Tork Lift Camper Tie Down and Turnbuckle Recommendations for 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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My 2020 F-250 Super Duty Super cab with 6 3/4 bed and factory hitch should arrive to me in a month. Id like to get items ordered to set the new truck up on arrival with my slide-in truck camper an Outfitter Apex 8. This Fall/Winter Ill be doing short trips with camper but next summer we plan to spend 3 months traveling in the truck/camper to Alaska/Canada. I keep going back and forth in my mind whether the aluminum Talon would in the long road be worth the 30 price over the Tork Lift steel camper tie downs. Do you have thoughts here? Also planning on purchasing new turnbuckles but cant decide on Fast Gun or Springload. The springload are a step up from my old turnbuckles so not sure if the Fast Guns are worth added cost. Any recommendation on the turnbuckles? Thanks

asked by: Brent R

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I recommend the TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Front # TLF2022A and the TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Rear # TLF3008A. It is worth having the aluminum as it is more corrosion resistant than the powder coated steel especially over the long run with your traveling in the winter to snowy regions that use road salt.

As far as the turnbuckles go, the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - Black - Qty 4 # TLS9529-2-LK are extremely easy to use and work very well while also giving you the ability to lock them into place to secure your investment. The TorkLift AnchorGuard Turnbuckles for Truck Camper Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - Qty 4 # TLS9013 work well but do require more adjustment each time installed and do not have the locking feature. You will need to determine if that is important to you or not as either system will work very well.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Brent S.

7/17/2020

Thanks for the quick and informative response. I made an order using your input.

Answer 1

I'll start out by saying that the Hidden Power system is an aftermarket addition made by TorkLift that basically adds an auxiliary battery- so it's most likely that you don't have that on your 2019 Ford F-250. When it comes to the factory…

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Answer 2

Hey Dan, yes the rear tie downs that come with the Torklift Tie Down set part #TL34VV do bolt to the trailer hitch at the rear of the truck. I attached a picture that shows our installer bolting it in that area.

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Answer 3

Since you are pulling a trailer that weighs around 8,500 lbs. you would just want to stick with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV (5,000 lb.). You really only need to spend more for the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air…

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Answer 4

So the issue you are having with squat on your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty will actually not be resolved with either of the SuperSprings suspension kits you mentioned. Those will help to a point, but they aren't going to resolve squat because they…

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Answer 5

Hello Mike, Sounds like you are getting things set up the right way and not going over your payload, I respect that. It looks like the weights are the same whether you have a 6 3/4' or 8' bed. If you happen to have an aftermarket hitch,…

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Answer 6

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 7

Thanks for reaching out, Bill! I definitely see your concerns about the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect #TL89CR for your 2022 Ford F-350, but I hopefully I'll be able to put your mind at ease even though we don't…

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Answer 8

We do - for your 2023 Ford F-350 you'll want the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect #TL89CR.

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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