Fleetwood, Elk Horn 9T Short bed truck?

Ok, I pretty much figured this might be a pretty big load. I have seen a few 8'6" campers with tail lights and with no tail lights. I have been told the campers 8'6" with tail lights are good for short beds, I am thinking for the ones with out tail lights, the lights could be added. The only reason I haven't just went for a camper designed for short bed, is that they are in short supply and lot more expensive, now I am not trying to "cheap out" but trying to be reasonable.
So with your experience, can I go with a 8.6" camper w/wo tail lights, and just important what would be a good camper to look for, brand model etc.