40 replies to this topic

[keith]

If I'm not mistaken, The stock turnbuckels are aluminum and the hooks are steel. If this is true thats probably the start of the trouble your all having. With the happijack that I'm using, there was a bit of loosening on washboard but with the locknut it's contained. Really just a case of things setting in. Also with the tie downs on the outside of the camper it's easy to moniter and snug them up as needed. All of 10-15 seconds.

[SunMan]

I think Camelracer has the simplest solution really. For a total of about .50 cents the problem is solved with locknuts.

Mine rarely come off, though I did lose two on the Racetrack road during the DVR. Also lost one going into Saline last week but none coming out. Think I'll finally get off my lazy arse and buy some locknuts just for peace of mind.

To each his own, whatever works I say.

[brett13]

Anybody think the new Derringer turnbuckles levers might fit? I have a lot of trouble checking the front turnbuckles. Since the clearance between the bed rails and the camper is so close on the Tundra, I can't see them. When the camper is packed, it is impossible to get to the access holes unless you unpack everything. A "set and forget" system would be great (and easier to use the lever action instead of contorting to reach through the hole). The new Derringers fit on any 1/2" threaded turnbuckle and can adjust from 9-13". I need to measure next time the camper is on, but it seems like it might work. Any thoughts?

[EdoHart]

My Hawk first sat on a $25 rubber, mat from KMart.

Now it sits on a spray in truck bed liner (Line-X).

In both vehicles, once the camper is in place and the turnbuckles are tightened by hand, I then drive about 100 miles, and re-tightened them by hand. After the camper settles tight on a flexible surface, the stock turn buckles do a great job. I occasionally check the turn buckles, and find that they are always tight.

[The Saints]

sorry, i am new here and dont want to sound stupid, but would some lock-tight work. i use it in my line of work and it has great strenght.
Scott

[the fisherman]

sorry, i am new here and dont want to sound stupid, but would some lock-tight work. i use it in my line of work and it has great strenght.
Scott

It's not a good solution if you take the camper on and off, I double nut, a castle and a wing on top.

[chnlisle]

I use an air bag.

[simimike]

I use cat litter.

Cheers,
Mike

[chnlisle]

Hey Mikey how are you feeling. Everything going well?

[jackamoto]

This worked for me after my first month of continually re-tightening the turnbuckles (shower curtain loops). 

 

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