Not all Torklift truck camper turnbuckles use the same connection or spring design. The Basic SpringLoad S9000 uses a separate spring canister with chain and hook-to-hook turnbuckles. SpringLoad XL S9050A has an internal spring for longer frame-mount connections. AnchorGuard S9013 and S9020 use spring-loaded front members and cushioned rear members for suitable bed- or bumper-mounted installations.
Choose by connection type and package contents
| System |
What is supplied |
Selection guidance |
| Basic SpringLoad S9000 |
Two canisters, two hook turnbuckles, chain and quick links |
External spring canister; choose required hook-to-hook reach |
| SpringLoad XL S9050A |
Two internally spring-loaded turnbuckles per pair |
35–45-inch range; two pairs needed at four positions |
| AnchorGuard S9013 |
Two spring-loaded fronts, two cushioned rears |
19–23½-inch front; 26½–33-inch rear |
| AnchorGuard Derringer S9020 |
Four turnbuckles with quick-release levers |
Use suitable bed- or bumper-mounted tie-down points |
Compare SpringLoad and AnchorGuard turnbuckles
S9000 — Basic SpringLoad kit

Two external spring-load canisters, two forged-steel hook-to-hook turnbuckles, quick links and chain. Each kit serves two camper anchor connections; choose the proper arrangement for all four positions.
View S9000 productS9012 — Single Basic hook-to-hook turnbuckle

One 9–13-inch replacement hook-to-hook turnbuckle. A single turnbuckle is not the complete S9000 spring-load kit.
View S9012 productS9050A — SpringLoad XL long-range pair

Two internally spring-loaded turnbuckles reaching 35–45 inches for suitable Torklift TRUE frame-mounted tie-downs. Two pairs are needed for four connections.
View S9050A productS9013 — AnchorGuard standard four-piece set

Two front spring-loaded members with 19–23½-inch reach and two rear cushioned members with 26½–33-inch reach for compatible bed/bumper-mounted systems.
View S9013 productS9020 — AnchorGuard Derringer quick-release set

Four-piece AnchorGuard system with lever-action quick-release handles. It retains the front spring-loaded and rear cushioned member distinction.
View S9020 productS9528 — Derringer conversion handles

Four lever-action handles for compatible conventional turnbuckles. These handles do not include a complete AnchorGuard or SpringLoad assembly.
View S9528 product
Spring tension and adjusting the connection
The manufacturer specifies a typical 300 lb pull-down tension at each camper connection. For Basic SpringLoad, this is indicated by about ⅛ inch of spring-canister eyebolt movement; for SpringLoad XL, approximately ¼ inch of movement at the O-ring indicates the same tension. These markings relate to different spring mechanisms. Use the correct method described in the instructions for your actual model, not the adjustment method from another turnbuckle family.
Why a single replacement is different from a kit
The S9012 is one 9–13-inch forged hook-to-hook turnbuckle and does not supply the S9000 spring canister or chain. S9050A contains two long-range SpringLoad XL units, so two packages are needed for four attachment points. S9013 and S9020 each supply four different front and rear members. The S9528 package contains four Derringer conversion handles rather than turnbuckles.
Before travel
Confirm the tie-down type and measured anchor-to-anchor reach with the camper seated properly. Inspect springs, hooks, nuts, quick-release levers and truck/camper anchor brackets. Loose mounting hardware or an incorrect reach cannot be corrected by over-tightening. Follow the camper maker's anchoring limits and Torklift's tension-setting instructions.
For the separate quick-disconnect FastGun short/long families, see the FastGun length and parts guide. Browse camper turnbuckles for other connection options.