Custom/DIY Truck Camper Tie Downs
Looking to avoid the $600 price tag on the torklift frame mounting system. Anyone have a good solution? TC Lance 845 2800# Dry No Slide Out GMC 2500HD SRW
Forum Discussion
Too many general statements, not giving any details.
I am metal fabricator, what is now hobby, but was profession for some time in my life.
When I was estimating what it would take to make template for front tie-down, it was shooting north of 20 hr just for design.
Even Torklift screw the designs as the ties for my Ford come with 4 thick shims to compensate for bad design.
But rear tie downs for truck with rear hitch it just straight tubing with reducer on 1 end and small plate on other end.
Even highschooler can make design in less than 5 minutes.
TL adds "moustache" bracket to bolt under hitch, but I simply drilled 1/4" hole for a pin.
With some extra time you can make it easy bolt-on design, but welding is simply easier.
I am metal fabricator, what is now hobby, but was profession for some time in my life.
When I was estimating what it would take to make template for front tie-down, it was shooting north of 20 hr just for design.
Even Torklift screw the designs as the ties for my Ford come with 4 thick shims to compensate for bad design.
But rear tie downs for truck with rear hitch it just straight tubing with reducer on 1 end and small plate on other end.
Even highschooler can make design in less than 5 minutes.
TL adds "moustache" bracket to bolt under hitch, but I simply drilled 1/4" hole for a pin.
With some extra time you can make it easy bolt-on design, but welding is simply easier.
