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How To Setup Your RV At A Campground

Remembering everything you have to do with your camper is hard, especially if you’re new to the game! Well we’re taking some of that stress off by making a guide on how to setup your camper at the campsite! Depending on what kind of camper you have can change the list, this blog is focusing on 5th wheel setup.

Checking In

Campsites do an awesome job of displaying signs to point you in the direction you need to go once you get there. During the check in process, you’ll most likely receive a map of the property, info about park activities and your assigned site.

Check Out Your Space

As soon as you pull up to your designated site, hope out of your tow vehicle and assess the campsite. Make sure there’s no debris or broken glass anywhere (having a popped tire would not be fun!). Take note of where the hookups are so you know where to place the camper in the site space. If your camper has slideouts or an awning, make sure you notice where the trees, large rocks and electrical posts are so can extend those out fully!

Pulling In

Backing/ pulling your camper in can be the toughest/easiest part! Your site may vary on the way you pull in your camper. A pull-thru site is the easiest ones to get into. For back-in sites, having a backup camera is extremely helpful. If your camper isn’t prepped or you do not have a backup camera, your spouse or camping buddy can stand at the back of the site to direct you.

Disconnect Your Tow Vehicle & Level

Your RV may either have manual or automatic jacks and depending on the size or your unit you may have front and/or rear jacks. Then you’ll then want to chock your campers wheels. With the automatic leveling system, you use it to raise the RV so the weight is no longer on the truck. Finally, you can then disconnect the truck and pull away.

Connections

First things first, plug the surge protector into the electric panel. Once that’s done, turn on the breaker to make sure it works then turn it back off. Next, plug in the power cord. After you get your electricity, now its time for water! Connect the water hose and turn on the water and then connect the sewer hose and your outside connections.

Accessories

While one person hooks up the connections, the other can start unloading any accessories from your tow vehicle or from your pass through storage (if your camper has one).

Slides

If your camper has slideouts, make sure one person is standing inside while the other watches/navigates on the outside. Some newer campers have the inCommand system allowing you to control the awning, interior lights and even your slideouts through the app so you don’t need n additional watcher.

Setting up will look different depending on the type of camper you have, everyone has their own order of how they set up their unit too. So if you’re new into camping, hope this blog gave you a guide to As mentioned earlier, setting up will look different for different RV types. I hope this glimpse into our family’s fifth wheel set up is helpful as you make a checklist for your RV!

And while you’re at it, download our Ultimate RV Checklist bundle, to make sure you don’t forget anything!