Just bought Truck Camper- how do I move

towpro wrote:
doesn't the torque lift fast gun adjustment video say "when you close lever until you have pressure, and have 1/2 a hole exposed, this is the correct adjustment that will give you 200 lbs pressure when fast gun is locked close"?

not hard to do 200 lbs pressure on a tie down strap. But the difference is the tie down strap will stretch further with increased load than the fastgun.

As an example, follow these 8 easy steps to determine the correct turnbuckle tension with a Torklift International FastGun turnbuckle:

1) Hang the FastGun truck camper turnbuckle upper hook from the camper anchor point

2) Adjust the threaded hook bolt so the bottom of it is approximately 1/2 inch above the tie down insert (The handle on the FastGun turnbuckle should be in closed position)

3) Open the handle on the FastGun turnbuckle

4) Hook the bottom hook bolt into the tie down anchor point

5) Pull the lever handle down until you begin to feel spring tension
Hint: The hole for the snapper pin should be nearly blocked half way??


6) Adjust the round O-ring up against the bottom of the FastGun turnbuckle

7) Snap down the FastGun handle
How to install and adjust turnbuckles - Torklift International

8) Snapping the handle down should result in the round O-ring being spaced approximately 1/4 inch below the body of the FastGun turnbuckle

The quarter inch space visible between the O-ring and body of the turnbuckle indicates the internal spring within the turnbuckle is activated and compressed. You have now achieved the proper 300 pounds of tension.

You want to tighten the front turnbuckles until the slack or wiggle is out and the turnbuckle is snug. Put a mark on the hook opposite the threaded rod next to the barrel. Tighten the turnbuckle until a quarter to three-eighths of an inch of the hook is pulled out of the turnbuckle. This compresses the spring giving you about 300 pounds of pressure. Tighten the jam nut to keep it set.