Straps instead of bolt down too risky?
Looking for options to secure my new Cari Cowboy? I have a step side truck, so I had to go with bolt down because the usual turnbuckle system would not fit in the step side bed. Bolt down works fine, ...
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If I had a fleet side instead of a step side truck, I could use the usual tie down method Pete at Capri Camper uses with the Cowboy. In fact, my camper has four trap doors that were to be used for the turn buckles. But once mounted they realized there is no room. When you open one of the trap doors, all you see is truck bed about a 1/2" away. Step side really causes some issues. I just got off the phone with a dealer selling Torklift. They checked with the Torklift tech and were told the step side causes issues and did not advise trying to make their system work.
I'm going with option one - enlarge the bolt holes in the camper floor from 3/8" to 1" with a spacer to take up the added space. Also buy some snap no extension mirrors my brother and buringman above suggested. After this weekend's adventure I'll know if this is adequate or if I need to get a fabricated belly bar of sorts with turnbuckles.
Pete did tell me I could use the last jack plate hole for an anchor point using a 3/8" bolt with eyelet. He offered to mail them to me. Can't say enough about Pete at Capri, their customer service goes beyond expectations.
I'm going with option one - enlarge the bolt holes in the camper floor from 3/8" to 1" with a spacer to take up the added space. Also buy some snap no extension mirrors my brother and buringman above suggested. After this weekend's adventure I'll know if this is adequate or if I need to get a fabricated belly bar of sorts with turnbuckles.
Pete did tell me I could use the last jack plate hole for an anchor point using a 3/8" bolt with eyelet. He offered to mail them to me. Can't say enough about Pete at Capri, their customer service goes beyond expectations.
