What Else Is Needed Besides Tie-Downs For Securing A Truck Bed Camper To A 2018 Ram 2500

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Hello, I am getting ready to buy a Palomino HS750 truck Camper to sit on my Ram 2018 2500 truck. Will I need anything other than the Brophy clamps located on the inside of the bed. The camper weighs 1870 lbs. I guess what I am asking is will this be enought to secure the camper for trips. Thanks.

asked by: Bill W

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Before purchasing the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs # HSAB you'll want to take a few measurements of your bedrails in order to determine if these would be a compatible fit. I've attached a diagram below going over the dimensions of the tie-downs. If it does fit then all you'll need is the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs # TDHP to complete your setup.

If the Brophy camper tie-downs are not going to be a fit I'll need to know the length of your Ram's bed, if it has running boards that extend under the bed, and if you have a factory hitch in order to find a compatible option.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 4

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Answer 9

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