Can I Use Brophy Tie Down on My Aluminum Bed on My 2020 Ford F250?

Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/23/2025

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Question:

Hello....I have been told that you can not use the box mount camper tie downs with the aluminum body ford's because the aluminum will break apart from the pressure. Is this true or just rumors. I have a 2020 f250 with the short bed. And a 8 foot palomino pop up camper. I would have to run my tailgate down but I don't want to ruin the truck or have to worry about it coming loose on the road. Thanks.

asked by: Robert B

Expert Reply:

Hello Robert,

Great question, we have reached out to Brophy in the past about this exact issue. They recommend using the # HSSF for aluminum beds like yours, just as long as there is two inches of clearance under the lip of the bedside (please refer to the image that I attached). Then you will also need a set of the # TDHP.

Any big trips planned this year, if so where are you headed?

expert reply by: Kate F

Brophy lip spacing required for aluminum bed.
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Kate F.

10/30/2025

Hey Robert, how did the Brophy tie-downs and turnbuckles work out with your F-250 and Palomino camper? Your experience could point others in the right direction who are worried about using them on aluminum beds.