How to Load and Unload a Truck Camper on a Pickup Truck | Go North Explore More

Join us as we walk you through what it takes to load and unload a truck camper from the bed of a pickup truck and share some tips and tricks to make it easier. In this video we are using the Lance 1172 and Ford F350 that we traveled to Alaska and the arctic ocean in. We go step by step and cover things like site selection, leveling, jack operation and truck camper tie downs. With a little practice taking a truck camper on and off can be quite easy.

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We are the Mortons On The Move and we typically live full-time in our fifth-wheel RV and travel the country. In the summer of 2019 we took a Lance Truck Camper north through Canada and Alaska, all the way to the Arctic Ocean! We blog, video, and share our journey on social media. We'd love for you to join us!
We are co-hosts of 'The RVers' TV Show on the Discovery Channel, PBS, and Fun Roads TV. We are the Creators of the Go North series available on Amazon Prime and YouTube. We've lived full-time in an RV since 2015.


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[gregjankowski]

Have had truck campers for 20 years and your video is spot on. One thing that is possible with electric jacks is to put lever on jack to neutral and using your foot push jack to ground then place lever to lock position, big timesaver when unloading.

[georgemuller]

I painted a white line down the left side of the truck bed that lines up with the left side of the camper. When putting it back on I look out the rear window and site along the white line as I back up, occasionally double-checking from outside as I usually have to do this by myself just to be sure I'm straight. Then lower away.

[mannymayer]

I’ve been loading and unloading my slide-in truck campers for years when hunting and extended fishing trips. One thing I’ve learned is when a site is slightly sloping, is to back in to the uphill. That way when I pull out from underneath, I’m always getting farther down from camper as I drive out and don’t have hang-ups. Also, they make or you can have built front camper stabilizers to take care of camper wiggles when using off the truck.

[campermikeoldie]

10 years ago here in Germany i had a Davlin Truck Cabin with my Nissan pick-up. With this i had a lot of travellings around north Afrika. I love this Cabin!

[anjalance]

Just back in without knocking it over... or scraping the wheel wells.. or raising the jacks before unplugging the 6 way.. or yikes like my first time - attaching the tie downs BEFORE backing in.. but fortunately on that mishap - I had a spotter who yelled whoa in time. I haven't been able to teach the dog to keep her head down so I can see a tape to line up with. I'm jealous of that dash display that shows if the truck is level. Thanks for sharing all your adventures.

[steveleonard]

We bought a 1999 lance (no slides) just to spend 2 summers driving across Canada and up to Tuk. Our manual jacks made the on/off process a much longer process. I disliked taking the camper on and off. And built out a cargo tray into the rear hitch for a 5-gallon gas tank and extra storage. Electric jacks and fast guns are the way to go. Good tutorial.

[blueman]

for alignment ease when reloading, I mark the center location of my rear wheels before I pull out, with two bright yellow plastic tent pegs, pushed down an inch off the sidewalls. I can clearly see them in my side mirrors. Happy trails.

[krishnandamooduto]

Its so challenging when you have to put it back, but still great idea tho!! Awesomeeee thanks for sharing

[mattwaters]

Great idea using tape for marking/centering to line up my rig. Thanks.

[Cacheola]

Nice. I like to drop in a 2x6 or whatever thickness your bumpstops are run along the width of the bed up against the front of the box - wrap in carpet or something to avoid squeaks. Hard braking, steep bumpy declines etc can cause campers to shift forward, sometimes violently and those bumpstops will dent your box and don't give either a firm point of contact. I probably take my camper into places you wouldn't dream of... but worth noting

[stuckcamping]

The reason one motor is slower or faster than the other is due to the distance or run from the battery. Depending on the battery location, the farthest away jack will move the slowest.

[HFFeijo]

Congrats! A few years after my retirement, I'm in the fase of searching and thinking about the matter. At this moment I'm beetwen two possibilities: a medium and used motorhome; or a camper not so big as yours. One day I'll be there.

[avocado]

I’m so glad you made this video. I wanted a truck camper for the same versatility but watched a video where they said it was difficult next to impossible to do it and even more so doing it solo. Love your new rig! I’m going to look for your tour.

[genemendowegan]

Thanks good to know easier, faster, electric jacks are great no messing about with cranks.

[brianlekei]

We do this as well, multiple times on some trips. Check out Stabil Camper stabilizers. They really get rid of all the sway from long jacks when camper is off the truck. Still lower camper as close to ground as possible, they really work well.

[RVgeeks]

I love videos that teach you about a topic that you didn't even know you'd be fascinated by! 😁 LOVED the opening shot... picturing Cait walking backwards with the Ronan in both hands. Nice work, as always!

[johnhaupt]

Loved seeing mans best friends looking around thinking "you got this!"

[pnwaloha]

Thank you so much for this. We recently traded in our trailer for a truck camper and learning these tips and tricks have been really helpful! Hello from the PNW!

[FalharNomads]

Very well explained. It's good to know about the unknown areas and learn to use when required. Thanks

[edog]

Whoa! That jack looks very wobbly at 2:30!