A vehicle having an on-board vacuum includes an interior trim quarter side panel assembly disposed adjacent a third row of seats, and an on-board central vacuum system integrated into the interior trim quarter panel assembly. The interior trim quarter side panel assembly includes an outermost surface, an armrest portion positioned between an inboard sidewall and an outboard sidewall of the interior trim quarter panel assembly, and generally sloping toward an interior floor of the vehicle, and a handle pocket defining an opening in the armrest portion and a cavity below the outermost surface. The on-board central vacuum system includes a vacuum hose coupled to a vacuum motor assembly, and a vacuum nozzle handle coupled to the vacuum hose and nestingly received within the handle pocket such that in a stowed position within the handle pocket cavity, the vacuum nozzle handle is located at or below the outermost surface.

A cargo component of a vehicle includes a panel, at least one ridge, and a plurality of measurement gradations. The ridge extends along the panel. The plurality of measurement gradations are formed in and along the ridge. In one form, the ridge extends in a longitudinal direction of the panel.

A vehicle cargo area liner system for efficiently and removably lining a cargo area of a vehicle such as the bed of a pickup truck. The liner may be installed on the vehicle in addition to a hard shell liner as is common with pickup trucks. The liner includes a pair of inner connectors for removably securing the liner to the cargo area of the vehicle. The liner also includes a pair of outer connectors to which corresponding cover connectors on a cover may removably engage to removably secure a cover over the liner to enclose the cargo area. Securing connectors near the rear end of the liner may be utilized to secure the liner around a bed of a pickup truck. Straps may extend through openings in the liner to removably secure the front end of the liner to the cargo area.

A vehicle cargo area liner system for efficiently and removably lining a cargo area of a vehicle such as the bed of a pickup truck. The liner may be installed on the vehicle in addition to a hard shell liner as is common with pickup trucks. The liner includes a pair of inner connectors for removably securing the liner to the cargo area of the vehicle. The liner also includes a pair of outer connectors to which corresponding cover connectors on a cover may removably engage to removably secure a cover over the liner to enclose the cargo area. Securing connectors near the rear end of the liner may be utilized to secure the liner around a bed of a pickup truck. Straps may extend through openings in the liner to removably secure the front end of the liner to the cargo area.

The disclosure relates to a lining for a haul truck body, said lining being arranged to extend over a haul truck body for carrying a load, wherein the lining is formed by a plurality of lining elements comprising at least a first type of lining elements, termed load-breaking lining elements, and a second type of lining elements, different from the load-breaking lining elements, said load-breaking lining elements being structured and arranged to restrict, to a higher degree than the second type of lining elements, movement of said load in relation to the lining. The disclosure further relates to a haul truck body comprising the lining and a haul truck comprising the haul truck body.

The disclosure relates to a lining for a haul truck body, said lining being arranged to extend over a haul truck body for carrying a load, wherein the lining is formed by a plurality of lining elements comprising at least a first type of lining elements, termed load-breaking lining elements, and a second type of lining elements, different from the load-breaking lining elements, said load-breaking lining elements being structured and arranged to restrict, to a higher degree than the second type of lining elements, movement of said load in relation to the lining. The disclosure further relates to a haul truck body comprising the lining and a haul truck comprising the haul truck body.

Vehicle tailgate assembly that includes a sill flap and tailgate, where the sill flap has rollers that contact the tailgate while the sill flap and tailgate are opened or closed. The sill flap thus maintains rolling contact with the tailgate during opening and closing operations. In embodiments of the disclosure, the tailgate opens to leave a gap between the edge of the vehicle bed and the edge of the tailgate, and the sill flap is pivoted into this gap. While being pivoted into this open position, the sill flap rollers rotatably contact the tailgate, so that the sill flap maintains rolling contact with the tailgate rather than frictional contact therewith. This prevents damage to the sill flap and tailgate when opened and closed.

The present disclosure is directed to a tailgate protector for a vehicle, wherein the protector comprises a pressure absorbent material which has been attached to a body of the protector with an adhesive, wherein the material having pressure absorbent property is a fabric or rubber and provides a soft padded area for protecting a user from injury or discomfort, and the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising styrene, and the body is formed from a resin.

The present disclosure is directed to a tailgate protector for a vehicle, wherein the protector comprises a pressure absorbent material which has been attached to a body of the protector with an adhesive, wherein the material having pressure absorbent property is a fabric or rubber and provides a soft padded area for protecting a user from injury or discomfort, and the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising styrene, and the body is formed from a resin.

A truck floor system typically used in aftermarket applications such as restoring vintage truck beds is disclosed. The floor system uses non-wooden boards containing either custom graphics or printed images of wood grain patterns. Images may be printed on adhesive backed media and applied to the board or printed directly on the board itself. A protecting layer of clear abrasion resistant material or a sprayed on coating is applied to minimize damage and protect against weather.