External TorkLift Camper Tie Down

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Is anyone using frame mounted TorkLift tie downs to secure their popup camper?

I don’t want to drill through the aluminum truck bed, so looking for the best way to connect my TorkLift FastGuns to the ATC jack mounts. At the moment, I’m thinking of a couple of carabiners. If you have pictures, they would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Argonaut20]

I used quick link chain connectors. Search Amazon for them.
https://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-82901-CURT-Quick/dp/B000P411ZO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZE0ST8YWUW1B&keywords=quick+link+chain+connector&qid=1700256266&sprefix=Quick+link%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-3

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I used quick link chain connectors. Search Amazon for them.
https://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-82901-CURT-Quick/dp/B000P411ZO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZE0ST8YWUW1B&keywords=quick+link+chain+connector&qid=1700256266&sprefix=Quick+link%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-3

Thank you, that is what I am thinking. Maybe with an eye bolt through the jack mount to get a better pull angle.

 

[Atlin]

I use them on the outside of the camper, just drilled an extra hole (1/2") in the flange for the jacks and put the hook through that hole. Bottom hook goes through the frame mount. For the rear, I added my own piece of angle steel to the frame near the bumper and have a chain, quick link, and turnbuckle to tighten it down.

 

[Argonaut20]

I also used an eye bolt through the jack mount hole. Worked well.

 

[DavidGraves]

Howdy

I have to think the energy exerted at the wrong angle and the wrong location will not only damage the frame of your camper but also do a spongy job of securing the camper to the bed of your truck.

Do you want the fast guns to make removal quicker or easier ?

David Graves

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Howdy

I have to think the energy exerted at the wrong angle and the wrong location will not only damage the frame of your camper but also do a spongy job of securing the camper to the bed of your truck.

Do you want the fast guns to make removal quicker or easier ?

David Graves

The answer is… yes. I’m not going to take the truck into extreme terrain, and since I own a set of FastGuns for my hard side camper, why not put them to use. If I find the Cougar moves around, I’ll build bed guides to keep it in place.

That said, I’m curious if others using external style tie downs have experienced camper damage due to the changes in mounting forces. When (ATC) about it, he didn’t seemed concerned.

 

[Vic Harder]

Maybe pick up a set of their Derringers for use with the ATC? I really like mine.

 

[2trout]

I have a 2002 tundra and an older Hallmark Milner. I do use the Torklift tiedowns with Derringers as Vic mentioned. It seems to work well for me, and I do take the rig on some pretty rough 4WD roads here in Colorado.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Maybe pick up a set of their Derringers for use with the ATC? I really like mine.

Is there a benefit to using the Derringer versus FastGun? I own a set of 4 FastGuns.

 

[Vic Harder]

Derringers are small? They fit into the turnbuckle door area.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Derringers are small? They fit into the turnbuckle door area.

I’m using external TorkLift frame mounts. No eyebolts through my aluminum bed.

 

[Vic Harder]

I’m using external TorkLift frame mounts. No eyebolts through my aluminum bed.

Doh. I guess it says that in the thread title.

 

[Happyjax]

I have the Torklift and fastguns. Same concept, aluminum bed nogo!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I have the Torklift and fastguns. Same concept, aluminum bed nogo!

Jackie, Thank You! Any photos of the connection to the jack mounts?