burningman wrote:
It's tough to get a camper onto an equipment trailer, the fenders are usually too wide.
I'd grab a set of Brophy clamp on camper tiedown brackets or do a belly bar if you can make that happen. Ratchet straps will work fine to hold it down and get it home.
You are correct, I did not take into account fender wells. You are also correct in using Brophy mounts. While not ideal, they will 'secure' the unit for limited transportation. When thinking of a trailer, I envisioned my tandem axle beaver tail gooseneck which has it's wheels under the deck (rub rails at 96" width).
On my truck, a 'belly bar' would not be possible, between the fuel tank skid plates and driveline, there is no really clear space where a belly bar could run between the frame rails unobstructed.
I still consider a cash deposit and later pickup when the truck is properly equipped, to be the best alternative. A deposit is earnest money showing intent to purchase, if the seller is uncomfortable with that, payment in full could be made with pickup later....
In lieu of the Brobhy mounts, the OP could actually use nylon straps around the outer shell of the camper to secure it (with scrap carpet on the corners of the roof to prevent deformation and rubbing when strapped on) and the straps don't have to be 'fiddle string' tight, just enough to secure it from a rocking motion as he goes down the road, with some caution I might add.
