Do I Need Isolator Tape When Installing Curt Fifth Wheel Rails In Ford Bed With Spray In Bed Liner

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If I have a spray in bed liner, do I need to use the isolator tape on the rails in the bed of the truck? I know I would still use them on the bottom side.5th wheel brackets and rails for 2018 Ford F250 installation

asked by: Robert E

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The spray in bed liner of your 2018 Ford F-250 will protect the aluminum bed from the steel rails when you install Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford part # C16428-204 so you won't need to use the galvanic isolator tape on the bottom of the rails. You are correct that you need to use the isolator tape on the underside of the bed when you install the brackets because the underside is aluminum.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Hey Daniel, so while we don't have any isolators we can sell with the B and W rail kit part #BWRVK2402 I can still help. When we install kits like this on aluminum bed trucks we use landscaping plastic between the bed and the rails to provide…

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Answer 2

The isolator strips that come with the part #RP56017-53 should be used when installing this rail kit. There's not telling how long electric tape would hold up so to prevent damage to your truck I would not recommend using it instead of the…

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Answer 3

Hey Bob, it looks like you're looking for a set of Curt 5th wheel frame brackets. For your 2023 Ford F-250 you can use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford #C87VV. If you needed the entire kit, then you'd want the Curt Custom…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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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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Answer 10

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hey Adam, we have just what you are looking for with the B and W fifth wheel rail kit part #BWRVK2402 which is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-250 and is the industry standard rail design which means it will fit the hitch you have. This is a…

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