Comparing Steel and Aluminum TorkLift Frame Mount Camper Tie Downs for a 2022 Ford F-350 8' Bed

Question:

Hello i have a question regarding weight. Since everything matters when you are hauling a truck camper i am wondering the weight difference of the F2021 F2021A F3008 F3008A the only benefit i can see of going aluminum at least for me is potential weight savings and i am curious of the weight of each of these... for the standard steel ones i think i found a weight of F2021 - 42.4 LBS pair F3008 - 31.42 LBS pair I havent been able to find the aluminum weighs, also i assume the weight rating is the same for both of these or is the aluminum have a lower capacity? Thanks for your time in advance.

asked by: Brian M

Expert Reply:

I have attached for you below the shipping weights of each item you requested. The actual weight can be found by simply subtracting a few lbs for shipping material.

TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Front part # TLF2021 (42 lbs)
TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Front part # TLF2021A (38 lbs)
TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Rear part # TLF3008 (32 lbs)
TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Rear part # TLF3008A (28 lbs)

The camper tie-downs don't hold any listed weight capacities. The benefits of the aluminum versions is for both weight saving and weather protection. If you don't already have a set of turnbuckles picked out, I recommend the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles for Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs part # TLS9529-2-LK (20 lbs).