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When you’re going out on a camping trip, you want to be able to bring not only your camper, but also some of the comforts of home in an extra trailer, a horse trailer to ride the trails or a boat for fun in the sun. Australia is a big continent surrounded by water – and some of the best camping spots are near the water! But how can you bring more with you on your next caravan trip? Click here to see the video for your answer… 

“This short video shows the Torklift SuperTruss connection between a Dodge Ram and Karakar Horse Trailer. All whilst carrying a Lance Slide On Camper. The Torklift SuperTruss is a must with your next Lance Camper purchase.

These products allow the comfort of home to be carried on your vehicle (in the form of a slide on camper) whilst still towing your boat, horse float, motorsport trailer, box trailer or work trailer……”

Thank you, Lance Campers, for sharing such a great video demonstrating the capabilities of the SuperTruss Extension! Rated to safely tow up to 6,350 km and 635 kg tongue weight on a 53 cm extension, and 5,443 kg towing rating and 544 kg tongue weight on a 1.2 m extension. Instead of having to leave your horses at home, you can go riding on your next Outback adventure, or you can bring the boat to do some snorkeling and then camping under the stars that evening.

Features of the SuperTruss Extension include:

• Designed for campers up to 3.6 meters
• Available in eight lengths from 53 cm to 1.5 m
• Hardened reinforced hitch pin locations
• Highest capacity in the industry (5,443 kg at 1.21 m) ^†
• Uses patented, lateral-support safety chains
• Optional SkidWheel available
• Legendary Lifetime Warranty
• Proudly made in the USA

† 5,443 kg pulling capacity, 544 kg tongue wt. achieved only when used with weight distribution type system. See Dealer for details, Weight carrying capacity on 1.2 m extension, 2,721 kg pull, 272 kg tongue wt. Consult your vehicle owners manual for specific towing capacity. Your truck and trailer weight cannot exceed your vehicle manufacturers towing, cargo, or GCVWR.

The SuperTruss receiver extension is a one-of-a-kind tow extension that works with the SuperHitch to easily allow you to tow despite your slide on camper overhang’s best efforts to thwart that ability. With the highest towing capacity in the industry, the SuperHitch SuperTruss features hardened, reinforced hitch pin locations and patented, lateral-support safety chains to safely tow your trailer with strength and stability.

• SuperHitch Hero 15K receiver – 6803 kg pull, 680 kg tongue*
• SuperHitch Original 20K receiver – 9,071 kg pull, 907 kg tongue*
• SuperHitch Magnum 30K receiver – 13,607 kg pull, 1,360 kg tongue*

*When used with weight distribution.

Contact us today to learn more about the Torklift SuperTruss and SuperHitch combo:

Torklift International

suppportau@torklift.com 
www.torklift.com.au
 

If you are just getting started in the world of 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 slide on camper lifestyle.

To hold down your slide on, the type of tie down and turnbuckle you choose is important. If you are still considering what type of tie down hold down straps to use, we highly suggest frame-mounted tie down hold down straps to prevent damage to your truck while hauling. If you’ve selected a tie down system, what’s the next step in determining what you need to haul a slide on camper?

Turnbuckles are critical in connecting your truck and slide on camper to its tie down system. When it comes to turnbuckles, you might be wondering what design will work best for your application. The Torklift International FastGun turnbuckle is the best turnbuckle available.

Here’s 11 Reasons why:

1) Installs in just four minutes
As the fastest turnbuckle application available, you will not find a more convenient turnbuckle on the market in the world. Other applications may require tools and adjustment, forcing you to spend up to 30 minutes to secure your flat tray camper. Once assembled, adjustment of the FastGun turnbuckles only takes four minutes.

Take a look at how to install a slide on camper turnbuckle in this quick video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flIuYndrcFw&list=PLTo3Cr3pd4-qBscVgac5ZPP2lNtgxuTxy&index=23

2) Quick-disconnect handle for ease of use
The disconnect feature of the Torklift International FastGun makes adjustment extraordinarily quick and easy. After inserting the hook bolt of the turnbuckle into the anchor point, the lever action handle allows for you to simply snap down to secure your turnbuckle to your slide on camper and make sure it is properly tensioned.

3) 100% tool free
Go ahead and toss those pliers and spanners aside. This slide on turnbuckle is completely hassle-free and does not require any tools to make minor adjustments. Simply twist the turnbuckle to adjust its length.

4) Set it and forget it
Once your FastGun turnbuckle is adjusted to the proper length, the turnbuckles remain set at the length you’ve chosen, requiring little to no further adjustment. The FastGun also comes with stickers for you to mark their proper location. Mark whether they are driver or passenger side, front or back position to allow for easy re-installation.

FastGun turnbuckle label indicates position on your vehicle

5) Made in America for Australians from quality materials
The body of the turnbuckle is made from 100% stainless steel. The lever-action handle is made from aircraft grade aluminium. Due to the durability of these materials, each FastGun turnbuckle boasts a pull down rating of 1134 kg. With four of these turnbuckles securing your camper, you can be confident your camper is stable while on the road.

6) Multiple applications
Although we recommend a frame-mounted hold down system to secure a slide on, the FastGun turnbuckles can be used with both frame-mounted and bed-mounted tie down systems. Torklift does not make a bed-mounted tie down system but other brands do.

Long Range FastGuns are made for frame-mounted tie downs with a reach of 63.5 cm – 109.2 cm. These are also used for rear bumper mounted tie downs. The Short Range or “.45” style is designed for bed-mounted tie downs with a reach of 36.8 cm – 54.6 cm.

Short Range FastGun turnbuckle

7) Spring-loaded
In order to prevent damage to the anchor points on your slide on, the FastGun turnbuckles are spring-loaded to allow some give when your truck encounters uneven road conditions. Torklift strongly recommends using spring-loaded turnbuckles on all four points of the camper because the spring design acts as a shock absorber for those rough Australian roads. This protects the tie down system and camper anchor points from damage.

8) Guarantee proper tension
The FastGun turnbuckle features patented spring tension indicators to ensure proper installation and tension to hold down the camper.

It is very important to apply the correct amount of tension when tightening your FastGun turnbuckles. With the spring tension indicator, be confident the tension is correct every time. Torklift are the only turnbuckles with patented O-ring tension indicators.

9) Locking capability
Lock your FastGun turnbuckles with Torklift FastGun Locks. A set of four locks is needed to secure your FastGuns and prevent potential theft. This locking feature allows you to protect your investment and enjoy a worry-free experience on the road. With a snap lock design, the locks are keyed alike for convenience. Protective weather caps prevent weather damage and road grime.

10) Personalize with a variety of finishes
With the potential to match your slide on with your turnbuckles or pick your favorite colour, Torklift provides a variety of choices. The FastGun turnbuckles come in several finishes including Polished, Hammertone Black, Hammertone Gray, Hammertone Bright White and all are made of stainless steel. The turnbuckles are precision made and high impact powder-coated.

11) The Torklift brand promise
Torklift is the single manufacturer of this unique style turnbuckle. What makes the Torklift brand important? It means that we stand by our Legendary Lifetime Warranty that will cover your FastGun turnbuckles. Also, when you use the FastGun turnbuckles with Torklift frame-mounted tie downs, the lifetime warranty extends to the truck frame and camper anchor points for the extent of its manufacturer warranty. Give us a call at 1800-621-963 for more details.

Torklift International
1901 Fryar Ave Sumner, WA 98390
suppportau@torklift.com
www.torklift.com.au

When you take your slide-on camper, campervan or pull a caravan off road into the Outback, you may experience sag in the rear of your truck.  To reduce truck sag during heavy hauling, many people jump to the conclusion that their truck is not already equipped to handle the added weight without costly suspension upgrades.  In reality, if your truck is equipped with upper or lower overload leaf springs, Torklift International offers a product that can unleash your truck’s maximum hauling potential that the factory engineers already equipped it with.  

It’s not magic, it’s StableLoad and this is how it works: