"If you rip these tie-downs off your truck, you've got bigger issues than just the tie-downs". ..well said. SO true. So many folks use less common sense than they do money on tie-downs. The campers eye-bolt or anchor point will fail before these tie-downs. I love mine!
yep, most of the older pre aluminum frame one just have a crappy eye bolt/screw in a piece of 2x2 wood. i know because i had to remove the skin and reinforce with metal plates, 3m adhesive and metal L brackets on one that pulled out. i was really shocked how little these tie points are secured to anything into the camper. just a joke.
I’d remove or cut the bed caps back. That extra wiggle room with the plastic underneath is going to compress over time and cause them to loosen. Not to mention you can get them in farther for better leverage and weight distribution
Thank you for watching and commenting!! 👍👍 hope they work out good for your truck! Two years later mine are still great and look brand new! The finish on them is outstanding!
Very interesting, I never heard of these. I need a new way to tie down my camper because the turn buckler gets in the way of the gas door and I have to remove each time I fill up.
I’m tellin ya. These have been around forever and they will not disappoint! And are a high valu item at the price! Hope the video helps! Thanks for watching Robert! 🤘
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 Yes they have and pretty handy for a lighter weight camper. I run the corner Brophys on a new 1988 F150 2X4 Lariat with a 1986 Sunlite 8' popup and had great use with them. I use them today on my Shadow Cruiser and F150 4X4 SC Platinum because it's a lighter weight camper.
Just an fyi, the company doesn’t recommend using on single metal wall bed rails when using that type bright. Corner type I wouldn’t think it’d matter but check with distributor👍
I Agree that bolting it to the frame would be stronger. But it will cost you ALOT more. And I believe that’s only necessary if your going to be in some extremely rough conditions and bumpy roads and going at a higher speed then you should be for the equipment you have. In normal conditions and with correct speed these tie downs will not tear your bed apart. i go up some gnarly mountain roads to hunting camps etc and I’ve never had an issue. But if you can afford the expense of the frame mount tie downs then it’s an awesome choice for sure! These are just a great option and affordable and will do everything you need! Appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks!
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 I think it depends on the truck , 97 chevy silverado , yes , the metal is thicker . On a 2010 tundra the metal feels really thin , I took them off , a good pot hole or speed bump Im afraid they would bend the truck bed ,
I trust these for a 97 chevy pickup , the truck bed metal seems thick enough for support . I installed them on a 2010 tundra , No way I would trust these , it probably would hold the camper , but the metal is much thinner on the tundra that I am sure I would of ended up with some bends in the truck bed . So I went with the 700$ option and used torklift on the tundra . Older chevy with heavy metal good to go .
The screws that came for the bottom are a decently heavy duty LAG style screw There pretty stout. The truck bed would tear before the screws break I’m assuming. But yeah you can always beef em up however you want! Thanks for watching!
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 I had the lastic bedliner on my 02 Ford Super Duty, camper loked to cpmpress it and slip arpund, ended up using a stable mat instead.
Price is around 80-100$ on amazon depending on what model you buy. And I installed it myself so I’m not sure how much someone would charge you to put them on. Thank you for watching!
Does your camper ride ok on top of your plastic bedliner? I have the same type in mine and I read those should be removed first. Going to be getting a camper soon so im curious if I can leave mine in with no problems...thanks!
I believe it’s around 1500-1600 lbs unloaded. With all my stuff inside it & water tank full and loaded for a week long trip I’m probably close to 2K lbs I just installed a set of these tie downs on a (truck bed trailer) and put my camper on the trailer and hauled it across my state and up bumpy logging roads etc and had no problems. You won’t do any damage to your truck bed or camper as long as your a smart driver and aren’t doing things you shouldn’t be with a camper on your vehicle. Hope this helps you out! Thanks for watching 🤘
You have to use a small drill bit 1/8 inch first and pre drill your hole then use the bigger bit then you should be able to drive the bolts in. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching
BelovedOne. Oh stop your videos are great! And you have the best editor around! Lol. Thank you! This one got a little shakey towards the end because my tripod broke halfway through the video so I was trying to work one handed and film the project. Haha 😆
"If you rip these tie-downs off your truck, you've got bigger issues than just the tie-downs". ..well said. SO true. So many folks use less common sense than they do money on tie-downs. The campers eye-bolt or anchor point will fail before these tie-downs. I love mine!
Heck yeah! Totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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yep, most of the older pre aluminum frame one just have a crappy eye bolt/screw in a piece of 2x2 wood. i know because i had to remove the skin and reinforce with metal plates, 3m adhesive and metal L brackets on one that pulled out. i was really shocked how little these tie points are secured to anything into the camper. just a joke.
I’d remove or cut the bed caps back. That extra wiggle room with the plastic underneath is going to compress over time and cause them to loosen. Not to mention you can get them in farther for better leverage and weight distribution
Good idea, thanks!
Thank you for the video , this was very helpful in making a choice of tie downs
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
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Really good video, this is my next purchase, thanks
Thank you for watching and commenting!! 👍👍 hope they work out good for your truck! Two years later mine are still great and look brand new! The finish on them is outstanding!
Can't wait to see the camper.
A Slice of Disney. It will look good in your driveway! It’s cheaper for us than an Anaheim hotel. Haha 😂
A Slice of Disney. Thanks bro!
Very interesting, I never heard of these. I need a new way to tie down my camper because the turn buckler gets in the way of the gas door and I have to remove each time I fill up.
I’m tellin ya. These have been around forever and they will not disappoint! And are a high valu item at the price! Hope the video helps! Thanks for watching Robert! 🤘
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 Yes they have and pretty handy for a lighter weight camper. I run the corner Brophys on a new 1988 F150 2X4 Lariat with a 1986 Sunlite 8' popup and had great use with them. I use them today on my Shadow Cruiser and F150 4X4 SC Platinum because it's a lighter weight camper.
Just an fyi, the company doesn’t recommend using on single metal wall bed rails when using that type bright. Corner type I wouldn’t think it’d matter but check with distributor👍
I have the old type that has the clamp bar, no issues.
Heck ya! Old school is always good! Thanks larry! 🤘
What do y'all consider safe highway speeds for this setup? TIA!
Well, I think it would be stronger to bolt it to the frame. I have seen videos how a camper will tear the sheet metal off any truck bed.
I Agree that bolting it to the frame would be stronger. But it will cost you ALOT more. And I believe that’s only necessary if your going to be in some extremely rough conditions and bumpy roads and going at a higher speed then you should be for the equipment you have. In normal conditions and with correct speed these tie downs will not tear your bed apart. i go up some gnarly mountain roads to hunting camps etc and I’ve never had an issue. But if you can afford the expense of the frame mount tie downs then it’s an awesome choice for sure! These are just a great option and affordable and will do everything you need! Appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks!
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 I think it depends on the truck , 97 chevy silverado , yes , the metal is thicker . On a 2010 tundra the metal feels really thin , I took them off , a good pot hole or speed bump Im afraid they would bend the truck bed ,
I trust these for a 97 chevy pickup , the truck bed metal seems thick enough for support . I installed them on a 2010 tundra , No way I would trust these , it probably would hold the camper , but the metal is much thinner on the tundra that I am sure I would of ended up with some bends in the truck bed . So I went with the 700$ option and used torklift on the tundra . Older chevy with heavy metal good to go .
Good job I don't have a camper but if I get one I know how to do
Greenway Lawn. Thanks man! Appreciate the support thanks for checking it out! 🤘
I’ve ordered some but I’m going to put lag bolts on bottom. I don’t trust sheet metal screws
The screws that came for the bottom are a decently heavy duty LAG style screw There pretty stout. The truck bed would tear before the screws break I’m assuming. But yeah you can always beef em up however you want!
Thanks for watching!
id be more worried about camper slide on the plastic bed liner, but you could probably mitigate that with a rubber floor mat.
Haven’t had any issues yet but that’s a great idea. Thanks!!
@@mtnsavagenorthwest7409 I had the lastic bedliner on my 02 Ford Super Duty, camper loked to cpmpress it and slip arpund, ended up using a stable mat instead.
You can access the nuts underneath with a long extension. I found this out after I had already cut one access hole.
Awesome! That’s a great idea as well. Thanks for commenting! 🤘
What is the price for the parts and install
Price is around 80-100$ on amazon depending on what model you buy.
And I installed it myself so I’m not sure how much someone would charge you to put them on.
Thank you for watching!
I needed these ASAP and paid 177$
Does your camper ride ok on top of your plastic bedliner? I have the same type in mine and I read those should be removed first. Going to be getting a camper soon so im curious if I can leave mine in with no problems...thanks!
I was told to remove the Plastic Bed Liner and get a Rubber Bed Mat. The Camper will have a tendency to slide on the plastic one.
What is the weight of your camper ?
I believe it’s around 1500-1600 lbs unloaded. With all my stuff inside it & water tank full and loaded for a week long trip I’m probably close to 2K lbs I just installed a set of these tie downs on a (truck bed trailer) and put my camper on the trailer and hauled it across my state and up bumpy logging roads etc and had no problems. You won’t do any damage to your truck bed or camper as long as your a smart driver and aren’t doing things you shouldn’t be with a camper on your vehicle. Hope this helps you out! Thanks for watching 🤘
Great vid, thanks
Thanks for watching! 👍
Great video thanks🤠👍
Thanks for watching! 👍
Appreciate the video
Thank you for watching!
i am unable to drill through actual tie down
You have to use a small drill bit 1/8 inch first and pre drill your hole then use the bigger bit then you should be able to drive the bolts in.
Hopefully this helps!
Thanks for watching
Use a 1/8th bit first then follow it up with a 7/32 bit for your pilot hole
Use the best quality bit you can find. Don’t skimp.
Really good video.
BelovedOne. Thanks Becky! As always appreciate your support!
Trying to get better at my videos, but it's hard...lol u guys make it look easy.
BelovedOne. Oh stop your videos are great! And you have the best editor around! Lol.
Thank you! This one got a little shakey towards the end because my tripod broke halfway through the video so I was trying to work one handed and film the project. Haha 😆
Hoping to learn how use my gimble soon
Thanks😁
No problem thanks for watching! 🙏🤘
Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤘
The dam load music made this hard to even try to finish.
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Drill holes through the top of the truck bed. HELL NO!