Best way to store a truck camper outside?

[Mrknowitall]

If it is available in your area, get the top shrink-wrapped. That way you wont have to worry about ice damning on the roof. As for support, a few good sturdy saw horses do the job, if you're on hard ground. be sure to use something with more footprint, if you're parking it in the weeds.

[Christian P.]

I store mine (Big Foot 2500) on the 4 jacks and have done it for over 6 years now. Just wonder why others don't do the same ? Seems to work fine for me.

Jerry

We have been somehow living on/off in our Bigfoot for the last 6 months while we are fixing up our house in Truckee. I can't believe it's been that long already...but we are finally getting closer to move in the house...that's another story..

Our camper is also on the 4 jacks sometimes but I read it's not the best practice. So when I don't use the pickup, I left the camper to rest on the bed. The manual does say that you are supposed to put some blocks/piece of wood under it when in storage - not sure exactly why.

The only problem so far is the snow falling off the tree which broke one of the (new) plastic glass on the roof. A $20 replacement.

Since it's been that long, I am going to keep it until at least Overland Expo, and drive it down there again this year!

[redthies]

I just bought an '07 Adventurer 10T. It is a fairly heavy fully kitted out 10' rig. While I was measuring for tie downs etc the other day, (it is still at service dept getting an awning etc), the main service guy was confirming what we have been saying. NEVER leave your camper just on the jacks when it is off the truck. At minimum, a couple of saw horses with 2x6s on top running the length of the floor are recommended. The jacks are only to loft it for installation and removal from the truck.

I know some people do leave them on the jacks fulltime, and it is your camper, do as you like. However it is apparently not a good idea.

[mikemcgl]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It's appreciated

[JerryYukon]

Christian..........I did the same thing three years ago when I bought my cabin. I lived in my camper full time for almost four months while I rebuilt the cabin. I just sold my cabin and have decided to go homeless so my camper's legs will be getting a rest soon. I plan to hit the road end of May and once again live in the camper. Might post a new trip report here.