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  5. Custom Fit
  6. Aluminum and Stainless Steel
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TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front and Rear

$1,253.15
Truck Camper Tie Downs
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These custom fit tie-downs give you the safest and most comfortable ride when hauling a camper. They mount to the frame of your pickup - no drilling required! With the arms removed, the brackets can barely be seen. Made of rustproof aluminum. Great Prices for the best truck camper tie downs from TorkLift. TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front and Rear part number TL83DR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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TorkLift Truck Camper Tie Downs

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Damage-Free Install: Mounts to existing frame holes so you won’t need to drill or modify.
  • Stable, Safe Ride: Frame-mounted design evenly distributes weight and lowers center of gravity.
  • Rustproof and Durable: Aluminum arms and stainless brackets resist corrosion and harsh use.
  • Clean Look When Not in Use: Removable arms leave brackets nearly hidden under the truck.
  • Full Mounting Kit: Includes 2 front tie-downs, 2 rear tie-downs, and all installation hardware.
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Features to know about

Travel Far with Confidence: Frame-Mounted Stability

When you’re logging long miles with a camper, you need gear that keeps everything steady. These TorkLift tie-downs mount directly to your truck’s frame—the strongest part of the chassis—so your camper weight is evenly distributed and the center of gravity stays low. That means less sway, better handling, and a solid, planted ride even on crosswind-heavy highways or rough terrain.

Install Without Drilling: Custom-Fit Tie-Downs

These tie-downs bolt straight onto pre-existing holes in your frame so there’s little to no drilling or modification needed. The brackets mount tight to the frame for a clean, custom fit with minimal loss of ground clearance. It’s a simple bolt-on install that keeps your truck’s strength intact and gets you on the road faster.

Built to Last: Aluminum and Stainless Steel

Durability matters when your setup faces weather, road grime, and tough use. The tie-down arms are made from rustproof aluminum and the receiver brackets from stainless steel. A high-impact powder coat finish adds another layer of protection, so corrosion won’t be an issue after years of travel.

Keep the Clean Look: Low-Profile Design

When you’re not hauling, remove the tie-down arms and the brackets practically disappear under the truck. They stay tucked up close to the frame so there’s no bulky hardware hanging down. Your truck keeps its clean look while staying ready for your next camping run.

Truck with TorkLift tie-downs installed, showing low-profile frame-mounted brackets that remain nearly hidden beneath the vehicle.

Secure Connection: Adjustable Anchor Options

Each arm offers two pin holes so you can extend it just enough to clear sidewalls or fenders while keeping perfect tension on your turnbuckles (sold separately). With two anchor holes on each tie-down plate, you can fine-tune the angles for a solid hold that keeps your camper locked in place mile after mile.

Close-up of TorkLift tie-down connection showing turnbuckle anchor and adjustable pin holes for securing a truck camper.

Specs

Construction

  • Material: Rustproof aluminum (arms) and stainless steel (receiver brackets)
  • Finish: High-impact powder coat

Installation

  • Mount Type: Frame-mounted
  • Drilling Required: Little to no drilling required
  • Mounting Method: Uses pre-existing holes in the frame
  • Fit: Custom fit to vehicle
  • Ground Clearance: Minimal loss of ground clearance

Included Components

  • Included: 2 front tie-downs, 2 rear tie-downs, and installation hardware

Performance

  • Load Distribution: Distributes camper weight evenly and lowers center of gravity
  • Anchor Adjustability: Two anchor holes for turnbuckles
  • Extension Adjustment: Arms extend to clear bowed sidewalls and fenders
  • Visibility: Brackets remain virtually invisible when arms are removed

Diagram showing correct placement of camper tie-downs and anchor points on a truck to ensure stable, multi-angle support.

Warranty

  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty
  • Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA

D3112A Tork Lift Talon Truck Camper Tie Down - Rear Frame Mount - Aluminum - Custom Fit

D2140A Tork Lift Talon Truck Camper Tie Down - Front Frame Mount - Aluminum - Custom Fit

Item # TL83DR





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Video Transcript for Ultimate Overview of the TorkLift Tie Downs-TL83DR

Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Torklift Talon custom front camper tie-down. This is going to provide the attachment points at the front of your truck bed to help secure your truck bed camper's turnbuckle. It'll just fit into these slots here to give you that tie-down point, so that you can make sure that your camper is gonna be nice and steady. Now, this is just the front two tie-downs.

You will also need the rear tie-downs. Those are sold separately, but you can find 'em here at etrailer.com. Now, these are going to be a custom fit for your 2019 and 2020 Ram 2500, either the 6 1/2-foot bed option or the crew cab with the 8-foot bed. These will also work with the 2019 and newer Ram 3500. All models will need a factory-installed hitch, isn't guaranteed to work with your aftermarket hitches.

Likewise, it may not work with some of your aftermarket boards or steps, so for that 3500, you will need the factory electric board under the cab or without a board or step for that 3500. These are a frame-mounted bracket, so they are gonna fit right to your truck frame. You're not gonna lose any ground clearance. And it being mounted to the truck's frame is going to ensure excellent handling for you. It securing to the base instead of up on the bed is going to help better distribute the weight of your camper to help keep the whole setup from being too top-heavy.

It's gonna make it a lot more secure and stable for you. They do include very detailed instructions to walk you through the installation process. You can see you've got images there to help you conceptualize and make sure that you're putting everything in the right place. So very detailed instructions make it very easy to get this installed. And of course, all of your hardware is included as well.

So we do have the rustproof and very lightweight aluminum alloy tie-down inserts that secure to your durable stainless steel receiver brackets. These just slide right in place there. So you can see, we've got two different holes that the pins will go through. So if your camper is a little bit wider, you'd use this first hole here to have that tie-down point stick out a little bit farther. If your camper is a little narrower, you can slide it in to that inner hole there. I mean, we'll just use the included pins, slide that through. That's going to secure it in place, give you that nice sturdy connection point there for your turnbuckles. And when you're not using your truck camper, you can just pull that pin out, remove that tie down insert, and then you've got a cap here that you can put over that opening. And these are going to be so close to your frame that you're really not gonna be able to see them. They're gonna be very discreet, so it's not gonna take away from the look of your truck at all. So unlike some of your other tie-down options that are always there, kind of an eyesore, these are gonna be really nice in that you can just pull that out. These are very easy to store under bench seat or in your camper, not gonna be too heavy or bulky, be very easy to store away. And then, this is gonna be a nice, finished look there on your truck's frame, so you're really not gonna see it whatsoever. Just pull that cap off, slide your tie-down attachment and put that pin in and you'll be ready to put or hook up your camper. So really nice option here. I really like this Torklift Talon system. It is made here in the USA, so you can trust it's made to the high-quality standards that we've come to know and trust for products that are made here in the US. It also comes with a lifetime warranty, so if you we're to have any problems with it, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com. We're always happy to work with our customers to make sure you're getting good quality products and having a good experience. So in my mind, this is kind of the premium option for your truck camper tie-downs. Again, this is vehicle specific, so make sure that you're getting the right ones for you. But this is the way to go in my mind, just being able to remove those, give you that factory look on your truck again. This is gonna be a great system. So that's gonna complete our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..

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After selling previous truck camper and getting a new truck these tie downs are outstanding. The direct fit for year make model is awesome. Takes the guess work out installation. The install instructions were really good as well as etrailers videos. etrailer is the great providing product install walk thru. The adjustability of these tie downs made my life easier when I picked up my new TLRV 8 foot truck camper.
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Straw

8/24/2026

A year later, no issues with tie downs, except normal wear and tear and metal to metal wearrust progression. These tiedowns are designed great and fit function was clearly created by someone who knows not only design but install ! E-trailer is “the” place to buy rv, camper, towing etc products - the install videos are sooooo helpful ! Thx ET !

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Lazer S.

8/24/2026

@Straw Glad to hear they are still working well for you! And thanks for your kind words! ^___^ What had been your favorite spot to take your rig so far?
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This is the only way the tie downs fit is this a safe way to strap it down
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Lazer S.

9/16/2025

It definitely is safe the way you have them, Paul! In a perfect world, the turn buckles would be perfect vertical, but this an imperfect world and not all campers have the attachment points in the same place. If you take a look at some of the installed pictures on the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles # TLS9529-2-LK page, you can see most of them are at an angle. It's perfectly normal. Are you running any suspension enhancement on your Silverado?

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Paul

9/27/2026

These tie downs are great, so easy to use. Camper never budged a hair

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Andrew N.

9/27/2026

@Paul That's what we like to hear! Torklift makes some really solid parts. That camper looks really good on that truck!
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2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty
They seem stout and were easy enough to install. I added my own 2” square rubber caps to the ends to keep road debris out when they’re not in use, those should be included. For $850 the packaging could use some work. They arrived all banged up, the “high impact powder coat” is worn off in several areas leaving bare steel exposed.
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Kate F.

8/10/2026

Thanks for the pictures Rich. We will be reaching out =)

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2018 Ford F-150
I ordered this kit for my 2018 Ford F150 'Heavy Half' regular cab, long bed pickup. The tie downs came with all the necessary hardware, good instructions, were easy to install with basic tools, and required no drilling. Shipping was very fast. I would absolutely recommend TorkLift tie downs and etrailer.com.
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Bob

11/1/2025

I have not had any issues at all with the tie downs.

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2019 Ram 3500
Product arrived quickly and install was simple with supplied parts, instructions and tools.
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Heather A.

4/10/2026

Looks great! What kind of camper do you have?

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2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
I did a lot of research to find the right kind of frame mounts for my dads truck. Lots of local RV places didn't even know what I was looking for, or quoted me for the wrong parts. After I was certain I found the right tie downs, I contacted etrailer customer service chat representative and they were a great help at confirming the parts I found would in fact fit my dads truck. My husband and dad installed them in less than 2 hours. The parts came quickly and in excellent packaging/condition.
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Lazer S.

10/14/2025

Install looks great, Megan! Especially for it only taking two hours! They were moving. : ) Happy we confirmed what you found as well. Tie downs can be a pain in the rear with all the options out there. Now I do have to ask though, have you guys thought about any kind of suspension enhancement for the rear axle? It's a little hard to tell, but it looks like the back is sagging a bit in your last picture.

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Megan

10/14/2025

@LazerS Thanks for the reply! The truck is currently stock, but we are getting airbags and new shocks placed on the truck tomorrow. We were told by our local 4 wheel parts the airbags will help lessen the load on the back of the truck with the weight of the camper. Hopefully they gave us the correct information. If you have other suggestions, I am open to hearing them! Thanks!
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Lazer S.

10/14/2025

@Megan Air bags are what I was going to recommend! Great minds think alike. : ) With them being fully adjustable, they are definitely the way to go. They can change the unloaded ride a little, but not nearly as much as some other ways of doing it that are not adjustable. Sounds like you guys are doing everything right to me. Let me know how it goes!
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2018 Ram 3500
Great product! Fits perfect to the frame and very good quality materials. Even fit perfectly with my rock sliders.
by:
Scion tC
Absolutely the only way to correctly attach your truck camper. Pair these white Fastguns and it’s a great combo. I just went on a 5000 mile trip with my TC and never moved an inch.
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Clay

7/31/2026

A year later and I would not do anything different. Absolutely the best system available especially paired with the fast guns. The camper is solid mounted and does not move. Yet can still be off loaded in just a few minutes. Remember good stuff isn’t cheap and cheap stuff isn’t good.

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Christopher H.

7/31/2026

@Clay Happy to hear the # TL86NR are working well and keeping your setup solid. Paired with the fast gun turnbuckles is about as good as it gets. What type of in bed camper do you have?
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1996 Ford F-250 and F-350
Really disappointed for the cost. First of all it says several times in the description that it requires no drilling. That’s not the case at all. I had to drill 12 holes in my truck frame. The bolts included for the top mounting bracket were the incorrect length so I had to purchase longer grade eight bolts to install as suggested by the manufacturer with a lock washer and nut. The cheaped out on spacers (like shown in the directions) and included huge washers and to top it off the slide in mounts were all scraped up and have peeling powder coating. I feel like I got absolutely ripped off.
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1996 dodge Ram Pickup
Fit perfectly on my 96 Dodge Ram 2500. I recommend this product.
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2019 Ram 2500
These things are heavy duty. Straightforward installation, just follow the instructions and videos. Fit like a glove and are rock solid. Thanks etrailer for fast shipping and Torklift for great products.
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Love it!! Works great!!
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Kate F.

6/5/2026

Great set-up Viviana!! Glad to see you went with the best =) Where did you go for your first trip?

by:
This kit is a solid support system, very beefy. The tie down points on your camper will get ripped out before this would fail.
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Nick S.

1/12/2026

I love these TorkLift tie downs, and it is great to hear you are liking the quality as well. What kind of truck camper are you going to be running with these?

by:
2011 Chevrolet Silverado
We had a hiccup with my order and it was lost in cyberspace for a day until I called and was able to get it going. Unfortunately, I needed them by Saturday and I ordered them Wednesday. They didn't ship until Thursday afternoon and didn't arrive until Monday. The seller of the camper was kind enough to hold the camper for me, but it was touch and go there for a while.
Installing them was a challenging because the pictures in the guide were difficult to see which slowed the installation down a little. It took 2 of us about 3 hours to install them. Now that they are on the truck with the camper they seem to be working great! The only problem remaining is the front tie downs use a bolt to hold the tie down to the frame and it obstructs the passage, so it will only advance as far as the first pin making the second hole unreachable (it sticks out from the truck a few extra inches and makes the extension wobble up and down until the turnbuckle was installed).
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great fit, works great, strong parts, works perfect! etrailer was excellent in making sure I received the correct parts. I highly recommend etrailer, if in doubt, call them, don't try and wing it, they will set you up with the correct parts! I will use etrailer again!
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Kate F.

8/20/2026

We appreciate the kind words Charles! Where did you take the in-bed camper for the first trip?

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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Not a good experience so far. Torklift product was defective and they sent the wrong size bolt fish wires. Took 3x as long to install as should have due to wrong size fish wires. Torklift is not very responsive on the solution to the defective part. Torklift did not drill one of the holes in the tie downs
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Ordered for 2025 GMC 3500HD to carry our Arctic Fox slide in camper. Kits were shipped right away and arrived in Anchorage in 5 days (as ordered). The tie downs are excellent quality, all hardware arrived with the kit, instructions were "OK", installation on rear tie downs a little tricky, but managed to do ourselves. Looking forward to some great camping adventures. Thanks for the GREAT service!
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2024 GMC Sierra 2500
I would say that the Torklift kit fit my 2024 GMC sierra pro crew cab perfectly the shipping to Canada took 5 days which I thought was fast delivery and it shipped the same day it was ordered
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The camper tie downs are still working great.
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2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty
The product itself is GREAT and fits PERFECTLY. I'd give 5-stars if packaged properly to ensure the paint stayed whole as it left the factory. Instead some of the metal pieces showed up dinged and now will rust prematurely. Customer service is always solid with etrailer.
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2016 dodge Ram Pickup
Second set of Torklift camper tiedown brackets I have purchased. 1999 Dodge 2500 and 2016 Ram 3500. Fit good. No drilling. I would buy again. Good product. (I am a certified ASME, AWS, API, welder and fabricator). No hype, just fact.
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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Did an awesome job installing all 4. And would highly recommend to everyone who needs it done.
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Absolutely fit like a glove on our Ram truck. Disconnecting the emg. break was a challenge only because the tension nut was rusted. Other than that install was a breeze.
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Gwendolyn Y.

9/18/2025

Install looks great, Dale! Where're you headed off to now?

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Dale C.

9/30/2025

@GwendolynY Local travel testing it out then heading west in the spring, Getting everything setup and ready then put away for winter!!
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Gwendolyn Y.

10/1/2025

@DaleC Now the anticipation for Spring begins!
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2023 Ram 2500
With the exception of removing the emergency brake lines. I could have done this job of mounting the front and rear mounts in under two hours, instead of three. Excellent design and looks great!
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Kate F.

6/5/2026

I am happy to see you went with the best ThatDennis =) Have you been able to get out for your first trip?

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2026 Ram 3500
Order the kit. This is the second set I have ordered in the last few months. etrailer ships fast and makes sure you can track your shipments. Also notifies you every step of the way. I appreciate the follow through with keeping me informed at when my package will arrive. I tried to buy these direct from the manufacture but they wanted more than etrailer and I had to find back and front sets. They did not sell them in kits.

Also glad the etrailer doesn't play the game of shipping in the lower 48 states only BS, there are 50 official states ins the USA (51 if your counting Alberta)! Plus numerous US territories...
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    Hey Jerry! The TorkLift Tie-Downs like the # TL83DR you were looking at are a custom fit so you won't have to drill into your frame. These are the Talon, which is the upgraded aluminum version, and will fit your Ram assuming you have no running boards or factory electric cab length running boards. The standard version for the same vehicle configuration is the # TL75FV. If you have factory fixed running boards you need the # TL66PR or for the Talon # TL72SV. You will also need turnbuckles...
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