Pop up camper off the truck

[Sock Puppet]

Unless you weigh about 1000lbs, the camper won't tip up. WAY too much weight behind the front edge of the camper.

I hadn't thought about the plywood X. In baja, that might work OK. The ply would probably sink into softer sand, but that would allow you to level it with the removal jacks and a little stomping as it settles. Once it's settled all the way, you're good to go! I'd still leave a little weight on the outriggers, as it can't hurt, but then your floor is supported. And easier to store than the screw jacks -- Just set the camper on them in the the truck bed! Perhaps this will be my new camper stand... One 4x8x5/8" or 3/4" sheet of plywood and it's done. Just have to level the gravel where it sits. Hmmm

I've been thinking of doing the same...just haven't found the time. Looks like a pretty sound solution.

I've also looked at building these, but they aren't easily portable:

http://woodworking.about.com/od/shopequipmentsupplies/ss/woodSawhorses.htm

 

[dizzyspots]

brian90774 those ARE the jacks I have
the ground where we camp at Rancho Grande is well packed...
thanks for all the input and advice...

 

[dizzyspots]

think I'll do the plywood X...easy to store under my camper lift deck...puts the camper 24" off the ground..easy step stool height...