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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I would tend to think just the opposite- that the lighter the camper the more need for restraining, though less likely to tolerate I would imagine.
Over the recommended #setting you start to loose the benefit of spring loaded tie downs (which should be called something else, positioners/restrainers?). Would also, in the case of frame flex, side hilling etc quickly go to a 'sumpins gonna break' point. Theres is only so much travel/give in the tiedowns- the recommended setting has to do with how they are designed and still offer some 'stretch'.
I also tend to run mine probably looser than the 300#-maybe 1/4". I just go by feel-if it takes to much effort when snapping over handle I back off the bolt a turn. If ours moved around excessively Id be looking at guides or retainers in the bed to limit movement. But theres been occasion I wished both the truck & camper could accept load binders.
Over the recommended #setting you start to loose the benefit of spring loaded tie downs (which should be called something else, positioners/restrainers?). Would also, in the case of frame flex, side hilling etc quickly go to a 'sumpins gonna break' point. Theres is only so much travel/give in the tiedowns- the recommended setting has to do with how they are designed and still offer some 'stretch'.
I also tend to run mine probably looser than the 300#-maybe 1/4". I just go by feel-if it takes to much effort when snapping over handle I back off the bolt a turn. If ours moved around excessively Id be looking at guides or retainers in the bed to limit movement. But theres been occasion I wished both the truck & camper could accept load binders.
