horner
Woodstock, NY
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I am thinking about getting the bed of my truck Rhino coated. The rhino dealer said my 5th wheel hitch would cause no problems - "we've done many beds with 5th wheel hitches and have never had a problem". My 5th wheel dealer said that " probably "I would be OK. His answer wasn't a ringing indorsment.
Any comments from Rhino and non-Rhino fivers would be appreciated.
GH
2006 Coachmen Aurora 35'
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bldrbuck
Boulder, Colorado
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As long as the hitch rails are installed first and then masked when the rhino is installed there should be no problem. Make sure all bolts are tight before coating. Good luck
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5HAULER
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I have had several hitches installed over Rhino liners and there has been no trouble. There has been some squezeing out from under the rails in the corners but the rails have not ever mooved or been found loose. See lots of 5er hitches installed over the spray in lines. I do have a Rhino but would use Line-X ( it is a little thinner and a lot harder) on my next one.
Jay
2000 F250 cc 2wd psd swb xlt
1999 26.5 fw THOR Citation 5er
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Chris
Shelter Bay, Wa
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I would go for LIneX, it sets up much harder. I chose it because I was concerned about damaging Rhino lining when getting the hitch out. I would remove the bed rails before having the liner sprayed in, then reinstall the rails. Much cleaner way to do it, and if you ever sell the truck, you can remove the rails leaving only the four holes. I would be very concerned about rust under the rails if it is not coated in that area. My LineX dealer would not spray it without the rails removed. Chris
*This Message was edited on 14-Apr-02 08:54 PM by Chris*
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roscoe
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The Rhino dealer said to spray first and then install hitch. It worked well for me.By the way,are you getting it spayed in Kingston. They did a great job on mine.
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wittmeba
Roanoke, Va
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It is a good choice and correct response from the Rhino dealer.
Having the hitch already installed is good too, but be sure to remove it and the rails before having the bed sparyed.
When new the order should be:
1 - Install the hitch (you have already done this)
2 - Remove the hitch
3 - Spray the bedliner
4 - Re-install the hitch
Bruce & Carolyn Wittmeier
Viet Nam Vet 1968-69
I was born in Great Falls, Mt. My parents moved when I was 5.
I found them when I was 10 - they were in California.
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bigbobed
Port Isabel TX
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Went with Rhino before I installed the hitch rails. Looked at Linex also but thought the Rhino would protect my bed better. Also a little cheaper and the installing shop was more profesional.
Lived on Glasco Turnpike for 11 years.
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horner
Woodstock, NY
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roscoe,
Yes, I will have the job done in Kingston.
Thanks for your input.
GH
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horner
Woodstock, NY
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Thank you to all who replied to my question. That's what makes this site so useful. I learned quite a bit since I joined.
GH
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DMoos
St. Francis, MN, USA
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I have a sprayed in bed liner, its works great.
I did exactly what wittmeba did and had no problems.
The liner I have is supposed to a sister company to line-x.
Good luck.
Duane,
2002 F250 Lariat CC LB, Toreador Red, 4x4, Auto, Camper package, 3.73 limited slip, heated seats, power TT mirrors, VI receiver hitch, Ameraguard bedliner, Reese 16K Rocker Hitch
2005 Keystone Mountaineer 318BHS 5th Wheel, bunkhouse, 2 slideouts
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