Expert Answers about Truck Bed Protection

• Will the Truck Bed Rust When Using the DeeZee Heavyweight Truck Bed Matt on a 1999 Ford Super Duty
• The DeeZee Heavyweight Truck Bed Mat, # DZ86881, may help protect the bed from moisture in some instances, but it was not designed to protect the bed from rust. Moisture can still build up in the channels under the bed mat. It is important that the bed is cleaned occasionally under the mat because moisture that is trapped under the bed mat will not evaporate easily and will build up in certain areas. The main purpose for the bed mat is to keep items from sliding around the truck bed and...
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• How Are the Putco Truck Bed Rail Protective Skins for a 2008 Ford F-150 Installed
• If you are referring to the Putco Truck Bed Rail Protective Skins part # P59585 which are a fit for your 2008 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2' bed then these install via double sided tape which means no drilling or cutting is required.
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• Can Putco Truck Bed Protective Skins be Removed and Installed Again
• As you mentioned in your question, the Putco Truck Bed Rail Protective Skins # P59527 easily installs using pre-applied 3M tape on the trim pieces. I checked with Putco and they state that once the skin is in place it cannot be moved or removed without causing damage to the part. With this in mind you will not be able to take the piece off and re-install it at a later time.
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• Recommended Mounting Location for Battery Isolator # PK5231201
• I spoke with my contact regarding your question. I would refer to the battery isolator # PK5231201 as being weather resistant, but NOT weatherproof. I would recommend installing the isolator in a more protected spot than under the truck bed. Installing the isolator in the engine compartment, where it would be a bit more protected would be the best bet.
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• Can Removing Heat Shield Under Truck During Gooseneck Hitch Installation Harm the Truck
• Actually, the structure of the B&W # BWGNRK1016 Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch protects the underside of the bed much better than the heat shield could. The hitch is much thicker and heavier than the heat shield was, so there'll be no worries about heat damage. If you take a look at the instructions which I've linked for you, B&W mentions that the heat shield must be removed. To install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, I'd recommend part # C56000. If you click the provided link,...
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• Installation and Seal Protection of a TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover for a 2012 Chevy Silverado
• The clamps that come with the TruXedo TruXport cover, # TX271101, are designed to fit different bed rails so on some trucks they will stick out further than on others. The pictures you see on the product page are representative photos and do not necessarily represent exactly what they will look like when attached to your truck. These clamps are the only ones that will work with the cover. The Access TrailSeal system, # 834532001453, is compatible with your truck and the TruXedo cover....
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• Information on Installation of the Curt Custom, No-Drill Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for 2011Ford F150
• Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, item # C16441-104, will install on the under bed frame of your 2011 Ford F150 without drilling. Drilling will be required for the above bed rails. When drilling holes in the bed be aware of vehicle components underneath and make appropriate safe guards to protect them from damage, such as placing a wooden block to protect components or removing a component if necessary. Eight holes are required in the bed of the truck for this installation. Some...
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• Does BedRug Bed Liner For 2021 Toyota Tundra With 5-1/2 Foot Bed Have Pre-Cut Holes For Tie-Downs
• That's a good question and the answer is no, there are not pre-cut holes for the BedRug bed liner that fits your 2021 Toyota Tundra CrewMAX with a 5-1/2 foot bed, which is the following: - BedRug Custom Full Truck Bed Liner # BRY07SBK I have added a link to the instructions for you below, which gives two options for what you can do: "a) Cut a small slit or opening in the appropriate area allowing the equipment to protrude through the bed liner surface (This will not damage the bed liner)...
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• Fuse for Access LED Truck Bed Lighting System
• There is not an inline fuse on the Access LED Truck Bed Lighting System, # A80296. I contacted to the manufacturer to ensure and they stated it is not necessary.
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• Can Topline Fold Down Truck Bed Expander BX4004-02 Be Installed Over Spray-On Tailgate Liner
• The Topline Fold Down Truck Bed Expander # BX4004-02 will work fine on your 2007 GMC Sierra Classic that has a sprayed-on protective coating on the tailgate. These spray-on treatments will not cause any real changes to the installation (not the way drop-in liners do; which require trimming). I linked an installation video for you showing this Topline extender being installed on a 2010 Sierra. The truck in the video has a tailgate cover which our installer removed to trim it, but you will...
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• Is There a Material to Put Between B&W Headache Rack & Bed Rails Without Cover on Ford Super Duty
• There is not a material included, but since the beds are aluminum on the model year Ford Super Duty trucks that the B&W Custom Headache Rack w/ LED Brake, Turn, Tail Lights # BWPUCP7502BA fits, and the rack is steel, you will want to put protection on the bed rails. What you'll want to do is cover the surface of the rails that the # BWPUCP7502BA touches with urethane or polypropylene tape
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• What BedRug Sections Need Trimming when Installing a Curt A20 Hitch on My 2022 Ford F-350?
• When fitting a fifth-wheel hitch like the Curt A20 # C16034 on your 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty with the BedRug Custom Truck Bed Liner - Full Bed Protection for Trucks with Bare Beds or Spray-In Liners # BRQ17LBK, it is important to the hitch completely level on the truck bed so that it will not have the possibility of wobbling. With that being said, you will need to trim a longer area for the bottom feet. I went ahead and attached some photos that show that the feet are flat for the entire...
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• Quickest Removal/Reinstall Retractable Tonneau Cover For A 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4' Bed
• The Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black # PE46QJ is going to be the quickest removal for you. After the initial installation, the tonneau cover can be completely removed or reinstalled in approximately 10 minutes. The Switchblade is great for whenever you need to haul large items that require full bed capacity from front to back and side to side. After your large haul is complete, you can easily reinstall the cover to protect your truck bed...
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• Reinstalling Putco Truck Bed Rail Skins
• Unfortunately we do not carry the 3M tape to reinstall the Putco Truck Bed Rail Protective Skins - Stainless Steel # P59527 but they simply utilize the RED 3M double sided tape. Simply clean the top of the bed rails, add the tape and then install the rail skins.
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• Mounting Positions of TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs # TLF2015 and #TLF3005 on 2013 Ford F-150 8-Foot Bed
• The TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs # TLF2015 and # TLF3005 that you referenced are a fit for the 2009-2013 Ford F-150 with regular cab and 8-foot bed. They can mount on trucks without a hitch receiver, and ones with factory and aftermarket hitches. They are not compatible with running boards that extend past the cab. Please note that TorkLift recommends using a rubber bed mat like # DZ85005 to protect the truck bed and the camper. The tie-downs are not compatible with drop-in plastic bed liners;...
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• Installing Winch With Separate Battery In Bed Of Truck
• For the application you have described, I recommend using the Superwinch LT2000 Electric Utility Winch # 1120210. This system doesn't require a solenoid or splicing into the ignition circuit. I have attached a diagram showing the wiring for this utility winch. To protect the winch battery in the bed of your truck, I recommend using a battery box. I have attached a link to all of our battery boxes for you.
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• Can the Mounting Clamp Bolts On the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack Be Trimmed
• If you were to cut the ends of bolts on the mounting clamps for the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # EM07705 that would likely not void the warranty. That said, once you cut the bolt end it no longer has a coating to protect from rust so it will degrade much faster. Therefore, you would need to put some paint over the exposed metal as that would then solve this issue.
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• Parts Needed to Install Additional Battery in Truck for Truck Bed Camper
• You will need a battery isolator like the Deka # DW08770. This will install by running between your alternator and your truck's current battery. Then the second battery will run off the isolator as well. If you need a 120 amp isolator use # DW08771. For an install kit we have # DW08769.
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• Installing Access TrailSeal Full Bed Protection on Truck Bed with Spray-In Bed Liner
• Not every spray-in bed liner is created equal so it may be possible to create a sealed up bed on your truck using everything in the TrailSeal Kit # 834532001453 except the front seal, but this will really be dependent on how much the bed liner covers. If it were up to me I would use all the components in the kit to ensure full benefit. Now as for actually sanding down the needed areas for the seals my contact at Access recommends using 80-120 grit sand paper, which isn't overly aggressive...
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• Can Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails Be Installed on Top of Rubber Mat on 2018 Ford F-250
• The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50074-58 for your 2018 Ford F-250 can technically be installed on top of a rubber mat but since the locations where the hardware installs need to be touching the bed directly it tends to be easier just to trim out the mat where the rails will be sitting. If you haven't already purchased a rubber mat I actually recommend looking into a spray-in bed liner instead since those do an excellent job at protecting truck beds and you'll only need...
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