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 the previous owners, one who is a trucker, and the other who repairs them, put the TC on my truck for me, and they used brophy screw ons, not the stakes, and steel turnbuckles. They seem sturdy, very.
My truck box fit the TC like a glove. The tailgate was removed to eliminate extra weight AND because I had no choice anyway, as the TC fit so well and snug in the bed, it wouldn't go in with the tailgate still attatched.
Ok...When I first drove it, it seemed to rock with the motion of the truck bed, and I can SEE it moving overhead out my peripheral vision. FREAKED ME OUT! THEY both laughed and said it was normal. Is it?????
These two guys were so nice they even hooked up my auxillary battery system for me off my alternator for free, and checked my truck engine for safety etc and adjusted my mirrors. WHY wouldn't I trust them that they know what they're doing?
The trucker marveled at how well my truck drove, and bragged about it to his buddy. "Smooth as molasses," he said. That was without the TC in it.
The diesel mechanic said he didn't notice a thing wrong. So, I drove it 300 miles on interstate with no problems. I don't think the truck noticed the weight at all, at least I didn't notice it handling any different EXCEPT...it bucked like a horse ONCE, and that was mild and short lived. (10 seconds) (Hence my rush for new tires)
The truck also has a new beautiful Line-X liner. Would that make the camper slide?
I was a little afraid that my camper was too heavy, so I bought four new state of the art tires to increase the axle payload. My axle and suspension are free floating limited slip 4.1 see signature.
Am I just not use to it?
All help appreciated.
Is this normal? Do I need a different set up?
I recently bought a TC, (see signature for rig set up), and the previous owners, one who is a trucker, and the other who repairs them, put the TC on my truck for me, and they used brophy screw ons, not the stakes, and steel turnbuckles. They seem sturdy, very.
My truck box fit the TC like a glove. The tailgate was removed to eliminate extra weight AND because I had no choice anyway, as the TC fit so well and snug in the bed, it wouldn't go in with the tailgate still attatched.
Ok...When I first drove it, it seemed to rock with the motion of the truck bed, and I can SEE it moving overhead out my peripheral vision. FREAKED ME OUT! THEY both laughed and said it was normal. Is it?????
These two guys were so nice they even hooked up my auxillary battery system for me off my alternator for free, and checked my truck engine for safety etc and adjusted my mirrors. WHY wouldn't I trust them that they know what they're doing?
The trucker marveled at how well my truck drove, and bragged about it to his buddy. "Smooth as molasses," he said. That was without the TC in it.
The diesel mechanic said he didn't notice a thing wrong. So, I drove it 300 miles on interstate with no problems. I don't think the truck noticed the weight at all, at least I didn't notice it handling any different EXCEPT...it bucked like a horse ONCE, and that was mild and short lived. (10 seconds) (Hence my rush for new tires)
The truck also has a new beautiful Line-X liner. Would that make the camper slide?
I was a little afraid that my camper was too heavy, so I bought four new state of the art tires to increase the axle payload. My axle and suspension are free floating limited slip 4.1 see signature.
Am I just not use to it?
All help appreciated.
Is this normal? Do I need a different set up?
