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I wanted to learn how to set up our travel trailer, the Little Guy Max, when we arrived at our campsite so I could do it myself. As my husband, Tom was teaching me how, and sharing setup tips, I created a step-by-step travel trailer setup checklist that I rely on so I do not miss an important step. It makes the process really easy. And you should have a checklist too.
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I love the outdoors, hiking, campfires, meeting fellow campers, exploring new campgrounds and my small travel trailer the Little Guy Max makes this happen. I also camp all 4 seasons and yes… that includes winter camping! I live in Minnesota and mostly camp at Minnesota and Wisconsin campgrounds.
Weekend RV life in my small camper brings me joy. I am a camper at heart and loving every outdoor minute.
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Video Chapters
0:00 Travel Trailer Setup
0:24 Why you need a travel trailer set up checklist
0:49 Is your campsite level?
1:04 How to level your travel trailer side to side
2:16 Should you remove hookups before you disconnect your trailer?
2:42 How to chock your travel trailer wheels
3:01 Why do I need to place a block under my RV jack?
3:20 How to remove weight distribution bars
3:50 How to remove pressure from the trailer hitch
4:02 How to remove safety chains from the tow vehicle
4:11 Disconnecting the 7 way Pin
4:20 Disconnecting the Brake Away Control
4:40 How to open and raise trailer ball coupler
5:07 How to level travel trailer from front to back
5:36 Using stabilizer leveling blocks
5:55 How to lower trailer stabilizers
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Hello Randi from New Hampshire! Great tips! I really like The LGM. We initially chose a smaller teardrop that our Tacoma could pull. If we decided to buy a LGM, I see you have a jeep in this video, but I think you had a 4×4 Tundra in an older video. What else will easily tow LGM? I would like an affordable SUV that has the electric brake package factory installed. That would be easier for us. Keep filming these tips and happy camping! ~ Diane
Nobody likes stress but we can always learn to manage it. Well done!
Totally needed! Thank you for sharing and be safe.
This was VERY helpful! Good job and thank you!
Excellent video, thank you !
Randi, you should show a final walk around your rig and the camp site before driving away
Why was I thinking that I would actually get a checklist if I clicked through all this? Am I wrong that there is nothing else?
Nice video.
Thanks for the checklist.
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Thanks, Randi! I have almost the same equipment as you except I have a manual tongue Jack. I would love to eventually get a power one installed, but I have only had my trailer for a year and have spent a lot of money already! Oh well 😎
We got the same hitch with year and love it…. We got it so I could help, and or hitch up myself ❤️❤️❤️
I got a chuckle out of you with your drill. you look dangerous. I've been using checklist for years . Rest areas especially, if I'm going to mess up it pulling out of the rest area leaving stairs down etc. I'm guessing you camp alone at times. I do too. I purchased an I-Ball camera for hitching up. Saves me a lot of aggravation. Just thought I'd pass it along.
Another must-do: Before plugging in, make sure you turn OFF the pole breaker, then plug in a surge protector, turn ON the breaker and let the surge protector confirm all is well at the post BEFORE you turn of the breaker, again, plug your RV into the surge protector and then turn the breaker back on. This’ll save you lots of money in the event the post wiring is faulty or there are damaging campground power surges.
Great video as usual, Randi!! Love the check list idea!!! 🤜🤛
Excellent checklist! I have printed the document for future use! Thank you!!!!
All great tips thanks for your info. A helpful hint on leveling add a ruler 📏 with the level to see how much you need to come up
Comment two! LOL. I use the manual stabilizer to break them free before I use the drill. Reduces torque and save wear and tear on the drill! But, otherwise, this is pretty much my checklist.
Just a note: When you disconnect the power from the tow vehicle, you should never pull it by the cord; always use the molded plug. You will eventually damage the connection otherwise.
Nice video! A very good checklist. Looks like a nice spot to camp, too!
Good video! See, women can do this as too!
Randi, have you ever checked fuel mileage with the new tow vehicle?
Depending on the angle of the tow vehicle to the trailer (it's not always fairly flat as shown in the video), it may be more difficult to get the trailer to come off the hitch ball. To that end, I like to grease the hitch ball with wheel bearing grease (cleans up easily with a paper towel after disconnecting). This allows it to slip off more easily at varying angles. Sometimes, it's necessary to stand on the hitch ball mount itself to apply some more downward force to get the trailer off the ball. Another handy device for leveling is the LevelMate Pro (or similar) and the corresponding phone app.
Great tips Randi. I have shown my wife as well how to setup our camper so we can drive our truck around to the sights we want to visit.
Nice Job Randi!! What a nice looking set up!! Rig and Trailer look so sharp!! Look forward to your cheerful spirit every w😃eek.