How to Setup and Take Down a Tent Trailer - Viking Epic 1706

0:00 Disclaimer
0:08 Leveling the Camper
0:42 Use an Optional Tire Leveler
1:20 Chock the wheel
1:27 Lower Rear Stabilizers
1:44 Open Clasp Latches
1:55 Lifting the Roof
2:14 Opening the Slide-Outs
3:51 Installing Goshen Safety Posts
4:49 Start Zipping Up the Canvas
5:15 Setting up the Bunks
5:58 Installing the Door
7:35 Finalizing Canvas Setup
8:04 Dinette
8:40 Outdoor Grill Installation & Operation
10:10 Furnace and Fridge Operation
12:00 Water
12:55 Shutting off Appliances
13:52 Dinette Pack-up
14:45 Sink Fold Down
15:18 Fold Away Door
16:24 Preparing Canvas for Fold Away
16:52 Collapsing Bunks
17:26 Removal of Goshen Safety Posts
17:54 Sliding in of Slide-Outs / Beds
19:48 Preparing for Roof Lowering
20:54 Lowering Roof
23:13 Closing Roof and Clasp Latches
23:55 Reduce Cable Slack
24:20 Lowering Optional Tire Leveler
24:45 Final Steps
How to setup a tent trailer, use the appliances and accessories, and (when you're all done) tuck it away until next time! Some people call this a pop up camper, but regardless, this guide will help you get setup!
This example uses a 2002 Viking Epic 1706, however most of what applies here can be used for any tent trailer you might have! They all have a similar approach - it is the details that might change slightly.

[@liven4happynus115]

I just bought this 2007 Viking 1906 . Thank you for the walk through set up and take down . I've watched it a few more times to make sure I get it right.

[@kimcavagna2082]

We really needed this- thank you so much!

[@alphagroove]

Anyone have videos of the awning setup?? Still havent fully been able to figure out the side-walls setup process.

[@Alfifa]

Thanks for a very good, informative and clean teaching video. Greetings from Iceland.

[@woody167004]

Dale ..relax

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

I appreciate the detailed description as I’ve recently purchased a 2015 8’ box pop up. I’m unsure what size it is once set up. It’s a Viking but is a camping world cw8. It looks very similar to yours.

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

Thanks!

[@adventurouslife4079]

I have a 2003 very similar to this we bought this week. Door was fine when we looked at it so 100% sure it is a me thing, but could not for the life of me get it to sit flush 😂 luckily it is fall so bugs were not a concern but definitely need to practice it. This looks a lot better with the door flush.

[@BestEdmontonMall]

Have you tried raising the roof a little higher? Just a very small amount, but not past its max intended level.

[@martinjessp]

Wow this is helpful! Thank you. I think I just bought the same year. Does this model have trailer breaks?

[@MediocreCoffee]

Thank you. No, this model has no brakes.

[@jbrowntat2]

Anyone know the key code for a Viking 1706? I have a 2002. I can find all kinds of info on Coleman and fleetwood but not Viking. Just don’t want the door to pop open while driving. Happened to my brother. Thanks in advance for any info

[@jottow680]

The fridge is 12v, propane, or 110.

[@daleprice3662]

WRONG ADVICE !!! The safety bars DON’t go on same side ! DANGEROUS this way If mechanics fail the very heavy top will hurt someone. Read the manual it specifically says to place safety pieces on the OPPOSITE corner from door. Please correct your advice, call Viking if you disagree. Happy camping DP

[@woody167004]

Dale,relax