How Do the Rear Camper Tie Downs for a 2004 F-250 Super Duty Install in the Trailer Hitch

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Hi: We talked on Wednesday about the wall thickness and outside dimensions of tubing assemblies for the Tork Lift tie down kits TLF 2011, TLF 3001 and 3001A. Thanks. Im good with the front tie down kit 2011 but I have more questions about the rear kits - #1The tie down inner assembly that slides into the truck hitch end is 2inch OD square tubing. But the truck hitch tubing is 3inch OD with 1/4inch thick wall, so that the inner dimension measures 2and1/2. That leaves an awful lot of slop. Is the clamp / bracket / keeper plate supposed to snug that up so that the tie down tube wont slip out? I also see that the end of the tie down tube is crimped - does that flatten / widen out the tubing? #2 The truck hitch is factory bent so that the end section of the tube angles forward toward the front of the truck, where it is welded to/through the frame. Because the truck hitch tube comes through the frame at an angle, the forward side of the truck tube is flush with the frame. The rearward side projects through the frame, 1and1/4inch to the weld bead, and slightly more to the actual frame. According to video and pictures, you slide the tie-down tube, with the pre-welded bolt facing rearward into the truck hitch tube until the bolt touches the truck tube. Then put the clamp / bracket on the bolt and tighten up the nut and youre good to go! However, even though the drilled hole in the bracket is offset, it still looks as if it is too long, and will keep the tie-down tube from being pushed all the way in. I guess I just dont see what keeps the whole assembly from coming apart - friction between the inner and outer tubing because a bracket is pushing against it? If you can make sense of my questions, youre pretty good. If not, please e-mail me a message and I call instead. Probably should have done that in the first place! : Thanks

asked by: Darrell

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The 2-1/2 inch opening is not going to be a problem. The rear tie downs, # TLF3001, come with a sleeve that fits around the outer tube and inside of the open ends of the hitch on the truck. With the sleeve on the width of the outer tube becomes 2-1/2 inches. I pulled # TLF3001 to confirm this. There would be minimal space between the outer tube sleeve and the inner part of the hitch tube.

On the bracket from the center of that bolt that faces rearward to the end of the tube is 6 inches. There is an additional bracket that holds the whole assembly to the truck/hitch. It uses that bolt that sticks out of the outer tube.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For 1/2 inch bolt leaders you would want the part #80101-1. I'd order several as they are pretty easy to destroy!

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Answer 2

Thank you for providing a photo of your hitch cross tube's open ends. Yes, this is where the TorkLift Camper Tie-Down #TLF3001 will install. The linked installation instructions show the process with clear color photos to detail the install…

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Answer 3

In order to add a set of front and rear frame mounted camper tie downs to your 2016 Ford F-250, I would need to know the bed size, running board/bed step option, and trailer hitch type. For the front of your truck you will want to use the TorkLift…

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Answer 4

Yes the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs part #TLF3001 will work on your 2000 Ford F-350 with the factory hitch. They are designed to be very easily installed and do an excellent job of keeping your camper secure. The rear most portion…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

I'm assuming your 2024 F-250 has the 6-3/4' bed. If that is correct, the right tie-downs are in fact the #TLF3008 and #TL77CR. TorkLift has accounted for the bed access steps on the 2024 model and confirmed these will fit your truck.

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Answer 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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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

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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How Do the Rear Camper Tie Downs for a 2004 F-250 Super Duty Install in the Trailer Hitch

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