The Lippert Happijac FT-CG9 is a direct-to-frame tie down system engineered specifically for truck camper owners who demand secure, all-direction camper control. By anchoring to your truck frame rather than the bed alone, this kit creates an I-beam truss structure that counterbalances the camper's pulling weight and resists movement in every axis -- forward, backward, up, down, yaw, pitch, and roll.
Most basic truck camper tie downs only restrain upward lift. The Happijac FT-CG9 goes further by using the structural strength of your truck's frame rails as the primary anchor point. The kit attaches to frame components from above using anchor plates, guide plates, and a stabilizing bar, then works in combination with the truck bed to form a complete truss-style holding system. Turnbuckles create precise tensioning at each anchor point, distributing load evenly and eliminating the sloppy camper movement that wears out both your truck and your nerves on the highway.
This is the model engineered and fitment-verified for 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic and 1999-2007 GMC Sierra Classic trucks. If you own one of these platforms and haul a truck camper, the FT-CG9 is the direct-fit Happijac solution -- no universal adapter guessing required.
Restrains camper movement in all six axes -- forward, backward, up, down, yaw, pitch, and roll -- unlike basic lift-only strap systems.
Mounts to truck frame rails from above, creating structural strength that the bed walls alone cannot provide.
Anchor plates, guide plates, and stabilizing bar combine with the truck bed to form a rigid truss that counterbalances camper pull weight.
Black powder-coated steel hardware resists corrosion and road grime through all-season hauling conditions.
The FT-CG9 designation indicates a frame-mount configuration tuned for the GMT800-platform trucks (1999-2007 Silverado Classic / Sierra Classic). The mounting hardware reaches the frame from above the bed floor, connecting to the main truck frame rails at engineered attachment points. This means the camper load path runs directly into the stiffest structural member of the vehicle -- the frame -- rather than relying solely on the stamped-steel bed sides.
Working together: the frame-mount anchors provide the primary hold-down and fore-aft restraint, the guide plates keep the camper centered laterally, and the stabilizing bar controls pitch at the rear overhang. Turnbuckles on each tie-down leg are adjusted to equal tension after the camper is loaded. The result is a system that actively stiffens the truck-camper interface rather than just preventing liftoff.
The FT-CG9 is specifically engineered and verified for the following platforms:
Confirm your truck's model year and bed length before ordering. Frame rail geometry and cab/bed configurations can vary within this generation -- particularly between short-bed and long-bed trucks. Contact Lippert or your dealer if you have a non-standard configuration or have had frame modifications performed.
Installation is performed from above the truck bed, accessing frame components without requiring the truck to be lifted. The powder-coated steel frame brackets bolt to designated frame locations. The system is intended for owner installation with standard hand tools, though professional installation is recommended if you are unfamiliar with load-path mechanics or torque specifications on structural fasteners.