Camper tie downs????

couleeman · 05-12-2008, 01:49 PM

I have a slide in box camper for my truck. I got the belly bars made, camper cleaned up, and all the fun stuff....Now I need to tie down the camper into the truck.

What do you guys use as Tie downs. My setup that I was going to use (till my uncle said it may not be enough), was 5/16 turn buckles, 4000lb tensile strength cable to each of the 4 corners, then chain connector links to attach everything. The biggest question is, are the 5/16 turn buckles enough. They are rated at 1500lbs

teeroy · 05-12-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by couleeman

I have a slide in box camper for my truck. I got the belly bars made, camper cleaned up, and all the fun stuff....Now I need to tie down the camper into the truck.

What do you guys use as Tie downs. My setup that I was going to use (till my uncle said it may not be enough), was 5/16 turn buckles, 4000lb tensile strength cable to each of the 4 corners, then chain connector links to attach everything. The biggest question is, are the 5/16 turn buckles enough. They are rated at 1500lbs

how many tie down points are you going to have? mine is mounted with the same on all 4 corners, I used chain to attach to the bars front and back with the same 5/16 turnbuckles.

couleeman · 05-12-2008, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by teeroy

how many tie down points are you going to have? mine is mounted with the same on all 4 corners, I used chain to attach to the bars front and back with the same 5/16 turnbuckles.

I will have 4 tie downs. 2 in the front, 2 at the back. On the same rig as you got pretty much. 03 2500HD. Camper looks about the same size too.

teeroy · 05-12-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by couleeman

I will have 4 tie downs. 2 in the front, 2 at the back. On the same rig as you got pretty much. 03 2500HD. Camper looks about the same size too.

I think you will be fine, I've been using mine like this for over 3 years and haven't lost 'er yet.....been on a few trails where you can feel the camper swaying back and forth while going slow and everything held tight. good luck bro....

couleeman · 05-12-2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by teeroy

I think you will be fine, I've been using mine like this for over 3 years and haven't lost 'er yet.....been on a few trails where you can feel the camper swaying back and forth while going slow and everything held tight. good luck bro....

Thanks,

Did you get the spring loaded turn buckles or just a normal one??? I have already bought the 5/16 normal ones, but am more than willing to upgrade.

teeroy · 05-12-2008, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by couleeman

Thanks,

Did you get the spring loaded turn buckles or just a normal one??? I have already bought the 5/16 normal ones, but am more than willing to upgrade.

just the regular ones, I have used spring loaded loadbinders before while trucking, they seem too easy to spring and I could easily collapse the spring while tightening them. I am a fan of the snug fit.....

couleeman · 05-12-2008, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by teeroy

just the regular ones, I have used spring loaded loadbinders before while trucking, they seem too easy to spring and I could easily collapse the spring while tightening them. I am a fan of the snug fit.....

Thanks teeroy...

teeroy · 05-12-2008, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by couleeman

Thanks teeroy...

no problem couleeman, glad to help out.....

Captainkip · 05-12-2008, 11:14 PM

Seen this on TV, you guys with the campers should check it out. stablelift.com

teeroy · 05-12-2008, 11:46 PM

that is pretty cool, I like how quick it is as well as the stability. I wonder how secure it actually holds it to the truck, seeing as there is no tension pulling forward and backwards.

and it costs almost as much as I paid for my camper......lol.

couleeman · 05-13-2008, 02:58 PM

Not a bad setup...I may have to make something like that. But considering I have only $200 into my camper so far ($100 into turnbuckles, chains and bellybar) I can't justify buying that rig....

sledbunnyracing · 05-13-2008, 06:10 PM

Looks like it would really reduce the vehicle clearance as well. Probably a nice addition but seems a bit pricey.

05-12-2008, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Camper tie downs???? I have a slide in box camper for my truck. I got the belly bars made, camper cleaned up, and all the fun stuff....Now I need to tie down the camper into the truck. What do you guys use as Tie downs. My setup that I was going to use (till my uncle said it may not be enough), was 5/16 turn buckles, 4000lb tensile strength cable to each of the 4 corners, then chain connector links to attach everything. The biggest question is, are the 5/16 turn buckles enough. They are rated at 1500lbs __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

05-12-2008, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
teeroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grimshaw Posts: 612 Casino Cash: $454191 Thanks: 263 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by couleeman I have a slide in box camper for my truck. I got the belly bars made, camper cleaned up, and all the fun stuff....Now I need to tie down the camper into the truck. What do you guys use as Tie downs. My setup that I was going to use (till my uncle said it may not be enough), was 5/16 turn buckles, 4000lb tensile strength cable to each of the 4 corners, then chain connector links to attach everything. The biggest question is, are the 5/16 turn buckles enough. They are rated at 1500lbs how many tie down points are you going to have? mine is mounted with the same on all 4 corners, I used chain to attach to the bars front and back with the same 5/16 turnbuckles. Last edited by teeroy; 05-12-2008 at 02:02 PM. Reason: added pic....

05-12-2008, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by teeroy how many tie down points are you going to have? mine is mounted with the same on all 4 corners, I used chain to attach to the bars front and back with the same 5/16 turnbuckles. I will have 4 tie downs. 2 in the front, 2 at the back. On the same rig as you got pretty much. 03 2500HD. Camper looks about the same size too. __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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teeroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grimshaw Posts: 612 Casino Cash: $454191 Thanks: 263 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by couleeman I will have 4 tie downs. 2 in the front, 2 at the back. On the same rig as you got pretty much. 03 2500HD. Camper looks about the same size too. I think you will be fine, I've been using mine like this for over 3 years and haven't lost 'er yet.....been on a few trails where you can feel the camper swaying back and forth while going slow and everything held tight. good luck bro....

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couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by teeroy I think you will be fine, I've been using mine like this for over 3 years and haven't lost 'er yet.....been on a few trails where you can feel the camper swaying back and forth while going slow and everything held tight. good luck bro.... Thanks, Did you get the spring loaded turn buckles or just a normal one??? I have already bought the 5/16 normal ones, but am more than willing to upgrade. __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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teeroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grimshaw Posts: 612 Casino Cash: $454191 Thanks: 263 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by couleeman Thanks, Did you get the spring loaded turn buckles or just a normal one??? I have already bought the 5/16 normal ones, but am more than willing to upgrade. just the regular ones, I have used spring loaded loadbinders before while trucking, they seem too easy to spring and I could easily collapse the spring while tightening them. I am a fan of the snug fit.....

05-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by teeroy just the regular ones, I have used spring loaded loadbinders before while trucking, they seem too easy to spring and I could easily collapse the spring while tightening them. I am a fan of the snug fit..... Thanks teeroy... __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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teeroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grimshaw Posts: 612 Casino Cash: $454191 Thanks: 263 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Originally Posted by couleeman Thanks teeroy... no problem couleeman, glad to help out.....

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Captainkip Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Meadow Lake, Sk Posts: 26 Casino Cash: $66040 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Seen this on TV, you guys with the campers should check it out. stablelift.com

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teeroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grimshaw Posts: 612 Casino Cash: $454191 Thanks: 263 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? that is pretty cool, I like how quick it is as well as the stability. I wonder how secure it actually holds it to the truck, seeing as there is no tension pulling forward and backwards. and it costs almost as much as I paid for my camper......lol.

05-13-2008, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Camper tie downs???? Not a bad setup...I may have to make something like that. But considering I have only $200 into my camper so far ($100 into turnbuckles, chains and bellybar) I can't justify buying that rig.... __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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