Expert Answers about Truck Bed Accessories

Truck Bed Accessories

Will the Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF Fit on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Long Bed
The Brophy Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF, are a universal fit item that were designed to fit many different trucks, including your 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Long Bed. We have not had the chance to test fit these hold downs on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD long bed at our facility yet, but we have successfully installed these hold downs on previous generations of GM trucks. We have also had customers install these hold downs on GM trucks that have the same body style as yours without is
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Will the Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSBP Fit a 2009 Chevy Silverado
The Brophy camper tie downs # HSBP are made to fit newer domestic full size trucks like your 2009 Chevy Silverado. It will NOT fit the following: Will not fit step side beds or some double-wall beds Will not fit some Dually beds Will not fit some import trucks Will not fit 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Pickups Even though there is no specific truck fit list, provided that your Silverado is not a step side bed, double wall bed, or a dually it will fit.
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Will the Truck Bed Spare Tire Carrier Fit a 2011 Chevy Colorado Z71 V8 Short Bed
The truck bed spare tire carrier # TR1240 is 18-5/8 inches from the bottom of the carrier to the center of the slotted mounting holes at the top. You will have to measure your truck to determine if this is a possible fit. Newer trucks like your 2011 Colorado were made with deep beds so it is possible that it will not fit. It was originally designed for 1960 to 1998 pickup trucks. One non-traditional thing you may be able to do is use the Erickson cargo control bar, # 08908. Run it through the
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Will Brophy Camper Hold-Downs Part # HSSF Fit 2001 GMC Sierra and Damage Truck Bed Rail
The Brophy Camper Hold Down, part # HSSF, is a universal-fit item that will work in the vast majority of pickups except those with step-side beds; it will also not fit some double-wall or dually beds. It will work with your 2001 GMC Sierra with 8-foot bed. Installation instructions are included. The HSSF is a no-drill product that clamps to your bed rails. Included are protective neoprene pads for the clamps to safeguard your vehicle paint. Brophy also offers a similar product, # HSAB, wh
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Stromberg Carlson Fifth Wheel Tailgate Recommendation for a 2001 GMC Sierra
If your 2001 GMC truck is in fact a K3500 series you would want a Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-88-100. If your truck is a Sierra then you would want a Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-99-100 like you referenced.
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What Tie Down System Will Work for a 7-1/2ft Camper on a 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCab Short Bed
The Brophy Tie Down # TDSF will hold your 7-1/2 ft camper on your 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCab Short Bed truck. To complete the installation you also need the Brophy Tie Down Hardware Package # TDHP.
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Will the Brophy Camper Tie Downs # TDSF Fit a 2013 Ford F150
The Stake Pocket Mount Camper Tie Downs, # TDSF, are a universal fit item intended to fit as many trucks as possible. But there is no fit guide available stating which trucks are compatible. It is still very likely that they will fit your 2013 Ford F-150. These should clear the sides of your box and eliminate the rubbing you are experiencing. You may also be interested in the Camper Tie Down Hardware Package # TDHP to secure the camper to the tie-downs.
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Will the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100 fit a 2000 Ford F350 Dually
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2000 Ford F350 regardless if it is a dually axle or a single rear wheel. It will still open like the factory tailgate, but the mechanism to release the latch is two rings that will need to be pulled out. Check out the review video I attached for this product that demonstrates this.
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Can Brophy Stake Pocket Camper Tie Downs be Removed when Not in Use on a 2013 Ford F-150
Since the Brophy stake pocket mount tie downs, # TDSF, bolt into place, you would just need to un-bolt them from the truck to remove them for the season. It would be a good idea to then apply some sort of rust prevention where the hardware for the stake pockets was to prevent corrosion.
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Fit of Pilot Automotive Revolver Cargo Management System # CG-900 on 2008 Dodge Dakota
The Pilot Automotive Cargo Revolver system you mentioned, part # CG-900 is a fit for full sized trucks like the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra, Ford F-Series and Dodge Ram only with a rear bed width of around 62 inches. I checked with Pilot Automotive, who confirmed that the CG-900 will unfortunately not fit the bed of your Dakota. In the past, I have used a ratcheting cargo bar like part # 08908 to keep items in place in the bed of a truck, which worked very well. This particular bar will ex
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How To Disassemble the MaxxTow Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane, # MT70238, After Cargo is Loaded
The top, yellow, portion of the MaxxTow Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane, # MT70238, can come off of the base so you would first remove it. Then you would unpin the support arms that go from the legs to the base from the base end. Once that is done it will be easy to swing the feet up as needed to remove the rest of the assembly from the hitch or horizontal support arm (the part attached to the hitch). Because the crane is not a one-piece rigid system, the squat on the truck from load should not
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How Does the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Fifth Wheel Tailgate for 2012 Toyota Tundra Open
To open the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGT-70-100 you will pull on the rings that are attached to the latch system. This will release the latch so that the tailgate can open. Check out the picture I attached that shows what the latch system looks like. I also attached a video for a similar Stromberg Carlson Tailgate to show you how the latch system works.
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Will Brophy Tiedown Part # HSSF Work With a Cabover Camper on a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
We do offer Brophy tiedowns that will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 as long as it does not have a stepside bed or dual rear wheels. The Brophy tiedowns that will work for your application is part # HSSF. By using these tiedown brackets, you will not have a need for further reinforcement. These universal brackets wrap around the bedrail rather than using the stake pockets and include both the front and rear brackets. I have attached the installation instructions for you. If you need the hard
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Dimensions of the MaxxTow Heavy Duty Headache Rack # MT70234
The width at the base of the MaxxTow Heavy Duty Headache Rack # MT70234 is 64 inches but can telescope up to 74 inches. The width at the top is 44 inches and the overall height is 28-1/2 inches. I spoke to my contact at MaxxTow to confirm these dimensions.
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Correct HitchMate Cargo Stabilizer Bar for 2010 Ford F 250 Super Duty
According to my research, the inside dimension of a F250 bed is 64-3/4 at the front and 63-1/2 inches at the rear. The # HE4016 cargo stabilizer bar will extend out to 73 inches long, and will fit your 2010 F250.
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Weight Capacity of the DeeZee Aluminum Rear Cab Rack # DZ95054W
We do not list a specific weight capacity for the DeeZee headache and cab racks because DeeZee does not list a specific weight capacity for their racks. I spoke with my contact at DeeZee and he told me that these racks to not have a specific weight limit. He said, generally they do not recommend exceeding 250 lbs to 300 lbs per rack when they are used individually. The DeeZee Aluminum Rear Cab Rack, # DZ95054W, that you referenced can be used with the DeeZee Aluminum Headache Rack, # DZ9
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Will the Brophy Camper Tie Downs # HSSF Fit a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 Long Bed
As long as your 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 does not have a step side bed, double wall bed, and is not a dually, then you can install the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF. I also recommend the hardware package # TDHP to help secure the camper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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How to Connect Camper Tie Downs to Camper
The HSSF hold down brackets would use the Tie Down Hardware Package, part # TDHP, which includes hooks, chain and turnbuckles. The tie down hardware would typically attach to existing eye bolts built into the underside of camper. If your camper does not have such an attachment point, you can add them, as long as they attach to the frame of the camper. The Steel flanges shown in the photo you provided could be used as attachment points for the hardware if they are connected to the camper frame.
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Can DeeZee Tailgate Assist and Hopkins Easy Lift be Used Together on a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
The designs of the Hopkins EasyLift, # 74211, and the DeeZee EZ Down Lowering System, # DZ43100 allows these two products to be installed on your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic without interfering with each other. Our contact at DeeZee stated these two products should work together, however, they have not been tested together so it is not guaranteed. Both products can be installed on the same side of the truck (driver side). I included a link to instructions and a video for you.
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Will Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF Fit a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 and North Star Pop-Up Camper
As long as your 2009 Chevy Silverado does not have a step side bed, double wall bed, and is not a dually then the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, would be an excellent choice for you. The tie downs are going to work with any camper that is the proper size for your truck. I recommend adding the tie down hardware package # TDHP to help secure the camper to the tie downs.
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Camper Tie Downs for a 2012 Nissan Frontier with 6 Foot Bed
Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, do not have an official fit list but they tend to not work well on import trucks like your 2012 Nissan Frontier. They do offer a different style that clamps on, # HSCP, that is more likely to fit as long as the truck bed is not a step side or dually. I have linked the instructions for you. I also recommend hardware package # TDHP to secure the camper to the tie downs.
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Shock on DeeZee Tailgate Assist for 2012 Chevy Silverado Does Not Fully Extend
First, make sure that the ball mount plate on the side of the tailgate is oriented correctly with the ball end closer to the truck. Then make sure you have the large end of the shock on top and the small end attached to the ball plate on the tailgate. If everything is oriented correctly, then remove the shock by reversing the installation process (instructions linked for reference). Test to see if the shock reaches its full range of motion as best as you can while it is removed. While the
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What Size are the Bolts Used in the Erickson Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors # EM09085
I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Erickson Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors, # EM09085, to measure the bolts. I used a set of digital calipers which I show in the video I also made for you. The bolts are 3/8 of an inch. This is good since the hole you already have is smaller and can be enlarged as needed. I would definitely wait to test them out in the holes first before making them any larger just to be on the safe side.
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Will Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate Fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Yes, the Stromberg Carlson Fifth Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # VGD-02-100, will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 series. We have several tailgates that will fit your truck and I have included a link to them for you. I have also linked a video showing a typical installation of the 100 series tailgate for you.
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Louvered 5th Wheel Tailgate for a 2003 Ford F-250 King Ranch
The correct fifth wheel louvered tailgate for your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty is part # HL15130. We have installed this on a 2003 Ford F-250, so I attached the installation video for you to check out. There is no modification necessary to fit your King Ranch edition.
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Fit of Stromberg Carlson Fifth Wheel Tailgate # VGM-88-100 on 1992 Chevy 3500 Pickup
According to my contact at Stromberg Carlson, the # VGM-88-100 is indeed a fit for your 1992 Chevy 3500. The tailgate will fit 1988-2000 GM trucks with the standard (not step side) bed.
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Will Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate VGD-02-4000 Fit a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
You would need the # VGD-10-4000 Stromberg Carlson 5th wheel tailgate for your 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The # VGD-02-4000 tailgate you referenced will only fit Dodge Ram models up to 2009. If you would like to fill the cutout on the tailgate while you are not towing, we offer an insert, part # VI-4000. An insert kit, part # 4000-V, is also available if you would like to fill in the gaps between the louvers.
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Camper Tie Downs for a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty
If your camper is up to 8 feet long I recommend going with the Brophy tie downs you referenced # TDSF. These tie downs fit in the stake pockets of the truck bed with the hook end pointed out of the bed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. I also recommend adding the camper tie down hardware package # TDHP which has a max capacity of 3,000 pounds. It includes turnbuckles, S-hooks, and chains.
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Will DeeZee Aluminum Cab Rack, Part # DZ95050, Fit 1998 Chevy 1500 C/K Series Pickup with 8-Ft Bed
My contact at DeeZee confirmed their cab rack, part # DZ95050, will fit in your 1998 Chevy 1500 pickup. This rack installs above the stake pockets on the top of the bed rails using the supplied hardware. The installation instructions do indicate that the rack can even be adapted to fit in cases when the stake pockets do not line up exactly with the mounting holes on the rack. Please note this rack is also available in black, # DZ95050B. DeeZee also offers a rear cab rack, part # DZ95054,
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Is the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift Compatible with an LED Light Bar Under the Tailgate
Light bars can sometimes interfere with the installation of the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift, # 74211. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins to see if they know of any fit issues with a light bar and he told me they did have some reported complaints about light bars interfering on Dodge trucks, but he did not have any information on GM trucks. I do have some information that will help determine if the EasyLift will fit with your LED light bar. To install the EasyLift on your truck, you will need t
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What is the Weight Capacity of the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate
The weight capacity of the Stromberg-Carlson 5th wheel tailgate # VGD-10-100 is 300 pounds. It is possible that if you have a smaller cart it will weigh under this limit. You will want to have the lightest end of the cart on the tailgate if it must be on it at all. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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Will the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate fit a 2005 GMC Sierra
As long as you do not have a step side model 2005 GMC Sierra the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGM-99-4000 would work for you.
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Do Stock Tailgate Cables on 1999 Ford F-350 Dually Fit StrombergCarlson Tailgate, Part # VG-97-100
Yes, my contact at Stromberg-Carlson confirmed that the stock tailgate cables on your 1999 F-350 Dually will attach to their 5th wheel tailgate, part # VG-97-100. You will need to use your original tailgate cables as none are supplied with this part. I was not able to find an official tailgate weight rating from Ford for your 1999 F-350, but on a Ford owners forum I found several comments indicating that the manufacturer rates the stock tailgate capacity very conservatively at 200 lbs. (In ac
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Will Brophy TDSF Camper Tie Down Fit a 2005 Ford F-350 Dually
Yes, the # TSDF Brophy camper tie downs are a universal fit for full-size trucks and they will work on a 2005 Ford F-350 dually. The tie downs themselves have no specific weight rating, but the hardware kit for the tie downs, part # TDHP, is rated for campers up to 3000lbs.
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Can the MaxxTow Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane be Used with a Toyota FJ Cruiser
The trailer hitch on your Toyota FJ Cruiser will need to have a tongue weight capacity higher than the combined weight of the crane (100 pounds) and the generator. If your hitch can support this much weight then the crane should work for you. Since the SUV has an enclosed cargo area, it will take some different maneuvering than a truck but it should work. I have included a link to a video demo of the crane for you.
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What is the Capacity of Brophy Truck Bed Tie Downs HSSF and Will they Fit a 1997 Ford F-350
As long as your 1997 Ford F-350 is not a step side, does not have a double wall bed, and is not a dually then the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, will fit. The tie downs do not have an official capacity because they are rated for whatever the truck bed can handle. Consult your owners manual to determine the capacity. I also recommend adding the hardware package # TDHP to secure the camper to the tie downs.
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Stake Pocket Mount Camper Tie Downs for a 2012 Ford F-150
A frame mount system is not needed to tie down a truck bed camper but I would go with something a little more robust than cargo tie downs and something that is designed for campers. Take a look at he stake pocket mount tie downs, # TDSF. These tie downs bolt in place in the stake pockets of the truck. Then, using hardware package # TDHP, you can properly tie down your camper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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Will Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Tailgate Fit a 2013 Ford F-250
I checked with Stromberg Carlson and they confirmed that the # VG-97-100 vented tailgate will fit your 2013 Ford F-250. This tailgate is rated to hold up to 300lbs. View the video at the included link to see the # VG-97-100 being installed on a 2006 model F-250.
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Support Cable Installation for Husky Liners 5th Wheel Tailgate HL15240 on a 2011 Silverado
The Husky Liners fifth-wheel tailgate # HL15240 will use the factory support cables on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. As you remove the original tailgate, you will disconnect the cables only on the gate side and leave the other end attached to the truck. The gate side of the cables will be attached to the lower most bolt on each side of the # HL15240 tail gate. I am including a link to a video showing this tailgate being installed on a 2013 Silverado for reference.
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Which Tie-Downs for 1997 Jayco Pop-Up Truck Camper for 1996 Ford F-150 with Full-Size Bed
Tork Lift Truck Bed Camper Tie Downs for the F-150, part # 39874, fit only 2004-2005 short-bed F-150 pickups. For your 1996 F-150 I suggest instead the Brophy Camper Hold Down Kit, part # HSSF. This is a set of four powder-coated 3/8-inch thick steel hold-down brackets that comes complete with hardware and pads to protect your F-150 paint. These install without drilling; they do not mount in the stake pockets, but instead wrap around the bed rails and use the inside of the truck bed as the s
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5th Wheel Tailgates for a 2010 Dodge Ram Big Horn
For a 2012 Dodge Ram we have the Stromberg Carlson 100 series 5th wheel tail gate # VGD-10-100 listed as a fit. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. We have some additional 5th wheel tail gates that will fit your truck. I have included a link to them for you.
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Will the Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF Fit a 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty
There are a few trucks that you will not be able to install the Brophy camper tie downs on. However they should work fine on your 2003 Ford F-350 as long as it is not a step-side or double bed or a dually. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. You may also want to add the camper tie down hardware package, # TDHP. It comes with 4 turnbuckles, 4 S-hooks, and 4 chains.
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Will Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-100 Fit On 1993 Ford F-350
After consulting with Stromberg Carlson, I have found the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-100 is a compatible fit for your 1993 Ford F-350. This tailgate has a weight capacity of 300 lbs, improves your field of vision while driving, and can reduce drag for potentially better gas mileage.
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Assistance For Lifting and Lowering the Tailgate on a 2003 Ford F-150
For your 2003 Ford F-150, you will need the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Lowering System # DZ43203, as the # DZ43101 you referenced is intended for GM-branded pickups. This item is not intended to assist in closing the tailgate, only in lowering. It has a shock that lowers the tailgate slowly to prevent damage to the tailgate and potential injury to the person attempting to lower the tailgate. I have provided a link to the installation instructions for this item. If you are looking for an item t
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Maximum Height Clearance and Weight Capacity of MaxxTow Hitch Crane # MT70238
You will have no problem hoisting your 130 lb generator onto the bed of your Ford F-150 with the MaxxTow Hydraulic Truck Crane # MT70238. It has 3 weight settings: 500 lbs, 750 lbs, and 1000 lbs. These settings are based on the position of the boom while being operated. After going into our warehouse to get a measurement, I found that this crane has maximum height clearance of 84 inches from the bottom of the connector chain to the ground. For your generator that is approximately 2 feet tall,
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Fit of Stromberg Carlson # VGM-07-100 Fifth Wheel Tailgate on 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
As long as your 2008 Silverado 2500HD does not have a composite bed, the Stromberg Carlson # VGM-07-100 fifth wheel tailgate you referenced is indeed a fit. I have linked you to an install video showing the tailgate being installed on a 2007 Silverado. Your install procedure will be identical.
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs # TDSF Fit a 2009 Ford F-150 Super Cab Short Bed
The Brophy Camper Tie Downs, part # TDSF are a universal application for full-size trucks and they will fit a 2009 Ford F-150 Super Cab short bed . The hardware to mount the tie downs to the vehicle is included. These tie downs can be used on campers that have a total length of up to 8 feet. I am including a link to the installation instructions. There is no weight capacity rating on the camper tie downs and they will work for any camper size that is properly sized for your vehicle. The weigh
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Hardware Needed to Mount a Camper in the Bed of a 2002 Ford F-150
To mount your camper in the bed of your 2002 Ford F-150, you can use the Brophy Camper Tie Downs, # TDSF, as long as your camper is not longer than 8 ft. These tie downs will install in the stake pockets on the top of your truck bed walls. If your camper is longer than 8 ft, then I recommend using the Brophy Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF. These hold downs will not install in your stake pockets, but clamp around the inside lip of the bed rail (see photo). The underside of the bed rail must be exp
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Weight Limit For Brophy Camper Hold Down # HSSF On 1995 Ford F-250 Longbed
After speaking to my contact at Brophy, she informed me the Brophy Camper Hold Down # HSSF technically does not have a weight range. This product is limited only by the weight capacity of your 1995 Ford F-250, so you will need to consult your vehicle owners guide to find the weight limit of your cargo bed. You will also need to ensure there is at least 2 inches of space between the truck bed interior wall and the lip of the bed in order for the hold downs to fit properly. I have included a gr
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Truck Bed Tie-Downs for 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab
According to Erickson, the Heavy-Duty Bull Ring tie down you mentioned will not fit Double Cab models of the first generation Tundra. I would recommend a different type of tie down, like the Bully # WTD-823 that clamps to the underside of the bed rail. You can see a demonstration video of this product by clicking the provided link.
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Camper Tie Downs for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4x4
The Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF, is a fairly universal kit and will fit your 2007 Chevy Silverado if it is not a step side bed, double wall bed, or a dually. You would use hardware package # TDHP also. Installation is not very difficult or involved as you can see in the installation instructions I have linked for you.
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Do Brophy Camper Hold Downs Black Powder Coat, Part # HSSF, Stress Truck Bed Top Rails?
The Brophy Camper Hold Downs, Part # HSSF, install without drilling and use the included padded T-bar hardware to evenly distribute forces downward and inward toward the inside of the truck bed. The top rail itself bears only some of the load from the tie-down points since most stress is distributed to the inside of the bed. I have attached the installation instructions for this item for your review. You will want to review this part for compatibility with your specific year/make/model tru
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Can Brophy Stake Pocket Camper Tie Downs, Part # TDSF, be Used with Dodge 3500 Long Bed
The Brophy Stake Pocket Camper Tie Downs, Part # TDSF, are compatible with your 2005 Ram 3500. Later Ram model years (2011-2012) cannot use this part but your 2005 is a specified fit. This set of four tie-downs installs permanently with included hardware and works with campers up to 8-feet in length (the length of your Lance slide-in camper). Removable spacers allow you to adjust fit to the stake pockets on your truck. Only some minor drilling is required. Written installation instructions ar
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Will Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGD-02-4000 Fit 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 MegaCab
Yes, the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # VGD-02-4000, will fit the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 MegaCab. It will fit the 2003 to 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 series vehicles. I also have the Louvered Tailgate Insert, part # VI-4000, that is used in the Stromberg Carlson fifth wheel tailgate when you are not towing your trailer.
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Hopkins Tailgate Lift Assist Compatibility with 2013 Dodge Ram
We do have a tailgate assist options for your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie, however, I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he confirmed that the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift, # 74211, will not fit the newer generation Dodge trucks (2009 to 2013) due to the internal structure of the tailgate. For your truck, I recommend the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Lowering System, # DZ43300. This system uses a shock absorber to make lowering your tailgate smooth and easy. I have attached a link to the installatio
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Can StrombergCarlson 5th Wheel Truck Tailgate, Part # VGD-02-100, Use Stock Tailgate Cables
Yes, the stock tailgate cables on your Ram Pickup can be used with the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design for Dodge Trucks, part # VGD-02-100. I confirmed with my contact at Stromberg-Carlson that this tailgate is intended for use with the stock cables that came with your vehicle. I have included a brief installation video for this product; please note that it does not show the re-installation of the stock cables.
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What Size Steel Tubing is Used on the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Tailgate
First, for a 2007 Dodge Ram, the correct 100 series tailgate is # VGD-02-100. I went out to the warehouse and measured the tubing used on this tailgate for you. The larger pieces are 1 inch square. These are the top pieces that you see and are also used on the bottom. The smaller round tube pieces are 1/2 inch in diameter. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs # HSSF Fit a 2002 Ford F-150 Short Bed 4x4
The 2002 Ford F-150 is not excluded so the camper tie downs, # HSSF should fit. If the bed is not a step side, double-wall, or a dually, there should not be any fit issues. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I also recommend the camper tie down hardware package, # TDHP, to complete the tie down set up.
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Truck Stake Bed Anchor Recommendation on 2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab
I spoke with my contact at Erickson regarding the Erickson Heavy-Duty Bull Ring Anchor # EM4001 for your 2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab, and she said the product you referenced will not work on your vehicle based on your description of the stake pockets. An alternative to the Erickson Anchor # EM4001 would be the Putco Push-Up Tie-Downs # P99901. The width of the part that goes into the stake pocket measures 1-3/8 inches while the length that will extend into the hold is 3-1/2 inches. You will
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Will the Husky Liners Premium 5th Wheel Tailgate Fit on a 2008 Ford F-350 Dually Crew Cab
Yes, the Husky Liners Premium Fifth Wheel Tailgate, # HL15130, will fit on your 2008 Ford F-350 dually crew cab. I have attached the installation instructions as well as an installation video for you to check out. You will notice that the truck in the video is different from your truck, but the installation process will be the same. This aluminum, louvered tailgate features a lightweight design and a locking handle. I have also attached a link to all of the fifth wheel tailgates that we offe
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Can Tailgate be Installed on Truck Bed When Using Blue Ox SportLoader Motorcycle Carrier # SC3001
On the Blue Ox OverBilt SportLoader Motorcycle Lift and Carrier, part # SC3001, the tailgate cannot be reinstalled unless the SportLoader carrier is removed from the box of your pickup truck. The carrier attaches to a pivot tube that is installed on the factory tailgate mounts on the truck. To install the tailgate would require the carrier to be removed from the truck bed. Another option for hauling a motorcycle on your truck would be a hitch motorcycle carrier that will install into a vehicl
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Can Pilot Automotive Tie Down Anchors, part # WTD-823, Hold Motorcycles in a Truck Bed
Our contacts at Pilot tell us that the Tie Down Anchors, part # WTD-823, does not have a specific capacity but will be able to hold a load that is equal to the force required to care in the side rails of the truck. Based on this information they will be able to hold a motorcycle with no problem. A strap can be tied to or hooked onto these anchor points so they should work well. You may also be interested in the Tie-Down motorcycle assist straps # 06303 so you do not have to use a hook or othe
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5th Wheel Tailgate for a 1989 Ford F150 Custom 4 X 4
TThe only tailgate component we show as a specified fit for your F150 is the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate for the 1989 Ford F-150, part # VG-100. This heavy-duty steel tailgate features an open design (primarily intended for use with 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers). Although this is a steel tailgate rather than a net, it is the most similar product that is a specified fit for your F150.
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Camper Tie Downs for a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Long Bed
For your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, Tork Lift does not have an option but the best option we can offer is the Brophy tie downs # HSSF that you have referenced. These will fit provided you do not have a stepside or double wall bed or a dually. For a hardware kit use # TDHP. I have linked installation instructions for you.
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Will Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF Fit on 1998 Chevrolet C/K 2500 Truck
The Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF should be a compatible fit for your 1998 Chevrolet C/K 2500 Long Bed truck. They are a universal item that work on most trucks so long as they are not dually or sidestep models. There are no weight capacity rating on this product and they will work for any camper size that is properly-sized for your truck. I have included instructions for the proper installation of this item. You may also be interested in the Brophy Camper Tie Down Hardware Package # TDHP.
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs Fit a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Short Bed
As long as the bed in your 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD is not a double-wall and it is not a step side or dually then you can use the Brophy camper tie downs, # HSSF. I also recommend the hardware package # TDHP to complete the set up. I have linked the instructions for the tie downs for you.
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Fit of Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift on 2010 - F150
The Hopkins EasyLift is not a fit for your 2010 F-150, according to Hopkins. We offer the DeeZee # DZ43200 that would be compatible with your truck. This solution would require no drilling, and you would not need to worry about it breaking. While the Hopkins unit is basically a torsion spring that helps raise and lower the tailgate, the DeeZee item will take up some of the weight as the tailgate is lowered, but not when raising it.
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DeeZee Tailgate Assist for 2012 Ford F150 Platinum
For your 2012 F150 Platinum, you would want to use the DeeZee Tailgate Assist part # DZ43200. The DZ43101 you referenced will work on model year 2007-2012 GM full sized pickups only. To see the installation instructions, click on the provided link.
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Availability of Bull Ring Anchors to Fit 2012 Nissan Frontier With Covered Bed Rails
The Erickson Heavy-Duty Bull Ring Retractable Anchor, part # EM4001, should be able to install in the stake pockets of your 2012 Nissan Frontier. Your Nissan Frontier might have the factory bed rail caps installed that would cover up the stake pockets on your truck bed. You will need to cut out the section of the bed rail that is located over the stake pocket to allow the Bull Ring Anchors to be installed on your truck bed. The anchors will drop into the stake pocket and the lower bracket wil
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Will Erickson Anchor Trailer Rails # EM59099 Fit 2006 Dodge Dakota With Under the Rail Bedliner
I have found, after speaking to my contact at Erickson, that the Erickson Anchor Pickup Rails # EM59099 should fit your 2006 Dodge Dakota truck bed under the rail with a bed liner installed. These anchors clamp around the bed rail so you will need to ensure there is enough clearance for them to attach. While this product has not been tested in every situation, there is a 1-3/4 inch opening when the tightening screw is completely open, which should give you enough room to use this item on your
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Will the DeeZee Aluminum Mesh Cab Rack Fit on a 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
The DeeZee Aluminum Mesh Cab Rack that will fit your 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually is part # DZ95057. This cab rack was specifically designed to fit your truck. This is the same rack as the DeeZee cab rack, # DZ95050, that you referenced. It has 2-3/4 inch octagonal aluminum tubing with aluminum mesh. This rack will bolt into the stake pockets for an easy installation. I have attached a link to all of the cab racks that we carry for your truck for you to check out.
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5th Wheel Tailgate Availability for a 2012 F-350 Super Duty Pickup
There are fifth wheel tailgates for your 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty, but the Highland Truck Tailgate Net for Fifth Wheel Trucks # 9502200 that you referenced will not work for you. I attached a link to all of the different ones that would work for you, but the one you might be the most interested in would be the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100. Check out the review video I attached for this product and the several customer reviews to see how others have liked it.
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Will the Camper Hold Downs Fit a 2013 GMC Sierra Long Bed and 1500 Pound Camper
The Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF, will fit your 2013 GMC Sierra provided that it is not a step side, does not have a double wall bed, and is not a dually. You are correct, these hold downs do not fit in the stake pockets, they wrap around the bed as you can see in the pictures below the description. I have also included the pictures here. I have also included a link to the installation details. Provided the camper fits the bed and carrying capacity of the truck the hold downs will accommodate it
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Availability of a Motorcycle Carrier that Can Carry a Trike
The Blue Ox OverBilt SportLoader Motorcycle Lift and Carrier # SC3001 that you referenced is not designed to work with trikes. The reason is because the ramp is not wide enough to fit the wide rear axle of a trike. We do have caddies that will allow you to transport your trike behind a tow vehicle though. Check out the Trailer Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier with Jack and Swivel # RHMC1SV. This product will work to transport trikes and could be a solution for you.
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs # TDSF Fit a 1996 Ford F-150
The Brophy Camper Tie Downs, part # TDSF, you have referenced are a universal application for full-size trucks and they will fit a 1996 Ford F-150. The hardware to mount the tie downs to the vehicle are included. These tie downs will fit campers up to 8 feet in length. If you have a larger camper I would recommend the Brophy Camper Tie Downs, part # HSSF which is a more heavy duty tie down. The tie downs wrap around the bed, not in the stake pockets, and are mounted inside the bed. They will
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs # TDSF Fit on 1989 Ford Full-Sized Truck
The Brophy Camper Tie Down # TDSF is a compatible fit for your 1989 Ford F-150/F-250/F-350 full size truck and will fit most campers up to 8 feet in length. I have included a link to the instructions for proper installation. I also recommend the Brophy Camper Tie Down Hardware Package # TDHP for use with the Brophy Tie Downs. They have a capacity of 3000 lbs and I have included a link to the instructions for the proper installation of this product.
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5th Wheel Tailgate for a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
For a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually, you can use Stromberg Carlson 100 series, # VGD-94-101. We also have Husky Liners Aluminum tailgate # HL15320. Either tailgate will fit provided the truck is not a stepside bed. But being a dually that should not be an issue.
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Compatibility of TracRac Headache Rack # TA26000-02 With 2013 Tacoma With OEM Rail System
According to my TracRac representative, the TA-26000-02 is compatible with the 2013 Tacoma. It does not rely on the stake pocket as an attachment point and includes clamps that use the OE rail system to attach the rack to the truck. No additional mounting hardware is required.
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Will 5th Wheel Tail Gate # VG-100 Fit a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
The Stromberg-Carlson 5th wheel tail gate # VG-100 is 66-7/8 inches long at the top and bottom and 22-3/4 inches tall. It is the correct fit for your 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. It is also the only option currently offered.
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Cargo Control In-Bed Cargo Bar for a 2006 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
First for the most stable installation of the cargo stabilizer # HE4016-4017 having the ends on the metal of the bed is ideal. If it is a spray-in bed liner then that is fine as well. Drop in liners can move around and it is not the best application for this unit. Since the minimum width is 59 inches, a bed that is 57 inches is too narrow for the unit to fit. What you need is a slightly smaller one like # 08908. The minimum width on it is 40 inches. I have linked a video review for you.
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Can Blue Ox OverBilt SportLoader Motorcycle Lift and Carrier, # SC3001, Hold a Honda Goldwing GL1800
I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and the OverBilt SportLoader Motorcycle Lift and Carrier, # SC3001, has a 1,000 pound capacity. I know that the estimated wet weight of some Goldwings is around 900 pounds and depending on how it is equipped it could be heavier or lighter. I have linked the installation instructions for you.
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HSSF Stake Pocket Tie Downs for 2011 Ford F150
According to Brophy, the HSSF Camper Tie Downs will fit your 2011 F150 unless it has a double wall bed. The tie downs do not actually attach using the stake pockets, but would clamp to the underside of the bed rails as shown in the provided photo. If you do not have the tie down hardware, you might also be interested in part # TDHP.
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Will Stake Pocket Mount Camper Tie Downs Fit a 1989 Ford F-150
Since you have a full size Ford truck you can use the camper tie downs # TDSF. I have linked the instructions for you. I also recommend using the camper tie down hardware package # TDHP.
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Camper Tie Downs for a 2006 Ford F-150 Supercrew
The measurements and requirements of the hold downs and the bed sides on a 2006 Ford F-150 are not compatible so you that is why you cannot use # HSSF. You may be able to use stake pocket mount tie downs # TDSF. Take a look at the instructions I have linked and compare them to your truck to ensure fit. With this tie down kit you can also use tie down hardware # TDHP.
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Camper Tie Down Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed
For a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Classic or New Body style, provided that the bed is not a step side, is not a double-wall bed, and is not a dually, you can use camper hold downs # HSSF. I also recommend tie down hardware kit # TDHP. I have linked instructions for the hold downs for you. These hold downs are very popular and are the ones I recommend using on your truck.
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Compatibility of Pilot Automotive Cargo Revolver # CG-900 with Tonneau Covers
According to Pilot Automotive, their Cargo Revolver # CG-900 is compatible with tonneau covers. Because the baskets do not extend over the bed sides, the tonneau should pass over it with no problem at all.
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Fifth Wheel Tailgate for a 2009 Ford F-150 STX
The 100 series tailgate, # VG-04-100, is only available in black. However, you can paint it to match the truck if you wanted to. The tailgate fits in the same location as the factory tailgate so there should not be any interference issues. If you are describing a step side bed then there are not 5th wheel tailgate options that will fit.
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Do Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgates Install on the Factory Hinges
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-99-100 that you referenced will attach to the factory hinges in your truck bed. Check out the video I attached that should give you an idea on how it will install.
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Will Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF, Fit a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax Long Wheel Base Crew Cab
As long as your 2007 Chevy Silverado is not a step side, does not have a double wall bed, and is not a dually, then you can use the Camper Hold Downs, # HSSF. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. We also recommend using the Camper Tie Down hardware package, # TDHP, to secure the camper to the tie downs.
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Camper Tie Down Recommendations for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
You would not want to install the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, on top of the tonneau cover rails because it needs to be directly against the bed rail. If it is possible to put the tonneau cover rails on top of the Brophy tie downs, that could possibly work. The best solution would be a camper tie down system that does not interfere with the tonneau cover rails at all. For a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 you could use the Tork Lift tie downs for the front, # 39394, and for the rear # 39395. This will be t
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Does the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate Sit Flush with Bed on 2002 Ford F-250
I spoke with my contact at Stromberg Carlson and she stated that on a 2002 Ford F-250 the 4000 series tail gate, # VG-97-4000, will sit flush with the bed rails on the truck. You should not have a problem with the tonneau cover. On the sides of the tailgate where it is the tallest, it measures 23-3/4 inches tall. Since you do have a tonneau cover you may be interested in adding the Insert Kit, # 4000-V, for added security when not towing the 5th wheel.
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Will the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tail Gate VGD-94-101 Fit a 2001 Dodge Ram D2500
I spoke with my contact at Stromberg Carlson. The 5th wheel tail gate, # VGD-94-101, will fit the 2001 Dodge Ram D2500 as long as it does not have a flare side/step side bed. If your bed is in anyway wider or more narrow than the standard bed, it will not fit. The length of the bed does not matter.
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Locking 5th Wheel Trailer Tail Gate for a 2006 Dodge Ram
Locks cannot be added to the 5th wheel tail gate, # VGD-02-100. For a 5th wheel tail gate that locks you would need to use either # VGD-02-4000 or # HL15330. Either of these tail gates will fit a 2006 Dodge Ram. I have included links to these tail gates for you and the current pricing is available on the product pages.
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Will Brophy Camper Tie Downs # TDSF Fit a 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually
The Brophy Camper Tie Downs, part # TDSF, that you have referenced can be used on campers that are up to 8 feet in length. There is no weight capacity rating on the camper tie downs and they will work on your 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually with a properly sized camper for your vehicle which is less than 8 foot in length. The Brophy # TDSF tie downs are a universal application for full-size trucks.These tie downs come with hardware to mount them to your truck, but you will also need the Cam
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Tailgate Lift Assist System for a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
For a lift assist, you can use Hopkins EasyLift, # 74211 and it takes up 80 percent of the weight of the tailgate. I have linked a video review of this system for you. Or for a Tailgate lowering system for a 2003 GMC Sierra, you would need part # DZ43100. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Camper Hold Down Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
The Brophy Camper Hold Down Brackets, part # HSSF are a universal-fit item that will work on most full-sized trucks, including your 2007 Ram 2500. Some Dual rear wheel truck beds may interfere with the installation of the hold downs. The brackets wrap around the bed rail, instead of using the stake pockets. The brackets include the hardware for fastening the bracket to the truck, but we also offer hardware to attach the camper to the brackets, the kit is part # TDHP. The kit includes 4 tur
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Availability of Fifth Wheel Tailgate To Fit a 1990 Ford F-350 Dually
I have two different fifth wheel tailgates for a 1990 Ford F-350 Dually. The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate, part # VG-100. This tailgate is the same design as the # VG-97-100 tailgate that you have referenced. It is a traditional, heavy duty steel tailgate. The # VG-97-100, you have referenced, is designed to fit a 1999 to 2012 Ford F-350. I also have the Husky Liners Premium 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # HL15120. This is a more lightweight, aluminum construction
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Availability of Fifth Wheel Tailgate in White for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
The Stromberg-Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate you mentioned, part # VGD-02-100 will fit your 2006 Ram 1 ton. The tailgate is only available in black, but could easily be repainted to the desired color that would match your truck. I have linked you to the other available tailgates for your 2006 Ram.
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Camper Hold Down Availability for a 2006 Chevy Colorado
I spoke with my contact at Brophy and she informed me that the Brophy Camper Hold Downs # HSSF should work for you, but you will need to check your owners manual to determine the recommended method for attachment and weight capacity for a camper. She also informed me that you can not use the # HSSF if you have a slide-in bedliner, and that you will need a bed rail with at least a 2 inch lip.
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Will the Husky 5th wheel Tailgate HL15330 Fit on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with Dual Rear Wheels
The 2003 Dodge Ram tailgate is the same on both the standard single wheel models and the upgraded dual rear wheel models, so the Husky 5th wheel tailgate, # HL15330, will fit on your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with dual rear wheels. Other websites may specify single and dual rear wheels but the part numbers should be the same across the board for the 2003, 1500, 2500, and 3500 models, because the bedside tailgate closure system is the same on all regardless of bed length or rear axle configuration.
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