I recently bought a 1985 sun lite truck camper. I want to be able to take it out of my truck when i get to where I am going and use it when its out of the truck.This particular camper only has three jacks two on one side in the corners and 1 on the other side dead in the middle. I more asking if anyone has any ideas on what i could build or do to set it down on that would make it sturdy enough to stay in.

I more asking if anyone has any ideas on what i could build or do to set it down on that would make it sturdy enough to stay in. Aluminum stack jacks with a 2X6 or 2X4 across the front and back jacks...They are rated for a lot of weight..Saw a guy unload his 10ft camper to haul out his elk to a cooler and did just that, while the wife/dog and kids ran in and out of the camper while he was gone.Looked very sturdy as well and he carried it all in his TC without a trailer.Impressive

I've used aluminum camper Jack's with 2x6s just to have a bit less movement. https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack/Ultra-Fab-Products/UF48-979003.htmlHere's another example thread using plywood. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27024272.cfm

And carry with you?2 sheets of plywood. 1 ripped in half and notched to make a 2’ tall X frame and another sheet to put on top of the X.That will hold the weight (on hard ground and fairly flat/level) as long as your jacks can provide the stability.

I do this......It doesn't move, 2x6 and aluminum screw jacks.

You may also have a look at the truck camper university sticky thread at the top of this section.This, for example: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25917893.cfm

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mkirsch
Nomad II
Sep 12, 2018
3/4" plywood "X-stands." Just take a 4x8 sheet of plywood, cut into four 24"x48" pieces. Cut half-slots in them so they fit together to form an X. Stores flat under the camper, takes up no space traveling. The boards and jacks described above need storage space.
joerg68
Nomad III
Sep 12, 2018
You may also have a look at the truck camper university sticky thread at the top of this section.

This, for example: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25917893.cfm
mountainkowboy
Explorer
Sep 12, 2018
I do this......

It doesn't move, 2x6 and aluminum screw jacks.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Sep 11, 2018
And carry with you?
2 sheets of plywood. 1 ripped in half and notched to make a 2’ tall X frame and another sheet to put on top of the X.

That will hold the weight (on hard ground and fairly flat/level) as long as your jacks can provide the stability.
jimh406
Explorer III
Sep 11, 2018
I've used aluminum camper Jack's with 2x6s just to have a bit less movement. https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack/Ultra-Fab-Products/UF48-979003.html

Here's another example thread using plywood. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27024272.cfm
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Sep 11, 2018
I more asking if anyone has any ideas on what i could build or do to set it down on that would make it sturdy enough to stay in.

Aluminum stack jacks with a 2X6 or 2X4 across the front and back jacks...They are rated for a lot of weight..

Saw a guy unload his 10ft camper to haul out his elk to a cooler and did just that, while the wife/dog and kids ran in and out of the camper while he was gone.Looked very sturdy as well and he carried it all in his TC without a trailer.

Impressive

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