Campground Setup

After choosing a camping spot, which may be drive through or a back-in spot, park the trailer. At first this may require a little maneuvering around until backup skills are improved. Second, if 120 volt is available plug in the 30 amp cord, if the trailer has a refrigerator turn it to 120 volt power. If propane gas use is desired turn gas on at tank and start the refrigerator following the instructions on the back of the refrigerator or the refrigerator manual. Third, level the trailer. Usually the tongue jack and the two rear leveling jacks are sufficient. If ground is too uneven, blocks may be needed to support one tire or the other, or under front or rear. If rear jacks are not purchased another method will be needed to support and level the rear of the trailer, and to prevent tipping when people are seated in the dinette. Fourth, water and sewer lines may be hooked up. Fifth, once water lines are hooked up and has hot water heater containing water, it may be lit.

Considerations
1. When choosing a camping spot look for areas where water does not pool when it rains
2. Consider trees for shade
3. Decide how far you wish to walk to the rest rooms.
4. If children are along note how accessible the play areas are, and if they are clearly visible from the camping spot.
5. If pets need to be tied up or staked out, see that they have an area with shade that interferes with no other campsites.
6. If poison ivy or other such plants are local to the area beware of campsites where these plants border the site.
7. If the campground is scenic all above considerations may be deleted for a great view.
8. There are almost no perfect camping spots. Usually a site is what you make it.

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