Got A Popup!

[danrich]

Just brought home the Jayco Jay Series 1008.  Can't wait to taker her out for our first excursion.  Thanks to this great forum and one other, I think I have accumulated most of the stuff we will need.  First trip will be weekend after next at Wolf Creek Park on Lake Livingston.  Can't wait!

Danny and Christy
Houston, TX

[cyclone]

Congrats and enjoy that new pop-up!  And, welcome to PUT.

[GrizzlyTaco]

Congrats on your new PU. here's a check list that might be of some help

PU Set-up Check List

1)   Back into site

2)   Level PU side to side before unhitching, (using Balance leveler or leveling blocks)

3)   Chock the wheels

4)   Unhitch, and pull away TV, then level PU front to rear using tongue jack.

5)   Release 4 roof latches, then raise roof half way, then unzip and take out canopy. Now
      finish raising roof.

6)   Now put stabilizers jacks down. (Caution: never raise or lower the roof with the
      stabilizer jacks down.

7)   Now set-up the canopy.

  Now pull out bed ends and put in bed supports on both ends.

9)   Set-up canvas on beds, (velcro ro bundgy cords). Dont put in bed bow supports yet.

10) Now pull out slideouts and set-up canvas (if applies to you)

11) Now lower and set-up door and secure canvas to door.

12) Now put in bed bow supports.

13) Now do electric, water and sewer connections.

14) Now time to turn on you water heater, fridge, etc. (if this applies to you)

15) Time to relax and enjoy!!!!

[AustinBoston]

1)   Back into site

While I agree with Grizz's list, understand that some of these steps have had some, um, interesting, conversations about them.  At least a dozen threads have been posted about this one here!

15) Time to relax and enjoy!!!!

Whatever else, keep in mind that this is the reason...

Austin

[Porfolks]

Congrats on your new PU. here's a check list that might be of some help

PU Set-up Check List

1)   Back into site

2)   Level PU side to side before unhitching, (using Balance leveler or leveling blocks)

3)   Chock the wheels

4)   Unhitch, and pull away TV, then level PU front to rear using tongue jack.

5)   Release 4 roof latches, then raise roof half way, then unzip and take out canopy. Now
      finish raising roof.

6)   Now put stabilizers jacks down. (Caution: never raise or lower the roof with the
      stabilizer jacks down.

7)   Now set-up the canopy.

  Now pull out bed ends and put in bed supports on both ends.

9)   Set-up canvas on beds, (velcro ro bundgy cords). Dont put in bed bow supports yet.

10) Now pull out slideouts and set-up canvas (if applies to you)

11) Now lower and set-up door and secure canvas to door.

12) Now put in bed bow supports.

13) Now do electric, water and sewer connections.

14) Now time to turn on you water heater, fridge, etc. (if this applies to you)

15) Time to relax and enjoy!!!!

you said ::

"6) Now put stabilizers jacks down. (Caution: never raise or lower the roof with the stabilizer jacks down"

 What is the reason you shouldn't you put the stablizer jacks down before raise and lower the roof ? i'm curious..

Porfolks
2001 Niagara pulled with 4 Runner V-6

[flyfisherman]

you said ::

"6) Now put stabilizers jacks down. (Caution: never raise or lower the roof with the stabilizer jacks down"

 What is the reason you shouldn't you put the stablizer jacks down before raise and lower the roof ? i'm curious..

Porfolks
2001 Niagara pulled with 4 Runner V-6

As my Starcraft owner's manual would put it ..."NO NOT raise or lower the roof with the stabilizer jacks set. The jacks may induce some twist in the frame that could throw the lifter out of alignment as long as the jacks are set. Raising or lowering the roof under these conditions could cause damage to the lifter system".


Fly

[AustinBoston]

As my Starcraft owner's manual would put it ..."NO NOT raise or lower the roof with the stabilizer jacks set. The jacks may induce some twist in the frame that could throw the lifter out of alignment as long as the jacks are set. Raising or lowering the roof under these conditions could cause damage to the lifter system".

This is typical of all pop-ups.  My Coleman/Fleetwood Bayside manual says the same thing.  I go one step further, and don't put them down until all bunks and slideouts are slid out.  If heard some find it easier to get the door in place if they do it before lowering the stabilizers.  But don't forget them - the results of forgetting the stabilizers can be an adventure at bedtime!

Austin