Rear Camper Tie Downs: Factory vs Aftermarket Hitch

Choose rear camper tie downs for both the truck and the hitch installed on it. A factory receiver, another aftermarket hitch, and a TorkLift SuperHitch can lead to different rear tie-down applications. Check the complete configuration in TorkLift's official Fit Finder (opens in a new tab) before choosing a rear kit.

This is especially useful when buying a used truck, replacing a receiver, or planning a hitch upgrade alongside a camper setup. Identify the hitch that will be on the truck when the tie downs are installed.

Identify the hitch before comparing kits

If the identity is unclear, look for the product label or installation paperwork. Ask the manufacturer what photographs or identifying details they need. A receiver's opening size or a towing rating alone is not a complete hitch identification.

Why a hitch change can affect rear tie downs

TorkLift's equipment-change guidance (opens in a new tab) explains that aftermarket hitch side plates can occupy the frame area needed by rear tie-down brackets. The outcome depends on the particular combination; aftermarket equipment is not automatically compatible or incompatible.

TorkLift also warns in its outboard tie-down overview (opens in a new tab) that changing from a factory hitch to a SuperHitch can affect rear fitment. Keep the hitch and rear tie-down selections together on your purchase list.

Two examples show why the exact SuperHitch number matters

TorkLift lists R3503 in the rear tie-down fitment note for its SuperHitch Original F1000 (opens in a new tab). Its SuperHitch Magnum F1008-30 page (opens in a new tab) lists R3504.

These are two specific published combinations, not interchangeable recommendations for every truck. Confirm that the hitch itself is the correct application, then confirm the rear tie-down kit for that hitch and truck. “I have a SuperHitch” leaves out a useful part of that check.

Make a short verification worksheet

1. Truck details: record year, make, model, cab, bed length, and the drivetrain or wheel configuration requested by Fit Finder.
2. Current hitch: record its identity from the table above. If it will be replaced, record the planned replacement separately.
3. Other equipment: include rear steps, aftermarket bumpers, and frame-mounted accessories that may affect the installation area.
4. Existing tie downs: record both front and rear part numbers when reusing a system.
5. Manufacturer result: save the confirmed front and rear selections, application notes, and exact installation instructions.

For side steps and running boards, use our running-board pre-order checklist. For unresolved aftermarket combinations, contact TorkLift before ordering (opens in a new tab), rather than selecting a factory-hitch application because the truck model matches.

If you are upgrading the hitch later

Plan the final combination before purchasing the rear kit. Give TorkLift both the current hitch and proposed replacement numbers, and ask whether the existing rear tie downs can be retained. Include any changes to steps or bumper equipment in the same request.

Check the front application separately. TorkLift explicitly cautions that one front tie-down number does not determine the rear number; a familiar front kit is not enough to approve the complete order.

Common questions

Can I order from the truck's year and model alone?

Provide the full configuration, including the installed hitch. Two trucks with the same model name can have different equipment at the rear.

Can I use a factory-hitch installation video for an aftermarket receiver?

Use the instructions for the exact parts being installed. TorkLift's factory-hitch installation example (opens in a new tab) specifically excludes SuperHitch and other aftermarket-hitch installations from that method.

Does buying a rear pair complete the camper setup?

A rear pair covers the two rear truck-side positions. Check the front pair and appropriate turnbuckles separately. Our tie downs vs turnbuckles guide explains the components and package quantities.

After TorkLift confirms the combination, browse rear tie-down kits. Store product pages for the two rear part numbers discussed above are R3503 and R3504; keep the exact hitch and truck confirmation with the part number.

Browse once the combination is confirmed

Use Shop by Vehicle or browse camper tie-down kits with the manufacturer's confirmed part numbers in hand. For a truck that already has the front kit, compare the rear listing and included hardware carefully before adding another complete bundle.