Does the Rack'em Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist # RA-27C Have to Be Installed on a Side Rail

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Can this unit be mounted on the bed of the trailer instead of the rail? I have a 6 x 12 trailer with a 125lb liftgate and it is utilized many times without the side rails.

asked by: Kevin

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I spoke to my contact at Rackem and the Rack'em Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist # RA-27C that you referenced has to be installed on a side rail between 10-15 inches in height, preferably 12 inches tall.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The short answer is maybe. In order for the tailgate assist to work correctly, the side rails of the trailer should be 10-15 inches high, and the tailgate at least 44 inches tall when in the upright position. If the dimensions of your trailer fall…

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Answer 3

The Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist #RA-27C that you referenced has a bracket that installs on the ramp of the trailer with several holes you can pick from. The higher the hole you pick the more lift assist you get. For…

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Answer 4

If you have an interior rail to attach to, you could uses the Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Chain - 200 lbs #RA-27C. The only thing to consider with this is that the unit will be either right in front of or behind…

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Answer 5

I'd recommend a heavy duty ramp spring like part #CB250D96SHD. The unit is 96 inches wide, but could be cut down to a minimum of 80 inches if needed. It's recommended that these springs be professionally installed, as torsion springs can be…

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

The etrailer E-Track Roller Idler #e67HR is 3" from the top of the e-track to the bottom of the roller.

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Answer 10

I do have an option for you but the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part #VGD-10-4000 does not have a spot for the factory backup camera. Therefore you would either need to find a way to mount this yourself, go without, or…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Most manufacturers are in the process of discontinuing their fifth wheel tailgates with the camera relocation kits due to mechanical issues. Therefore I could not find one that fits your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series…

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