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To help reduce poor handling and enhance the suspension of a vehicle, it’s proven that the StableLoad suspension stabilizer not only significantly improves all aspects of ride quality, but also provides overall safer experience on the road. StableLoad suspension upgradeWe’ll take a look at the most common complaints of poor handling experienced when hauling a truck camper or towing a...

The April issue of Trailer Life Magazine takes a closer look at Torklift International’s newest addition to its line of security products: the Fortress PowerLock. We’ve heard countless reports of serious damage thieves are leaving behind at home, at your offsite storage and even at campsites. As a result, Torklift designed the Fortress PowerLock to protect RV shore power cords...

Sinking vehicles on a flooded freeway It’s no surprise that when it comes to floating down the freeway, the picture above might be the first that comes to mind. We know that vehicles do not naturally float but flooding aside, have you ever felt loss of vehicle control at high speeds when towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load...

Perception of the StableLoad Suspension Stabilizer What do you see? #BlackandBlue or #WhiteAndGold?The Dress Is this an instance of deception or a matter of perception? If you haven’t heard of #TheDress that sparked an internet-wide debate in late February 2015, it is an ideal example of countless accounts of the varying perceptions of its viewers. Asked to identify the color...

Attention truck camping enthusiasts! Looking to upgrade your rig? With a special offer to kick off camping season, now is a perfect time to invest in truck camping gear that will last a lifetime. With this offer, outfit your truck with Talon Tie Downs and FastGun turnbuckles and you’ll receive $15 off StableLoads and free FastGun Locks upon warranty registration...

Whether securing a truck camper, recreational equipment or motorized vehicles, using hold down straps made from polyester webbing is a risky route. Depending on what you are towing or hauling in your truck bed or trailer, it’s critical to follow all safety precautions. Road safety is important, not only for yourself but for other drivers. Torklift turnbuckles outperform hold-downs or...

With stories about stolen turnbuckles and camper theft happening more often, locking turnbuckles are a necessity. Torklift International FastGun turnbuckles have a locking turnbuckle feature that allows you to protect your investment and enjoy a worry-free experience when on the road. Do you need locking turnbuckles? Take a moment to consider if the following is important to you: 1) Deter...

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.

  
 FastGun truck camper turnbuckle...

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...