Hauling Cargo in Your GMC Sierra Truck in Stillwater, OK

Consider weight distribution

Distributing weight properly is vital to a safe hauling trip. Uneven weight distribution can be detrimental to handling, especially with very heavy loads. Do your best to keep weight distributed evenly across the Sierra bed from left to right, and load the heaviest items closest to the cab, with lighter items near the tailgate.

Use the right equipment

When it comes to securing items in your Sierra truck bed, ropes and bungie cords just don’t cut it. The safest way to secure your cargo is to use ratchet straps. Invest in a few of these, and they’ll last you a long time, and keep your cargo safer.

You should also use a cargo net to secure your items, especially lightweight ones. A cargo net fits over the entire bed, preventing lighter items from getting blown out by the wind and creating a hazard. You can buy an officially licensed GMC bed cover or net through the Wilson GMC Stillwater parts department.

Know how to load different types of cargo

There are all kinds of cargo of different lengths, weights, and materials, and it’s important to know the best ways to load each of them. For instance, long, thin boards should all be tied together to prevent them from flapping and breaking in the wind, and glass should be wrapped in bubble wrap.

Enhance your Sierra

If you haul a lot of different kinds of materials, you’ll benefit hugely from getting some accessories for the bed of your GMC Sierra. Products like bed extenders that let you carry longer cargo, truck bed slides that slide out of the truck to provide easier cargo access, and extra tie-down anchors make anchoring easier.