River Quiver with Truck-Bed Mounts: Fitment and Mounting Guide
Do you want the functionality and efficiency of a River Quiver in the safety and convenience of your truck-bed, but don’t know which model and/or how to mount? There are a few simple questions that can be answered at home to determine the length of the River Quiver that can be used in YOUR specific truck-bed, as well as the requirements for mounting said River Quiver.
#1: River Quiver length based on truck-bed size
The first step to determine which River Quiver is best for you is to determine the length of the River Quiver based on your truck-bed size. Below are the options for truck-bed lengths and which size River Quiver (as well as rod size) will work with the system.
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Truck Bed Length |
Compatible River Quiver |
Available Rod Length |
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<5' (60") |
Does not fit |
N/A |
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5' (60") - 5'9" (69") |
60-68" Model |
> or = 9' 6" Rods |
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>5'9" (69" or greater) |
68"+ Model |
> or = 10' 4" Rods |
#2: Install method based on truck-bed material and available mounting points
The four most common truck manufacturers (plus all other manufacturers) are listed below. Each one has slightly different attachment points, leading to a few options for mounting for each manufacturer's model.
Toyota
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Deck Rail System? |
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Yes: |
No: |
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Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
Drop-In Bed Liner? |
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No: |
Yes: |
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Drill In Install |
Aftermarket Accessory |
Ford
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Boxlink? |
Boxlink compatible models |
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Yes: |
No: |
F-150 (2015-current) |
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Install with boxlink adapter kit |
Drop-In Bed Liner? |
F-250, F-350, F-450 (2017-current) |
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No: |
Yes: |
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Drill In Install |
Pre-existing Cargo Rail? |
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Yes: |
No: |
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Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
Aftermarket Accessory |
Chevy/GMC
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Pre-existing cargo rail? |
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Yes: |
No: |
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Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
Drop-In Bed Liner? |
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No: |
Yes: |
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Drill in Install |
Aftermarket Accessory |
- Carbon Pro Beds cannot be drilled into!
Ram
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Pre-existing cargo rail: |
Ram Rails |
Does the cargo rail have rounded edges/lips? |
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Yes: |
No: |
Yes: |
No: |
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Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
Drop-In Bed Liner? |
Special slot nuts/ground down edges. |
Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
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No: |
Yes: |
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Drill In Install |
Aftermarket Accessory |
All Other Manufacturers
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Pre-existing cargo rail? |
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Yes: |
No: |
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Cargo Rail Install (All hardware included with Truck Bed River Quiver) |
Drop-In Bed Liner? |
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No: |
Yes: |
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Drill In Install |
Aftermarket Accessory |
Aftermarket accessories include cargo rails (also referred to as utility rails) or bedside panels. We recommend looking for aftermarket accessories from Builtrightind.com and Realtruck.com.
Cargo rails will look like:
Bedside panels look like:
If you have further questions regarding fitment or mounting options, contact our customer support team via email (info@riversmith.com) or over the phone +1 (888)-795-1483. We are available M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
