Truck bed campers are a great way to enjoy the outdoors while still having some of the comforts of home. They provide a safe and secure way to travel, as well as being relatively easy to set up and take down. But how do you get a truck bed camper on and off your truck?
The first step is to make sure you have all the necessary equipment. You will need straps or chains to secure the camper in place, as well as jacks or dollies to lift the camper off the ground. Once you have everything ready, you can begin attaching the straps or chains to your truck bed.
Make sure to secure them firmly so that they won’t come loose during transport.
Once the straps or chains are in place, it’s time to lift the camper onto your truck bed. If you are using jacks, place them on either side of the camper and slowly raise it until it is level with your truck bed. If you are using dollies, place them under each corner of the camper and then lift it up onto your truck bed.
Once your camper is securely in place, it’s time to attach it more firmly by bolting it down. There will be holes in both your truck bed and camper for this purpose; use bolts that match these holes in order to secure them together.
Taking a Camper Off Your Truck Bed
When you’re ready to take your camper off your truck bed, start by removing any bolts that are securing it in place. Use a wrench for this purpose; be careful not to over-tighten them so that they don’t become difficult to remove later on.
Next, lower jacks or dollies onto either side of or under each corner of the camper. Slowly lower it until its wheels touch the ground; if necessary, use blocks or wedges underneath them for extra support.
Finally, remove any straps or chains from around your truck bed and store them away safely until next time. Your camper should now be ready for transport.
Conclusion
Getting a truck bed camper on and off is relatively straightforward if you have all necessary equipment such as straps or chains, jacks or dollies and bolts. First attach straps/chains securely around your truck bed before lifting up (with jacks/dollies) and bolting down securely with bolts that match holes in both surfaces. When taking off reverse steps – remove bolts first then lower down with jacks/dollies before removing straps/chains from around your truck bed at last.
