Newbie Seeking Camper ID - Tacoma TRD Offroad Shortbed

I seriously doubt that your tacoma is rated to hold that. IIRC my 2016 tacoma is rated for 1200 lbs. an "expensive" 4 wheel TC somebody here recommended fit the bill.
bumpy

Certainly would not want to go up hill with that Long Bed Truck Camper on a truck with a mini short bed. The center of gravity looks like it is roughly at the tail lights of the Chevy Colorado in the seller's picture. Probably smart of him not including the front wheels in his Craig's List Photo.

Save your money as Torklift is not going to work on your truck. The rear mounts will be too far aft for safe connecting to your truck camper.

Then, you have the fact about the capacity and tires capability that Bumpyroad very diplomatically stated for you.

b

I'm not sure that your truck can handle this unit.

Thanks for the info guys. I'm cringing a little because I have already moved forward with the purchase as well as TorkLift frame mounts. The guy I'm buying it from has had it for three years on the colorado and drove it across the country to Vermont and back. Assuming that I move forward carefully, what are the risks that I may be taking?

Also, does anyone know what type of camper this is? That would help clear up a lot of questions about weight but I can't seem to find make or model info.

I am sorry that someone took advantage of you for his gain.

Like I wrote before, this person purposely left the front of his Chevy truck out of the picture so as not to display the front suspension fully extended. There is a platform under the camper to allow the camper to sit in the bed. Without this, the camper would tip out. Optimum for a Truck Camper is to have the COG directly over the rear axle. Imagine what a teter toter does and how it pivots. Then look at the picture of the Craig's List add and you will see visually (I hope) my point. What is occurring to you is a frequent situation for people excited about a good deal on a Truck Camper, and you should be as Truck Camper's are great, but failing to thoroughly check out the facts with what you have, you end up believing someone that just wants to unload it and get money for it.

Sorry but there really is not a Band-Aid solution for you in the situation you have. What you might consider is placing this onto a capable utility trailer or placing in a stationary location like a driveway,patio or lot. I would not drive down the road with it, in the current configuration.

b

sorry, have to agree with the others. The tailgate is not really meant to support weight so imagine it without the tailgate. I would guess the COG to be somewhere around the front to center of the first pane of the window and that is well behind the axle. Your truck may be a bit better as the one in the pic looks ridiculous but still don't think it's a good idea.

Josh, I would stop payment on the check, and cancel the Torklifts. You cannot carry that camper on your Tacoma. Sorry.

You asked about the risks. Looks like the cabover is riding on the roof the only fix for that is to raise the camper in the bed which will really make the whole thing tippy. It is sitting so far back that is going to really wear your tires out. My two biggest concerns for you would be how unstable the truck is going to feel and are you going to be able to stop in an emergency. That rear jack looks to be at an angle which means that the mounting screws are not tight; could be dry rot. I also don't see where it is even tied down at the front. Looks like a $500 camper with a newer coat of paint. If you can get out of it or even take a small loss/deposit I would run. Just my two cents. P.S. the guy with the guitar is smiling because he's hoping somebody buys the thing without looking at it first.

The Tacoma tailgate will not support that camper.

Enlarging the picture it looks like the camper is sitting on a pallet(s) probably to get it up high enough to clear the cab. Neither of the tie-downs appear to be used and some sort of cable seems to be tied to the plywood at the back of the camper to inside the bed (to the tailgate latch posts?) in no doubt to keep the entire camper from falling off the back of the truck driving it to wherever this picture was taken.

I'm not seeing what would keep this camper from falling off the side of the bed on a sharp curve or strong sidewind. It doesn't seem to be attached in any meaningful way to the truck.

You would need a different truck to safely haul this. Once you set this thing down on your truck it will become clear that this is not a good fit or safe to go down the road.

Sorry, hope you can get out of this.