The Honda Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk is a factory-integrated, lockable storage compartment built into the pickup bed. On the 2021, 2022 and current Ridgeline, Honda lists 7.3 cubic feet of In-Bed Trunk volume. It is standard across the trim line in those model years, includes a drain plug and sits beneath the bed floor so it does not consume normal bed space.
This page replaces an older AutoZonic article that incorrectly described the In-Bed Trunk as an add-on accessory with separate installation pricing. The trunk itself is part of the Ridgeline’s factory bed design; Honda sells accessories such as cargo trays and dividers for it separately.
Honda Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk at a glance
| Feature | Honda-documented detail |
|---|---|
| Volume | 7.3 cu ft on 2021, 2022 and current-generation documentation |
| Security | Lockable compartment integrated into the bed |
| Drain | Floor drain plug for spilled liquids or wet gear |
| Organization | Built-in bag hooks and guides for accessory dividers |
| Spare tire | Compact spare stored in a sliding tray in the forward section |
| Bed impact | Storage sits below the bed floor, preserving normal open-bed space |
How useful is the In-Bed Trunk?
Its biggest advantage is secure storage that a conventional open pickup bed normally cannot provide. Tools, groceries, sports equipment, recovery gear and smaller luggage can be kept below the bed floor instead of loose in the cab or exposed in the bed.
Honda says the 7.3-cu-ft opening is large enough for items such as golf bags or an 82-quart cooler. The drain plug also makes the space useful for wet gear or as an ice-chest-style compartment, provided the owner follows Honda’s usage guidance.
Is the Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk waterproof?
It is better to describe the design using Honda’s own features rather than promise complete waterproofing. Honda documents a lip around the lid that channels water around the opening and a drain plug in the floor. Owners carrying electronics or other water-sensitive cargo should still package those items appropriately rather than treating the compartment as a guaranteed sealed dry box.
Is the trunk standard or an accessory?
The In-Bed Trunk itself is an integrated Ridgeline feature. Honda’s 2021 and 2022 specification tables list the lockable In-Bed Trunk on Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. Honda’s current Ridgeline specification pages also list it across the range.
What can be optional are accessories used inside the trunk. Honda lists items such as an In-Bed Trunk cargo tray and cargo dividers in its accessory catalog.
How does it work with the dual-action tailgate?
The Ridgeline tailgate can lower conventionally or swing open sideways. Swinging it open makes the below-floor trunk easier to reach because you do not have to lean over a lowered tailgate. Honda specifically presents the dual-action tailgate and In-Bed Trunk as complementary cargo features.
How much bed space remains?
Because the trunk sits below the floor, the pickup bed remains available above it. Honda’s 2021/2022 specifications list a 64.0-inch bed length with the tailgate up, 50.0 inches of width between the wheel wells and 33.9 cubic feet of open bed cargo volume. That separation between open-bed cargo and enclosed below-floor storage is one of the Ridgeline’s most practical differences from many traditional pickups.
What changed between generations?
The In-Bed Trunk is not a recent addition. Honda’s original 2006 Ridgeline launch material described an 8.5-cu-ft secure, lockable In-Bed Trunk. Later second-generation/current documentation lists 7.3 cu ft. That is why dimensions and capacity should always be tied to a model year rather than copied from one Ridgeline generation to another.
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- 2021 Honda Ridgeline specs
Sources
- Honda Information Center — 2021 Ridgeline specifications
- Honda Information Center — 2022 Innovative In-Bed Trunk
- Honda — current Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk feature
- Honda Global — 2006 Ridgeline launch and original In-Bed Trunk
About this article
Updated August 9, 2026 by the AutoZonic Editorial Team. The previous AI-generated version contained unsupported accessory prices, installation claims, an incorrect fixed weight claim and Bing-hotlinked images. This revision uses Honda primary sources and separates first-generation and later Ridgeline specifications.
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