Torklift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie Downs on 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Ext. Cab

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Just want to make sure the rear mounts will fit my 2012 Silverado 2500 HD extended cab with a factory receiver hitch.

asked by: Dave W

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Torklift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie Downs # TLC3212 fit your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with Extended Cab and a factory receiver hitch. If you also need the Front Tie downs, the Torklift Frame Mounted Tie Downs for 6-1/2 ft bed are # TLC2220 and the 8ft bed # TLC2219 .

If you're in need of new turnbuckles for your setup the TorkLift AnchorGuard Turnbuckles # TLS9013 are a great option. These are spring loaded in the front with spring tension indicators on the driver and passenger side to allow for a simple setup.

With your truck bed mounted camper, you also may want to consider adding some suspension enhancement for your rear axle. Because of the weight and stress that truck bed campers put on the rear suspension, adding jounce style rubber spacers like the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement # TGMRTT35D are going to help fight body roll and add some extra cushion when on rougher roads.

You may also want to add a wiring harness inside the truck bed. If you can tell me what kind of connector the camper uses or send me a picture of it, I can help make a recommendation for you.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Torklift Camper Tie Down part #TLC2219 are a fit for your 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 and do not require drilling into the truck's frame. To help see how this kit installs check out the install video I attached that shows it installed on a…

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Answer 2

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 3

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…

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Answer 4

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 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

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 7

The support braces in the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC182860 are going to attach to the cross frame to provide support for the anchors which will bolt through the bed wall and into the braces. The rear anchors will bolt through the…

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Answer 8

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 9

It is not uncommon for certain factory brake controllers to have issues with electric over hydraulic brakes. This would be the first we have heard of this issue with a 2023 Ford F-350, but it is possible that the brake controller in your ford is…

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Answer 10

There is no weight capacity for the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSSF. The tie-down hardware kit #TDHP, that is used to secure the camper to the #HSSF tie-downs has a weight capacity of 3,000-lbs. My contact at Brophy said the tie-downs will…

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Answer 11

You do not need to remove the bed of your truck to install the HappiJac part #LC182906-182971 that you referenced. I found a copy of the install instructions for this part number (see attached pictures) and there's no mention of the bed needing…

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Answer 12

The #168233 Double Lip Grease Seal has an outside diameter of 2.332 inches and an inside diameter of 1.688 inches. This seal is not compatible with a AF2527E seal with a O.D 2.312, because, even though the O.D. id very close, the inner diameter of…

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