Camper Tie Downs

[Bafazane]

Hi Folks,

 

I’ve been thinking about it for a long while and have decided I’m going to purchase a slide in camper for my truck. I’ve been looking at tie downs and like the idea of frame mounted tie downs (like the Tork Lift version). The one issue I see with the Tork Lift tie downs is the fronts use the bed bolt which is where my Fass is mounted.

Is there anybody around that has a Fass or Airdog lift pump that also uses Tork Lift tie downs? If so, how did you accomplish it?

If anybody wants to chime in with their other tie down recommendations for these trucks, I’m all ears.

 

Thanks

[JAG1]

I have the Torklift Tie Downs, but my fuel system is inside the frame giving the engine greater chance of getting some warmth to the filter and lift pump. I believe the torklifts are outside the frame. Most of us have our fuel system between or inside the frame for protection from cold and accidents.

 

On the rears I simply hammered in some square tubing either side/ end of the receiver hitch cut it off the right length and drilled a hole for the pin to go thru when I want the TorkLift to slide in.

 

I'm happy to hear you are getting a slide in camper. I have had mine 17 years now. 

[Bafazane]

Thanks @JAG1. I know moving the pump to behind the transfer case is the better set up, just haven’t gotten around to it. I’m never in that cold of weather so it’s a low priority. 

I’m away at work for a while so it’s making the planning for the camper a little harder with not being able to look at the truck.

[JAG1]

I understand. One thing about this site it will let me know when you post up some further developments or questions.

 

 There is one tough spot with the torklifts...... I believe the fuel tank is in the way of getting a nut in there and getting it on the bolt. I think I got it by using a piece of wire on the tip of the bolt and sliding the nut on there. With the tip of my finger I was able to thread it on and wrench it from there.