Application Guide

Loadhandler units have adjustable brackets that belt onto the tops of tailgates. It is the width of the tailgate (left to right, or Driver Side to Passenger Side) that is important in determining which Loadhandler models will fit your truck. Bed length and type of cab are not important in determining which Loadhandler model to purchase.

Below are generalized charts in determining which series is best suited for your truck use:

NOTE 1:
On most Step-Sides, the 42″ dragsheet width needs to be trimmed 4″-5″ in order to fit the narrow tailgates.

LH3000 & LH2200 Full Size Series

Universal Full-Size 3000 Commercial & 2200 Standard Series
Fits Full-Size pickups (except Step-Sides), including most 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton

Best model for 1/2-ton trucks. Also recommended for light-duty on 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Does not fit some 2008 and older F-150 Super Crews. Please measure width of your  tailgate.  Tailgate should be at least 61″ across to use the LH3000 or LH2200 models.

WIDE TAIL GATE EXCEPTIONS:

“Extra-wide” brackets are required for any tailgate which is thicker than 4″ at each end of the tailgate where the brackets attach.  This includes many of the new  1/2-ton trucks that now come with a very wide tailgate cap or spoiler.  The extra-wide brackets open to a maximum of 6″ inches wide; our regular brackets open to 4″ inches maximum.  Following are full-size trucks that “probably” need the extra-wide bracketing:  2008& newer Chevy/GMC 1500 (Silverado & Sierra), 2008 & newer Dodge Ram 1500, and “some” 2010 & newer Ford 150s (not all F150s have the wider tailgate version).

Newer truck model owners must measure their own tailgate widths, on the far-right and far-left sides of the tailgate, or tailgate cap, where the Loadhandler unit attaches.  If your tailgate cap is thicker/wider than 4″ at this outside part of the tailgate, then wide brackets are needed.

The extra-wide brackets are special order only. Call (800) 580-0791. The extra-wide brackets can be swapped out at no cost on our LH2200 & LH3000 if ordered directly from us or with notification from our distributor when ordered & before your order is shipped.  Brackets which are not requested at the time of your original order & before your unit has shipped will cost $7.50 each ($15) + shipping (to the continental U.S.)

LH2200M Mid Size Series

Universal Mid-Size/Compact Standard
Fits all Mid-Size, Compact and all Step-Sides

Best model for all Mid-Size trucks. Also best model for all Step-Sides including Full-Size and Mid-Size/Compact Step-Sides. You may need to trim dragsheet width (from 42″ wide to approx. 37″) on mid-size/compact step-sides in order to make room for brackets to attach to narrow tailgate.