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Tom_Orlowski
Explorer
May 20, 2015

Camping with Camper when off Truck

I am planning a camping trip were I will need to unload, so that I have full use of my truck. How many actually unload so they have use of the truck? If so, are there any special considerations to be aware of? My manufaturer owners manual states not to fill the fresh water tank when unloaded without support of the floor. That will not be a problem. I will have a city water connection. When off my truck at home I do lower and support the camper. This will be a first for me to camp this way. Any thoughts or suggestions. I tried doing a search however I was unable to find any info. Thanks for your thoughts.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    For those that do this I am curious how you keep the Truck Camper from being stolen. I have watched one being unhooked and sit on the ground at a campground recently and it only takes a few minutes to get setup on the ground.
  • Hi me again! I am curious? If you have your camper separated from the truck and you are supported by your corner jacks and you're using the camper.... when you crawl in bed in the cab overhang, do you ever get a queezy feeling that the camper may tip forward and start rocking on the two front jacks, lifting the back? I know with the weight of the camper body this would probably never happen, but it just looks intimidating to me? So I'm curious?
  • I'm not a Truck Camper, but I have read on these forums that some campgrounds do not allow separation of Truck and Camper. In other words, you cannot take the camper off the truck and use it free-standing. Before you proceed, you probably should check with your campground first to make sure they have no "rule".

    One would think "what's the big deal" because they park the camper at home, but I'm sure these parks have their reasons. Please check before proceeding.

    About using your camper off the truck? If it works OK for you at home, you should have no problems in a campground. If your camper is off the truck at home, experiment while it is still in your driveway. Set it up exactly like you would at the campground, then test the water (literally).

    I would think, if you can support the base of the camper on something solid, you should have no problems. Good luck!