Can I move my TC on a flat bed trailer?
Sorry for all the questions...just trying to learn about our new to us toy. We purchased a 2000 Lance 1130 but have not moved it yet. Since I don't have any tie downs resolved/installed yet, I was ...
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If you tie it down to the trailer, don't make the binders too tight. There should be a little give in the binders or tiedowns so you don't damage the anchor points on the camper.
If you don't already have the spring loaded turnbuckles, the nylon tiedown straps may be better than the chains and binders as they will stretch and give a bit.
If your trailer is too wide for the jacks to straddle, you may be able to use some pipe or poles to roll it on the trailer after removing the jacks. You would want to reinstall the jacks to remove the rollers so the camper sits flat on the trailer. A lot of work to remove and install the jacks twice but it should get the job done.
Also, if you have a rubber bed mat use that as well for extra grip between the trailer and camper. You will want one for the truck anyway when you mount the camper.
Good Luck.
If you don't already have the spring loaded turnbuckles, the nylon tiedown straps may be better than the chains and binders as they will stretch and give a bit.
If your trailer is too wide for the jacks to straddle, you may be able to use some pipe or poles to roll it on the trailer after removing the jacks. You would want to reinstall the jacks to remove the rollers so the camper sits flat on the trailer. A lot of work to remove and install the jacks twice but it should get the job done.
Also, if you have a rubber bed mat use that as well for extra grip between the trailer and camper. You will want one for the truck anyway when you mount the camper.
Good Luck.
