Camping is a very popular past time for individuals worldwide.
Some enjoy packing the tent and heading into the woods while others prefer hooking up to the fifth wheel and experiencing nature in a less rustic manner.
Moreover, there are those that enjoy a combination of the two by attaching a camper to the bed of their truck and following the excitement that can only be found in nature (with a few modern accommodations).
Those that use their pick up in this manner understand the importance of a reliable set of truck camper tie downs.
While some safety precautions are added at the factory, adding additional precautions only adds to the security of your hauler setup.
By increasing the security of the attachment between your camper and truck, you will decrease unnecessary stress that comes with the fear of the camper falling off while navigating those winding roads and wind conditions.
In addition to providing extra security, truck camper tie downs will also prevent unnecessary damage to the bed of your vehicle.
The increased stability gained through the use of these additional straps, eliminates undue movement that can scratch or dent the bed of the vehicle.
Hippijac is one manufacturer of reputable tie downs.
A few great advantages of these straps are that the some models come with guides that are lightweight and make centering and loading your camper much easier.
However, truck camper tie downs are now available in one size fits all.
This means that for each truck camper combination there is a specific tie down intended to be used.
Regardless of the brand of truck you own, for example an Alaskan truck, it is recommended that you either contact the dealer in regards to the type of tie down recommended or do extensive research on your own.
Combinations of tie downs, trucks and campers that are not correctly fitted to the job can lead to ineffective security at the worst and at the least leave you with enough wiggle room on the part of the camper that you end up with a damaged truck.
As you set out on your adventure, having the extra security using truck camper tie downs will be well worth the cost.