Converting to Internal Tie Downs

[enelson]

I’m thinking of converting our 8’ NCO to internal tie downs, similar to FWC setup. Has anyone our there switched to internal tie downs?

 

[thisoldcamper]

TThe guy that I bought it from just closed the tailgate on his truck to secure it. I added D-rings to the front sides of the camper, and I close the tailgate... I like an 8ft truck bed.

 

[Gypsynurse]

I like that idea. Did you cut access openings In the seat area?

Paul

 

[thisoldcamper]

Mine already had 8"x16" cutouts. It's good to be able to access the truck bed in front of the wheel wells.

 

[Gypsynurse]

Are these just covered by the cushions?

 

[thisoldcamper]

On mine, the plywood that was cut to make the hatch is covered in plastic and fits back in the hole - supported by flat aluminum on the outside. You can see the part of the plywood cover on the bottom right of the second picture.

 

[Gypsynurse]

Thanks for the pics thisoldcamper! Looks like a backing plate for your jack in the corner?