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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front

Part Number: TLC2223
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$466.48
Truck Camper Tie Downs

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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. Great Prices for the best truck camper tie downs from TorkLift. TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front part number TLC2223 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 - TLC2223

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Stable, Sway-Free Ride: Frame-mount design spreads camper weight low for better handling.
  • Damage-Free Install: Bolts to existing frame holes with little to no drilling needed.
  • Clean Look When Unloaded: Removable arms leave brackets nearly hidden under the truck.
  • Flexible Turnbuckle Setup: Two anchor holes let you find the best angle for a secure hold.
  • Built to Last: Black powder-coated steel resists corrosion and holds tight through rough travel.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Stable Handling on Every Mile: Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs

These custom frame-mounted tie-downs create solid attachment points that keep your camper locked to the truck’s most rigid structure—the frame. That lowers the camper’s center of gravity and spreads its weight evenly, so it stays stable even when crosswinds hit or the road gets rough. The setup avoids the top-heavy sway you get with rail or bumper mounts, which means you get safer, smoother handling whether you’re cruising highways or backroads.

Install Without Drilling: Custom-Fit Mounts

The front brackets bolt to pre-existing holes in the frame, so there’s little to no drilling and no need for modification. Because they mount tight to the frame, ground clearance stays nearly unchanged. The kit includes two front tie-downs and hardware, giving you everything needed for a clean, solid fit that looks factory once installed.

Built Tough: Black Powder-Coated Steel

Each tie-down is made from heavy-duty steel finished with a black powder coat to resist rust and corrosion. Whether you’re hauling through wet winters or dusty terrain, that finish helps the metal stay strong and looking good over time. The welded construction gives you confidence that your tie-downs can take years of hauling without bending or weakening.

Clean Look When Not in Use: Removable Arms

When the trip’s done, pull the arms out of the brackets and they’re barely visible under the truck. The flush mounting keeps your setup neat and uncluttered, so you don’t have bulky hardware hanging down when you’re driving without the camper.

Truck with TorkLift frame-mounted camper tie-downs demonstrating low visibility installation beneath the body

Secure Connection Options: Adjustable Arm Length

Each arm has two pin holes so you can extend it farther out to clear fenders or sidewalls and line up your turnbuckles at the right angle. That lets you tension the system correctly and keep the camper held from multiple angles for a firm, balanced hold all around.

Close-up of TorkLift camper tie-down anchor showing turnbuckle connection for securing camper to truck

Specs

Construction

  • Material: Black powder coated steel
  • Mount type: Frame-mounted
  • Mount location: Front
  • Fit type: Custom fit

Installation

  • Drilling required: Little to no drilling
  • Installation method: Uses pre-existing holes in the frame
  • Includes: 2 front tie-downs and installation hardware

Performance

  • Design: Distributes camper's weight evenly and lowers its center of gravity
  • Adjustability: Two anchor holes for best angle and secure hold
  • Clearance: Minimal loss of ground clearance

Origin and Warranty

  • Made in: USA
  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty

Securing Your Camper

Diagram showing correct placement of camper tie-downs and offset anchor points for stable camper installation


C2223 Tork Lift Truck Camper Tie Down - Front Frame Mount - Custom Fit



This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - factory hitch
  • 2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - non-Torklift aftermarket hitch
  • 2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum 30K
  • 2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - TorkLift SuperHitch Original 20K
  • 2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - factory hitch
  • 2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - non-Torklift aftermarket hitch
  • 2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum 30K
  • 2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed - Double Cab - no running boards or cab length only boards - TorkLift SuperHitch Original 20K



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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

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Front and rear tie downs came in two separate boxes. Back tie down box was fine but front tie down box was broken open with one of the T bolts hanging out. Fortunately both T bolts were in the box. There have been numerous reviews about bad packaging and parts missing and beat up so I think whoever is packaging these parts should take heed and do a better job. The rear tie downs went on fine with the help of the video instructions. The front however were harder and required me to grind down the T bolts so they would fit correctly (see pictures). I also had to enlarge the elongated holes to get the bolt in. Also the order of the instructions was in my mind incorrect. I installed the angled bracket supports first and then the main brackets. My recommendation would be to post a video of the installation procedures like they did for the back tie downs. All the parts were well made except the front T bolts and I am hopeful that they will last a long time. The pricing in my mind is high but they appear to be the only game in town so it is what it is. I do recommend these as they seem very strong and well designed.
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2018 GMC Sierra 2500
The mounts were well made, but ridiculously expensive. instructions were dismal, once I figured it out, the rear mounts went quickly.
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
I bought this when my previous belly bar and rear tie-down bent badly when our truck slid off the road into a steep ditch and our camper nearly tipped sideways off our truck. This product is a bit better then my old set up, but I expected something much better for this very high price. It wasn't too tough to install, but that is despite the poorly written instructions. I am also disappointed that the tie-down point has a slot cut in it which seems would significantly weaken it. I am not optimistic that this will not bend or break if we have a similar significant side load such as when we slid into the ditch. I will probably weld the slot shut to strengthen this tie-down point.
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Floyd D.

11/11/2021

They are starting to rust significantly. That is very disappoint considering the very high cost of these.

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This is a very well designed and manufactured product. A lot of thought went into form, fit, function and the installation process. Not having to drill, cut or weld on the vehicle and still end up with a robust, flexible mounting system is excellent. Installation is a bit of a task, as long you take the time to read the installation instructions everything goes smoothly.

I would highly recommend this product to anyone considering frame mount tie downs!~
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Well built. Installation took about three hours for front TLC2223 and rear brackets TLC3215 on 2017 GMC2500, instructions were not as clear as they might have been. I am pleased with these brackets, and with TorqLift tie spring loaded tie downs camper was rock solid.
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2017 Ram 2500
I have a 2017 Chevy 2500. Installation system was great, install was simple if you watch the videos. The camper is very stable with these tie downs. Much better than my previous set up.
I highly recommend this TorkLift system!
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Although the price was higher than for other tie-down systems, it was definitely the right purchase. It is rock solid, and I do not regret getting it. It worked great on the maiden voyage (3 weeks of asphalt, gravel, and dirt roads).
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2017 GMC Sierra 2500
These brackets are stout, the pictures don't do it any justice. I installed them on my 2017 GMC 2500. The hardest part of the install was fishing the bolts through the frame. The second one only took about 15 minutes. I'm only using the front ones because I have an after market exhaust and the back one would not fit. Everything packed good and decent directions.
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Tom

6/18/2024

Great, I feel comfortable using them

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They seem like they will work well, but hard to install and very expensive
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they wear well i have no problems
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This is the third set, third vehicle, I have installed these camper tie-downs on. Once you are used to torklift instructions/ pictures the installation is not that hard ( even for me at 74 years old). The torklift product itself is well made and works great.
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Ford F-350 Super Duty
These tiedowns were great. They fit my 2023 ford f350 4wd crew cab perfectly. They bolted on using existing holes and they included wire feeders to feed the bolts through all the holes. Everything was included in the kit and installation was pretty simple. Probably took an hour or so. Directions were very good and easy to follow. They hold my camper down very securely and are adjustable for various widths. Also easy to drill different hokes for custom widths. I highly recommend this tie down for this model truck.
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Mark

6/6/2025

These tie downs are sill working as advertised. I have travelled over 20,000 mi with them in various conditions with about 10 of that time in dirt roads or 4wd roads. Nothing too crazy, but with my camper and these tied downs I am confident that the camper will remain attached and be secure. It hardly moves around at all. They are worth the money and I can still remember how easily they installedvery welll thought out design and installation!

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Jon G.

6/6/2025

@Mark Thanks for the input! That definitely helps to paint a picture of the durability of these things! What has been your favorite trip so far?
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Product came promptly, however, part of the tie-down was sticking out through the box when delivered. Stronger packaging is suggested. Everything fit well and instructions were quite handy, making much of the otherwise difficult installation easier. There was mention of possible alteration of the emergency brake cable support if it was a manual system. Extra parts were even included if needed. However, on a 2025, 5.5' F-150, nothing was said about a main exhaust support being in the way of the passenger side's installation. The tie-downs are now installed but I'm still trying to figure out how to re-install the muffler support.
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Heather A.

5/1/2026

Hi Jim! I can see why that would be frustrating for sure. The good news is you usually don’t have to do anything drasticmost fixes come down to slightly repositioning the exhaust system rather than fully relocating it. That can mean loosening and adjusting a bolt-on hanger, adding a small spacer, or even tweaking the hanger position just enough to create some clearance. I’ll drop this article here since it walks through a few simple ways to fix it step-by-step, but overall you’re on the right track it’s typically just a matter of giving the exhaust a little more room so nothing is rubbing or under tension. This help article is about a hitch install but it still applies here.

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2002 Dodge Ram Pickup
The front mounts installed relatively easily with no drilling or modification. Instructions were ok, i recommend doing the passenger side first, as it has no gas tank in the wayand you will get the idea of the mount and order of tightening. I had to use double washers(provided) on the replacement bed bolt provided to make it work properly. The mounts themselves are solid and well made. Roughly .120 wall tubing. I sprayed cold galvanizing paint inside the tubes to prevent corrosion. etrailer’s service and shipping were top notch and fast. Total install about 4 hours, but I work slowly and take my time.
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2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Very poor instruction manual...

The photos are very small with poor dark images and contrast. Also, the names of the nuts, bolts, and other items should have photos of each item with the description and name of that item in each photo.

It appears that you don't want to help the customer install it on his own.

The tie downs are well made and strong.

I will give you more feedback when I get deeper into the installation...
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GMC Terrain
The camper tie down are solid and well worth the money. I installed them on my f250 to hold my camper and I just get in and go. Even in the mountain terrain.
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2013 gmc Yukon
We originally installed Happijack tiedowns in 2013 because that was the only option that the dealer offered and they did well until we unexpectedly went over a large hump in a highway road damaging the front tiedowns and the bumper! Once the damage was repaired, we decided to go with the frame mounted Torklyft tiedowns, which, although not inexpensive, are superior in my opinion to the non-frame tiedowns. Earlier this year we replaced the rear tiedowns prior to a trip to Alaska and they worked extremely well over the notoriously challenging roads thru the Yukon Territory and Alaska “highways”. Upon our return we replaced the front Happijack tiedowns with the Torklyft frame mounted tiedowns and so far are very pleased with the upgrade.
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Lazer S.

12/30/2025

Glad to hear you are liking them, Milton! And I agree, the TorkLift tie downs are superior to the HappiJac tie downs. They are just more secure and heavier duty. At least in my opinion. And that sounds like quite the trip! Was it just a camping trip or did you do some fishing and or hunting?

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Ram 3500
Keep in mind the parameters of the application these may be different on another vehicle. Camper is a Northern lite 9-6. Vehicle Chevy 3500 LB SRW 4x4. Post install, in my opinion. I’d feel my comfortable if the ‘FastGun’ tie downs were facing opposing directions. Currently attaching to the designated anchor points all four FG’s angle from the TorkFit anchor point BACK towards the NL camper’s anchor points. This positively prevents the 3600 LB. camper from rearward movement. However FOWARD movement can and has occurred. After a necessary sudden braking event I checked my clearances and discovered that forward movement did occur. About, one inch. My NL slid far enough forward that contact was made between the vehicle and the camper. Realignment was necessary. From an Engineers perspective: the best anchorage would be achieved with the anchoring devices (FastGuns, in my case) installed in opposing directions. In the future I will be placing blocks between the camper and the front of the truck bed to eliminate any forward movement.
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Jenny N.

12/5/2022

I reached out to the manufacturer. They advised that they think it is a combination of the Northern light camper anchor point location being situated so far back on the camper and possibly the front of the camper not being all the way against the bulkhead of the bed if it is moving forward still. Otherwise, everything looks typical of a truck camper and truck installation. If it has any room to slide forward, it will in a sudden braking situation.

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Albert

12/6/2022

Jenny thanks for your reply and diligence in reaching out to TorkFit. The NL camper does have forward bumpers for abutting the bulkhead. However when bulkhead contact is made the body of the my 21 Silverado makes contact with the fiberglass body of the camper. The pressure from a recent ‘sudden stop’ and ‘slide forward’ created enough pressure to chip paint on the truck. The bumpers make contact with the bulkhead about 10”-12” above the bed-bulkhead connection. The 90* corner at bottom, this should be the strongest area. I will install stop chocks at future loadings. I’ll also attempt to possibly install the TorkFits in a more vertical position. Thanks.

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Jason was great to work with on getting the proper camper tie downs for my truck as it was a new truck and was a bit confused as to the proper application.
I had them installed within an hour. Even an armature bolt twister could do this!
I have used my camper a lot since putting these on my truck and will tell you these are THE MOST SECURE ANCHORS I have ever used on any of my trucks PERIOD!
You will not make a bad decision going with this product. I recommend these tie downs over any product available! I Don't normally give recommendations or endorse products. These I am truly impressed with.
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Charles F.

5/24/2021

A year later and I couldnt be happier! I stand with my previous review 100

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