Sawtooth Launches STRETCH ACMS for Ford Maverick

 

Load More, Haul More, and Do More with Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for the Ford Maverick

Heber City, Utah: Sawtooth announced the launch of Sawtooth STRETCH for the 2022-Present Ford Maverick, giving compact pickup owners a more adaptive way to protect and secure both small and larger cargo.

The Ford Maverick quickly became one of the most talked-about compact pickups in the United States because it gives drivers real truck utility in a smaller, efficient, easier-to-live-with package. Ford describes the Maverick as a compact pickup with a single 4 foot 5 inch cargo bed and 33.3 cubic feet of cargo volume. That is plenty useful, but it also means Maverick owners have to make every inch of bed space count.

That is exactly why Sawtooth STRETCH matters.

Tonneau covers and truck bed covers are flat systems. They are designed to cover cargo that stays below the bed rails. That can work for groceries, luggage, sports bags, tools, and low storage bins.

But compact pickup owners do not always haul low cargo. They haul coolers, camping bins, fishing gear, hunting gear, work tools, generators, stacked totes, and weekend-project cargo that rises above the bed rails.

Sawtooth STRETCH is not a tonneau cover or truck bed cover. It is an Adaptive Cargo Management System, or ACMS, designed to protect and secure both small and large cargo, including taller, bulkier, and irregular loads that flat systems cannot continue to cover.

Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for 2022-Present Ford Maverick

Why Sawtooth STRETCH Fits the Ford Maverick

The Maverick is a smart truck because it is compact, efficient, and practical. That smaller size is a major selling point. It also creates the exact challenge Sawtooth was built to solve.

A compact bed fills up fast.

A flat truck bed cover can be helpful when cargo stays low. But once the load rises above the rails, many flat systems have to be rolled up, folded, retracted, removed, or left open. That is the moment the cargo you wanted covered becomes exposed again.

Sawtooth STRETCH gives Maverick owners increased cargo versatility without forcing every load to stay under a flat surface.

It can sit lower over everyday cargo, then adapt over taller and bulkier loads when needed. For Maverick owners using the truck for camping, work, sports, travel, errands, and weekend projects, that flexibility is the whole point.

For current Maverick specs and model information, visit the official Ford Maverick page.

Built for the Way Maverick Owners Actually Use Their Trucks

Ford’s FLEXBED system is one of the reasons Maverick owners like the truck. Ford explains that owners can use 2x4 and 2x6 boards with built-in slots to create bike racks, segmented storage areas, and other practical setups. You can review Ford’s guide here: Ford Maverick FLEXBED guide.

That type of bed design encourages owners to use the Maverick creatively.

The problem is that flat systems do not adapt creatively. They only work when the cargo fits under them.

Sawtooth STRETCH was designed for the real-life version of truck ownership. One day the bed might hold groceries and duffel bags. The next day it might hold a cooler, folding chairs, a toolbox, fishing rods, stacked totes, or a generator.

Maverick owners need a bed system that works when the load is not perfectly flat.

D.J. Potter on the Ford Maverick Launch

“After hundreds of requests, we are excited to launch Sawtooth STRETCH for Ford Maverick owners,” said D.J. Potter, founder and CEO of Sawtooth. “The Maverick is practical, efficient, and incredibly useful, but compact truck beds can become limiting quickly. Sawtooth STRETCH gives Maverick owners a more adaptive way to protect and secure both small and large cargo. It is built for truck owners who want to load more, haul more, and do more.”

Key Features of Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for Ford Maverick

• Adapts over taller cargo: Helps protect and secure larger gear that extends above the pickup bed walls, giving Maverick owners more cargo versatility than flat truck bed covers can provide.
• Rolls up for full bed access: Secures near the cab, allowing owners to load or unload larger cargo or leave the bed open when needed.
• Heavy-duty composite textile: Uses STRETCH & HOLD composite textile designed for practical truck-bed use and everyday cargo demands.
• Premium black matte finish: Helps hide dust and dirt better than glossy vinyl and gives the Maverick a clean, practical appearance.
• Patented steel-reinforced J-hook: Seals around the perimeter using a flexible, durable J-hook system instead of relying on common weak points like Velcro, zippers, clips, or snaps.
• Flexible loading: Helps accommodate cargo such as 2x4s, fishing poles, kayaks, ladders, camping gear, tools, and other awkward loads that do not always fit below the bed rails.
• Easy-to-use design: Designed for quick loading and unloading while still allowing access to the tailgate.
• Practical cargo protection: Helps protect and secure cargo from sun, dust, snow, road grime, and changing weather conditions.
• Removable aluminum cross supports: Provides added support when the system is lying flat.
• Warranty coverage: Sawtooth offers warranty coverage for qualifying defects in materials or workmanship. Review full details on the Warranty and Returns page.

Shop Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for Ford Maverick

Why This Launch Matters for Compact Pickup Owners

The Maverick attracts owners who want efficiency, utility, and everyday practicality. Many are coming from cars, crossovers, SUVs, or larger pickups and want a truck that is easier to live with.

Fuel economy is one of the Maverick’s strongest consumer advantages. Buyers comparing official MPG data can review current information through FuelEconomy.gov.

But fuel efficiency is only part of the ownership equation.

A compact pickup is valuable because it can do more than a car or crossover. The bed has to be useful. If a flat cover limits what you can carry, you may lose some of the capability that made you buy a Maverick in the first place.

That is why Sawtooth STRETCH is a strong match for the Maverick. It helps owners keep the compact-truck advantages while adding more cargo flexibility.

A Different Category From Tonneau Covers and Truck Bed Covers

Pickup owners often start with familiar search terms like tonneau cover, truck bed cover, Ford Maverick bed cover, roll-up cover, or cap.

Those terms are useful, but category matters.

Tonneau covers and truck bed covers are flat systems. They can help when cargo stays low, but they are limited by bed-rail height.

Sawtooth STRETCH is an Adaptive Cargo Management System. It is an active and adaptive cargo solution that gives pickup owners increased versatility across more real-world cargo situations.

For a deeper look at the difference between flat systems and an ACMS, read 10 Reasons You Need an ACMS.

For a broader comparison of flat-cover styles, read A Guide to Different Types of Truck Bed Covers.

Now Available for Ford Maverick

Sawtooth STRETCH is available for the Ford Maverick. Truck owners can also compare other popular applications, including the Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado.

To compare all current Sawtooth fitments, visit the All Products page. For installation details, visit the Installation and Operation page.

For a buyer-focused article on Maverick bed-cover choices, read Best Ford Maverick Tonneau Cover Alternative.

Industry Recognition

Sawtooth was previously recognized in the SEMA Launch Pad 2021 competition, where D.J. Potter and Sawtooth were named among the semifinalist group.

For more background, read Sawtooth Selected as SEMA Launch Pad Semi-Finalist.

About Sawtooth

Sawtooth is a U.S.-based company focused on Adaptive Cargo Management Systems for pickup trucks.

Sawtooth STRETCH is designed to help pickup owners protect and secure both small and large cargo with increased versatility. It gives truck owners a more capable alternative to flat-only and restrictive covers like truck bed covers and tonneau covers, and another option besides a fixed-height cap.

Load more. Haul more. Do more.