While meeting the seller at one of the factories is a good idea, it may not be do-able from the seller you end up dealing with.
To eliminate the cooperation of the seller in this equation I would say...
The absolute best way to be prepared for a pick up from someone should you find the camper you want is... to go by ATC and talk with Marty and/or Jeff about this issue. Take your truck with you.
As they both worked for FWC and own ATC they will know all about where to put the eye bolts in your truck for ANY model of FWC and ATC that will fit your truck, if in fact, there could be one location for the eye bolts that will work for those campers that will fit your truck. They should also be able to give you a selection of turn buckles in a couple of lengths to meet the requirements of attaching ANY FWC or ATC to your truck.
If Marty and/or Jeff say that there is not one unique location for all the different models of FWC or ATC that will fit your truck, then they should be able to mark in your truck bed where to put the eye bolts for the couple of models that will fit your truck.
They will then sell you the eye bolts, turn buckles, etc., that you will need for doing the installation job when you pick up the FWC or ATC camper.
You basically just need a drill and a wrench or two to do the job when you pick up the camper. You might even call ahead and see when they might be doing an installation on a similar truck, like yours, and then arrange to be there at the ATC factory to watch them do it.
If you go by, which I highly recommend for all of this, then don't forget to bring some donuts and possibly a cash donation for the help they will provide you. They may give you a free ride on the transfer of knowledge about the location of the eye bolts, however, it's always nice to offer to pay for their wealth of experience.
This way you will be completely set up by; 1) either having ATC install the eye bolts (universal position for ALL campers that will fit your truck), or, 2) with the knowledge of where the eye bolts go for ANY camper that will fit your truck and be able to do the job yourself at the time of picking the FWC or ATC camper up.
Then you'll feel confident and ready to... go and get the FWC or ATC camper that will fit your truck.
Happy hunting.
Edited by Alley-Kat, 04 September 2017 - 11:06 PM.