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Folding Camper Setup

Posted on July 5, 2009
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Folding Camper Setup

There is a wide variety of folding campers available for purchase today. One important consideration in the purchase selection considerations of a folding camper is the setup. Here’s a folding camper setup video for Fleetwood folding campers, using a hand crank to raise the solid Fleetwood folding camper roof, and a hand crank to level the folding camper once set up. This demonstration of the setup involves one adult for all the installation requirements of the folding camper. The video clearly shows the benefits of the crank system for the folding camper! (Also well known as a “pop-up camper” or “popup camper trailer.”)

Directions for Fleetwood Folding Camping Trailer Setup

  1. After choosing a level site for the folding camper, park and secure the folding camper by placing the wheel chocks (chock blocks) against the tires.
  2. Swing down and lock the folding camper dolly jack.
  3. Disengage the folding camper coupler, disengage the wiring and safety chains.
  4. Drive the tow vehicle away from the folding camper.
  5. Use the folding camper dolly jack to level the folding camping trailer from front to rear.
  6. Release the top latches of the roof of the folding camper from all four corners.
  7. Insert the folding camper crank handle into the lift mechanism and begin cranking.  Pause as desired, the folding camper top will stay in place.
  8. The top of the folding camper will stop automatically while fully raised.
  9. Remove the crank handle.
  10. Lower the corner jacks of the folding camper to stabilize the camping trailer.
  11. Pull out each folding camper bed, and then engage the support legs under each bed.
  12. Open the entry door of the folding camper to engage the step and  enter the folding camper.
  13. Raise the folding camper galley (kitchen assembly) into position.
  14. Lower the folding camper screen door into position.
  15. Complete the folding camper bed installation by engaging the front and rear tent supports.  (poles)
  16. Fold out the legs of the dining area table to set it up.  (Keep this table indoors in case of rain, it’s not waterproof.)
  17. Press the door seals into place, keep a bug free environment.
  18. Attach the drinking water hose to a fresh water supply.
  19. Connect the power cord to a 110V source.  (Check the cord plug, it’s a 3 prong plug.)

The Fleetwood folding camper with hand crank assembly is quickly and easily set up, and also quickly and easily folded down for travel and storage.

Looking for a folding camper to buy?  Have a folding camper to sell?  Check current eBay listings for folding campers:  Folding Campers for Sale

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3 Responses to “Folding Camper Setup”

  1. rene tyler on August 9th, 2009 2:29 pm

    dear sir

    we recently purchased a 2008 new fleetwood pop up tent trailer. we love the video and directions to set up the trailer step by step. could we get directions step by step to take down and store. we are “older” and need all the help we can get hA!

    THANK YOU, RENE’ TYLER. A VIDEO WOULD HELP TOO

  2. admin on August 10th, 2009 11:11 pm

    Hi Rene,
    I’m glad you liked the Fleetwood trailer set up video! I’ll ask Fleetwood if they’ve made a comporable take down and store video! Love your comment, you’re not “older” you’re “wiser”!! I’ve found a great video demonstrating the process to take down a folding camper, and this might help – http://foldingcamper.org/folding-camper-take-down-and-store/ . You might print the instructions of this post on how to set it up and see if it makes sense in th breakdown. Just remember to have your bottle of gentle cleaner and roll of paper towels on hand to clean up any bird messes or tree sap prior to sweeping the dust and debris off the canvas, this will keep it nice for you. Check you manufacturers instructions on storage, it’s possible that yours is the type that the roof is not affected by UV and could be stored without a tarp, please do check.

    Penny
    the blog admin

  3. Folding Camper » Folding Camper Take Down and Store on August 10th, 2009 11:47 pm

    [...] your pop up camper!  Here’s a great link to the video for setting up your folding camper:  Folding Camper Set-Up and per your request I’ve found a great video for taking down the folding [...]

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