Looking for ways to improve our setup and take down time. It is roughly an hour for each. I feel like it could be cut down. The most time consuming is getting the inside in working order once we arrive, or putting it away before we leave. any tips/tricks to speed the process? We have those stackable wire shelves we put on the counter to reduce clutter, but takes time to unload the bins and put it all out once at the CG. We do try and split the chores up. I do all the stuff outside- Power, water, tools, chairs, etc while she gets the inside ready. I know one would be to bring less stuff! We have a tendency to bring way too much food or snacks and have to move it back and forth. This year I picked up those anderson levelers and they help quite a bit. I was thinking of making some shelves with backs/bottoms and ditching the wire racks. Then I can transport what I want in the shelves and once at the CG just throw them on the counter and they will have everything already in them. Looking for ways to transport the grill (charcoal) easier, or just bite the bullet and get a gas grill that folds up that I can just throw into the back of my truck. Charcoal grills just aren't made for easy transport.Just wondering what tips/tricks people have picked up over the years to make the process easier/quicker.

We are at full operational status in about 20 to 30 minutes which means beer in hand a burgers on the grill. Everything I add or do is to improve this time which my wife thinks is silly but overtime has been kinda fun for me. I got rid of all the stuff that we don't need (awning lights, charcoal grill, flags, signs, etc.). Everything has to have a space and eaislly packed away. I bought a camp chef gas grill/stove that connects to the gas fittings on the trailer that goes in the front pass through, Anderson levelers this year which was a big time saver. Power drill to raise and lower jacks. Walkie talkies so we can back in and get positioned as quickly as possible. Nothing stored inside that has to be passed to the outside so my wife can do her thing on the inside and I can do mine on the outside. Everything inside needs a spot so it does not have to be moved once there. We used to store stuff in the tub (grill beach toys)which I hated. We don't store anything on counter that does not stay there besides the coffee pot. We were packing up today and I struggled for about 5 minutes to get all the lawn chairs stored and told the wife that I'm replacing them with something smaller that fits better. We were camping with the MIL this weekend and she was impressed with how quick we were able set up and breakdown.

If it is even close to level, it's 15 minutes. If I have to do a little leveling the maybe 30 at the most. Cordless drill really speeds up leveling jacks. I have specific blocks for specific applications with lanyards attached to make pick up easier. Might take 30 minutes to pick up the inside and outside to blast off.

Dang y'all are quick draw mcgraw.Im guessing it's probably 45 mins for me. Haven't really timed it. Maybe I will next time. We do have a system, and as most, I do the outside and wife does the inside. Although I unhitch and level before I have her let the slides out and work inside.I don't see how I would get it down to 20 mins. But, maybe I'll be surprised when I time it next time Im out.Mike

Dang you guys are speedy. I think it's closer to 30 to setup, longer to take down once everything is a disaster. I do use a power drill for the jacks. I have bins for everything and labeled them which helps now as well. One for tools, wood blocks, levelers, xchocks, fresh/grey water stuff, etc. Earlier this year I made a thread on storing those bag chairs. I made some wood boxes for the front bunk which help a ton on packing those up, so it's one less thing to fight.I think I need to bite the bullet with the grill. You keep it in the camper? Doesn't it get all greasy? I like that you hook it into the camper propane, makes sense and you don't need to worry about running out of those little green ones.Nothing at all on the counters? Do you have kids? That sounds impossible. I did buy some factory doors to make some slides in the dinette bottoms which should help provide more storage. I picked up an ottoman this year which was great for storage. Just open it up and grab the plates now when you need them. Feels like we are getting quicker each time. Setup and take down is nothing compared to the pop up at least :)

Are you including arguing with DW on placement of the camper??? Once we agree on placement its about 30 min on setup and 45 on take down because there is more cleaning of tables and chairs and inside of camper. This reduces the time when we get home as all we do is take the clothes basket, cooler and few bags of food into house that can't stay in camper. Bought the DW o nice Makita cordless vac that she loves. this allows her to give the inside floors a quick once over.Oh and the beer is in hand as soon as I unhitch!

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Walaby
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2016
Dang y'all are quick draw mcgraw.

Im guessing it's probably 45 mins for me. Haven't really timed it. Maybe I will next time. We do have a system, and as most, I do the outside and wife does the inside. Although I unhitch and level before I have her let the slides out and work inside.

I don't see how I would get it down to 20 mins. But, maybe I'll be surprised when I time it next time Im out.

Mike
Vintage465
Nomad
Aug 01, 2016
If it is even close to level, it's 15 minutes. If I have to do a little leveling the maybe 30 at the most. Cordless drill really speeds up leveling jacks. I have specific blocks for specific applications with lanyards attached to make pick up easier. Might take 30 minutes to pick up the inside and outside to blast off.
evanrem
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2016
We are at full operational status in about 20 to 30 minutes which means beer in hand a burgers on the grill. Everything I add or do is to improve this time which my wife thinks is silly but overtime has been kinda fun for me. I got rid of all the stuff that we don't need (awning lights, charcoal grill, flags, signs, etc.). Everything has to have a space and eaislly packed away. I bought a camp chef gas grill/stove that connects to the gas fittings on the trailer that goes in the front pass through, Anderson levelers this year which was a big time saver. Power drill to raise and lower jacks. Walkie talkies so we can back in and get positioned as quickly as possible. Nothing stored inside that has to be passed to the outside so my wife can do her thing on the inside and I can do mine on the outside. Everything inside needs a spot so it does not have to be moved once there. We used to store stuff in the tub (grill beach toys)which I hated. We don't store anything on counter that does not stay there besides the coffee pot. We were packing up today and I struggled for about 5 minutes to get all the lawn chairs stored and told the wife that I'm replacing them with something smaller that fits better. We were camping with the MIL this weekend and she was impressed with how quick we were able set up and breakdown.

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