Truck Bed Tent Recommendation for a 2002 Dodge Dakota with 5 foot Bed

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the bed is about 5 ft long and 4foot 10inch wide. ive had a hard time finding truck tents that are made for my 2002 dodge dakota quad cab short bed truck. whick one would you recommend

asked by: Kyle F

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If you measure and your bed ends up being 5 feet long you can use Rightline tent # RL110765. This model is for trucks without a bed cap/camper shell.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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No, you'll still be able to install the Rightline Truck Bed Tent #RL110765 in the bed of your 2019 Nissan Frontier. There are straps that connect to the corner cleats/tie-down points in your bed so you'll just need to make sure the bed liner…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Hey Scott, thanks for reaching out! I don't have the exact height of that bracket, but the bolt from the Equal-i-zer #EQ64FR that sits on top of the trailer frame is 5/8" in and of itself so you're looking at around 1-1/4" at the…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hello Tom, Thank you so much for the detailed information, especially having the Cat Scale weight so we know how your weight is distributed. I wish every customer was as thorough as you are. I really like the Equal-i-zer system that you have been…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Hey Paul! Thank you for providing that information. Since choosing a weight distribution hitch (WDH) is based on tongue weight the most important thing is your 490 lb measurement. Based on that I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System…

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Hi David; you're on the right track with the tongue weight. The tongue weight capacity of your tow vehicle doesn't play a role in choosing a weight distribution hitch (WDH) aside from knowing your vehicle limitations. For a WDH you want to…

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Hey Vernon! For your Grand Design Reflection the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch item #WS94RR would be perfect. It has a 12,500 lbs gross towing capacity and a 1,250 lbs maximum tongue weight. It comes with a 2" shank that will…

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