Torklift tie downs with Happijac Quick loads?
Will be looking at used truck camper in a week or so, but haven’t had a truck camper in 30+ years (and then bought truck and camper “came along”). Because I have already looked at it and just need ...
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A spray in bed liner works well, but is not a replacement for a thin bed mat (like from DeeZee). The HappiJac turnbuckles will work with the Torklift frame tie downs, but may be short and require a chain to bridge that gap. Make sure what ever turnbuckles you choose have a spring load on them rather fastening the camper hard to the truck - This will allow both the camper and truck to flex without trying to tear each other apart.
If the camper is older, it may have some fitment problems on a new truck which you should verify prior to driving out to buy it:
1. The cab over need to sit a couple inches higher than your cab roof to allow for movement. This can be remedied with high density foam between the truck bed and rubber mat.
2. The tailgate opening may be too narrow for some campers that bump out past the rear wheel wells.
If the camper is older, it may have some fitment problems on a new truck which you should verify prior to driving out to buy it:
1. The cab over need to sit a couple inches higher than your cab roof to allow for movement. This can be remedied with high density foam between the truck bed and rubber mat.
2. The tailgate opening may be too narrow for some campers that bump out past the rear wheel wells.
