How to Setup and Take Down a Tent Trailer - Viking Epic 1706

0:00 Disclaimer
0:08 Leveling the Camper
0:42 Use an Optional Tire Leveler
1:20 Chock the wheel
1:27 Lower Rear Stabilizers
1:44 Open Clasp Latches
1:55 Lifting the Roof
2:14 Opening the Slide-Outs
3:51 Installing Goshen Safety Posts
4:49 Start Zipping Up the Canvas
5:15 Setting up the Bunks
5:58 Installing the Door
7:35 Finalizing Canvas Setup
8:04 Dinette
8:40 Outdoor Grill Installation & Operation
10:10 Furnace and Fridge Operation
12:00 Water
12:55 Shutting off Appliances
13:52 Dinette Pack-up
14:45 Sink Fold Down
15:18 Fold Away Door
16:24 Preparing Canvas for Fold Away
16:52 Collapsing Bunks
17:26 Removal of Goshen Safety Posts
17:54 Sliding in of Slide-Outs / Beds
19:48 Preparing for Roof Lowering
20:54 Lowering Roof
23:13 Closing Roof and Clasp Latches
23:55 Reduce Cable Slack
24:20 Lowering Optional Tire Leveler
24:45 Final Steps


How to setup a tent trailer, use the appliances and accessories, and (when you're all done) tuck it away until next time! Some people call this a pop up camper, but regardless, this guide will help you get setup!

This example uses a 2002 Viking Epic 1706, however most of what applies here can be used for any tent trailer you might have! They all have a similar approach - it is the details that might change slightly.