Fastgun tiedowns - tension vs camper weight
The manufacturers specify adjusting the tension so the O-ring is 1/4" below the barrel when the tension is applied. No mention of varying the loading depending on the size and weight of the camper ...
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Regardless of the weight of the camper the Fastguns when the lever is down should have ONLY an additional 1/4" of threads exposed as compared to when the lever is up. At that point there is 300 lbs. of load on each of the anchor plates for the camper or 1200 lbs. in total.
More than 300 lbs. and you risk damaging the camper with too much of a load on the plates, and this is not easy or cheap to repair.
More than 300 lbs. and you risk damaging the camper with too much of a load on the plates, and this is not easy or cheap to repair.
