Purpose-built for Dodge Ram trucks, the Happijac FT-DR10 system attaches directly to your truck frame to create an I-beam truss structure that controls camper movement in all six directions -- forward/backward, up/down, yaw, pitch, and roll. If you haul a truck camper on a Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500, this is the engineered solution that replaces guesswork with structural integrity.
Most budget tie-down systems anchor the camper from the outside of the bed rails and resist only vertical lift. The Happijac FT-DR10 works differently: frame mounts bolt directly to the truck frame from above, creating tie-down anchor points that leverage the full structural depth of the frame rail. Combined with Happijac anchor plates, guide plates, a stabilizing bar, and turnbuckles, the system builds an I-beam truss that counterbalances the pulling weight of the camper in every axis of movement.
The result is a camper that stays planted over rough roads, under hard braking, and through tight corners -- without putting excess stress on any single mounting point. This is the same engineering principle used in structural truss bridges: distribute load, eliminate single-point failure.
Mounts attach to truck frame components from above, bypassing the bed floor and tying into the strongest part of the truck structure.
Anchor plate and stabilizing bar geometry creates a truss structure that distributes camper load across the frame rather than concentrating it at two points.
Turnbuckle placement resists forward, backward, upward, and lateral camper movement -- yaw, pitch, and roll are all addressed in a single system.
All frame mount hardware is made of black powder-coated steel for corrosion resistance and long-term durability under road exposure.
Conventional truck camper tie-down systems anchor to the bed tie-down rings or bed rail stake pockets -- points that were designed for light cargo, not for the dynamic forces generated by a 2,000+ lb slide-in camper at highway speed. The FT-DR10 eliminates this limitation by routing the structural load path directly into the truck frame.
The "FT" designation in the model name stands for Frame Tie, and the "DR" indicates this kit is specifically engineered for the Dodge Ram platform. That specificity matters: the mounting geometry, bracket profile, and turnbuckle anchor locations are all calculated for Ram frame rail dimensions and camper overhang characteristics specific to these trucks.
The FT-DR10 kit is designed specifically for the following Dodge Ram configurations:
The FT-DR10 frame mounts are one component of the complete Happijac tie-down system. For full installation, this kit is designed to work in combination with:
The frame mounts attach to the truck frame from above, accessing frame members through or around the bed. Installation typically requires removing the truck bed or working through access points in the bed floor, depending on your specific truck configuration. The direct-to-frame mounting design means hardware never relies on bed floor sheet metal or stake pocket welds for structural strength.