Are There Truck Bed Camper Tie Downs for a 2018 Ford F-350 Short Bed with Power Retractable Steps

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Hello ETrailer, What are my options for a truck camper tie down kit for a 2018 Ford F350 Super Duty diesel short bed with electric retracting steps? Thank You.

asked by: Richard A

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I know this is not what you want to hear as they are very nice and convenient but the power retractable running boards/nerf bars on your 2018 Ford F-350 are going to have to go if you want to use a set of frame mounted camper tie-downs which is what I recommend. The two just simply aren't compatible due to where they mount and the steps will have to be removed. Then, you can use the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs, part # TLF2022 for the front and part # TLF3008 for the rear. These will pair great with the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles part # TLS9529-2-LK which will complete your setup.

If you need help getting in and out of the truck still, you can always add a set of standard steps to the cab such as the Westin R5 Nerf Bars part # 28-51095 or DeeZee NXt Running Boards part # DZ16321-16327 depending on your preference.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 4

Hey Luis, for your 2018 Ford F-350 that doesn't have the OEM pucks you would want the B and W Turnoverball hitch part #BWGNRK1116 that is a confirmed fit for your truck. I really like the B and W gooseneck hitches as they are known to be the…

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Hey Robert, sorry it can be a bit confusing navigating all those facets for the camper tie downs, but I did go ahead and find those tie downs you were looking for. For the front, you'll want the TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs #TL87CR (TorkLift P/N…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item #BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control…

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Answer 7

Oh it won't stand up well to an angle grinder at all. The Trimax Heavy Duty Adjustable Wheel Lock item #TMX42ZR is designed to stop the casual thief with bolt cutters. Not a dedicated criminal with power tools. I am sorry but I do not have…

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Answer 8

The F2032 you're looking for is under part #TL87CR on our website and would be the correct fit for your 2024 Ford F-350. For the rear tie-downs you'll need part #TLF3008. To complete the setup you can use the TorkLift AnchorGuard Derringer…

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Answer 9

The actual locking mechanism is the difference. The Trimax Heavy Duty #TMX42ZR has a much more robust hardened steel lock while the Trimax #TMX65FR uses a tube key style lock for the main lock.

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Answer 10

Yes, the Trimax Heavy Duty Adjustable Wheel Lock #TMX42ZR will indeed fit a 15" wheel with a 31x10.50R15 tire. We have records of this lock fitting tires a good bit larger than yours, so a 31" diameter tire is well within parameters for…

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Answer 11

You will be able to use the Trimax Heavy Duty Adjustable Wheel Lock with Padlock #TMX42ZR on your vehicle/trailer. It won't have any issues fitting your LT265/75R16 tires with 16" wheels.

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Answer 12

Hey Brian, so according to TorkLift they don't have any tie downs for the front but for the rear you are going to want the TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs #TL54FR. Since your truck has factory running boards that extend under the bed, there aren't…

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