What is the best way to secure cargo in the bed of a used utility trailers or pickup truck? Here are some tips.

- Use a cargo net. For only $60, you can get a Bed Web Net made of a tough elastic material and designed to stretch. The mount hardware is included and installation is easy. The net keeps cargo from flying out or sliding out of the back even during hard stops or fast turns.

- Buy a bed extender. Bed Extender, made of steel, retails for well under $300 and gives pickup owners additional truck bed length. This particular bed extender has the ability to swing in to provide a contained cargo area as well.

- Bed Covers work well too. Many pickup models also can be accessorized with bed covers that not only keep cargo inside, but help to hide it and prevent theft as well.

- Cargo Sports Bags are another option. These are often used in SUVs as well and do an excellent job of keeping smaller items from rolling around or flying out of big 4x4 lifted trucks cargo beds.

It's also important to keep in mind that using these precautions, as well as others will protect the cargo itself. It is important to get all these classic truck parts suggested above. When hauling cargo, it's important to drive more cautiously than normal and make slow, steady turns. The added weight of your load can make turning more difficult and brakes may not respond as quickly or efficiently as when driving without cargo. Moreover, you should make sure that you have spare 4x4 truck tires, so that everything will be fine on the road.

Every pickup truck has cargo weight guidelines. It's extremely important to obey these guidelines.