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silverbullet555
Explorer
Jul 30, 2020

Shimming camper to minimize side to side movement

I noticed on our last trip or two a fair amount of readjusting the turnbuckles was necessary. Wind and bumpy roads usually seem to cause it to shift enough to make one side's tiedowns loose and the ot...
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Bert_the_Welder
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2020
I've had mine shift. 3/4" stall mat and fastguns tightened as per manufacturer. I think it's just gonna vary depending on the bump size and speed you take it at. Don't think I've had it move on pavement. But on forest service or logging roads, anything is possible.

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