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  6. Aluminum and Stainless Steel
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2003 Ford Explorer
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TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front and Rear

Part Number: TL97PR
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$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 TL97PR 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 - TL97PR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Damage-Free Install: Mounts to existing frame holes, so drilling or truck mods aren’t needed.
  • Stable, Safer Ride: Frame-mounted design spreads camper weight evenly to reduce sway and roll.
  • Low-Profile Look: Brackets stay tucked under the truck; remove arms for a nearly hidden setup.
  • Built for the Long Haul: Rustproof aluminum and stainless steel with high-impact powder coat.
  • Full Mounting Kit: Includes 2 front tie-downs, 2 rear tie-downs, and all installation hardware.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Stable Handling on Every Mile: Frame-Mounted Design

These tie-downs secure directly to your truck’s frame—the strongest part of the vehicle—to keep your camper steady and balanced on the road. By distributing weight evenly and keeping the center of gravity low, they help prevent sway or top-heavy movement when you’re driving through crosswinds or rough terrain. The result is a comfortable, confident ride that feels as natural as driving without a camper.

Install Without Drilling: Custom-Fit Mounts

Each tie-down is designed for a bolt-on fit using pre-existing holes in the frame, so no cutting or major modifications are needed. The brackets mount tight to the frame with minimal loss of ground clearance, giving you a clean setup that’s ready for long trips. With front and rear tie-downs included, you get a complete system that’s ready to connect to your turnbuckles.

Strong and Weather-Ready: Aluminum and Stainless Steel

The arms are made of rustproof aluminum and the receiver brackets are stainless steel, both finished with a high-impact powder coat for extra protection against corrosion and wear. That means they’ll hold up through rain, salt, and years of travel without weakening or losing their finish.

Clean Look When Not in Use: Removable Arms

When it’s time to drive without your camper, simply remove the tie-down arms and the brackets will be barely visible beneath the truck. The low-profile design keeps your vehicle looking clean while staying ready for your next trip.

Installed TorkLift frame-mounted camper tie downs shown beneath a pickup truck, illustrating their low-profile and barely visible design.

Easy Camper Connection: Adjustable Anchor Points

Each arm includes two pin holes so you can extend it just far enough to clear sidewalls or fenders while keeping your turnbuckles at the right angle. Two anchor holes in each attachment plate help you fine-tune the setup for a secure hold from multiple directions, keeping your camper locked in place mile after mile.

Close-up of TorkLift tie down arm and anchor connection on a truck frame, showing how the camper is secured with turnbuckles.

Specs

Material and Construction

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

Installation

  • Mount type: Frame-mounted
  • Drilling required: Little to no drilling (uses pre-existing holes in the frame)
  • Fit: Custom fit
  • Ground clearance: Minimal loss
  • Includes: 2 front tie-downs, 2 rear tie-downs, and installation hardware

Diagram showing proper camper tie-down placement and anchor positioning for stable and secure mounting on a truck.

Function and Design

  • Anchor holes: 2 per arm for turnbuckles
  • Adjustability: Arms extend out from truck body to clear bowed sidewalls and fenders
  • Visibility: Brackets remain virtually invisible beneath vehicle when arms are removed
  • Mounting type: Frame-mounted for even weight distribution and lower center of gravity

Compatibility

  • Turnbuckles: Required (sold separately)
  • Vehicle fitment: Custom to specific vehicle; may vary depending on hitch or accessories

Warranty and Origin

  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty
  • Made in: USA

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Video Transcript for What to Know About the TorkLift Tie Downs-TL29FV

Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at these Torklift Talon custom rear camper tie-downs. These are going to provide attachment points at the rear of your truck bed to secure your truck camper's turnbuckles. You will also need the front tie-downs. Those are sold separately.

That will give you the four corners that you can tie down, make sure your camper's gonna be nice and secure. This setup is a custom fit. It is going to work for your 2015 through 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500. Keep in mind, this system is gonna be frame mounted. So, it is not going to work if you have an aftermarket hitch installed on your vehicle or if you have a board or step underneath your truck bed because those will oftentimes use the same mounting points that this system will use.

So, you will need to have a factory installed hitch and be free of any boards or steps underneath the truck bed in order for this system to be installed properly. But because it is frame mounted, it is going to sit right up against your truck's frame so you're not gonna lose any ground clearance. And it's also going to ensure excellent handling for you by securing your camper to the truck's base instead of up on the bed. It is going to better distribute the weight of the camper to help keep it from being too top heavy. So, this system is gonna work really well for you to secure your camper in place.

They do include very detailed instructions to walk you through the installation process step by step to make sure it's installed properly. They include all the hardware that you're gonna need to get it installed. And one of the really nice things about this system is that these receiver brackets are going to be the portion that's installed on your truck frame. So, rather than other systems that are going to have a tab that sticks out between your truck cab and your truck bed that kind of unsightly can get snagged on and just kind of takes away from the look of your truck, this system, when you have these inserts removed, you can have the cap on there and it's gonna be virtually undetectable. So, it's gonna sit there up against your frame.

You're really not gonna notice it until you need to hook up your camper. You can just simply remove the cap there and then slide in our insert. So, this is gonna have two different mounting points here. So, depending on the width of your camper, you can use either the wider portion or the smaller attachment there. So, just get that lined up. Whatever works best for you. And then you'll just slide that pin in there to create a solid connection between your receiver and your inserts. So, very simple to get those put in place and then get your turnbuckles put on. And then when you're done, very easily pull these out, put that cap back on and you're ready to go. So, these inserts are an aluminum alloy construction so they are very lightweight. Gonna be very easy to deal with. Throw under your seat, keep them stored when you're not needing them, that sort of thing, but they're also gonna be very corrosion resistant. Our receiver brackets are constructed of a durable steel. So, these are also going to be very hearty for you. They'll hold up really well. They both have this high-impact powder coat finish that's gonna add an extra layer of protection. So, even if we have these installed, we're going over road salts to other road conditions that typically are hard on metal, we're gonna have really a nice setup here that's gonna help resist rust and corrosion, hold up well for us for a long time to come. These are made here in the USA so you can trust they're made to the high-quality standards that we've come to know and trust for products that are made here in the US. They also come with a lifetime warranty. So, if you we're to have any issues with this setup, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com. I will encourage you to use our vehicle fit guide. You'll select your year, make and model of your vehicle. We'll let you know which products work best for you so that not only can you get the rear tie-downs, but it'll direct you to the proper front tie-downs for you as well. That completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..

Ratings & Reviews

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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.

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My order arrived quickly and it appears to be good quality. The installation instructions are easy to follow.



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Installation was fairly simple, instructions were good and I had everything I needed.



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Only had one issue passenger front the last didn’t line up bolt didn’t got in I had side drill on the bracket a little to get it figures the last one I did the rest was easy.



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To start, e-trailer has always been good to me and I have purchased from them many times. This product is well built and for that they would get high marks. The packaging was terrible! Heavy metal parts not adequately wrapped, thus one of arms punctured through the box. The plastic bag inside holding all parts is not adequately sealed (just a pinch seal like a ziplock bag) thus it opened up spilling contents all through the inside of box. When I went to pick it up from delivery, contents were spilling out all over. I photographed and notified e-trailer. I’d suggest better packaging and use box tape to seal the hardware bag.



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Installation took me about 45 minutes. The directions are not good, but enough to get them installed without much trouble.
The tie down work great on my 2024 F350 SRW Tremor.



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Worked great. Install was not bad. I particularly liked the fact I did not have to drill any holes.



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Great product! Fits perfect to the frame and very good quality materials. Even fit perfectly with my rock sliders.



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Fairly easy installation. Good instructions, but it helps to watch one of the YouTube videos first. With just the receivers, you can hardly even see them, they’re tucked underneath so well. Very sturdy. I feel very confident that no matter what, these babies will hold. They’re pricy, but well worth it.



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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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Great experience. The man that took the order was very familiar with the Torklift Tie Downs and was able to answer all my questions.



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I installed these on a 2019 F250 Super Duty. The most challenging step was loosening the leaf spring nuts. Once that was done, the install was a piece of cake. Tehran not in use, they are not very noticeable. They are very sturdy and hold the camper securely. Although the entire system (w/fast guns) is a bit pricey, they are well worth it!



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Product arrived quickly and install was simple with supplied parts, instructions and tools.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This is the only way the tie downs fit is this a safe way to strap it down



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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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  • Best Camper Tie-Downs for 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Long Bed
    Hey Kiera! Thank you for providing that information below. That is the factory hitch in the picture you sent. The correct frame mounted tie-downs are the TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front and Rear # TL65PR. If you would like the premium version with aluminum construction and stainless steel you can use the # TL97PR instead. You will also need turnbuckles like the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel # TLS9529-2-LK to secure your...
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