Installing Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 1

Front brackets are bolted to frame using existing holes; fit is very precise.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 2

Tie-down inserts are slid into frame brackets and held in place with pins.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 3

Fish wire is used to thread bolt through frame with restricted access.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 4

ainter’s tape is used to prevent bolt from slipping out of hole while second bolt is fished through frame.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 4b

A piece of 3/8-inch tubing is wrapped around emergency brake line using a cable tie.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 5

Tubing prevents the emergency brake line from rubbing against the bracket.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 6

Four holes are drilled into the hitch receiver side plates.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 7

Rear brackets are bolted to hitch receiver side plates. Washers can be used if there’s an interference problem with the exhaust tailpipe.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 8

Insert slides into rear backet and is pinned in place.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 9

Fastgun turnbuckles must be assembled before positioning.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 10

Fastgun turnbuckle end slips into the provided hole in the tie-down insert before adjusting tension.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 11

Rubber O-ring is used to make final adjustments. When the lever is locked the space between the O-ring and the turnbuckle body should be 1/4-inch.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 12

Fastgun turnbuckle is locked into place using convenient levers.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 13

etaining pins are used to prevent the lever from opening. Optional keyed-alike locks can be used instead of the pins.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 14

Once the Fastgun turnbuckles are set, a marker is used to identify positioning for future use.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step 15

Nicely finished turnbuckle looks good when locked in place.

Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs Step complete

The finished product.