Putting a truck camper on a flatbed truck is no small task. It requires careful planning and preparation to ensure both the safety of you and your vehicle. The first step is to measure the size of the camper and compare it to the size of your truck bed. You want to make sure that there is enough room for the camper, as well as any gear or supplies you may be bringing with you. Once measurements are taken, it’s time to start prepping the flatbed.
The first thing that needs to be done is to clean off any debris or loose items from the bed of the truck. This will help eliminate any potential hazards that could cause damage during loading or unloading of the camper. Once this is done, place two-by-four boards down on either side of the bed, about five feet apart from each other.
This will provide a stable platform for loading and unloading your camper.
Next, use four ratchet straps rated for at least 2,500 pounds each and secure them around your camper. Start by looping one strap around the front of the camper and another around the back, then loop them together through one of your two-by-fours. Repeat this step with two more straps at opposite sides of your camper so that all four straps are securely in place.
Now it’s time to actually lift and secure your camper onto your flatbed truck. Use either an engine hoist or a floor jack rated for at least 1,000 pounds and slowly lift up your camper onto its designated spot on the flatbed truck. Make sure that all four straps are still secured in place. Once it is securely in position, use tie-down anchors along with ratchet straps to further secure it in place.
Conclusion: Putting a truck camper on a flatbed truck requires careful planning and preparation before attempting to do so. Measurements need to be taken beforehand to ensure proper fitment, while debris needs to be removed from the bed before loading up your vehicle. Ratchet straps should also be used in tandem with tie-down anchors for added security when lifting and securing your camper onto its designated spot on the flatbed truck.
