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Using truck camper when not attached to truck

jwal12291
Explorer
Explorer
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.
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jimh406
Explorer III
Explorer III
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

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jaycocreek
Explorer II
Explorer II
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.

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