I don't see any reason not to use good quality straps if you have a light weight, cheap TC. We had a 25 year old Sunline that cost $500 and used straps (and homemade anchor attachment from frame) for 2 years before we upgraded to a new TC and Torklift. We only took 3-4 trips, none off road, and never had any damage from the anchor straps pulling on the eye bolts. But our TC only weighed 1,700 lbs. loaded...
That said I do like the "proper" system we have now b/c it looks better - and for the darn cost it better look like 5 months of camper payments!
