Club Storage in a Truck?

[lsu_atx_golf]

So I just got a truck. I've always driven SUV's with a cargo hider or sedan's with a trunk. I leave my clubs in my vehicle at all times, and there's no place to do that without being seen in the cab of a truck. Does anyone here use a bed cover? Could you recommend one? Also, for those of y'all that keep clubs in the bed, do you have a system or something to keep you bag, shoes, accessories in place while in the bed?

 

Thanks!

[Bob Cat]

My clubs usually ride in the back seat of my F150 super crew unless someone needs to sit back there then they go in the bed,

I have a 2x4 cut to fit in the slots stamped into the bedside for such a thing. This keeps everything from sliding forward.

My tonneau is an Extang Trifecta made in MI, Great warranty. Many are made off-shore if you look at the fine print.

[J_Birdie]

I have an F150 SuperCab and I let the clubs ride in the truck and I take them into work everyday. I have a bed cover but people can pop those easily and people have occasionally done so to some trucks here looking for things, so i feel safer bringing them inside if I can, wherever I go.

[Medic]

I have an F150 and installed a tool box. When I need to I can lock my clubs in the tool box and they fit perfectly. It's waterproof, thief proof and one could hope for, and holds shoes, extra balls, and everything else you would want/need.

 

It is also really easy to remove - two bolts that are locked inside the box. When I need the use of the full bed I just unbolt it and leave it in the garage.

[ZAP]

Roll-x cover. Lock the tailgate. Hope for the best.

[jacot23]

https://www.realtruck.com/american-tri-fold-tonneau-cover/ Keep the tail gate locked. Shoes slide under the passenger seat.

[bladehunter]

Are ( Brand name ) cover is what my f15o has. With a bed rug ( brand name ) fitted carpet inside bed. It's like the worlds largest trunk. Lock the tailgate and lock the lid. It's as safe as inside the truck. If a theif wants in he can get in if given time and opportunity. That goes for the cab too. I don't leave my vehicle anywhere long enough that anyone could pry that open without hopefully someone seeing and reporting it. If you live in an area were that doesn't sound safe. Move. For Petes sake.

[RhodyGolf]

Tonneau cover with locking tailgate works for me on my Silverado. I never leave my clubs in the truck once I get home - always back into the garage. I'm not terribly worried about someone slicing my cover open, but you never know. I have a spray-in bedliner and lay my stand bag pretty flat. My bag and push cart hardly ever slide around. I do place an old towel under the exposed club heads to avoid any potential scratches.

[GSR_96R]

I have a Sierra with an Undercover Hard Cover. I have a bar in the bed, milk crate to keep extra golf balls, hats, cold/wet weather gear, and assorted golf stuff. This leaves just enough room for my entire bag and my daughters clubs. It locks, don't even have to lower tail gate. They live in there unless I'm using or cleaning them. The bed is easily removed when I need it for truck stuff.

[JackpotJohnny]

Rolling or tri-fold Tonneau cover, a rubber bed mat ,and a a pop n lock power tailgate lock.

Did the backseat of a double cab thing with my last truck, and it was always a pain in the a**.

[AThompson_3]

The real question here is why do you leave your clubs in your car at all times? Is a matter of space at home, convenience, or something else? Leaving your clubs in your car especially in the summertime is not good for the integrity of the clubs. I've heard stories from people who leave their clubs in their trunk and have had heads fly off from the epoxy being loosened. It's really not that hard to just take your clubs inside IMO, I most certainly would never leave them in the bed of the truck the thought of them getting stolen would keep me up at night.

[lsu_atx_golf]

The real question here is why do you leave your clubs in your car at all times? Is a matter of space at home, convenience, or something else? Leaving your clubs in your car especially in the summertime is not good for the integrity of the clubs. I've heard stories from people who leave their clubs in their trunk and have had heads fly off from the epoxy being loosened. It's really not that hard to just take your clubs inside IMO, I most certainly would never leave them in the bed of the truck the thought of them getting stolen would keep me up at night.

 

Well, epoxy isn't compromised until around 250F. I live in Texas, but it doesn't get that hot. I live in 1bed, 1bath apartment so space is kind of an issue. I have a golf bag in the apartment, but it's holding all my old clubs and shafts and is wrapped by my travel case. If your clubs aren't always in your vehicle, what happens when you want to leave work a little early to squeeze in 18 or head to the range after work cause happy hour fell through? I feel naked driving a vehicle that my clubs aren't in.

[lsu_atx_golf]

I have a Sierra with an Undercover Hard Cover. I have a bar in the bed, milk crate to keep extra golf balls, hats, cold/wet weather gear, and assorted golf stuff. This leaves just enough room for my entire bag and my daughters clubs. It locks, don't even have to lower tail gate. They live in there unless I'm using or cleaning them. The bed is easily removed when I need it for truck stuff.

 

I've looked at that one, and it's about $1,500 after paint match. I found a folding tonneau cover that can be paint matched. It's a little shy of $1,200.

[Medic]

The real question here is why do you leave your clubs in your car at all times? Is a matter of space at home, convenience, or something else? Leaving your clubs in your car especially in the summertime is not good for the integrity of the clubs. I've heard stories from people who leave their clubs in their trunk and have had heads fly off from the epoxy being loosened. It's really not that hard to just take your clubs inside IMO, I most certainly would never leave them in the bed of the truck the thought of them getting stolen would keep me up at night.

 

Well, epoxy isn't compromised until around 250F. I live in Texas, but it doesn't get that hot. I live in 1bed, 1bath apartment so space is kind of an issue. I have a golf bag in the apartment, but it's holding all my old clubs and shafts and is wrapped by my travel case. If your clubs aren't always in your vehicle, what happens when you want to leave work a little early to squeeze in 18 or head to the range after work cause happy hour fell through? I feel naked driving a vehicle that my clubs aren't in.

 

My understanding is that the heat and cold doesn't effect the epoxy but it does a number on the grips. Seems they expand and contract, can essentially become loose, and will turn in your hands.

 

I also seem to recall reading somewhere about bad effects of heat for extended periods of time on graphite shafts but can't recall what the heat may cause.

 

In any case people do what they have to do. If space is an issue you gotta do what you gotta do. Before just leaving them in their "forever" I would ask a trusted professional for tips. Perhaps no direct sunlight or something like that might help.

 

Oh, and I also seem to remember something about how heat can cause balls to warp some - next thing you know you're missing putts that should have been straight in. Not 100% positive about that one but again was in an article online somewhere.

 

Good luck and enjoy your new truck. Lots of great ideas posted here for you.

[Jontoad]

i have a hard folding cover on my truck i really like, but i actually never put my clubs in the bed of my truck. i have tools for work in the bed at all times. unlike in Texas we have to deal with winter up here so i keep my clubs in my house. that way they aren't too cold when i go to use them at the simulator. i throw the clubs in the passenger seat when i need them since my truck (2015 Ram R/T) is a regular cab. it's 5 degrees here right now. if i kept the clubs/balls in the truck i would probably crack a club face trying to play 18 on the simulator.

 

i actually never leave my clubs in a car because even in the summer when i can drive my Charger to the course i can't put them in the trunk. i have multiple amps and a sub in the trunk. to keep the audio equipment safe i have to lay the clubs across the back seat. lol.

[juicegoose]

I Drive a Honda Ridgeline Pickup and although i have a rolling hard cover to protect the bed contents I generally put my clubs and shoes and pull cart in the built in trunk. It's Below the bed of the truck, only accessible if you swing the gate out sideways instead of down and is waterproof. It's been great. 

[Tmintx]

Tonneau cover and insurance. 

[MtlJeff]

I started this thread a couple of years back, i remember there being some good suggestions

 

I ended up not buying a pickup truck though...haha

 

 

[ChipNRun]

On 1/5/2017 at 6:41 AM, Medic said:

I have an F150 and installed a tool box.

This is what pickup-driving soldiers at Fort Sill Golf Club did. (FSGC in Lawton, OK)

[iNeedMoreGolf]

On 1/5/2017 at 12:45 PM, AThompson_3 said:

The real question here is why do you leave your clubs in your car at all times? Is a matter of space at home, convenience, or something else? Leaving your clubs in your car especially in the summertime is not good for the integrity of the clubs. I've heard stories from people who leave their clubs in their trunk and have had heads fly off from the epoxy being loosened. It's really not that hard to just take your clubs inside IMO, I most certainly would never leave them in the bed of the truck the thought of them getting stolen would keep me up at night.

I agree bad idea for many reason.. i leave mine in my house at all times and even then i worry lol... when i do have them in the trunk for a store run after a round im so worried i will pop the trunk while in the store and someone will see amazing looking golf set up for grabs 😢

[Mych]

Just picked up a new (to me) Ram 1500 last week. Clubs, extra balls, 2 pair of size 14 shoes, water bottle, sand bottle, umbrella, and my rangefinder pouch are in the lockable Rambox storage area and my Clicgear is in the middle floor of the back seat using the middle seat belt from the front seat to strap it in place. 

 

 

 

Edited November 27, 2020 by Mych

[Milfordlefty]

I had a hatchback which would fit my bag behind rear seat, but no cargo hider. I would just cover with a black fleece blanket. Current hatch is to narrow for behind the seats, so the bag is on the back seat, again covered by black blanket. It is mainly to cover so anyone walking by doesn't know what is in the back seat. Anyone who is purposely looking to break into cars, covered won't make a difference. I fortunately live in a more safe area when it comes to car thefts.

[JAM01]

Too many threads here asking advice about what to do after clubs are stolen from car. I get a little jittery leaving mine the SUV when I go grab some post round food. 

[Doctorkell]

I have an F150 Super Crew and sometimes keep in the rear seat since I have so much room with the seats folded up but I also keep in the truck bed often. I take my clubs out of the truck when I’m home even though I keep my truck in the garage. I have a tri-fold hard tourneau bed cover that secures everything in the bed. I have a Ford bed liner so the clubs will slide so I bought a Weather Tech bed mat and my clubs never move. I also keep a Rubbermaid shallow storage tub in the truck bed that I keep my golf shoes and towels in.  All that makes for a nice club storage area that I can put 4 bags across the back and everything stays secure and dry. I like this setup better than when I kept my gear in the back of my Yukon. 

[LeoLeo99]

17 hours ago, iNeedMoreGolf said:

I agree bad idea for many reason.. i leave mine in my house at all times and even then i worry lol... when i do have them in the trunk for a store run after a round im so worried i will pop the trunk while in the store and someone will see amazing looking golf set up for grabs 😢

My clubs have been in my car since March.  Only time they are not in the car is when they're on the golf course or come in the house for a bath and then back to the car they go.  The worry I'll have to decline playing due to no clubs with me exceeds the worry of something happening to them.  They're even in the trunk when I park at the airport for a week because I might have a chance to play on the way home from the airport and don't want to miss out.  My clubs have lived like this in my car for the past 40 years and nothing bad has happened to them. 

[capking]

I have a crew cab tundra so I usually will just flip the back seats up and leave them in there, but if I were to want them outside of people’s sight. I have a tri-fold tonneau cover and can lock the tailgate. Works ok, but the cover is a pain to remove when you need too.

[Augster]

On 1/5/2017 at 11:45 AM, AThompson_3 said:

The real question here is why do you leave your clubs in your car at all times? Is a matter of space at home, convenience, or something else? Leaving your clubs in your car especially in the summertime is not good for the integrity of the clubs. I've heard stories from people who leave their clubs in their trunk and have had heads fly off from the epoxy being loosened. It's really not that hard to just take your clubs inside IMO, I most certainly would never leave them in the bed of the truck the thought of them getting stolen would keep me up at night.

No. 
 

If we don’t say something, someone could read this and believe it. This rumor has been around since the dawn of the internet. 
 

Are there plastic parts in the trunk or inside the car? Does that plastic melt on a hot day? No. Epoxy doesn’t break down until a temperature WAY higher than plastic melts. 
 

Once your plastic parts start melting in your car/truck, THEN I’d worry about the epoxy breaking down. A good sign would be the plastic ferrules on the clubs themselves are melted into a goo. 

[AThompson_3]

37 minutes ago, Augster said:

No. 
 

If we don’t say something, someone could read this and believe it. This rumor has been around since the dawn of the internet. 
 

Are there plastic parts in the trunk or inside the car? Does that plastic melt on a hot day? No. Epoxy doesn’t break down until a temperature WAY higher than plastic melts. 
 

Once your plastic parts start melting in your car/truck, THEN I’d worry about the epoxy breaking down. A good sign would be the plastic ferrules on the clubs themselves are melted into a goo. 

Stop quoting me on a 3 year old thread please. 

[iNeedMoreGolf]

4 hours ago, LeoLeo99 said:

My clubs have been in my car since March.  Only time they are not in the car is when they're on the golf course or come in the house for a bath and then back to the car they go.  The worry I'll have to decline playing due to no clubs with me exceeds the worry of something happening to them.  They're even in the trunk when I park at the airport for a week because I might have a chance to play on the way home from the airport and don't want to miss out.  My clubs have lived like this in my car for the past 40 years and nothing bad has happened to them. 

This must be a record

[RickK]

I realize this is an old thread but see it has some action lately.  

I have had the Undercover Classic hard cover on all of my trucks.  It comes in black and I drive white trucks so the black color looks fine.

https://undercoverinfo.com/undercover-classic

They are also very sturdy.  I have watched Little League baseball games sitting on top of the cover leaning up against the cab.  No issues with the cover in doing so.

I am not a fan of any kind of cover someone can take a knife to easily and get whatever is in the bed of my truck.

 

Edited November 21, 2020 by RickK