How to Pick Out Camper Tie Downs for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500

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I have a 2015 silverado 3500 , rubble cab . I have a camper that needs to be tied down for travel on not so good roads . Camper weight approximately 2000 lbs. Truck bed 8.4inch , What have you got for me ? Had stake pocket hold downs , no good . The last 14 years used frame attachment , very good , forgot to take them off the old truck .

asked by: Gerry V

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We have what you will need, but since picking out the best Torklift Camper Tie-Downs requires very specific information of your vehicle you will need to follow the link I attached, select the options your truck has, and then the correct camper tie down system will be listed for you.

Once you have the tie-downs picked out you will want a great set of turnbuckles, for that you would want the part # TLS9522-2-LK.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your frame mounted tie downs the Torklift Fastgun Turnbuckles part #TLS9522-2-LK that you referenced will work great. You didn't mention what tie downs you have but these are designed to fit frame mounted ones like what you have.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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