Need Advice: Nylon Ratchet Strap Tie Downs?
tldr: Are there any legal, safety, or engineering reasons not to use a heavy duty nylon ratchet strap to tie down the front of the camper to the truck frame? ------- My wife's grandfather just g...
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The nylon straps will age out quickly and fatigue.
Unfortunately, quality tie down brackets and turnbuckles can cost more than a used camper. Fortunately, you can reuse them on the next camper if you stay with the same truck. If you switch trucks, the tie downs will most likely not fit but you will be able to use the same turnbuckles.
BTW: If the camper was designed for a long bed truck, the center of gravity will be behind the rear axle and cause your front end to float.
Unfortunately, quality tie down brackets and turnbuckles can cost more than a used camper. Fortunately, you can reuse them on the next camper if you stay with the same truck. If you switch trucks, the tie downs will most likely not fit but you will be able to use the same turnbuckles.
BTW: If the camper was designed for a long bed truck, the center of gravity will be behind the rear axle and cause your front end to float.
