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.

Factory installation and product references

Use the S9000 SpringLoad parts and tension guide, S9050A SpringLoad XL installation reference and S9013 AnchorGuard package details to identify the original hook, tension indicator and mounting system. The S9020 Derringer guide covers the quick-release version.

These are manufacturer part references and adjustment instructions, not a single interchangeable exploded assembly.

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

Torklift S9000 basic springload kit product photograph

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.

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S9012 — Single Basic hook-to-hook turnbuckle

Torklift S9012 single basic hook-to-hook turnbuckle product photograph

One 9–13-inch replacement hook-to-hook turnbuckle. A single turnbuckle is not the complete S9000 spring-load kit.

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S9050A — SpringLoad XL long-range pair

Torklift S9050A springload xl long-range pair product photograph

Two internally spring-loaded turnbuckles reaching 35–45 inches for suitable Torklift TRUE frame-mounted tie-downs. Two pairs are needed for four connections.

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S9013 — AnchorGuard standard four-piece set

Torklift S9013 anchorguard standard four-piece set product photograph

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.

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S9020 — AnchorGuard Derringer quick-release set

Torklift S9020 anchorguard derringer quick-release set product photograph

Four-piece AnchorGuard system with lever-action quick-release handles. It retains the front spring-loaded and rear cushioned member distinction.

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S9528 — Derringer conversion handles

Torklift S9528 derringer conversion handles product photograph

Four lever-action handles for compatible conventional turnbuckles. These handles do not include a complete AnchorGuard or SpringLoad assembly.

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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.

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