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Bigimac
Explorer
Explorer
My 2015 3500HD Chevy 8ft bed is out of commission for a while - gotta load the camper & drag the boat on a trip to lake powell in a few days (800 mile round trip).

Thinking of renting a 1-ton but not sure how best to tie down the camper ... have a good rubber mat for the bed but gotta believe no rental with torklifts ๐Ÿ™‚ ... would ratchet straps work? Thanks.
2013 Capri Sportsman Grande
2015 Chevy Crew cab 3500HD SWD gasser
Toyo Open Ctry ATII 275 70R/18
10150# loaded; 10.5 mpg @ 70mph
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jaycocreek
Explorer II
Explorer II
I just make things work without spending the money they want for TC accessories..

On my old F-250 I put the old Happijack button in the stake pocket and gave it a hefty twist..Tied it to the rear camper tie down with chain and turnbuckle with the banana swimming aid(laughing) to keep it from rubbing on the truck.

Worked for years up and down Idaho mountain roads without issue...I am not recommending that to anyone,just showing what worked for me..

If you look close you can see how it worked for me.

Lance 9.6
400 watts solar mounted/200 watts portable
500ah Lifep04

Bigimac
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks jayco - hadn't thought of that
2013 Capri Sportsman Grande
2015 Chevy Crew cab 3500HD SWD gasser
Toyo Open Ctry ATII 275 70R/18
10150# loaded; 10.5 mpg @ 70mph

jaycocreek
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thinking of renting a 1-ton but not sure how best to tie down the camper ... have a good rubber mat for the bed but gotta believe no rental with torklifts ... would ratchet straps work? Thanks.


Ratchet straps will work but I would go with stake pocket tie downs and not drill the holes..I try to keep them around just to bring truck campers home or for loaners.

I never did put tie downs on my older lance/F-250,just tied them to the stake pockets with turnbuckle's and chain...Worked in Idaho's back country very well without issue.

In the old days,stake pocket tie downs were the to go method for most.

Good luck.
Lance 9.6
400 watts solar mounted/200 watts portable
500ah Lifep04

Bigimac
Explorer
Explorer
that's what my wife suggested ... a hotel, but bring along the straps ... just in case ... :C
2013 Capri Sportsman Grande
2015 Chevy Crew cab 3500HD SWD gasser
Toyo Open Ctry ATII 275 70R/18
10150# loaded; 10.5 mpg @ 70mph

azdryheat
Explorer
Explorer
Stay at the hotel.
2013 Chevy 3500HD CC dually
2014 Voltage 3600 toy hauler
2019 RZR 1000XP TRE

Bigimac
Explorer
Explorer
Capri Grande - 2200# loaded - I use torklift fast guns - 4-jack mount
2013 Capri Sportsman Grande
2015 Chevy Crew cab 3500HD SWD gasser
Toyo Open Ctry ATII 275 70R/18
10150# loaded; 10.5 mpg @ 70mph

Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
How big is your TC?
Check Walmart thread for strapping alternatives ๐Ÿ˜„