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After you’ve selected turnbuckles for your truck camper, it’s crucial that the turnbuckles are installed and adjusted properly. A very important aspect of installing turnbuckles on a camper is applying the correct amount of tension. Proper tension on a turnbuckle is designed to correctly connect the truck camper tie downs to the camper anchor points.

  
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Have you experienced white knuckle driving? You find yourself clinging to the steering wheel in effort to gain control of the vehicle when drivability and ride quality is so poor. Hold on too tight and the knuckles of your hands turn white from forcing blood from the capillaries. Sound comfortable? We think not. White knuckle grip on steering wheel Poor...

People refer to turnbuckles in several different ways. Hold downs, pull downs, binders and the most commonly used, tie downs. Referring to turnbuckles as tie downs is confusing to some, as tie downs are the system in which you install in order to secure a truck camper to a truck.   Even though there are several ways to refer to...

Torklift International turnbuckles are made from stainless steel. As a complex metal that has the strength of steel and the ability to reduce the rusting effects of iron, this is the strongest and best material for truck camper turnbuckles. Basic turnbuckles and polished FastGun turnbuckles Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and resistance to corrosion are...

If you enjoy the truck camping lifestyle, it’s likely you’re familiar with the annoying movement of your camper when it’s offloaded from your truck. The camper wobble is not only discouraging to experience when inside the camper, but it can also put significant stress on your camper jacks and camper frame causing permanent damage to the RV over time. There...

When investing in a truck, most of us expect the vehicle is used for multiple things. Perhaps a daily driver, work truck or even when enjoying leisure activities in life. Boating, truck camping, travel trailers and toy haulers are just a few that come to mind that require towing or hauling. How can you get the most out of your...

What type of leveling kit do you need for your suspension? A leveling kit in general will raise either the front or back of a vehicle to achieve an even, leveled stance. For towing any type of trailer or hauling a significant load like a truck camper, it’s typical the extra payload will cause the rear of the vehicle to...

This year Torklift International welcomes Captain Ray Van Horn to our sponsorship program. As founder and host of the Gypsy Angler television show on the Sportsman Channel, the captain travels throughout the country showcasing information for viewers interested in fishing techniques and tactics. With years as a champion fishing guide and TV fishing personality, Van Horn leads a nomadic lifestyle...

If you are just getting started in the world of truck camping, you’ll be faced to make some decisions on how you want to go about hauling your new investment. Things you should consider are safety, stability and convenience so you can thoroughly enjoy the truck camping lifestyle. To hold down your camper, the type of tie down and turnbuckle...

Turnbuckles are a very important piece of equipment that connects the truck to the tie down system for your truck camper. When it comes to turnbuckles, you might be wondering what design will work best for your application. Because there are several different turnbuckle models for different types of camper tie downs, we’ll help you determine what type of turnbuckle...