Slide In Camper Tie Down Options for 2002 Chevy 2500 HD Pickup Truck

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Got a draw tite Hitch 41544 What’s the application for tiedowns (Additional Customer Information: 2005 Chevy 2500 HD w/8" truck frame, extended cab, and 8' bed.)

asked by: Ric

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The manufacturers supplied data for the Draw-Tite # 41544 hitch does not show any information regarding its use with a camper tie down system. Some tie downs for slide-in campers attach directly to a specialized truck hitch, but not in this case. Other tie downs attach to the truck frame, to the trucks factory installed hitch, or stake pockets.

For your 2005 Chevy 2500 HD with aftermarket hitch, Extended Cab, and 8' bed you can use the Brophy # TDSF Stake Pocket Camper Tie Downs. Kit includes heavy duty, powder coated steel anchor points and all hardware necessary to mount anchors.

Another choice is Happijac # LC182906-182971 tie down system which is nearly hidden when not in use.

Both of these choices will work with all styles of running boards. When you have installed a tie down system and can measure between the anchors and your camper connection points I can let you know which turnbuckles will work best for your installation. Something like Happijac # LC182898 turnbuckles.

There is also a third choice: The TorkLIft # TLC2204 and # TLR3501, but it will require an aftermarket hitch that has enough room to mount the tie downs on the side of it. (Order both parts)

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

It will not, but we have one that will. For your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, you'll need the Happijac #LC182906-182971 which includes both front and rear brackets, as well as the needed stabilizer bar. I've linked you to a product description video…

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Answer 2

For your 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.5' bed and factory hitch we have a few options. You could use the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Front #TLC2205 and TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Rear #TLC3205 as long as…

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Answer 3

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 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 5

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 6

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 7

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 8

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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