Recommended Truck Bed Camper Tie Downs for a 1990 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup W/2800 Lb Camper

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Are these tie downs strong enough for a 2800 pound camper?

asked by: Chris

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I do have a way that will allow you to determine if the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs part # HSAB will work for you but I spoke to my contact at Brophy and they do not list a weight capacity for them. As long as you are within the payload rating of your 1990 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup, your external bed rail width does not exceed 5-1/2", and you have at least 2" of space beneath lip of your bed rail then they will work well for you.

According to "Consumer Guides", the payload capacity of your truck is as follows for the following cab and bed options:

Extended Cab/Long Bed - 5042 lbs.
Extended Cab/Short Bed - 3261 lbs.
Regular Cab/Long Bed - 5383 lbs.
Regular Cab/Short Bed - 2412 lbs.

If the width of your external bed rail is more than 5-1/2" or you do not have 2" of space beneath the lip of bed rail, you will want to use the Brophy Stake Pocket Mounted Camper Tie Downs part # TDSF. As long as your truck bed has stake pockets then these will also work well for you.

Regardless of whether you choose the bed or stake pocket mounted camper tie downs, you will need a set of turnbuckles to secure the truck bed camper to the truck bed like the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs part # TDHP. Turnbuckles do have a weight capacity rating and the weight capacity rating of these turnbuckles is 3,000 lbs. therefore, will work for you.

As you will be adding almost 3,000 lbs. to your truck bed, you will want to use a set of rear suspension enhancements to help reduce the strain the added weight will have on your truck's rear suspension and for this I recommend using a set of Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancements. I have attached a link to a list of all our Timbren springs confirmed to fit your truck. In order to find the correct kit for your truck you will need to select either the 1500, 2500, or 3500 option.

I have attached a review video on all of my recommendations for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Since you're going with occasional use of your Lance camper I recommend the following parts for a tie-down system on your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500: - Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB - Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper…

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Answer 2

The Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB are a universal fit camper tie-down. They can work with DRW trucks, which is why it showed up in the fitguide as an option for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500, but you will want to take some measurements…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Brophy camper tie-downs will work with your 2016 Ford F-250 as well as your Lance camper. You will need both the tie-downs as well as the turnbuckles: - Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB - Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper…

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Answer 4

The overall length of your 2019 Arctic Fox 990 is 17-1/2 feet which the best option for a cover is the part #CAM45770 that you mentioned. It fits this size perfectly and is a heavy duty cover made of polypropylene that will do a great job protecting…

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Answer 5

It is very likely the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs - Bed Mount #HSAB will fit your 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 with an 8 foot bed, but because this is a universal fit, there isn't any specific fit information for your truck, though I can help you…

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Answer 6

Yes, the #HSAB is angled at the ends making it easier to attach the turnbuckles and keeping the tie-downs further from the truck's fenders. The #HSSF will work just as well but isn't quite as easy to connect.

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Answer 7

The Angled Hold-Downs for Truck Bed Campers #HSAB would work well on your 2003 Ford F-350 for securing your camper to the bed of the truck. The only Ford trucks that we have fit exclusions for with these are the 2004-2008 Ford F-150. You will also…

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Answer 8

From what you're saying it sounds like the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB will work on your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 but I'm adding a dimensional photo for you to reference and check with on your end. These are a universal…

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Answer 9

While there isn't a specific weight capacity for the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB there is a 3,000lb capacity for the turnbuckles #TDHP that go along with these tie-downs. To ensure fitment of these tie-downs your truck will need to…

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Answer 10

There is no weight capacity rating on the camper tie downs #HSAB and they will work for any camper size that is properly sized for your truck. The weight capacity will be on the Brophy Camper Tie Down Hardware Package, part #TDHP that is used to…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you, but you won't be able to use stake pocket mounted tie downs on the 2014 Ford F-250 or F-350 because of the double walled stake pockets. However, you can use clamp on tie downs like the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs -…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Brophy camper tie downs like the #HSAB can be used with bed rail covers. If you check out the picture I attached you can see a set installed on a bed rail with plastic covers.

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