Another source for the inexpensive LRV Protecta bed mat.

If it does what u want, it's good, if not its bad

 

No doubt! I thought maybe someone had something to quickly identify between the two suppliers models.

 

Dee Zee's less desirable supplier model does not include D ring cutouts, has no 5 ft cut line and the top surface generally looks like someone made it in their garage with spray on rubber. Also, the nubs on the back are grouped in 3 nubs in a triangle pattern about 1 much apart. Lastly, mine had stamped on the right rear top, where the D ring cutouts should have been, something like 'Tacoma dual, acc. 06'

The Dee Zee preferred mat has the cutouts, the faint cut line and the surface looks like a light pebble surface. The nubs on the back of it are not grouped, simply evenly scattered nubs and all about 2.5 inches apart.

If you ordered a Dee Zee from Amazon or other, you might be just fine. Several others here ordered from Amazon and clearly received the preferred mat. I wasn't so lucky. I received my Protecta LRV 6964 today and it is clearly exactly the same as the preferred Dee Zee mat described above, clearly better fit and finish than the less desirable of the 2 Dee Zee mats. Again, I ordered the LRV just to be certain to get the correct of the 2. It is a truly quality product out of the box (bag). At $64.95 with free shipping, you will not be disappointed.

I expect Dee Zee will get this straightened out, but not before more of the 'bad' mat get out there to buyers. I am interested, going forward how many new Dee Zee mat buyers get the good one.

 

Thank you very much for the information. As stated previously, I got one of the shitty versions. I dont even know why it is sold as the same thing. It is a completely different mat. I'm honestly still a little pissed about it. Then again, it still works for its intended purpose. It was much more effort and time to install and doesnt look nearly as good, but it works. I may go directly to DeeZee and ask for a replacement... they should not deliver a Huffy when you purchase a Trek.

 

I ended up getting the bad mat too, no dring cutouts or faint line for cutting it shorter. Have you contacted deezee yet?

 

I guess StreetSide Auto sells the cheapo mat too. Not happy with the quality, the wheel well cut outs aren't done well, very sloppy. What a pain, hopefully they can send me the good one or just give me my money back and I'll go for the Proteca. Thanks for all the info it pays to be informed.

 

Returning the DeeZee as no one can guarantee I will receive the good one...streetside is picking up the tab for the shipping, I thought that was a nice move on their part. Couldn't find the Protecta mat for anything newer than an '07 and i wasn't certain that would work so I just went with the oem mat. Delivered to my door for $96.90 exactly $40.00 more then the DeeZee. A little pricey but at least I know what I am getting.

 

I got OEM bed mat. Very pleased with it and the fit is great. Can't go wrong if you buy it.

 

I got the OEM bed mat and installed it today. Fits perfect and is nice quality. I'm happy.