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Prepartion, Installation, and Removal of Your Slide In Truck Camper

  • Remove your shell, cover, tonneau, toolbox, and tailgate prior to installation.
  • Your tailgate won't close with the slide in truck camper on, and will reduce towing ability.
  • Remove any bed liners, rugs, or carpet kits.
  • Spray-in bed liners and/or rubber bed mats are not necessary but will prevent damage to the truck bed and keep the truck camper stable while you drive.
  • You will want your truck to run efficiently when you're adding extra weight.
  • Make sure your electrical system, tires, and suspension are up-to-date. Truck tires should have proper weight rating for the camper you choose. Because each model will vary by shape and weight, always follow safety guidelines in the manufacturer instructions to install or remove your pickup truck camper.
  • For most models, remove the tie-downs and disengage the safety latch from each of the corner ball screw jacks, and lower the jacks to the ground.
  • To clear the truck tray, do several turns of the jacks.
  • If you have a higher end model you may have electric jacks that will work both independently or simultaneously. Once you crank up your supports, drive the truck in or out from underneath.
  • If you are installing, crank your jacks down and secure the safety latch on each corner. Some trucks require a platform so the camper clears the top of the truck.

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