Purchase new tie down points on camper
I'm looking at replacing the tie down points on my camper. I started of thinking I'd just make some (and I may) but it seems like something I should be able to buy pretty cheap. Any idea where I ...
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I'm sure you can find them somewhere to buy but they are very easy to make. I have just used steel angle iron (found at HD or Lowes or ....). I would not replace unless there is an absolute need to. I tried eyebolts once and they just bent.
The more difficult part is mounting them. It will depend on how the original tie downs were mounted, some can removed, others not so easy. I always used two bolts thru the angle iron a couple of inches apart to spread the load.
In the past, I have drilled new holes up thru the camper frame and then bolted. I have also put steel strap on top to provide greater surface area for better load distribution. Sometimes the rear passenger side will be in the dinette and will be difficult to hide the top of the bolts.
The more difficult part is mounting them. It will depend on how the original tie downs were mounted, some can removed, others not so easy. I always used two bolts thru the angle iron a couple of inches apart to spread the load.
In the past, I have drilled new holes up thru the camper frame and then bolted. I have also put steel strap on top to provide greater surface area for better load distribution. Sometimes the rear passenger side will be in the dinette and will be difficult to hide the top of the bolts.
