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kjandjosh
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013

Set up!

Ok Let me say this. I am new.
I did a search might of put in the wrong words for it to work.

I see all the posts what to take and everything else.
What about when I get to the park!

How do I properly level the travel trailer.
basic info
it is hooked to a truck (Chevy 1500)
Trailer is a (Coachmen Freedom Express)
it has one slide out. on the drivers side.
Manual jacks in the 4 cornors

is there a certain order to put the jacks down?
Do I unhook then do everything?
Do I put the slideout out first before trying to level?
Etc etc

Please walk me through what you do when you first pull into the camp ground.

Much appreciated.
Josh

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  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2013
    Set the jacks firmly. I put an 8x8 pad under each jack foot. (I'm in a fiver.) You are not trying to lift the wheels off the ground, just take a little travel out of the suspension.

    Driver's front
    Passenger's front
    check the side to side level
    Driver's rear
    Passenger's rear
    check front to rear level
    check side to side level

    Adjust as necessary (in small increments)
  • Tin_Pusher's avatar
    Tin_Pusher
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2013
    josh79 wrote:
    How far do you put the jacks down?


    'Bout halfway :)

    Seriously, firm contact. They are typically not used to level the camper, just stabilize it.

    I'd also add, before unhooking, be sure your wire(s) and hose(s) reach the hookups.
  • deweysmith5's avatar
    deweysmith5
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2013
    I would only add to SWD's post is that you make sure you have clearances for your awning and slideouts. Also, I always connect my power before using my power jack in front but that is not necessary. I have also found that on my side to side leveler bubble that for each mark from the center mark I need one lynx level under my wheels. You will eventually find your own formula. Some people recommend putting out your slideouts before leveling. Of course, the most important part is grabbing a drink, a chair and relaxing under the awning when set up.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2013
    There are numerous articles on GOOGLE on how to setup at a camp site... Scan thru a few of those and then you can understand maybe what others on here are making points about.

    Roy Ken
  • Ozlander's avatar
    Ozlander
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2013
    SWD wrote:
    Pick the site. Back/pull in. Before unhitching from tv check the side to side level. If out place boards or blocks until level. Chock wheels, unhitch from tv. Now level front to back then set down the stabiliser jacks. Let out your slide and awning. Hook up power water sewer and you are done.

    That's about it. The boards go under the tires on the low side.
  • SWD's avatar
    SWD
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2013
    Pick the site. Back/pull in. Before unhitching from tv check the side to side level. If out place boards or blocks until level. Chock wheels, unhitch from tv. Now level front to back then set down the stabiliser jacks. Let out your slide and awning. Hook up power water sewer and you are done.

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