Slope of the ground (you can only adjust level so much) Location of trees (don’t want to hit roof when raised or beds when pulled out) Proximity to the fire pit (give yourself enough room) Location of electrical hookup if using one (make sure your cord is long enough)
If it is already level you can skip to blocking the wheels. Note which side is low. This will be the wheel you will need to level up.
Stack more than one piece of wood if the site is particularly unlevel. There are commercial leveling blocks available but plywood works just fine and is probably cheaper.
The tongue jack is at the front end of the camper next to the propane tanks and battery. The retaining pin is located at the midway point on the tongue jack. Make sure the tongue jack is retracted enough to enable it to swing to the full down position. Place a piece of wood underneath the jack wheel if you are camping on sandy or other soft ground to keep it from just sinking into the sand.
The campsite electrical hookup is usually a three foot tall post typically near the back of the campsite. It is safer to plug your campers electrical cord in with the breaker at the hookup off.
Most camper refrigerators will operate on 12V DC battery power (which does not work very well), as well as propane.
This is to provide security for the camper (it will not tip) while still allowing the frame to flex while raising the roof.
This is done using the same handle that you used to lower the supports. It inserts into the roof crank spot at the back of the camper. Crank clockwise to raise the roof until it will not turn anymore and the roof is at it’s full height.
These are located at the four corners of the camper near the bottom.
Check the canvas, pull it away from anything it could catch. Check the inside of the camper to be sure the bed isn’t catching on something. It is necessary to pull firmly, but if it’s not moving, something is wrong. Don’t force it.
Position the free end of the support pole onto the stud on the frame of the camper. Repeat this with the second support pole.
Repeat this process with the other bed.
This spot is on the door side of the camper. The stove sits about waist level.
The propane tanks are located at the front end of the camper.
The hose hookup spot on the camper is on the side opposite the door side and near the back end. Switch on power to your camper’s water pump if you don’t have a water spigot and are going to be using your water tank instead. This switch is located inside the camper next to the galley.
The drain fitting is on the back side of the camper. Your sink drains out of this fitting.
The access panel is located near the front of the camper on the side opposite the camper door.
If the pilot goes out, turn the gas knob to off and wait five minutes before repeating procedure. NEVER light a lighter or bring in an open flame if you smell propane.
