acudr
San Diego
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I took a video of loading our camper for our last trip. Finally got to editing!
I'm still a bit new at this video thing, but i think this could be useful for someone just starting. It's about 6 min.
Loading a Truck Camper
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bill harr
California
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WOW you have lots of room in your truck bed. At first I could not beleve the amount you turned the front wheels. My 2005 Tundra has 1/2" on each side when I back under my 4WC Hawk, centering is not a problem.
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Pete_k
Stantonville Tn
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Man wish I had that much room. When mine starts in the bed you have to be lined up. Not enough room to move the front end like that. Even between the top of the bed and the camper I can't hook my Electric cord up if I back all the way up.
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nycsteve
NY
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Good video! I also have much less room. I have 3/4" clearance on both sides of the tailgate opening. I have to be dead on center from the start. I like the loop you use to hold the wire harness out of the way when loading. Thanks.
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acudr
San Diego
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You guys must be masters at loading your truck! Here I thought I was tight! 
Do you have any suggestions for noobee's ?
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Boatycall
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OHHH!!!
That explains why I can't open the door!
You're supposed to load it BUNK FIRST!!
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bobndot
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B......
So that was you on Schuster Pkwy . We Thought you were driving in reverse . 
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acudr
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Boatycall wrote:OHHH!!!
That explains why I can't open the door!
You're supposed to load it BUNK FIRST!!
LMAO!
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tilemantim
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I too cannot turn my wheels like that. If I'm off an inch I ether drag the saddle tank down the bed rail or rub the wheel well on the other side. If I'm not dead nuts on I have to pull back out and re-align.
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DianneOK
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We, also, have less than an inch on either side. I try to line up as close to square as I can with very little wheel turning. Terry spots, as I am too short (only on one end, tho) to see into the bed. It usually takes less than 20 minutes start to finish.
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