I've seen debates on Torklift vs Happijac tiedowns in general, but wanted to know what experience people had with Alaskans in specific. I'm looking at putting an Alaskan 10 foot cabover on a crewcab RAM 3500. Suggestions appreciated .. Dale
Torklift or Happijac for a 10 foot Alaskan Cabover
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Posted 25 June 2015 - 02:17 AM
#2
Posted 25 June 2015 - 02:35 AM
i had a nco 8ft. in the late 80s....it was on a f250 i was told by po just bolt it on , worked for me but if you were going to remove often i would go with torklift i used them for years with a Northstar camper and never had any problems just my 2$
#3
Posted 25 June 2015 - 11:15 AM
#4
Posted 25 June 2015 - 01:55 PM
newbie,
i have a northstar so i can not be alaskan specific
BUT
torklift would be my advice...easy on and off especially w/ fastguns... ...the important factor is being attached to the frame...a very important factor if you will be off-roading... ...IMHO --the bed and bumpers were not made to standup to the torque that goes w/ a camper...
enjoy your rig...
ace
#5
Posted 25 June 2015 - 02:19 PM
I am haunted by waters
#6
Posted 25 June 2015 - 07:07 PM
Another vote for Torklifts. The Alaskan is a heavy popup that can bend bumper and bed mounts. The newer Torklift Talon frame-mounted tiedowns are powder-coated aluminum that resist corrosion. Combine them with FastGun turnbuckles for the best bed mounting available.
2014 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 CTD, Crew Cab, 8' box, Hallmark Guanella
#7
Posted 25 June 2015 - 10:15 PM
#8
Posted 26 June 2015 - 02:33 AM
#9
Posted 27 June 2015 - 03:02 PM
I thought the torklifts were those ones that hang down and out from the frame, right in harms way if you're 4-wheeling?
1992 Chevrolet 2500 350 4X4- Utility bed Factory Alaskan Truck/Camper combo-
1999 Northstar TC800, 2000 Six Pac D850, Many Callen Canopies-
2004.5 Dodge 2500 5.9D 4x4-2010 Lance 825-Toyo, Thuren, Solar, Hellwig BigWig everything- current rig
#10
Posted 27 June 2015 - 05:19 PM
nope , unless your offroad by mistake..lol.
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