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โAug-19-2019 08:28 AM
DR802 wrote:
I have a 2011 Ford F150 with NorthStar TC850 1875lbs dry and Brophy tiedowns that I have driven from Vermont to Florida and it never shifted
โAug-19-2019 07:27 AM
northshore wrote:
I used Happy Jacks for my 1997 Lance 165s on a 1999 f 250 PS Not frame mounted and worked fine no problems. I would not hesitate using the HJ in your situation.
I had the "buttons" on the rear bumper of the 1999 f 250 and I would say if there was a weak point in that set up, it was the rear bumper.
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โAug-18-2019 02:33 PM
Posted By: Steve_in_29 on 06/13/08 01:48pm
d3500ram wrote:
....Most people think that HJ attach the TC to the bed. That is not the case. When properly installed, HJ's ARE mounted to the frame vis a vis the bed.
That statement isn't entirely true. While on GM and Dodge trucks the HJ's do tie into an actual frame mount for the bed, on the Fords they merely attach to a sheetmetal reinforcing rib under the bed and not into an actual point on the frame. I know, I have a set.
โAug-18-2019 01:42 PM
SidecarFlip wrote:
Not exactly correct. I installed HJ tie down's on my 1997 F350 (still there and still use them), on my 3rd camper, same truck) and my HJ's secure to the front of the bed AS WELL AS TO THE FRAME and I'd consider my 97 install as older (installed them in 1997) so your comment don't hold much water in my view.
โAug-18-2019 01:32 PM
Slymer wrote:
I don't know anything about HappyJack tie-downs but I love my Torklift Fastguns. You are right, they are expensive. Amazing customer service though. I think for me a lot would depend on how often I was going to be taking the camper off the truck. If it is often, paying the extra for Fastguns or HappyJacks might be worth it in the long run just for ease of use.
โAug-18-2019 01:29 PM
jaycocreek wrote:
Stake pocket tie downs have been used for years on heavier campers than your..They were the only choice for some in remote area's, years ago if you had a TC other than a pre-fabbed one..I have used them on several Truck Campers of old..
Stop and think about it..The old Happi-Jack tie downs were only secured by the metal of the bed,not the frame..Stop and think about it..The old Happi-Jack tie downs were only secured by the metal of the bed,not the frame..
This is from e-trailer on the stake pocket tie downs.e-trailer wrote:
The Brophy Stake Pocket Mounted Camper Tie Downs part # TDSF are not given a weight capacity rating. The stake pocket mounted camper tie downs are instead rated to withstand the weight of your truck's payload capacity. Therefore, as long as the 1,600 lb truck bed camper you have does not exceed your 2017 Ford F-350's payload capacity and your truck does not have dual rear wheels, then they will work well for you.
In order to secure the truck bed camper to your truck you will need a set of turnbuckles such as the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs part # TDHP. These turnbuckles have a 3,000 lb weight capacity and a retracted/extended length of 7-5/8" - 12".
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โAug-18-2019 10:54 AM
Bedlam wrote:
On newer trucks, the sheet metal used on the truck bed is just too tin to use an anchor point for your turn buckles. Use the provided anchors in the bed or find a way to attach to the truck frame.
e-trailer wrote:
Question:
Will these tie downs with the aluminum bed of the new super duty trucks?
asked by: Jordan
Expert Reply:
You can use the Brophy Clamp On Camper Tie-Downs # HSAB for your 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty but we actually recommend going with the Camper Tie-Downs # HSSF instead as they have a slightly different design that better fits your Super Duty. Attached are dimensional photos of each for you to reference with your application. You will notice that one, part # HSAB, has an extra bend towards the end where you attach your tie-downs.