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  • What is the Difference Between Brophy Truck Camper Tie-Downs
  • Yes, the # HSAB is angled at the ends making it easier to attach the turnbuckles and keeping the tie-downs further from the truck's fenders. The # HSSF will work just as well but isn't quite as easy to connect.
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  • Comparing RetraxPRO and BAK X4s Tonneaus For a 2021 Ram 2500 Short Bed And Ladder Rack Fitment
  • The Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5955 is specifically designed to fit tonneau covers like the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTT-80232 with the accessory T-rail on the tonneau cover. The down fall to this type of cover is you do loose some bed space due to the canister the cover rolls into but it does allow you to easily move the Yakima ladder rack or remove completely when not needed. Do remember the canister does not extend all the way to the bed floor...
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  • Hitch Comparison For 2011 Chevrolet Silveraldo Extended Cab With 6.5 bed, Duramax Diesel
  • We do carry fifth-wheel hitches that are a fit for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab. The hitch you referenced is not one of the brands we carry so I am unable to give you the statistical differences or comparisons with the hitches we do carry. I recommend a fifth-wheel system with underbed rails like the Reese Elite Series, part # RP30144. This hitch has a 4-way pivoting head, has a 16 to 18 inch height adjustment, and the slider travel for this hitch is 10 inches front to back....
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  • Comparing Installations Of Camper Tie-Downs For a 2013 Ram 1500 With 6-1/2' Bed
  • First of all the board or step underneath truck bed is referring to nerf bar or step that extends past the cab of your 2013 Ram 1500 to where it can also be used for accessing items in your bed. These will look like the Westin R5 Modular Nerf Bars # 28-534310. There are really 3 different types of tie down anchors used for anchoring a slide in truck camper. Really a good, better, best comparison. The Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs # HSSF are the good anchors. These anchors are the...
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  • How to Get Better Clearance from your Gooseneck Trailer with a B&W Ball and Coupler
  • We have a solution for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. If you're not getting enough clearance with your B&W gooseneck ball, then one thing you can do is swap out the ball with the B&W 4" Offset Ball, part # BWGNXA4085. This is perfectly compatible with the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitches and will give you an additional 4 inches in the back. This may not sound like much, but many times that's all that is needed to ensure everything is clearing correctly. I've linked to a...
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  • How Tall is the Thule Xsporter Ladder Rack and Will I Have Enough Cab Clearance to Haul my Kayaks
  • The Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH500XT is adjustable up to 27 inches. This is an overall height adjustable measurement. I measured one that we had on hand, and this measurement is from the top of the base assembly (that attaches the rack to the bed rails of your truck) to the bottom of the load bars. Additionally, the load bar is 1-5/8 inches wide, so the total measurement from the bed rail to the top of the load bar would be 28-5/8 inches. I have included...
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  • Choosing an Aftermarket Rear Bumper for 1992 Ford F-150
  • The Westin Fey SureStep Bumper # 21002-92230 is a fit for your 1992 F-150 with standard bed and the same is true for the Surestep Deluxe XLT Rear Bumper # 21007-92230. The only difference between these two bumpers is that the step-pad surface on # 21007-92230 extends down over the lip of the chromed surface. I confirmed with my technical contact at Westin that both of these will fit your F-150. Both come complete with the required custom installation kit and install without drilling.
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  • Load Extender Options For Carrying Kayaks
  • Of your options they all are going to get the job done. If you're wanting something that looks the best I would go with the Yakima LongArm Extender # Y01149. If you're not concerned with the looks go with the Malone Axis # MPG907. It has more ground clearance in it's lowest setting but it's width is only adjustable from 24 inches to 48 inches so it may not be wide enough for your application. The Erickson # EM07605 has a 51 inch width so be sure to measure your kayaks width to see which...
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  • Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder for Use with 2017 Ram 2500 Short-Bed Pickup
  • Sidewinder replacement pivoting 5th wheel pin boxes provide more clearance than all but a few sliding hitches, a full 22-inches. Most slider hitches range from 10- to 14-inches of slider travel. Unlike most sliders, Sidewinders do not require you to get out of your truck every time you need to make a tight turn. The slider hitches and install kits for your 2017 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed (and without the factory rail kit) are shown on the linked page. The Andersen Ultimate Connection...
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  • Why are the Reese Outboard 5th Wheel Rails Taller than Regular Rails for a 2017 Ford F-250
  • The newer, taller rails such as those in 5th wheel installation kit # RP56017-53 for your 2017 Ford F-250 make it easier to pin in the hitch and work better for taller bed sides in newer trucks. The shorter rails such as those in kit # RP50074-58 are only available in the standard length. To compensate for the height difference you can lower the hitch (on most 5th wheel hitches) and/or raise the pin box on the trailer (if it is not already at the highest setting).
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  • Difference Between # HE4045 and # HE4047 HitchMate TruckStep Extendable Hitch Mount Steps
  • The difference between HitchMate TruckSteps, parts # HE4045 and # HE4037 is that the latter is the XL version which has a larger step pad and extends 2 more inches than the standard version. The # HE4045 measures 9-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches and the # HE4037 measures 11-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches.
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  • Recommendation for a Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6-1/2 Ft. Bed
  • Both of the Curt hitches that you listed are confirmed to fit your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The difference between the two can been seen in these hitches' features. The Curt Class V Hitch # C15302 that uses the 2 inch receiver opening, is the hitch that I recommend. The 2 inch opening is the more common size for use of a hitch accessory. If you wan to use the hitch for this application, then you will have a wider selection of accessories that will fit this hitch/. This hitch...
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  • Comparing Short Bed Trucks to Long Bed Trucks to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Short bed trucks work well to pull 5th wheel trailers, but they require a sliding hitch like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3270 which will work well with your trailer. This hitch has 12 inches of travel between the locked towing position and the rear locked turning position for maneuvering around gas pumps and such that require greater turning clearances. There are some hitches like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 that will...
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  • Differences Between Above and Under Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounts for 2020 Ford F350
  • There are two ways to install a fifth wheel hitch on a pick up truck. One would be to use standard bed-mounted rails. Brackets are mounted to the truck frame with the bed rails sitting directly above. Holes are drilled down through the truck bed to correspond with holes in the brackets bolted to the frame, allowing the bed rails to be securely bolted down. The rails have slots in them that allow the hitch to be installed and removed pretty conveniently. The problem here is that once the...
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  • Does DeeZee Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86975 Match the DeeZee Truck Bed Mats for 2009 Chevy Silverado
  • The DeeZee Universal Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86700 will match the DeeZee Custom Fit Bed Mat for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. I have included a link to our selection of DeeZee Truck Bed Mats so you can select the bed length and style for your specific 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. Just a reminder, the tailgate mat is intended for trucks will bare tailgates and will not work on a tailgate with spray-in or drop-in liners.
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  • Difference Between Dee Zee Heavyweight Truck Bed Mat Part # DZ86887 and DZ86799
  • The Dee Zee Heavyweight Truck Bed Mat, part # DZ86887 is designed for 1999 -2007 Silverado or Sierra with the standard short bed. The Bed Mat, part # DZ86799 is designed for the 1962-2006 model year trucks with the short step or sport side bed. The photo shown for the DZ86799 is a typical photo, and is not exactly what the bed mat looks like.
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  • Yakima BackSwing vs. Kuat Pivot Swing Away Hitch Extender For Bike Rack
  • Those are two good choices, but between the Kuat and Yakima swing away extenders, I definitely recommend going with the option from Yakima, which is the following part number: - Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483 There are a couple reasons I like the BackSwing # Y02483 over the Pivot # PVP20B, starting with the fact that it will be easier to get to your hitch and mount, simply due to the fact it weighs 11 lbs less (35 lbs compared to 46 lbs). These can be awkward to handle...
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  • Adjustable Truck Bed Rack for the 2020 Toyota Tundra
  • We have a rack for you! The Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack for the 2020 Toyota Tundra, part # EM07705, is not adjustable. However, another one is. It's the Yakima OverHaul HD Truck Bed Rack, part # Y01151-5968. It can sit above your bed rails anywhere between 19" and 30", giving a range of difference if you choose to go this route. I've linked to a video review of this system for you to look at.
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  • Difference in TracRac Sliding Ladder Rack Base Rails for Chevy Silverado 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  • TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43002XT-608 does not fit the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5-1/2 foot bed. The difference between it and the one that does fit your truck, # TH43002XT-782, is how they attach to the bed and where the mounting holes for the hardware need to be. So you won't be able to use the 21608 rails on a 2017 model.
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  • Comparing Custom Bracket # RP56005 And # RP50082
  • The Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Brackets for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56005 is compatible with the extended length base rails # RP30153 which are a little easier to install with a 48 inch length. The # RP50082 brackets are for use with the standard length base rails # RP58058 with a 43 inch length. Your older bed rails will most likely be the ones compatible with the # RP50082 brackets.
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