I hauled my 1997 Lance 165 on my f250 short bed for long time using the happy jack tie downs, with no problems at all. I felt safe using them. I know years ago lots of campers used the Brophies with out problems. I moved to the frame mounted type when I got my new to me camper. This camper is much heavier and i felt more comfortable with the frame mounted tie downs. The weight of the camper on your 1500, discussion is an important one. CAT makes weighing really easy with their app and you can weigh a second time for something like $3.00. Just knowing the weight was a bit plus for me. I will say adding bags, sway bars and all the other add ons, will help with handling, but no add on was a fix for being over weight.