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Originally Posted by Barry
Tax, that's what I thought too. But the DW would feel "more secure" if it was tied down.
And yes, its on out lake lots. Going to be a weekend place for us. No plans on moving it.
Oh, by the way, its a 2011 Keystone Hideout 38BHDS.
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Mobile homes are required to be tied down in most places. But here's the rub. Mobile homes are built from the ground up to used with these fasteners. They have frames and framing that are designed to work with the tie downs to keep the trailer intact and on the ground in a high wind situation. Travel trailers are not built this way and it's unlikely that the tie downs would give you the protection that you might expect from them.
Go talk to a reputable mobile home dealer who sells and installs them. RV dealers have no knowledge about this. The MH dealer should have some factual info for you to help you decide if you want to go the effort of installation.
The rear bumper mounts are only spec'd for 200#. If you go through with this, find a place to grab the main frame back there and not the flimsy bumper arms.
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