Get the safest and most comfortable ride while hauling your camper with tie-downs that mount on the frame of your pickup. Great for your truck's looks: remove the arms from the brackets and you'll hardly know that the brackets are there.
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If you're looking for the best tie-downs for your camper, frame-mounted is the way to go. The frame is the most solid part of your entire vehicle, so it just makes sense to attach your camper to something that's not going to warp, bend, or twist. Even more importantly, the camper's center of gravity will sit lower and its weight will be spread across the entire bed. This avoids a top-heavy load perched on top of your bed rails that's liable to sway and get pushed around by crosswinds. The camper's not going to shift or slide around while you drive; it's going to stay put, and your truck is going to handle just like it does without a camper.
Quick Tip: If you have a plastic or spray-in bed liner, it's important that you use a rubber mat under the camper to eliminate any sliding or bouncing.
Frame-mounted tie-downs are also a great pick for preserving your truck's good looks. The brackets install on the frame, tucked nearly flush with the underside of the vehicle. Remove the arms from the brackets when you're not hauling your camper, and the brackets will be barely visible.
Because they're custom, you'll want to use our in-house application guide to make sure you get the exact right model. The tie-downs you need might be different depending on what type of hitch or other accessories you have.
Once the tie-downs are installed, use a set of turnbuckles (sold separately) to secure the camper to the tie-downs. The shank on each arm has 2 pin holes so you can choose how far out they extend, that way the turnbuckles can reach the anchors on your camper without making contact with your truck. Tighten the turnbuckles to the correct level of tension (not too tight!).
Make sure the anchor points are offset from the tie-downs instead of lined up with them so that they will hold your camper from multiple angles. This is important for keeping your camper from shifting. Two holes in the attachment plate of the tie-downs let you find the best angle for you camper anchors.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everyone, Steve here with etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at the TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs. Folks, these are a custom frame mount for the rear of your truck. Now, it looks like this particular set is gonna be for a Ford F-150, the year is 2021 to current. That being said, make sure you're double checking the fit guide, be sure you're in the right parts the first time for your specific vehicle. Keep in mind, these videos can become outdated and potentially could fit newer years, newer bed styles, those kinda things.
But always check the fit guide on any parts here at etrailer to make sure you're getting the right stuff the first time. Now, what are these gonna do for you Well, if you don't already know, these are gonna make attachment points for then securing down your camper in the bed of your truck. So you're gonna want to mount these to the frame of the rear of your vehicle, in this case, the rear frame of that Ford F-150. You will have to do some drilling into the frame. A lot of times, there are some holes there, sometimes, there's just some (indistinct) in them, but on this one, it looks like you're gonna have to drill at least one hole.
So just keep that in mind. If you don't wanna tackle the install, we have an install locator link below. And you can click on that link, put in your zip code, and we can help pair you with somebody that's trusted by etrailer in your area to do the install for you if you wanna go that route. Now, once you get these installed, you're gonna have these arms that can simply slide out when they're not in use by simply pulling a pin, removing them. And then, whenever you're not using these arms and your bed's empty, no one's gonna know these are under your truck and you're gonna have an OE look.
So that's what sets these apart, number one, from traditional tie-downs that maybe go on the bed rail or those kinda things, and two, these are a much sturdier and stronger and safer hold. Excuse me. And you'll see out here, you got two holes on both arms. You do need to pair these, and these do require the use of turn buckles that are also made by TorkLift, and we had those here separately as well. And then, you're gonna need also the front tie-down, sold separately, to go to the front of the vehicle, you know, right behind the cab to tie everything down as well.
So this is just one part of a complete setup that you're gonna need to tie-down that camper in the bed of your truck safely. And of course, you're gonna have all the hardware you see before me. There's a whole lot of small nuts and bolts, so I left them in the bag. You're gonna get a couple fish wires. And those are gonna be used for going through holes in the frame and pulling down the bolt from top down. And then it's gonna be held in securely with some of these blocks as well. So once again, if you don't wanna tackle that install, we got you covered, use that install locator link below. Now, the good thing, again, once you've got all this kit and everything you need, this is gonna give you a nice, secure, strong hold to keep that camper in the bed of your truck. And then, again, whenever you're not using the camper, you wanna pop it out, you simply go back to an OE style look. It's a quicker install, it's a quicker tie-down. If you've ever used campers in the bed of your truck already, you know sometimes how tedious and how hard it can be, especially, again, depending on the style of tie-downs that you're using. So, again, these are a great option. If you've never heard of them or use them, please take a look at them, I think you'll be super impressed. Folks, that's gonna wrap up our quick look together. I'm Steven, thanks for watching.
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