Can the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs Be Used On a Ford F-150 with Aluminum Bed
Question:
Are the HSWB camper tie downs recommended for the 2017 Ford F-150 w/ Aluminum bed? I have read the side rails might not be able to handle the stress because it is aluminum. Any thoughts about that?
asked by: Roger L
Expert Reply:
We have spoken with Brophy in the past and for a Ford F-150 with aluminum body such as your 2017 model they recommend using the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs part # HSSF. There won't be any issues with these tie downs and an aluminum bed so long as you are not exceeding other figures such as payload capacity etc. In order to secure the truck bed camper to these tie-downs you will also need the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs part # TDHP.
Although certainly not the most cost effective route, there is frame mounted option with the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs part # TLF2018 and part # TLF3007. These would then work with the TorkLift SpringLoad XL Turnbuckles part # TLS9050A.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs - 3,000 lbs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Turnbuckles
- Standard Disconnect
- Locks Not Included
- No Tension Indicators
- Bed-Mounted
- Powder Coated Steel
- Brophy
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Front Tie-Downs
- Frame-Mounted
- Custom Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Rear Tie-Downs
- Frame-Mounted
- Custom Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SpringLoad XL Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Turnbuckles
- Standard Disconnect
- Locks Not Included
- Tension Indicators
- Frame-Mounted
- Stainless Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
more information >
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Brophy Slide In Camper Tie-Downs - No Drill Bed Mount - Qty 4
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Front and Rear Tie-Downs
- Bed-Mounted
- Universal Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- Brophy
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