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Camper Tie Downs for 1997 Ford F350  

Updated 08/03/2026 | Published 07/18/2026

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I have 1997 Ford F350 4door dually. Im looking to buy a 2016 NorthLite 9-11Q camper. Seller said he thought i needed TL87CR and TLF3008. But ur website states TL87CR wont fit my truck. What do I need for this camper. Thx

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Expert Reply:

Hi K,

Thanks for your question. The TorkLift Tie Downs # TL87CR and # TLF3008 are not compatible with your 1997 Ford F-350. Those kits are designed for 2019 and newer Ford trucks.

To determine the correct TorkLift tie-down kit for your truck, I'll need a little more information about your setup:

Bed length: 6-1/2' or 8'
Running boards: None, cab-length, or wheel-to-wheel
Rear hitch: Is it a TorkLift SuperHitch or a non-TorkLift aftermarket hitch?

For example, the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Tie Downs # TL32FV is the correct front and rear tie-down kit for a 1997 Ford F-350 if it has:

A 6-1/2-foot bed with no running boards or cab-length running boards, and a non-TorkLift aftermarket hitch, or
An 8-foot bed with no running boards or cab-length running boards, and a non-TorkLift aftermarket hitch.

Once you can confirm those details, I'll be happy to recommend the correct tie-down kit for your truck.

Have you owned a truck camper before or is this your first?



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Dan

7/23/2026

I’ve had them on my truck now for over a year easy to install easy to load and unload the camper very impressive. Well built product I could not recommend them more.

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Christopher H.

7/24/2026

@Dan Thanks for sharing. Happy to hear the tie downs are still holding up well for you! What sort of setup do you have?
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Matt

7/31/2026

Definitely a must have since the truck campers are top heavy. Also highly recommend the Fast Gun tie downs as well and put the required tension on them

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Christopher H.

7/31/2026

@Matt Glad the tie downs and turnbuckles are working well for you. What type of truck camper do you have?
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Matt S.

8/1/2026

@ChristopherH I have a 2026 Arctic Fox 990 with a 2023 Ford F-450
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Christopher H.

8/3/2026

@MattS Very nice! I hope you're enjoying it this summer. Stay cool!

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