I ordered the King Ranch License Plate Holder and the King Ranch Hitch Plug from the King Ranch Saddle Shop last week. Got them in yesterday. Went out to install...and the license plate holder isn't even close. What a rip-off...$16 for this flimsy piece of crap that doesn't come close to fitting an '09 King Ranch.



The Hitch Plug looks pretty good though.




I even tried bending up the W at the bottom...still didn't fit.

 

that sucks. looks like it was made for the front plate which i dont think you have in TX, correct?

 

I bet you're right. But, the website didn't say. And, actually I live on the Arkansas side of Texarkana, which does not require a front license plate...Texas does. So, I never even thought about someone putting out just a front plate cover. I had a "Retired Air Force" license plate cover that fit just fine. And, it wasn't made for a King Ranch truck.

This is from the King Ranch Saddle Shop concerning the license plate holder:

LICENSE PLATE HOLDER
#200405
Our handsome license plate holder is made of heavy duty steel with a burnished finish and a silver tone Running W brand. Looks great on your King Ranch Ford F Series Truck or any vehicle you love to drive.
12 1/4"w x 6 3/8"h. $16.00

 

Looks like it was made for the front plate as there would be limited to no size requirement (other than matching the holes) with that placement...

My suggestion, give the KR SS a call. Talk it over with them. We - as the KROC - are friends with them and they've always been VERY accommodating for our members and our site. If need be, I have a contact there that will definitely be able to help...

 

problem is frame was made for the 01-03 models i think they need to change the description to state that it will only fit the rear plate of those models

 

Yes, this was brought up a few years ago, '04 I believe, and it wouldn't fit that model. It does fit mine fine however.

 

Thanks guys...they ought to at least say that in the description. And, I emailed them and sent them pics, the day before I originally posted this, asking what they were going to do about it. Still haven't heard a word. I just know I'll never order another thing from the King Ranch Saddle Shop.

 

Mickey - Try giving them a call...

While the KR is HuGe, the gift shop is quite small and quaint. While I concur that you should've probably already heard something back via email, the chance exists that it got lost in the shuffle, was inadvertently deleted, or someone that handles this 'department' is on vacation.

They really are a good group of people... ask for Rose when you call.

 

And Mickey - some friendly advice? Try "toning down" your reaction to the problem a bit. If you sound less confrontational, you might be surprised at the positive response you might get. As Rockpick said (twice) - they're good folks, just give them a chance!

He gave you a contact: "Rose". Use it and say, "Rockpick on the f150forum told me to talk to you. I'm hoping you can help me.....".

Play nice! You may get nice in return!

- Jack

 

They're going to refund my $16 and send me a return label. They said, "As far as the license plate holder, because of the placement of the Running W it does not fit if the bumper is a solid bumper. If there is a hole on the bottom than it will fit. Because of Texas law on the visibility of the license plate state we cannot move it to the top."

Just looks to me like it would save them a lot of grief to put "FOR 2001-2003 VEHICLES ONLY" in the description. But, that's just me...

 

Glad to hear that they took care of the issue. While I concur it should list additional information in the description, at least they stepped up and are doing the right thing for you.

Did you end up calling?

 

No, they finally answered my first email. That's what I was quoting in my last post.