Can Straps Be Used As Camper Tie-Downs In Truck

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Can these straps be used for tiedowns on a truck camper?

asked by: Paul C

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Hi Paul; straps like the # 297-9RSDB are not made to be used on truck campers even if they are capable of handling the weight. You need to use turnbuckles like the TorkLift Basic SpringLoad Turnbuckles for Camper Tie-Downs # TLS9000 or # TLS9020 which are designed to secure your truck bed camper.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Paul

10/16/2024

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Thanks for the photo, and since your Ford has TorkLift frame-mounted tie-downs that measure 41 inches to the bed, the turnbuckles you will need are going to be from TorkLift. The reason for that is there are no HappiJac turnbuckles that that amount…

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Answer 3

Turnbuckles like theHappiJac Original #LC182898 are more or less universal so you'll be able to use them with the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #TLT2303.

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Answer 4

I spoke with TorkLift and confirmed that the steps built into the bed of your 2023 Ford F-350 dually will not interfere with the fitment of your camper tie-downs. According to TorkLift's fitment guide the correct tie-downs for your truck are the…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 12

Hey Jon; I was actually just talking to Furrion about heat options for the Chill Cube yesterday (1/21/2025). At this time, the only way to have heat with this unit is through a furnace on a ducted setup. The Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ Air…

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