TR: Anza Borrego Desert: Arroyo Seco Diablo

gitpicker2009 wrote:
Very nice. Got a question though: When you're using your rig in that type of environment, how tight are the settings on your tie downs, and do you worry about flexing, etc?

thanks

You have to gauge with your specific truck and camper combo how your tie downs should be. Mostly it is by feel, and the fight to stop camper roll. I usually keep the rear tie downs pretty loose and the front hand tight snug (that as with my old happijacks and had an issue losing my camper The Story) In the case of my Old Wolf Creek I believe my rear passenger came loose and lost it completly and then the stress of the front passenger was too much for the inferior design of the tie downs.I don't worry so much with flexing because I take it pretty slow and steady + my old Wolf Creek flying out of my truck and staying intact is a testament how solid this camper is (not to mention is still staying intact when the tow truck driver uprighted the thing). I keep notice of the caboover area structure and make sure It is not coming apart, but that is why I have insurace for and I bought a truck camper to do such trips. With my torklift fastguns it is so much easier to adjust them as needed, but common rule of thumb keep tight enough to stop the camper from moving around. There are a lot of other factors as well. Some other factors which have helped a lot are reduce your air pressure in your tires, rubber matt in truck bed and the Torklift stable loads have made a huge difference. I don't find my camper moving around that much and have not installed center guides yet or eliminated my A/C.

Nolan