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[krs1]

hello everyone i have a 1999 palomino pop up in my toyota tacoma and have wondering what the pros and cons to these to tie down systems are i understand everyone uses turnbuckles but why not ratchet straps? my camper weighs about 1100lbs and loaded with gear maybe 1500 lbs my turnbuckles kept coming loose so im trying straps they are 1000lbs rated and i have 4 attachment points with steel plates on the interior of camper. just curious what the thoughts are etc all info helps thanks

[krs1]

anyone have experience or opinions?

[longhorn1]

The turnbuckles need to be at an angle, so if they are straight up and down that is a problem. Do you have a rubber mat in the bed? I think straps are high risk, low reward, maybe to transport home but not perminent. If the camper manufacturer's considered this a viable method it would be offered. I don't want to rain on your party, just my 2 cents worth. jd

Edited by longhorn1, 05 February 2017 - 01:06 AM.

[krs1]

I posted to recieve everyones advice and coments reguardless if i agree or notthe turnbuckles are at an angle just kept loosening when i drove down dirt roads i rebuilt them and added a locking nut so thats prob the route will go and use the straps as a backup. thanks for the 2 cents

[Bigfoot]

What kind of turnbuckles are you using? And what exactly is coming loose? Spring-loaded turnbuckles such as the Torklift AnchorGuard or FastGun do not loosen if properly installed. On some types a lock nut is advisable. Agree that ratchet straps are only for temporary use. 

[craig333]

As a backup its a fine idea. One if these days I'll get off my duff and install a strap as a shtf backup.

[DanoT]

My Phoenix camper came with ratchet straps and they have not been a problem in the 6+ years that i have had the camper. My 8.5' camper sits on a mat in a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel and the fully loaded camper weighs close to 3000 lbs.

[Hunterbuild]

been using ratchet straps for my sky-lite. Do a lot of back roads in 4 wheel. So far so good.

[Bigfoot]

Since we started using tie-down straps the truck accelerates so much better! 

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Since we started using tie-down straps the truck accelerates so much better! 
 

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