Torklift Turnbuckles for Ford F-250 with Capri Truck Camper

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I have just ordered the torklift custom frame mounted camper tie down for our F250 Super Duty. We have a smaller Capri Truck camper and travel a lot of primitive 4x4 roads. our current tie down are small turn buckles in the bed of the truck. We want to reduce the camper sway when we are off road. Which turn buckles would be best under the conditions described above to reduce the rocking of the camper off road? Thank you!

asked by: MARCUS L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Since you want to eliminate all rocking/movement I'd go with the Torklift Locking Fastgun Turnbuckles part # TLS9522-2-LK which are stainless steel, do not have springload which allows them to be very solid, and also comes with locks so that they would get stolen.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with HappiJac about the HappiJac Original Turnbuckles for Camper Tie-Downs part #LC182898 and they informed me that the max reach is 22" for the front and 33-1/2" for the rear. Please note, the turnbuckles are adjustable so you can…

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Answer 2

Yes, I contacted the manufacturer directly who confirmed the HappiJac Original Turnbuckles for Camper Tie-Downs #LC182898 will fit your 2008 Dodge 2500 pickup with frame mounted tie downs. Included is a video resource with additional information.

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Answer 3

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 4

There really is no clear cut answer on if the HappiJac Original Turnbuckles for Camper Tie-Downs #LC182898 will work ok with fabricated tie-downs because they would not have been tested together. That being said, as long a your tie-downs fall between…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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 12

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