Thanks. I'm trying to save up for an overhead camper right now. I am in PA, one day I'll move to Alaska. I'm driving the whole way. And this video helped me a lot. Thanks man.
Great video. This is the first one I've seen which shows the whole process of loading a truck camper, and you did it all yourself. Great to know it can be done. Thanks.
I bought the same camper, 2010 vintage, last fall. It rides a 2008 Ford F350. Wish I'd seen your video before I took it off the truck...then I would have marked the jacks for the proper height when I go to load it up again in a week or two. Thanks for taking the time to share your process.
My wife and I have been looking into Truck campers and other types of RC's for travel, lately we've been focused on slide in's as a possible choice... I wanted to thank you for posting this video, I've always wondered how to place your camper onto the truck.. We'll be looking for more of your informative videos. 👏
Thank you. I've been wanting a class c RV but am open to a truck camper. The thought of loading (unloading) scared me and would have been a deal breaker but you really showed how easy it can be. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing. We are getting a truck camper and I've been searching for a video on how to load it on the truck. I'm so glad you decided to share. Two Thumbs Up!!!!! Love those Torklifts.... Thanks for showing those off too!
Very good video my friend thank you so much as a matter of fact today I'm going to go get a camper myself I have no idea how to load it up in my truck but now I do thanks to you have a wonderful day
Great video. Great truck, camper, property, shirt! Thanks for making this easy and showing your tie down system. This is MUCH easier than hitching a horse trailer. I wondered..... No I know! Thanks
Thank-you. I added a product called Torklift Stable Loads. They are about a 3" block that replaces the stock 3/4" overload spring engaging block which makes the overload spring engage quicker and keeps the back about 2" higher because of that. The only other mod i did was Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks which helped with bobbing around on rough roads but did not change ride height.
That’s my plan too. Right now I’m learning how to choose the right camper and truck set up. This video made me confident I can do this on my own. Great detailed video. I would’ve been looking in both mirrors and hopping in and out of the truck to see if it’s lined up. It makes sense if the driver side is lined up, so is the passenger side. Also marking the jacks is a great tip.
@@og-greenmachine8623 probably lost $20k in opportunity cost by not having any real estate. Maybe have an investment property or two and live in a camper.
thanks for this drunk video material. i dont plan on getting a camper but when the conversation gets brought up in about 4 years from now i can be like, "yup, so this is what you gotta do".
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and Travelers* I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your RUclips channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what the up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others RUclipsrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their RUclips channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables *PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER* *vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures. Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks. Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive. What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed... *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful Keep a First Aid kit with Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration. Consider installing; *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. *Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle. Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights. *Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others. *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking. Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. *VERY IMPORTANT* *WINTER AWARENESS* I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services. Please Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines. *Your Safety is Important* *PLEASE BE AWARE* that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start. Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing. Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle. Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold. In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead. *Safety is Paramount* *Your Life is Important* *You want to Live to Travel another Day* *So Be Safe* *Stay Alert* *Keep your vehicle gas filled* Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty. Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads. *WINTER AWARENESS* In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions. Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe, your will have it if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, Hiking etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You..... Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 11/15/2022, 11/18/2022, 11/26/2022 11/30/2022 12/12/2022 12/14/2022 12/17/2022 12/28/2022 1/02/2023 4/11/2023 4/23/2023 5/07/2023
you certainly have a very nice rig there ,, light and easy to install in your truck, modern as well this was a very informative video and i loved watching it ,, you explained the procedure very well so any newbie could do it I have a piggyback camper as well and i wished i would have had someone to show me how to do it this easy mine is much larger ,and a LOT heavier too,, it's a 14ft holiday rambler ,, it hangs 6 feet out the back of my 1977 1 ton chevy crew cab truck ,, was originally intended to be on a flatbed truck I think due to the length ,,, the door is actually on the side instead of the back in order for me to accommodate the weight which is 5600 pounds dry I had to add a set of airbags and a couple extra leaf springs to the suspension ,, i also added 3 feet to the frame and strangely enough added a TAG axle which was at one time an 8K trailer axle this actually nearly doubled my trucks weight carrying capability ,, and increased my GVW from 12,000- 21,000 pounds ,,yes I DID have it inspected and recertified without my piggyback loaded on the truck , i have a 5th wheel installed in it's place which gets used to tow my family camper which is a 42ft toy hauler ,, the extra box length gives me a place to have 2 extra 50 gal fuel tanks for the generator and also a place for a 150 gal water tank and 150 gal sewage tank ,and the various pumps ,hoses and equipment I love going camping but hate moving the trailer to dump tanks and refill the water and fuel tanks ,, that huge trailer sucks to move ,, so i have my truck set up to do that job now we tend to go camping where there is no water,sewer or power close by so not having to move the trailer every 3-5 days is nice
Nice truck, Good vid. When I first put my Lance 2004 10' 11" on my 2006 Ford F-350 Lariat 4X 4, the camper's over head damaged the truck's roof because it didn't have enough roof clearance. Just something to consider. Fix it by bolting down 1/2 inch 5 foot plank in the bed and throwing a 4 X 8 exterior plywood sheet down. Looks like you baby your truck like I do, look brand new. I've got only 45,000 on mine :) Safe camping.
curious how much distance you have to play with between camper and in sides of the truck box. i have less than 3/4” each side. what you just did takes me an hour! and 10lbs sweat.
I’ve never seen this done so I was intrigued to watch. You explain things reasonably well, however, did you watch this video back before posting it? One thing I learned very strongly at uni when becoming a documentary maker - audio is as much if not more important than the quality of the pictures. When you move away from a simple microphone that comes with a camera, you need to speak up, it can’t pick up your normal talking voice. There is a point when you are in the cab with the Diesel engine running and you say something, it cannot be heard by the camera. You may want to rewatch this video on a phone or iPad to see what I’m talking about. Then maybe reshoot while keeping in mind whether your audience can hear you. Cheers.
Hi, Great Video, thanks. I'm Planning on picking up my AF865 this week, excited! I see you have Toyo AT's the same as I. You say you put 80 psi in the rear tires? I know this is a common practice, but with this tires max inflation rating of 65 psi, do you see any possible issues, safety wise? Thanks again.
Hi, the tires i have are 285/75/R18 Toyo MT and they are rated 4080lbs at 80PSI. On your tires sidewall it will indicate maximum weight at a maximum PSI, I would not put anymore airpressure into the tire then what it says is maximum.
As a dealer loading T/C's many times a day you only need two things to load a T/C one make sure it's high enough to clear the truck bed and don't turn around to align up the truck to the camper use the side mirrors and as you back up make sure the legs from your camper are equal distance from the sides of your truck as you back it in. First the front legs and then the body of the T/C once the front legs clear your trucks tires as you back it in. Try it you'll like it instead of breaking your neck looking at your RV out the back window of your truck
I noticed you look over your right shoulder when backing under the camper. I found if I look over my left shoulder and out the back window, I can back up and watch the wheel well move right along the side of my camper. Try it once, you might like it better. I have a '02 F250 long box with a Lance 1010.
i like to line up the drivers side wheel well with the drivers side of the camper. is your truck a crew cab? i find it difficult to see through the back window over to the passenger side wheel well with my crew cab.
amped79 I guess what I am getting at is for you to turn left and look over your left shoulder while sitting in the drivers seat. Your line of sight should then be between your seat and the door pilar looking out the back window. I found this to be better than turning and looking over my right shoulder at hte drivers wheel well. The truck is easier to hold a streight line. I would not imagine anyone would watch down the passenger side while loading. Also, making a center mark on the truck bed and on the camper gets things started nicely. Thanks for the video!
Excellent video, thanks! Do you back the truck all the way in until it touches the camper? I try to leave a small gap between the camper and bed, and that is the most frustrating part of loading for me. When I lower the camper down it always gets closer to the truck. Thanks again!
you can unplug the controller from the power wire for you jack remote and keep it in you pocket, saves some time. Another nice thing is to install another 7 way plug up front on the truck then you won't have to worry about smashing that cable laying in the bed of the truck and you can tow trailers.
Great video I was looking to buy just a pop up and considered this as an alternative and was just curious how hard or easy it is to load it on a truck. You Tube is great I tell ya, you can search almost anything and find a video on it.
I was hoping to find time to load a video but it will have to wait. If you are like me, and your truck camper "barely" fits into the bed of your truck (1" to spare on each side), lining up the truck is a pain. An easy "hack" is to use cheap laser pointers and simply tape them to the bed on each side. As you get closer, if the laser is pointing to the inside of the camper base, you may be off a bit. It is not perfect, but it will at least let you know if you are way off in the beginning of backing up. Don't trust the laser 100%! Just use it as a basic guide. I still have to get out of my truck a couple times when loading. Truck: Dodge Ram 2500; Camper: Lance
If a guy lived in one of these full time and was set up somewhere for a length of time; can you live in the rig just set up on the jacks? Then have the truck to tool around in? What is the stability like? I assume you get in it when just on the jacks at home for various reasons. Thanks! Great video.
Very important to keep camper's nose higher or level when unloading or loading, I have the hydraulic jacks, wish I had the electric ones. I always need two people to jack the hydraulic jacks evenly front and back. Next camper will have electric jacks if I ever upgrade to a newer camper
@6:31 & 7:18 WARNING!!! You've done something VERY VERY DANGEROUS!! I truly mean no offense to the guy that uploaded this vid. I meant this comment as good honest advise for you as well. Excellent video, but crazy accidents do happen! Should ANYTHING happen to your rig, the camper, or its jacks that could cause the equipment to shift while you have your hand in there could very easily crush or even sever the appendage. It's true that this isn't likely to occur. But I'd personally rather not try and test my luck, ne?!
Great video thanks , I have 1? I'm currently thinking about getting a truck camper and I'm wondering . While the camper is off the truck can it be used ? it can only be used while on the truck due to balance issues . thanks Joe
You can use the camper on or off the truck. There is no balance issues at all. Think of a see-saw at a park with a 300lb man at one end and a small child at the other. The child would never raise the man into the air. Same with the camper. Way too much weight is behind the front jack supports. I recommend lowering the camper close to the ground for maximum stability. If left high in the air it will feel "wobbly". We often use the camper off the truck so that we can use the truck to travel around.
Wow this video has surpassed 1 million views. Thankyou for the interest and support!
I always wondered how people went about doing this. Thanks for recording this. It was super easy to follow and understand.
You said exactly what I was about to say word for word lol
Thanks. I'm trying to save up for an overhead camper right now. I am in PA, one day I'll move to Alaska. I'm driving the whole way. And this video helped me a lot. Thanks man.
What's PA? And where are you driving from?
Great video. This is the first one I've seen which shows the whole process of loading a truck camper, and you did it all yourself. Great to know it can be done. Thanks.
I bought the same camper, 2010 vintage, last fall. It rides a 2008 Ford F350. Wish I'd seen your video before I took it off the truck...then I would have marked the jacks for the proper height when I go to load it up again in a week or two.
Thanks for taking the time to share your process.
My wife and I have been looking into Truck campers and other types of RC's for travel, lately we've been focused on slide in's as a possible choice...
I wanted to thank you for posting this video, I've always wondered how to place your camper onto the truck..
We'll be looking for more of your informative videos. 👏
Thank you. I've been wanting a class c RV but am open to a truck camper. The thought of loading (unloading) scared me and would have been a deal breaker but you really showed how easy it can be. Thank you so much!
Wow. LOTS of important tips for a guy who's never done this before. Makes me think that I can do it. Thanks.
Learned nothing other than you loaded your camper... good job!
I bought my camper the same week you uploaded this. Helped a lot. Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing. We are getting a truck camper and I've been searching for a video on how to load it on the truck. I'm so glad you decided to share. Two Thumbs Up!!!!! Love those Torklifts.... Thanks for showing those off too!
those electric jacks are AWESOME! That camper is Beautiful!! Thanx for sharing!
GOOD JOB LOADING YOUR NICE CAMPER!!!!!
AND COOL TRUCK WITH THOSE 4-doors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It seems easier with a short wheel base truck. I have a long wheel base and boy it's very hard. You're loading mine, almost blind.Thanks for posting.
Very good video my friend thank you so much as a matter of fact today I'm going to go get a camper myself I have no idea how to load it up in my truck but now I do thanks to you have a wonderful day
Great video. Great truck, camper, property, shirt! Thanks for making this easy and showing your tie down system. This is MUCH easier than hitching a horse trailer. I wondered..... No I know! Thanks
i always wondered how a camper is put on a truck. Thanks for answering my question!
Thanks bud. I'm just getting ready to buy my first camper.
Great video, thanks for making this 👏 I am reviewing to prepare myself for my 1st attempt at loading the camper 😬 I hope it goes well 🤞
your video just reached me here in South Africa. I'm looking into ghis as an option now. thank you so much.
Very awesome video. Thanks for sharing this. I wondered how difficult it was to load the camper on a truck.
I only have 3 jacks and have to raise them all the way, very nerve racking! Thanks for the great video. Going to try it by my self, wish me luck! Lol
Thanks for sharing the information. You make it look easy, but I was holding my breath when you were backing under the camper,,,lol.
very nice camping pick up and very nice owner too
Nice walk-around on your slide-in truck camper!
Thank-you. I added a product called Torklift Stable Loads. They are about a 3" block that replaces the stock 3/4" overload spring engaging block which makes the overload spring engage quicker and keeps the back about 2" higher because of that. The only other mod i did was Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks which helped with bobbing around on rough roads but did not change ride height.
phenomonal video. Did not know these can come off so easyily
I just might get myself a pickup truck and live in one of these.
that's what i'm literally doing right now
I saved up $10,000 over one year
and now I’m in a house
That’s my plan too. Right now I’m learning how to choose the right camper and truck set up. This video made me confident I can do this on my own. Great detailed video. I would’ve been looking in both mirrors and hopping in and out of the truck to see if it’s lined up. It makes sense if the driver side is lined up, so is the passenger side. Also marking the jacks is a great tip.
@@og-greenmachine8623 probably lost $20k in opportunity cost by not having any real estate. Maybe have an investment property or two and live in a camper.
Good video to watch before I buy my truck camper. thanks for the help
Great video!! You covered every question I had (as a newb) regarding loading a camper like this.
Really nice unit! I can see myself setup next to a lake somewhere. Good detailed video.
Being a new at this, I've appreciated the tips and demo. Thanks for sharing. Dan
i don't have camper but one day i will buy one and thank you for your video.
Very clear. Answered a lot of questions.
thanks for this drunk video material. i dont plan on getting a camper but when the conversation gets brought up in about 4 years from now i can be like, "yup, so this is what you gotta do".
Classic.
4 years, I'm right on time
Wow, thanks for the clip. I am looking at options for travel when retired and yours thus far the easiest, more helpful common tips one yet.
Wow. That looked easy. Anyone can do this. Even, anyone.
I want to thank you for your time and help .
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and Travelers*
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your RUclips channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what the up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others RUclipsrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their RUclips channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER*
*vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures.
Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks.
Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive.
What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed...
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
Keep a First Aid kit with
Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration.
Consider installing;
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
*Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle.
Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights.
*Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others.
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking.
Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
*WINTER AWARENESS*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services.
Please Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines.
*Your Safety is Important*
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start.
Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing.
Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle.
Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold.
In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead.
*Safety is Paramount*
*Your Life is Important*
*You want to Live to Travel another Day*
*So Be Safe*
*Stay Alert*
*Keep your vehicle gas filled*
Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty.
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads.
*WINTER AWARENESS*
In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions.
Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe, your will have it if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
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Well done. Thanks! I am planning on buying something like this.
Tom Harris
Ottawa, Canada
Good information, some really nice tips. Thanks
Thank you very much sir. I always wanted to know how that was done.
you certainly have a very nice rig there ,, light and easy to install in your truck,
modern as well
this was a very informative video and i loved watching it ,, you explained the procedure very well so any newbie could do it
I have a piggyback camper as well and i wished i would have had someone to show me how to do it this easy
mine is much larger ,and a LOT heavier too,, it's a 14ft holiday rambler ,, it hangs 6 feet out the back of my 1977 1 ton chevy crew cab truck ,, was originally intended to be on a flatbed truck I think due to the length ,,, the door is actually on the side instead of the back
in order for me to accommodate the weight which is 5600 pounds dry I had to add a set of airbags and a couple extra leaf springs to the suspension ,, i also added 3 feet to the frame and strangely enough added a TAG axle which was at one time an 8K trailer axle
this actually nearly doubled my trucks weight carrying capability ,, and increased my GVW from 12,000- 21,000 pounds ,,yes I DID have it inspected and recertified
without my piggyback loaded on the truck , i have a 5th wheel installed in it's place which gets used to tow my family camper which is a 42ft toy hauler ,, the extra box length gives me a place to have 2 extra 50 gal fuel tanks for the generator and also a place for a 150 gal water tank and 150 gal sewage tank ,and the various pumps ,hoses and equipment
I love going camping but hate moving the trailer to dump tanks and refill the water and fuel tanks ,, that huge trailer sucks to move ,, so i have my truck set up to do that job now
we tend to go camping where there is no water,sewer or power close by so not having to move the trailer every 3-5 days is nice
Thats a nice camper. TY for the tips
nice, this would be great for a trip across America.
Thanks; I found this very help full. Have a nice day and happy camping ;)
Cool, I think this is a first , you even scooped Truck Camper Magazine!!!! Nice..
Nice truck, Good vid. When I first put my Lance 2004 10' 11" on my 2006 Ford F-350 Lariat 4X 4, the camper's over head damaged the truck's roof because it didn't have enough roof clearance. Just something to consider. Fix it by bolting down 1/2 inch 5 foot plank in the bed and throwing a 4 X 8 exterior plywood sheet down. Looks like you baby your truck like I do, look brand new. I've got only 45,000 on mine :)
Safe camping.
I’ve never seen that done before, interesting. Thank you ,good video
Regards,
Paul (Australia)
Good video- thanks for sharing the information.
Nicely done! Thanks for showing this....I've never seen it done and this was quite simple! :)
Great video. Easy to follow. thank you.
right on for the video i dont have a camper but always wanted to know how they get it on the bed of there trucks. now i know.
Man I would LUBE those screw jacks ~!
This is exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you. Nice video. I learned something new.
curious how much distance you have to play with between camper and in sides of the truck box. i have less than 3/4” each side. what you just did takes me an hour! and 10lbs sweat.
Complete noob question. Does the camper have to be tied down or secured once it’s mounted on the truck?
wow! those 4 bars only hold the heavy camper in place. didnt know that. i thought it was bolted down. thnx very informative.
Ya, surprised me, too.
nice video. thanks just what i needed to see. be safe out there.
I’ve never seen this done so I was intrigued to watch. You explain things reasonably well, however, did you watch this video back before posting it? One thing I learned very strongly at uni when becoming a documentary maker - audio is as much if not more important than the quality of the pictures. When you move away from a simple microphone that comes with a camera, you need to speak up, it can’t pick up your normal talking voice. There is a point when you are in the cab with the Diesel engine running and you say something, it cannot be heard by the camera. You may want to rewatch this video on a phone or iPad to see what I’m talking about. Then maybe reshoot while keeping in mind whether your audience can hear you. Cheers.
Thanks. Good info. Very thorough.
Oh ok makes sense now! Thanks for sharing!
Learning for my new truck and camper!!
nice vid, I now know what I'm missing not having electric jacks... the next one sure will.
This cleared up so many questions lol
Hi, Great Video, thanks. I'm Planning on picking up my AF865 this week, excited! I see you have Toyo AT's the same as I. You say you put 80 psi in the rear tires? I know this is a common practice, but with this tires max inflation rating of 65 psi, do you see any possible issues, safety wise? Thanks again.
Hi, the tires i have are 285/75/R18 Toyo MT and they are rated 4080lbs at 80PSI. On your tires sidewall it will indicate maximum weight at a maximum PSI, I would not put anymore airpressure into the tire then what it says is maximum.
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As a dealer loading T/C's many times a day you only need two things to load a T/C one make sure it's high enough to clear the truck bed and don't turn around to align up the truck to the camper use the side mirrors and as you back up make sure the legs from your camper are equal distance from the sides of your truck as you back it in. First the front legs and then the body of the T/C once the front legs clear your trucks tires as you back it in. Try it you'll like it instead of breaking your neck looking at your RV out the back window of your truck
Good Job, well explained. Thanks
Awesome job. Thanks for posting this.
Good job and I learned a lot! Thank you so much!
Safe Travels,
MommaFaye
Nice job! On my way to Ohio from CALIFORNIA!! To get one
Love your truck man!
Awesome video! thanks for your time for filming, editing and sharing it :)
Great video! Very cool! Thank you!
I noticed you look over your right shoulder when backing under the camper. I found if I look over my left shoulder and out the back window, I can back up and watch the wheel well move right along the side of my camper. Try it once, you might like it better. I have a '02 F250 long box with a Lance 1010.
i like to line up the drivers side wheel well with the drivers side of the camper. is your truck a crew cab? i find it difficult to see through the back window over to the passenger side wheel well with my crew cab.
amped79 I guess what I am getting at is for you to turn left and look over your left shoulder while sitting in the drivers seat. Your line of sight should then be between your seat and the door pilar looking out the back window. I found this to be better than turning and looking over my right shoulder at hte drivers wheel well. The truck is easier to hold a streight line. I would not imagine anyone would watch down the passenger side while loading. Also, making a center mark on the truck bed and on the camper gets things started nicely. Thanks for the video!
Excellent video, thanks! Do you back the truck all the way in until it touches the camper? I try to leave a small gap between the camper and bed, and that is the most frustrating part of loading for me. When I lower the camper down it always gets closer to the truck. Thanks again!
Very nice rig!
you can unplug the controller from the power wire for you jack remote and keep it in you pocket, saves some time. Another nice thing is to install another 7 way plug up front on the truck then you won't have to worry about smashing that cable laying in the bed of the truck and you can tow trailers.
Great video I was looking to buy just a pop up and considered this as an alternative and was just curious how hard or easy it is to load it on a truck. You Tube is great I tell ya, you can search almost anything and find a video on it.
Popups suck if you have the old handcranks and canvas sides. Slightly better than a tent.
I was hoping to find time to load a video but it will have to wait. If you are like me, and your truck camper "barely" fits into the bed of your truck (1" to spare on each side), lining up the truck is a pain. An easy "hack" is to use cheap laser pointers and simply tape them to the bed on each side. As you get closer, if the laser is pointing to the inside of the camper base, you may be off a bit. It is not perfect, but it will at least let you know if you are way off in the beginning of backing up. Don't trust the laser 100%! Just use it as a basic guide. I still have to get out of my truck a couple times when loading. Truck: Dodge Ram 2500; Camper: Lance
If a guy lived in one of these full time and was set up somewhere for a length of time; can you live in the rig just set up on the jacks? Then have the truck to tool around in? What is the stability like? I assume you get in it when just on the jacks at home for various reasons.
Thanks!
Great video.
Beautiful looking truck. Not sure I'd want to deal with the hooking up and unhooking as well as the high profile (winds).
Really good video.! Thanks.!
Great vedio. Whats the cost of the artic fox? Is there a vedio to see the inside of the artic fox?
Very well done. Thank you.
I liked this particular camper it's easy to squeeze any where but my question is what about restroom.and does it have refridgrator.
Thanks
Yes, he has both. 👌🙂
Awesome man, thanks your the well detailed vid.
Awesome job, thank you!
Wow, I was wondering how the remote jacks worked and the ease of use compared to the very dangerous out dated manual lift jacks are.....!
Very important to keep camper's nose higher or level when unloading or loading, I have the hydraulic jacks, wish I had the electric ones. I always need two people to jack the hydraulic jacks evenly front and back. Next camper will have electric jacks if I ever upgrade to a newer camper
Great video.
I would love to know what type of tie downs he used. Seems so much easer.
@6:31 & 7:18 WARNING!!! You've done something VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!
I truly mean no offense to the guy that uploaded this vid. I meant this comment as good honest advise for you as well. Excellent video, but crazy accidents do happen! Should ANYTHING happen to your rig, the camper, or its jacks that could cause the equipment to shift while you have your hand in there could very easily crush or even sever the appendage. It's true that this isn't likely to occur. But I'd personally rather not try and test my luck, ne?!
That did cross my mind when I viewed that part of the video.
Nice video thanks I wondered about the process.Now I wonder what they did before electric jacks says popeye the sailor man:)
Man thank you. Very cool
Great video!
Great job
Great video thanks , I have 1? I'm currently thinking about getting a truck camper and I'm wondering . While the camper is off the truck can it be used ? it can only be used while on the truck due to balance issues . thanks Joe
You can use the camper on or off the truck. There is no balance issues at all. Think of a see-saw at a park with a 300lb man at one end and a small child at the other. The child would never raise the man into the air. Same with the camper. Way too much weight is behind the front jack supports. I recommend lowering the camper close to the ground for maximum stability. If left high in the air it will feel "wobbly". We often use the camper off the truck so that we can use the truck to travel around.
Great video how much does that camper cost