What Tension Should Camper Turnbuckles Be Set To?

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Torklift rv camper spring tie downs Im trying to determine the spring tension of the tie down system. 300, 500, 700 pounds? I dont find anything in the product description.

asked by: Richard C

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According to Torklift they recommend that the tension on a turnbuckle, like their TorkLift SpringLoad XL Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs # TLS9050A should be at 300-ft/lbs to properly secure the camper.

This is going to be standard across different camper manufacturers as this is what they recommend as well.

Attached is a review video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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