get an 8 foot bed. And the bed extender will be installed and I am sure we will still find a reason to use it.

 

[dutchman187]

Here you go. I have this on my 2013 and it’s come in handy many times.

https://www.moparestore.com/accesso...ssories-restraints/bed_extender_82215724.html

https://moparonlineparts.com/1500-extender-p-8555.html

Shoot, not compatible with the Rambox system it says.

 

[Edwards]

I have a growing suspicion that RAM legal has decided to drop the RamBox extender functionality by simply deleting the four attachment points near the bed like @Douglas31 received. That would line up with the documentation change.

I'm imagining someone overloaded their bed, the extender broke and spewed pots, pans, and granny's rocker all over the highway. Sued FCA and they decided, "let's just drop the extender function moving forward." Cheap fix and pure speculation on my part.

Then my devious mind turns to "how to get the four attachments through parts." What if a previous year owner needed a replacement for one of them? You can probably order spare parts, get back into business, and RAM can disavow any responsibility because you made an "unsupported modification."

Now to get the dealer to pay for these upon delivery...

 

[Edwards]

Everyone who has received a RamBox with the BUG, did you get the four bed extender attachment points? (The round and rectangular plastic mounts on the bed sides near the tailgate.) That would help narrow this down. @sgk , any others?

 

[devildodge]

I have a growing suspicion that RAM legal has decided to drop the RamBox extender functionality by simply deleting the four attachment points near the bed like @Douglas31 received. That would line up with the documentation change.

I'm imagining someone overloaded their bed, the extender broke and spewed pots, pans, and granny's rocker all over the highway. Sued FCA and they decided, "let's just drop the extender function moving forward." Cheap fix and pure speculation on my part.

Then my devious mind turns to "how to get the four attachments through parts." What if a previous year owner needed a replacement for one of them? You can probably order spare parts, get back into business, and RAM can disavow any responsibility because you made an "unsupported modification."

Now to get the dealer to pay for these upon delivery...

You used to be able to roll your windows down by holding the unlock button (or lock) down for a few seconds. It was an awesome feature on my 2009 Journey. When we got the 2013 Ram, it didn't work. Researched a little and found FCA dropped it because people were complaining about their window being down. Bam, people who paid attention suffered because others couldn't understand how something worked.

You may be on to something @Edwards

I have seen plenty of people who make no consideration for weight limits and securing cargo.

Might also be, they missed something with the tailgate closing, and/or the multifunction tailgate that is late availability may have something too.

I would think you are onto something though.

 

[2019REBEL]

Hmmm if my new Rebel doesn't come with them than I am going to take them off my Outdoorsman

 

[VaderRebel]

All I got with my BUG was spray in bedliner, led bed lighting and cargo rails with adjustable hooks.

 

[alacombe]

All I got with my BUG was spray in bedliner, led bed lighting and cargo rails with adjustable hooks.

same here

 

[Edwards]

All I got with my BUG was spray in bedliner, led bed lighting and cargo rails with adjustable hooks.

For non-RamBox models that's all you should have received until they begin shipping the bed step and then the price will go up. RamBox model BUGs also get the divider/extender but the BUG costs more.

 

[2019REBEL]

For non-RamBox models that's all you should have received until they begin shipping the bed step and then the price will go up. RamBox model BUGs also get the divider/extender but the BUG costs more.

The divider is included in the Rambox price the BUG just adds the cargo hooks and LED lighting for $200 on the Rebel

 

[Edwards]

The divider is included in the Rambox price the BUG just adds the cargo hooks and LED lighting for $200 on the Rebel

I know it was prior to 2019, but every piece of documentation shows that for 2019 the divider/extender is now part of the BUG. The downloadable brochure, both print brochures I've received in the mail, & the online description all state that it is part of the BUG for 2019.

Here's a direct cut from the brochure:
"BED UTILITY GROUP — Includes upper adjustable tie-downs, bed extender (available with RamBox System only), deployable, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner (Lone Star†/Big Horn/Laramie models only; optional with L1, H1, H2, X1, X2, P1 and P2 Equipment Packages)"

I got charged $495 for the BUG on my Limited which already has bedliner and LED lighting so I hope RAM isn't charging me that much for cargo hooks.

 

[thcmas35]

I got charged $495 for the BUG on my Limited which already has bedliner and LED lighting so I hope RAM isn't charging me that much for cargo hooks.

Agree. The cargo hooks were not the reason I was interested in the package. I would have left that add on off altogether.

 

[2019REBEL]

I know it was prior to 2019, but every piece of documentation shows that for 2019 the divider/extender is now part of the BUG. The downloadable brochure, both print brochures I've received in the mail, & the online description all state that it is part of the BUG for 2019.

Here's a direct cut from the brochure:
"BED UTILITY GROUP — Includes upper adjustable tie-downs, bed extender (available with RamBox System only), deployable, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner (Lone Star†/Big Horn/Laramie models only; optional with L1, H1, H2, X1, X2, P1 and P2 Equipment Packages)"

I got charged $495 for the BUG on my Limited which already has bedliner and LED lighting so I hope RAM isn't charging me that much for cargo hooks.

Our packages are a bit different in Canada. When I build my Rebel the Ramboxes include the cargo management system(rails) and divider and the BUG is the hooks(tie-down) and LED lights. Spray-in liner is a different option.

 

[YoAdrian]

Everyone who has received a RamBox with the BUG, did you get the four bed extender attachment points? (The round and rectangular plastic mounts on the bed sides near the tailgate.) That would help narrow this down. @sgk , any others?

Hey @cjgerson @sgk @Kramersp @jackson @TCWoody you guys got a minute? Did you get the BUG with your Ramboxes and confirm it included the black plastic bed extender, AND the tailgate mounting points for it? Thanks!

 

[Edwards]

Our packages are a bit different in Canada. When I build my Rebel the Ramboxes include the cargo management system(rails) and divider and the BUG is the hooks(tie-down) and LED lights. Spray-in liner is a different option.

Ah, sorry about the CA-US mix up. I only think about the US options as I'm closer to Mexico than Canada.

 

[cjgerson]

Hey @cjgerson @sgk @Kramersp @jackson @TCWoody you guys got a minute? Did you get the BUG with your Ramboxes and confirm it included the black plastic bed extender, AND the tailgate mounting points for it? Thanks!

I got the BUG but noticed right away it was missing the tailgate mounting points. Dealership said the found they part numbers and are getting them ordered. I’ll post once I know what the numbers are.

You can see definitely missing something the the manual calls “pin and handle”

 

[TCWoody]

Hey @cjgerson @sgk @Kramersp @jackson @TCWoody you guys got a minute? Did you get the BUG with your Ramboxes and confirm it included the black plastic bed extender, AND the tailgate mounting points for it? Thanks!

Got the BUG with the Rebel. It came with the divider that is extender capable, but the attachment points are not there!

 

[thewalkingdadRAM]

All I got with my BUG was spray in bedliner, led bed lighting and cargo rails with adjustable hooks.

Me too. Any idea of MOPAR or other accessories that work well with the cargo rails?

 

[Slim]

I got the BUG but noticed right away it was missing the tailgate mounting points. Dealership said the found they part numbers and are getting them ordered. I’ll post once I know what the numbers are.

You can see definitely missing something the the manual calls “pin and handle”

I'm NOT liking this! Hope mine comes with it

 

[SpeedyV]

I got the BUG but noticed right away it was missing the tailgate mounting points. Dealership said the found they part numbers and are getting them ordered. I’ll post once I know what the numbers are.

Have you found those part numbers?