Camper Tie Downs for 2000 Ford Super Duty

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I read somewhere that these type of mounts are NOT recommended for shortbed trucks? Any advice on this? Thanks

asked by: Jeffrey T

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There are several different types of tie downs, bed mounted, bumper mounted and frame mounted. For you 2000 Ford Super Duty I recommend frame mounted tie downs, they provide the strongest base for securing your camper. Since the attachment points are on the frame, which is lower than the bed, it distributes the weight better and gives you better handling and a more stable rig.

The TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs Front # TLF2007 and Rear # TLF3001 are a great example. The fit for these tie downs are specific to what hitch and running boards you have, so I linked the page with all the Torklift Frame Mounted Camper Tie Downs that fit your truck, just use the drop down menu to pick the correct variation of your truck.

Turnbuckles secure your camper to the tie-downs, TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs # TLS9529-2-LK is what I recommend. They extend from 25" to 43" and have a lever action handle for easy operation. It comes with 4 locks that are keyed alike and 4 keys to secure it.

To get power and lights to your camper you'll need wiring. You can use Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness # C56000. This will give you a fully functioning 7 way in the bed of your truck to make it easy to hook up your camper.

I have linked all the parts above, a few videos for reference and an article with some really helpful information about in bed campers.

expert reply by: Robert C

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Answer 1

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 2

I have a definite way to determine what Brophy Camper Tie-Downs you need for your 2017 Ford F-150 short bed. I confirmed with Brophy that in order to know if you truck bed fits the tie-downs, your truck bed must have a minimum of 2 inches of space…

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Answer 3

The Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs #HSAB, are designed to fit most full size, non-dually domestic pickup trucks. For these clamps to work, you need minimum of 2 inches of clearance between the inner truck sidewall and the inner lip of the bed…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

The Camper Tie Downs part #HSAB that you referenced are a universal install tie-down system that would work well on your 2015 Ford F-150. You should still check owners manual of your truck to see if there are any restrictions on using truck bed…

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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…

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Answer 7

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 8

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights…

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Answer 9

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 10

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 11

The primary advantage of frame-mounted camper tie-downs like the TorkLift #TLF2012A and #TLF3001A, which are designed to fit your Ford F-350 if it has the 6-3/4 foot bed without a step/board underneath and a factory hitch, is the stability they…

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Answer 12

Hey Robert, sorry it can be a bit confusing navigating all those facets for the camper tie downs, but I did go ahead and find those tie downs you were looking for. For the front, you'll want the TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs #TL87CR (TorkLift P/N…

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