Raising and lowering a truck camper is a relatively simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes with some basic tools. The main purpose of raising and lowering the camper is to provide for better ground clearance when the vehicle is traveling over off-road terrain and to make it easier to store the truck camper when it’s not in use. Additionally, raising and lowering the truck camper can also help to improve its aerodynamic profile, making it more fuel-efficient.
To raise or lower the camper, you’ll need a jack, some blocks or ramps, and a wrench. Before beginning the process, always make sure that your vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface. This will ensure that your truck camper will be raised or lowered evenly and without any complications.
To raise your truck camper, start by placing blocks or ramps under each of the wheels so that you can easily drive up onto them. Once the truck is elevated off of the ground, locate all of the mounting points for the camper.
These are usually located near each corner of the bed. You’ll then need to place a jack at each mounting point and slowly begin to raise them until they meet up with their respective points on the body of your truck.
Once all four jacks are in place, Tighten all four mounting bolts using a wrench before slowly releasing pressure from each jack until it sits securely on your vehicles frame. If necessary, you may need to adjust one side at a time until everything looks even.
Lowering Your Truck Camper
To lower your truck camper, start by loosening all four mounting bolts with a wrench before slowly releasing pressure from each jack until it sits securely on your vehicles frame. Once all four jacks have been released, carefully lower them one at a time until they are resting firmly on top of their respective blocks or ramps.
You’ll then need to drive away from them slowly so that you don’t damage either your vehicle’s frame or bodywork. Once you’re safely away from them, you can go back and remove any remaining blocks or ramps before repeating this entire process for any additional trailer hitches.
Conclusion
Raising and lowering your truck camper is an easy process that requires only basic tools such as a jack, some blocks or ramps and a wrench. Before beginning this process always ensure that your vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface as this will ensure that everything goes smoothly when raising or lowering your truck camper. Once complete remember to tighten all bolts before driving away from any blocks or ramps used in order to prevent any potential damage.
