Help...Loading a camper solo!
Any advise on loading a camper solo? I've viewed videos of using a laser, rollers attached to the bed, strings ... What are your solutions?
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The first time I loaded mine was at the dealership when I picked it up. They helped me a lot and it was not bad. When we got it home, taking it off was not too bad other than sitting so high on the jacks when I lifted it off the bed made me a little nervous.
Well, then came the first time to load it by myself without help. I was really nervous and it probably took me an hour but I did it and now I can load it and be ready to roll in less than 30 minutes.
With regards to advice? Take your time, take your time, take your time. There is no reason or value in rushing to get it loaded. In fact, I would rather do it myself than have somebody trying to guide me.
I also use the same process every time when I load it. The important thing being doing it the same way every time will insure you don't forget something and make a mistake.
Get out of your truck a lot to check around making sure the camper is raised high enough to clear your bed, is equidistant from side to side in your bed etc.
It takes practice and the only way to get comfortable with it is by doing it.
One recommendation I would make is to load and unload it several times at your house without planning on going anywhere. You will get a feel for what steps you will take every time to make it as safe and efficient as possible.
Well, then came the first time to load it by myself without help. I was really nervous and it probably took me an hour but I did it and now I can load it and be ready to roll in less than 30 minutes.
With regards to advice? Take your time, take your time, take your time. There is no reason or value in rushing to get it loaded. In fact, I would rather do it myself than have somebody trying to guide me.
I also use the same process every time when I load it. The important thing being doing it the same way every time will insure you don't forget something and make a mistake.
Get out of your truck a lot to check around making sure the camper is raised high enough to clear your bed, is equidistant from side to side in your bed etc.
It takes practice and the only way to get comfortable with it is by doing it.
One recommendation I would make is to load and unload it several times at your house without planning on going anywhere. You will get a feel for what steps you will take every time to make it as safe and efficient as possible.
