Camper Gets a New Truck - 2016 GMC 3500
I never thought I'd sell my '06 Silverado 2500HD single cab, but life snuck up on us and the next thing I knew we had 3 dogs and a 9yo. So I decided I'd get a new truck as my option (according to SW...
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trail-explorer wrote:
CUrious about those happijack buttons on the rear bumper, and what method is used to attach them in that plastic step area of the GM rear bumper.
I've seen that system used on other trucks, and more often than not, the rear bumper is tweaked upwards from the stresses placed in it using it as a camper tie-down point. That aspect is another reason to go with TorkLift tiedowns.
The bumper is steel where you drill, the vinyl is a covering. The kit comes with a 1x3x1/8" plate that is provided for the GM step bumper; it goes behind the bumper to distribute the load. I suppose you would have an issue if you didn't use the plate.
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