Tie Down Engineering License Plate Bracket 86565, Aluminum Tread Plate, Universal Multi-Hole Trailer Mount

This license plate bracket from Tie Down Engineering is built from heavy-duty aluminum tread plate, giving it a rugged, corrosion-resistant construction that stands up to constant exposure to road spray, weather, and general trailer use. Its primary purpose is to mount your trailer's license plate securely to the frame or tongue, keeping the plate visible and legible while protecting it from vibration and impact during towing. The bracket uses a multiple-hole design, which allows it to line up with a wide range of trailer mounting patterns rather than a single fixed layout, making it a practical fit for most standard trailer setups. The tread plate surface also gives the bracket a distinctive raised-diamond texture and a silver, powder-coated finish that resists scuffing and wear over time. Each pack contains one bracket, ready to be fastened in place with your own mounting hardware. Because the mounting holes are spaced for multiple configurations, installation is straightforward whether you are replacing a damaged or rusted-out bracket or adding a proper mount to a trailer that never had one. This bracket, identified by part number 86565, is a simple, durable solution for keeping your license plate securely and visibly mounted on utility, boat, or cargo trailers.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86565
• Material: Aluminum tread plate (Tread Brite)
• Finish: Powder coated
• Color: Silver
• Mounting: Multiple-hole design for universal mounting options
• Pack Quantity: 1 bracket per pack
• Weight: 0.3 pounds
• UPC: 081628865653
• Fit Type: Universal fit

Fitment

• Multiple-hole design fits most trailer license plate mounting setups; universal, not vehicle-specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tie Down Engineering 86565 bracket used for? It mounts a trailer's license plate securely to the frame or tongue, protecting the plate from vibration and road debris while keeping it visible.

What is this bracket made of? Bracket 86565 is made from heavy-duty aluminum tread plate, also called Tread Brite, with a silver powder-coated finish.

Will this bracket fit my trailer? The 86565 bracket uses a multiple-hole design intended to fit most trailer setups, so it works as a universal mount rather than being limited to one specific trailer model.

How many brackets come in the package? One bracket per pack is included with part number 86565.

Does the bracket come with mounting hardware? The listing covers the aluminum bracket itself, part 86565; separate mounting hardware is used to attach it to your trailer.

Is this a genuine Tie Down Engineering part? Yes, part number 86565 is a genuine Tie Down Engineering license plate bracket, not a generic aftermarket copy.

Why choose an aluminum tread plate bracket over a plain steel one? Aluminum tread plate construction on the 86565 bracket resists corrosion better than untreated steel and holds up to ongoing exposure to road spray and weather.

How much does the bracket weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86565 license plate bracket weighs 0.3 pounds.

What color and finish does the bracket have? It has a silver, powder-coated finish over the aluminum tread plate material.

Can this bracket be used on boat trailers as well as utility trailers? Because the 86565 bracket has a universal, multiple-hole mounting pattern, it is suited to most trailer types, including boat and utility trailers, rather than one specific application.