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camper high enough to clear the bed of the truck.
CAUTION:
Raise each jack a little bit at a time, 2” to 3”
alternating sides and each jack to keep the unit level and balanced.
To keep the jacks from sinking into soft ground, and possibly dumping the camper, place ¾” plywood scraps or
heavy planks under the base pads. When the camper has been raised high enough, remove the long-term
under-floor supports and back the truck under the camper. Have someone act as a spotter to help guide the
driver. Make sure that the spotter stands clear of the camper and is visible to the driver through one of the side
mirrors. The driver should be prepared to stop instantly if the spotter shouts a warning. When the truck is
positioned correctly under the camper, retract each jack in turn until the full weight of the camper is resting on
the truck. Retract the jacks and secure them in the storage position. Store the jack handles in the camper.
Refer to the jack manufacturer’s instructions for the operation and storage of the jacks.
NOTE:
When lowering
the camper into the truck bed, be aware of the rubber docking bumpers on the front of the camper. Lowering the
front end of the camper first will help prevent against damaging these.
ATTACHING THE CAMPER
Using the tie-downs, fasten the camper securely to the truck. Travel Lite uses Torklift.com or HappiJac.com tie-
down systems. Your Travel Lite dealer should be able to supply the correct item. When the tie downs are in
place, the chains MUST be pulling in opposing directions, front against rear, and side against side to prevent the
camper moving any direction. The chains should be at an angle, opposing each other, and not straight up and
down parallel to each other.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check approximately every 50 miles until you are sure that the tie downs are secure and
not loosening from travel vibration.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TIE DOWNS.
Snug them sufficiently to keep camper from moving
around. Making them as tight as you can get them serves no purpose and will damage the camper. Such
damage is not covered by warranty.
DUAL WHEEL TRUCK
When truck campers are installed on dual wheel trucks, special swing-out brackets are necessary to provide a
wide enough stance between the front jacks to allow the truck’s wheels to pass between them. Dual wheel
brackets are available through Travel Lite or your local dealer.
