Camper tie down recommendations
We bought a 97 Jayco Sportster 8D (~1450 lbs on the sticker) and I pick it up tonight. I have 03 Chevy 2500 CCLB duramax 4x4 with the fifth wheel rails still in the bed. I need recommendations for ...
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For the trip home, make sure you have something padded or carpetted for the front of the camper and the tie down method mentioned should be good for the trip home (just make sure not to stomp on the gas pedal).
As for a permanent solution, I have the HappiJac system on my truck currently and the other camper/truck on my lot has the Torklift solution and I have to say, the Torklift frame mounts let the camper move a lot less. Mine basically moves the bed around and sways a LOT (whereas the one on the Torklift moves a little but less than half as much). I will be converting to the Torklift Tiedowns soon (as soon as I figure out if I need a superhitch or not for trailering my jeep).
As for a permanent solution, I have the HappiJac system on my truck currently and the other camper/truck on my lot has the Torklift solution and I have to say, the Torklift frame mounts let the camper move a lot less. Mine basically moves the bed around and sways a LOT (whereas the one on the Torklift moves a little but less than half as much). I will be converting to the Torklift Tiedowns soon (as soon as I figure out if I need a superhitch or not for trailering my jeep).
