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[Nobody]

Hello All - I have been offered a complete set of TorkLift frame mounted camper tie downs, including lockable 'Fast Guns' turnbuckles, for a ridiculously low price. They've been on a 2002 F250 Super Duty 4X4, short bed, holding a Palomino Bronco camper. The front units mount by removing the front bolt from the leaf springs, slipping the tie down in place, replacing the bolt (thru the tie down), tighten it back to torque, & adjusting a 'set' bolt for proper angle. The rear set is made for a factory receiver. I have an after market EZ Lift receiver which has no holes in the ends so I'd hafta seriously modify the rear tie downs or acquire a different set of tie downs for the rear?? My question is regarding the front tie downs. Will these work on my long bed F250 Supercab, super duty truck? On the short bed truck they emerge from under the truck just in front of the wheel well and approx 12-14" behind the front of the bed. On my truck they'd emerge slightly further forward but a good 18-20" behind the front of the bed. The fast guns have plenty of 'reach' with chain links so that ain't a problem. I'm just wondering about the stability with a long bed truck. I was recently (weell, a couple of months ago) offered a front set of TorkLifts for my year model truck that mount on the truck chassis rail nearer the front of the bed. They'd involve 'fishing' the mounting bolts between the fuel tank & the chassis rail to bolt it on.The fellow also wanted considerably more for just the front mounts. My camper is a 2003 Sun Lite Eagle, 8.5' with toilet & I'm currently using Camper Clamper tie downs from Blackstone Mfg Co of Chicago. They clamp inside the bed rails & appear to do a good job of holding the camper (1550-1650#) but I've been looking for a set of frame mounted tie downs as I'd feel a little more confident in them. In my younger days I've used everything from 'stake pocket' tie downs to 'J' hooks bolted to the truck bed, to one piece frame mounted (don't remember the brand name), & they all worked for what I was hauling. I did the Alaska hiway with a 3K# camper using the frame mounted one piece, clamp-on tie downs Any tips, comments, recommendations welcome on the suitability of the TorkLifts I've been offered. TIA.

[SidecarFlip]

I'll do just that. I've been reading about Lance campers quite a bit and I read they have issues with water getting in and rot. Not understandable considering their cost. Mine has some issues as well and I thought it was just me. Obviously, it's not.

...and they are stupid heavy as well.

Anymore, about the only place I camp at is my property in northern Michigan. I own 57 acres of hardwood forest abutting the Manistee National Forest, just south of Big Rapids.

It's only accessable by seasonal road (hence the 4wd) with 2 stream crossings. I'll send you some pictures....

I have the National Forest on one side, State game land on the other and Ted Nugent's brother Rick on the other. Lots of deer. bear, wild turkeys and squirrels to hunt. I have 2 stationary blinds and 2 tree stands...and a bunch of morrels every spring.

I keep the freezers full every year.

Had squirrel stew on Sunday with cornbread for dinner.

I like to make 4 trips every spring and summer to camp and in the fall / winter to hunt, but I stay in a motel when hunting. The motel is close by and it's easier when dealing with game.

I also try, every other year, to go out west hunting, this is my off year. Last fall, it was Montana for Mule Deer, 2 years ago, New Mexico for elk. Next year will be a hog hunt, where, I'm not sure...