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SidecarFlip
Jul 28, 2017Explorer III
One thing I've noticed on newer trucks with shorter beds (in particular Ford's with a 6.5 foot bed, is that the TorkLift frame mount (front) tie down's don't provide enough mounting angle for the Fast Guns, or Quik Loads or whatever securement device you use... The attachment angle is no where steep enough to keep the camper from sliding backwards. I've seen that a couple times now and I've talked to TorkLift about the issue. The Talons, especially the ones for short beds, need to have an extended mount. The other issue I have noticed is that the tie down crosses right in front of the fuel filler door, making fueling difficult without releasing the tie down and removing it, all cured with extending the mount.
Guess thats why I like my HappyJac mounts. The angle of attachment in the front is much more conducive to keeping the camper from moving. Better to have an inverted 'V' setup than a 'I' setup.
Just installed a set on a 2016 F250 and I've extended the both Front Talon's to place the Fast Guns at more of an angle and get them from in front of the fuel filler door. TL is aware of the issue (I sent them a message), How they address it, remains to be seen.
Guess thats why I like my HappyJac mounts. The angle of attachment in the front is much more conducive to keeping the camper from moving. Better to have an inverted 'V' setup than a 'I' setup.
Just installed a set on a 2016 F250 and I've extended the both Front Talon's to place the Fast Guns at more of an angle and get them from in front of the fuel filler door. TL is aware of the issue (I sent them a message), How they address it, remains to be seen.
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