Cost Effective Camper Tie Downs for Use with 2017 Ford F-150

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I have a 2017 Ford F150. Will the Brophy clamp style tie down bend or tent the aluminum bed? Thanks

asked by: Sterken

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Expert Reply:

I called my contact at Brophy and they informed me that they tested the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs part # HSAB on an aluminum body Ford F-Series pickup and didn't have any problems doing so therefore, yes they will work well for you. If you have a drop in bedliner that extends up to the side rails on the bed then they will need to be trimmed in order for the camper tie-downs to mount properly.

In order to secure the truck bed camper to the tie-downs you will need a set of turnbuckles and for that I recommend using the Brophy Turnbuckles w/ Hardware part # TDHP. These turnbuckles have a weight capacity of 3,000 lb with an extended/retracted length of 12" and 7-5/8" respectively.

Since you will be adding a significant amount of weight on the vehicle's rear suspension, I recommend upgrading both the bump stops/sway bar using part # TFRTT1504E and part # RM-1139-177. The springs will help to distribute the added weight and the sway bar will help to reduce body roll. The combination of these two parts will keep your truck handling and performing as if the camper is not present.

I have attached a review video of the tie-downs, springs, and sway bar for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to my contact at CR Brophy Machine Works, their #HSSF truck bed camper tie-downs are compatible with the 2016 Ford F150. You'd also need the hardware package, part #TDHP, which includes the hooks, turnbuckles and lengths of chain to…

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Answer 2

The Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs part #HSAB are a fit for a 2016 Ford F-250 so long as you have a SRW model. If you have a DRW model then you'll need to use a set of frame mounted camper tie-downs from the list attached for you which is based…

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Answer 3

The clamp-on syle tie downs that you referenced are not a confirmed fit for your truck. If your 2016 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2' bed does not have a running boards that extend under the bed, then the TorkLift #TLF2018-TLF3007 would be a perfect fit…

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Answer 4

The Camper Tie Downs part #TDSF that you referenced are a universal install tie-down system that would work well on your 2015 Ford F-150. You should still check owners manual of your truck to see if there are any restrictions on using truck bed…

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Answer 5

The Brophy Camper Tie Downs are not custom fitted to vehicles the same as other tie down options, they are mounted onto the bed rails of your truck, no drilling required. For your 2015 Ford F-150 with a pop-up type slide-in type, I recommend the…

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Answer 6

The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. Your transom straps are used in conjunction…

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Answer 7

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The support braces in the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC182860 are going to attach to the cross frame to provide support for the anchors which will bolt through the bed wall and into the braces. The rear anchors will bolt through the…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

The primary advantage of frame-mounted camper tie-downs like the TorkLift #TLF2012A and #TLF3001A, which are designed to fit your Ford F-350 if it has the 6-3/4 foot bed without a step/board underneath and a factory hitch, is the stability they…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Brophy camper tie downs like the #HSAB can be used with bed rail covers. If you check out the picture I attached you can see a set installed on a bed rail with plastic covers.

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