Tie Down, Bull rings??
Tie Down, Bull rings??
Gundy2000 |
May 5 2009, 09:40 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-May 09 Member No.: 3,133 Favorite Truck Camper(s): unsure Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Dodge 1500 Type of Tiedowns used: searching still Truck and Camper Setup: Dodge 1500, Unnamed pop up truck camper. |
I'm new to the site and was wondering if anyone can help me figure out a problem. I have a new 2008 Dodge 1500 and I'm looking to find away to attach my truck camper to it. My camper is a few years old and is the pop-up style. It has no name as the guy I bought it from said he got it from a guy who worked in a camper factory and made it himself. Its a nice camper. However, with my old dodge I was able to put in the pocket style tie downs but it scratched the truck pretty bad. My new truck doesn't have the lip for the tie downs to clamp to. I can't really afford $600 worth of new frame mount tie downs nor do I want to drill holes into my new truck.
Now my question is, can I use Bull Ring pocket tie downs that say they are rated for 1000# each for tie downs? Has anyone done this before? I can get 4 for $60 which is considerably cheaper then the other options. And no my camper does not have a tag stating its weight. I figure its on the lighter end as it has no oven or refrigerator and its a pop up. I would have it weighed but have no way of transporting it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jason |
Gundy2000 |
May 6 2009, 10:51 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-May 09 Member No.: 3,133 Favorite Truck Camper(s): unsure Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Dodge 1500 Type of Tiedowns used: searching still Truck and Camper Setup: Dodge 1500, Unnamed pop up truck camper. |
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Spanky |
May 7 2009, 09:08 PM
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Moderator Group: Moderator Posts: 320 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Silver City, New Mexico Member No.: 144 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance 1030 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually SuperCab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab 1 ton Dually Lance 1030 Torklift tiedowns |
I don't think I would try this. Just my thoughts. I think if I were gonna use the camper, I would spring for the frame type tiedowns. You can probably pick up a used system on e bay or craigslist for a little of nothing.
Gary -------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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larrynAndrea |
May 12 2009, 03:26 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 28-April 08 Member No.: 2,879 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Travel Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy, Silverado K3500ext Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy, Silverado K3500ext, Travel Lite, Torklift |
There are more reasons for proper tie downs other than just keeping the TC on your truck. $500-$600 dollars for say torklift style frame mounts (new ones) is an ok price. TLCentral there are others and less expensive but I can only speak for what we have.
Happy Camping Larry |
fisher |
May 18 2009, 01:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 18-May 09 Member No.: 3,138 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Sun valley Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F350 Type of Tiedowns used: ??? Truck and Camper Setup: not sure yet |
I'm questioning the tie down situation also. Can someone please explain to me why you use the chain/turnbuckle to secure the camper to the frame? Why could you not use the nylon straps that are weight rated with a ratchet to tie it down? Am I missing something?
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John Sardaro |
Jun 9 2009, 01:47 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 7-June 09 Member No.: 3,164 Favorite Truck Camper(s): artic fox or lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ford F350 4x4 SRW Extended cab Type of Tiedowns used: ? tiedowns are bolted to truck frame Truck and Camper Setup: F350, air springs, frame mounted tie downs, Lance mod. 1150 |
Jason,
I have seen home made tie downs that are made from angle iron. The angle iron is long enough to extend past the sides of the truck body, on both sides, after being bolted to the truck frame. Holes in the ends to accomodate hooks or eye bolts. The angle iron is of substantial material, at least 1/4 inch thick, with 1-1/2 or 2 inch sides. This should take care of the front mount. The rear mount can be made of square tube and fastened into the square tube of the trailer hitch. These materials can be bought at steel suppliers or welding shops. Probably for a lot less than store bought tie down systems. Not fond of using the nylon ratchet straps. They tend to stretch when stressed due to a sudden movement. Chain and turnbuckles (I use chain and chain binders) may be over kill, but much safer. I almost lost the camper off my truck one time. It's a scary feeling, I'm sure will not happen again, due to heavier than needed tie downs. If you have not figured it out already, hope this helps. John |
HallmarkBob |
Sep 1 2009, 10:07 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 1-September 09 Member No.: 3,313 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Dodge 1500 MegaCab Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: new owner of an older camper w/ lots of questions |
I was looking at the stake mount tie downs, and liked the price. However I hear they scratched your truck up. What area of the truck did they scratch. I am asking because my camper does not extend much beyond the bed rails of the truck, and the previous owner had substantial damage when he unloaded the camper during the sale. He had a tie down system similar to a Happijack.
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NawlBrat73 |
Nov 11 2009, 02:56 PM
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when I built a trailer I used closed chain links welded to the chassis as tie down points, Never pulled one out yet
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