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rv_bill-e
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016

Campers fully usable off truck without additional supports?

I am finding it difficult to determine which TCs can be used as a stand-alone "base camp", with full functionality of tanks, etc. I am talking design and construction strength here with no concerns fo...
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2016
Read the manual to start. Lot of campers are not design to hold the weight of fresh water tank without support under the floor.
I think support doesn't hurt regardless. Since my camper with rear overhang can not be set flat on the ground, I am carrying about 1' long piece of 4x6 that I stand vertically and than 4x4 to make T support under front water tank.
That quiets camper movements as well.

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