next week with our 2005 Flagstaff 26BHSS TT & my TV is a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. We are heading to the mountains of NC. Any advice for this first timer when it comes setting up camp, some things not to do or any other helpful tips. Been tenting it for over 8 years with the kids and we finally upgraded.

Be aware of possible flash floods when setting up camp. Bring medications for allergic reactions to vegetation and bites from bugs etc. Use controlled fire/cooking by having water to extinguish. Check for cell signal at site. Stay together don't let kids wonder off.

Talk to wife before you get to sites to come up with hand signals if she has to back you in. Soooo many people argue about backing in and parking the rig. I have seen it multiple times every time I have been in a cg. I would assume not a good way to start your time at your campsite. I usually pull up ask wife where she wants the tt. If I need help backing in she jumps out. Then figure out what I need to do to be level in our spot. Back in and level the trailer. I do side to side first. Chock trailer tires, then unhook from TV. Then level front to back with tongue jack. Then I put down stabilizer jacks. I always set my 4 x 6 wood blocks at minumum under each stabilizer jack. If you have hookups.. hookup. :)Lay out rug if you use one.Grab a chair and a cold one and relax... depending on time and temperature you might start a fire.

Have fun !Don't rush things. The name of the game is to go slow and think everything throughYou'll learn like the rest of us, and twenty years from now you'll still be learning!Jack L

It's always worth getting out of the truck and spending just a few minutes visualizing camper placement. First, to avoid potential problems, but everytime I skip that step we figure out later that it would have been nicer a few feet one way or the other.

If your staying at a site with water and sewer, make sure your power cord and sewer hose will reach the powerpole and cleanout before you unhook fron TV and set up camp.

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LeBout
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
GilliedogKiwi wrote:
We use our cell phones - makes it so much easier.

Sometimes. But other times cell service at the CG can be kind of sketch. We bring walkie talkies too and they work great. I just set mine on the console and listen as my wife talks me into the site.
GilliedogKiwi
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
spatbhoy wrote:
Bring a set of walkie taklies,so that you can back your trailer up with more ease

We use our cell phones - makes it so much easier.

Angela
Coacher12
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
This will be my first trip too. Going to buffalo gap state park in tx. We are going to stay at the local campsite for a night before hand to "get our feet wet" and make sure everything is working properly.
Rod_J
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
Thanks for the replies and great info. We are staying at Happy Holiday RV park in Cherokee. I did the whole set up in driveway and we all stayed in it for a night.
spatbhoy
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
Bring a set of walkie taklies,so that you can back your trailer up with more ease
SGardiner
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
We made our first trip with a TT last month. Don`t go with the expectation that things will be perfect. Take your time with the set up. We didn`t get things level and could have positioned the trailer a little better on the camp site.

Good luck
dyb
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
When setting up first thing in is wheel chocks before unhooking and last thing out after hooking up is wheel chocks. No matter how level the site appears.
Dick_B
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
If this is REALLY your first trip the consensus in this Forum is to spend one night either in your driveway or local campground. We took our first trip last week (9th season) and forgot several items but we had enough food and wine!
Steeljag
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
Good advise given to include the note book. If possible, before leaving your house, double check the lights, gas, refrigerator, tire air pressure, etc.

Pack some beer, good walking shoes, maybe a good bike, put your feet in some cool water, relax, slow down, and have a great time!
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013
Take a notebook to write down needs for future trips.

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