Torklift Fastguns Archives

Torklift Releases Frame-Mounted Tie-Downs for Ford F-150 Lightning

July 26, 2025

Torklift, a leading manufacturer of RV towing and truck camper equipment, just released its new frame-mounted tie downs for the all-electric 2022–2026 Ford F-150 Lightning. These tie-downs are available now and offer the strength, safety, [read more]

Torklift Releases New ApexAnchors Internal Tie-Down System for Truck Campers

July 19, 2024

Our friends at Torklift International just released a new frame-mounted tie-down for truck campers called the ApexAnchors. Unlike Torklift’s legacy frame-mounted tie-down system, which mounts outside the truck bed, the ApexAnchors system mounts inside the [read more]

Arctic Fox Truck Camper Dislodges on Railroad Tracks in Central Oregon

July 13, 2023

Is it possible for a truck camper to become completely dislodged while driving? If you had any doubts, you shouldn’t, because according to a recent report in the Central Oregon Daily News, it actually happened. [read more]

A Survey of the Best Truck Camper Turnbuckles in the Industry

March 25, 2022

The turnbuckle is an essential piece of hardware in truck camper ownership. It acts as the “middleman,” securing the truck camper to the tie-down system of the truck. While flatbed and chassis-mounted truck campers have [read more]

Living Full-Time in a Cirrus 920 Truck Camper

May 17, 2021

There’s no doubt about it. The popularity of “vanlife” and “camperlife” has exploded with more and more singles and couples doing it. Scott and Sasha is one such couple. The two started their journey together [read more]

Building a Great Overland Expedition Truck Camper Rig

December 24, 2018

So, you want to build a great overland expedition truck camper rig to explore the world and get far off the beaten path? We don’t blame you. A well-matched, properly outfitted truck camper rig will [read more]

SherpTek Releases Improved Modular Truck Bed for Truck Campers

June 16, 2018

Eugene, Oregon-based SherpTek, manufacturer of high-end, modular flatbeds for all size trucks, just released a new and improved truck bed offering several new features along with a 7,000-pound payload capacity. SherpTek unveiled the 9.5-foot truck [read more]

Sisters Enjoy Truck Camper Life

January 11, 2018

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Eagle Cap 850 owner, Anne Lewis. Anne was born and raised in Massachusetts and still makes that state her home. She started tent camping when [read more]

The Torklift Fastgun Roll-Over Story

February 18, 2016

We’ve all seen the Torklift advertisement at one time or another. The ad is about the Torklift International FastGun, the company’s popular, spring-loaded, lever-action turnbuckle. On the right side of the ad are two photos [read more]

Torklift Announces Major Changes to the Turnbuckle Line

March 24, 2015

Torklift International has modified the design of its popular FastGun turnbuckle by changing the design of the handle and by introducing an additional finish. “From customer feedback and further testing on the original FastGun turnbuckle [read more]

Torklift Talons Installation Report and Review

October 6, 2014

We just finished installing a complete set of Torklift Talons on our truck. What are Talons? Well, if you’re familiar with Torklift International’s frame mounted tie down system for truck campers, Talons are simply the [read more]

Got Talons?

September 1, 2014

Got Talons? I got mine last week. What are Talons? Well, if you’re familiar with Torklift’s frame mounted tie downs for truck campers, Talons are simply Torklift’s aluminum version of the same system. In fact, [read more]

Torklift Tie-Down Installation Report and Review

January 9, 2014

Next to its superb FastGun turnbuckles, Torklift International’s Tie-Down system might just be the crown jewel of the company’s extensive product lineup. The Torklift Tie-Down System consists of four independent, frame-mounted tie-down receivers that work [read more]

Review of the Torklift FastGun Turnbuckle

July 5, 2013

Turnbuckles are essential pieces of hardware in truck camper ownership. They act as the “middleman,” securing the truck camper to the tie-down system of the truck. While simple chain and turnbuckle systems are cheap and [read more]

Truck Camper 101: Basics for Newbies and Beginners

January 3, 2012

If you’re reading this article you’re probably either a new truck camper owner or a person who is seriously thinking about buying one. Whatever your situation, the truck camper is a great choice with loads [read more]