brophy tie downs vs others?
I have searched the forum before posting this and did not find my answer, bc all previous posts had different (newer) trucks and campers. I recently bought a TC, (see signature for rig set up), and...
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When we first got our camper I use to drive with the sun visors down,
the campers nose moves alot in relation to front of truck. Normal yes, frame flexes/twists between bed and cab but after a while you wont notice.
A rubber mat, even with the spray in liner will help alot if there is actually movement.
As to rocking, not sure. Center of gravity is a lot higher so truck will handle/react different to any side forces. If camper is actually rocking in the bed, really not likely given weight of camper (11' under 2000#?) better tie downs could help. Unfamiliar with Brophys other than the old stake pockets. Umm I just looked, crbrophy.com I think Id start saving for Torklift or HappiJac tie downs.
the campers nose moves alot in relation to front of truck. Normal yes, frame flexes/twists between bed and cab but after a while you wont notice.
A rubber mat, even with the spray in liner will help alot if there is actually movement.
As to rocking, not sure. Center of gravity is a lot higher so truck will handle/react different to any side forces. If camper is actually rocking in the bed, really not likely given weight of camper (11' under 2000#?) better tie downs could help. Unfamiliar with Brophys other than the old stake pockets. Umm I just looked, crbrophy.com I think Id start saving for Torklift or HappiJac tie downs.
