How to Load a Truck Camper Even If You Are Alone - Full Time Solo Female

Are you thinking about getting a truck camping but hesitating about managing the loading and unloading? I have lived full-time in this truck camper for 3 ½ years, and at first, I was terrified to load it! But here's the kicker-I conquered those fears, and you can too. I will give you simple, foolproof instructions and insider tips, even if you're flying solo, just like I do. Trust me; if I can navigate it, you can too! Sure, it might seem daunting at first glance, but with practice and patience, you'll be a truck camping pro loader in no time. So, are you ready to dive in? Let's go!
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Match Truck To Your Camper
01:16 Prep the Truck Bed
01:49 Level Ground
02:19 Align Camper
02:44 Raise The Camper
03:08 Back Up Truck
05:09 Lower The Camper
05:49 Secure Camper To Truck
06:36 Truck Camper is Cargo in Most States
06:57 Unloading Truck Camper
08:30 Leveling Camper
09:01 Stable Camper System

[@101scetch]

I can understand why you opted for the truck and the camper to go onto the truck so that you could unhook and use the truck and then come back again to basically your home. I don’t know what AAA is like in America, but in England, if you have a campervan, we have the AA (automobile Association) or we have the RAC, and no matter where you are in the UK, they will be with you within a maximum of 30 minutes. If they can’t fix your vehicle by the roadside, the AA or the RAC will then tow your vehicle to their workshop and included in the package is they will put you up in a hotel for however many days it takes to fix your vehicle. Awesome video as always. Please keep them coming and take care of yourself.

[@KimannChessa]

AAA has a similar service in the States, but 30 minutes is not guaranteed! You can be waiting for a while. There are different levels of service.

[@EdwardCuplin]

A solo gal driving a Ford, that just happens to be a complete living doll

[@EdwardCuplin]

Certainly! And when you gather a youtube minute...Arlo Guthrie in concert, Willie Nelson in general and throw in some Jimmy Buffet.❤

[@wadelinn3059]

Your welcome. My sweetheart. Love you too. ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@EdwardCuplin]

Oh, and Brooks and Dunn in tribute to George Straight singing. My song... The Cowboy rides away..........

[@roberts.1400]

One of your best videos yet 👍🏼 I have more confidence already 😹

[@KimannChessa]

Ahhh! Thank you so much! Very kind of you!! I appreciate it so much! 🙏😊🤗

[@roberts.1400]

@@KimannChessa My pleasure... Looking forward to our next adventure 👍👊👍

[@EdwardCuplin]

Actually stick w the 2x6 because I forgot that you remove your camper alot, which I like but makes it easier to retrieve the board for you

[@EdwardCuplin]

Very impressive info..truly, you are very thorough. One additional I do is place a 2×6 flat along front of your bed and place camper butted up against. Prevents damage to camper or bed due to stopping fast.❤

[@KimannChessa]

Thank you! That's a great idea and I am going to do that! I had to replace the rubber bumpers on the front of the camper for this reason.

[@EdwardCuplin]

It's heavy to handle, but worth it.

[@stonecoldcougar]

Best turorial for loading and unloading a truck camper that Ive seen yet! Thank you!

[@KimannChessa]

Wow, thanks!

[@EdwardCuplin]

So the board cut to 5 ft would work.

[@paulajones7284]

You are a badass! I have watched you load and unload your camper and it makes me a nervous wreck 😂 I liked what you said about it’s learning a new skill. ❤

[@EdwardCuplin]

Actually maybe 6x6 for the better distance

[@toddramsay977]

I had a truck camper and the jacks didn’t have marks so I extended my jacks fully, high as it could go ( no wind day ). I took a tape measure and marked each inch with a permanent marker. If your OCD which you might be! LOL! You can mark to the half inch or smaller. May have to redo a couple times a year.

[@KimannChessa]

Excellent idea! Thank you! 😊

[@toddramsay977]

It is 7 point plug not 6 point at 7:30 Great video!

[@KimannChessa]

Ok. Thank you for letting me know.

[@philwhite5815]

To help with your water hose being kinked and leaking you might get an adapter of hose that has a spring on it. That will take the pressure of the longer hose off your connection.

[@KimannChessa]

I'll have to look for that. Thank you 😊.

[@coltwinchester6124]

Nice video. Of course it's alot easier with the electric jacks and remote. I have manual jacks, so it's very time consuming to raise 4 jacks a little at a time.

[@KimannChessa]

Yes, I can imagine! I fear that the electric jacks will not work, and I will have to do it manually! As you have shown, it is doable but takes time! Thank you for watching!

[@toddramsay977]

I had a line painted on the center of my truck camper between my bumpers. I also had a line painted down the center of my bed mat. That way I could tell if I was cock-eyed and not straight, while backing. My back up camera focused on those. I put the line on the camper on the line of the truck bed. No deviation = camper centered and straight. You do what works for you. This may help it be easier.

[@KimannChessa]

Another great idea! The tape didn't work for me because I was too short to see it but I get out often to check my placement. I think your idea could work!

[@jonathanhall7903]

I might recommend a laminated departure checklist. Pilots use them before every take-off. Of course they're only as good if they are used. 😏

[@KimannChessa]

Very true! I do have one on the Note app on my phone, but most of the time, I don't look at it, but I need to! I forgot to move the license plate to the truck a few times, and I forgot to disconnect the DC-DC charger before. Thanks for the reminder to always use it!

[@josephcioffi6958]

Very good video. Hopefully we can bump into each other on the road. Be safe and God Bless

[@KimannChessa]

I hope so too!

[@2gofaster]

Very informative and concise video. You are amazing and keep doing more videos. God bless you always. 🙏

[@KimannChessa]

Thank you!

[@andrewsneacker1256]

You're amazing!

[@dianemullen7005]

I've always wondered how the loading and unloading was done. Thank you!

[@KimannChessa]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@101scetch]

Once again, another great video. Thanks so much for what you do. I really look forward to watching your videos. Take care and blessings to you from across the pond.

[@101scetch]

Not a problem at all. I really enjoy the videos and unfortunately I had quite a long day so when it started it was already 1 o’clock in the morning here so I was pretty tired. I wished I could’ve spent more time on there chatting to everybody, but my eyes were shutting down slower and slower till finally I had to say good night everybody and get some sleep. LOL. I’m an old man and I need my beauty sleep. LOL. Take care of yourself and blessings to you from England.

[@KimannChessa]

I feel honored that you joined in at that late hour! Thank you!

[@101scetch]

@@KimannChessa the honour was all mine. I think you did a brilliant job as well because I know you were worried about that, but it turned out great. Like I said it’s just a pity I couldn’t stay longer. Take care.

[@tuckerandi]

Very informative, covering the safety and requirements as well as the procedures

[@KimannChessa]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@RogerLaPointe-v3m]

Good job you made it look so easy😊

[@KimannChessa]

Thank you! 😊

[@ronethridge9875]

Yea nice thanks much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FaHarraFsTeleVision]

Great Information!

[@KimannChessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guyverfanboy]

I want to get a dually and either a Northern Lite 10-2 or a 2500 series Bigfoot truck camper.

[@KimannChessa]

Very nice! Those are beautiful campers!

[@EdwardCuplin]

Wait...! What would even be better is a treated 5 foot piece of 4x4..

[@EdwardCuplin]

I'm listening to John Prine singing. Clay Pegions, he's interesting..or is it entertaining.. lol

[@KimannChessa]

Lol! Your just chillin listening to your favorite music! That's joy! Enjoy!

[@diana-d4t]

😊

[@EdwardCuplin]

❤

[@HomeInBeing]

What a pain, especially in bad weather but im a wuss lol

[@KimannChessa]

Yeah. Bad weather can be scary but I still love living truck camper life!

[@toranzeisig4874]

When your camper is offloaded, what’s to stop someone with another pickup coming by, and stealing your rig? Is this a concern? Is there additional security you can take to prevent this?

[@roberts.1400]

I have a small GPS unit I keep for my motorcycle when I'm on the road ... The device will send an alert if it's moved letting me know that someone's attempting to steal it. I'd do the same for a truck-camper, I would not want to take a chance and have it stolen and not have a way to track it down. 👊🏻 The battery on the GPS device lasts months without having to recharge... 🌵

[@roberts.1400]

@@bontheroad8511 There are many devices out there now a days so, you have options. The brand I have is called Invoxia ... There are some on eBay for under $50 dollars, there is also an app and a not very expensive monthly fee that I activate while traveling, so I activate the device and I'll pay for a month or so to cover the trip then let it lapse, I do the same with my inReach 👊 A little insurance policy doesn't hurt 👍

[@KimannChessa]

@toranzeisig4874 I only take it off at campgrounds that have other campers. It is just like leaving your travel trailer at the campsite. I heard of some people taking their jack controller as an added security measure. It is not easy loading the truck camper on a whim. You need the right size truck and frame-mounted tie-downs. It is not impossible, but it would take a lot of planning.

[@HomeInBeing]

They would have to have the right truck as she said in the beginning

[@EdwardCuplin]

You're an AMAZING creature, b.t w.

[@randy3064]

DID YOU GET YOU A CHARGER AT WALMART

[@KimannChessa]

I did get a charger. Thanks.

[@EdwardCuplin]

From what I can read, no one ton all wheel drives.

[@KimannChessa]

Ok. Thank you.

[@randy3064]

❤

[@randy3064]

YOUR WELCOME 🤗

[@randy3064]

What watt did you get?

[@EdwardCuplin]

Oh, and throw in some Ricky Nelson

[@EdwardCuplin]

Not that it should matter too much, your fuel economy will decline w 4x4 most likely.

[@wadelinn3059]

Hi sweetheart how is your day going so far today my beautiful lady. I love you so so very very very much ok. ❣️❣️❣️

[@KimannChessa]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope your day is going well too. 🙏

[@wadelinn3059]

It is ok. And. It's. Going to be. In. The. 70. Too. Day. Ok my sweetheart. Love you. Alot. Kiss kiss kiss to you ❣️❣️❣️

[@Daniel-id6le]

Kimman, stumbled into your KZbin. You are a beautiful woman and we are the same age! My name is Dan! I would love to correspond with you!

[@KimannChessa]

Hi Dan, Thank you for your kind words and for watching my videos! I don't share my personal information here. I will be starting a community soon, though.

[@EdwardCuplin]

Home Depot will cut the board for you...especially YOU

[@KimannChessa]

Thanks!

[@SpykersB]

Aaah man we gotta meet someday 🫤. Don't get a dually. I can't put tape down the middle of my truck bed to line it up because i have a Northern lite which requires a soft bed liner, which is like placing down a door mat, u can move it around, n so much for the tape lined up cause it will move once camper is off 🙄. (So ill see if this other vid u linked is any help). Also they say to never totally recline your jack legs up inside, leave 1-2" out to prevent the jack from jamming up inside, mine r happijacks system...Just in case it applies to all brands. Lastly, they make snap pads for truck camper legs now too, but they will rub on my tie downs so no good for me. I went to walmart rv section n bought 4x little hard rectangular like rubber pads i use for the feet. Good video.🍻

[@KimannChessa]

The tape didn't work because I was short and couldn't see it when backing up. You are right. My jack manufacturer, Rieco, says not to retract them for that reason. I always leave an inch. I didn't realize that it came across that way in the video. I should put a note about that in the description. Snap pads are a great idea! I got the Camco pads for free, which I have been using. I thought about a dually but then decided against it. I'm not too fond of the width, and I hear that they aren't good off-road because rocks can get stuck. Thank you for the comment! I love to hear from fellow truck camper friends!

[@SpykersB]

😮 never thought about rocks jamming, good god i hope i don't run into that. I'm shopping for the magnetic hook n long dog leash right now, lol i think that article of broom n leash might help me a lot, so thx for linking it, i hope it helps anyway, but it's a good start Lol 🍻

[@bertkelly7650]

Hi!

[@KimannChessa]

Hi!