Tie downs

Seriously, I am asking because I want to know "What the right" thing is. Instead of being bashed, I was hoping to get some answers. I have never done this before and want to do it right! Helpful info wanted. The camper I saw was just over 1000 lbs dry weight, It was made for a 1/4 ton truck like a Tacoma. Not looking at something with a bathroom, but possibly a small kitchen area. What kind of tie downs do you use? I was hoping this forum would be helpful to a newbie, but I seem to just get berated! How can I learn if I don't ask questions. I guess this may not be the place for me to learn!

I am far from an expert, but I have not seen slide in campers being just a 1000lbs, even popup seem to be more than 1000lbs. When I was looking for a used camper I looked at many many campers and anything lighter, such as a popup were non existent in the used camper market in my area. Are you looking for something with a bathroom, kitchen area, how will you use the camper?

Even a 1000lbs camper probably would require and for safety reason need to have actual tie downs, I have seen where some guys use ratchet straps for temporary measures, as in getting it home or something along those lines.


Finally, Id go at this cautiously having weight limits and the handling limits in mind in what ever your needs and wants are in your camper choice.

Seriously? Spend the money and do the right thing.........

How are you gonna feel when you kill some family?

If it works dimensionally, IE, the camper tie downs are inside the bed rails of the truck, then I'd do it. Still gotta make sure the tie downs are angled properly fore and aft to keep the camper pulled slightly forward.

1000lbs is not much of a camper, are you certain on the weight? Even most of the pop ups loaded with gear are close to or twice that weight.

Use the tie downs that bolt to the frame. buy them once.
Use turnbuckles or their equivalent.
Forget about straps.