how long to set up and tear down camp

[4kmprs]

The project manager in me will be creating two laminated task lists (single night fast up and down and multi night stay with gizmos and whirly gigs). planning a 3 week trip and will have a combination of both of these stays.

i definitely prefer a more leisurely approach to set up and tear down, but anticipate even turtling at some point along the journey so we can enjoy the sights at key destinations.

next step, assigning tasks to my DW, and two DDs. wonder who will get stuck with the stinky slinky (nod) to the punsters on the multi paged post on the topic.

[OldCoot]

4kmprs, you are in a dreamworld, you may be a project manager, but none of us just fell of the turnip truck. We are all veterans of camping and we know who assigns tasks and it sure isn't one from the male gender.

[4kmprs]

yep, guess i was dreaming. thx for setting me straight. it was wishful thinking though.

[Terier]

I also like to pre-break camp the night before departing. Last trip I closed the awning and put the mat, table & chair away to get a little head start on departing. I woke up the next morning to find there was unexpected rain overnight.

[sself1219]

Setup doesn't take that long, roughly 30-45 minutes. Packing up takes about an hour depending on how much stuff the wife drags along that has to be stowed.

[mike06081969]

It takes me about 25 to 30 minutes to set up, counting backing in, leveling, unhitching from truck, slides out, plugged in, water hooked up, cable hooked up, awning out, patio mat out, chairs out, cooler out, fan out and plugged in, air conditioners on, me on my butt in chair with a Diet Coke.

Now, tearing down is a different story. I am anal about making sure both of my black tanks are thoroughly flushed before I leave. I'll usually spend 30 or 45 minutes just dumping and rinsing, not counting the rest of it. I'd say on average 1 1/2 to 2 hours tearing down and packing up.

[cdbus]

To set up with the old pop-up, 45 min to 1 hr. The new TT I can be "set up" in 15 min. But that is just backed in, level, un-hooked, water, electric. in the chair with a beer. The rest of the "set up" comes in stages as need. Grill out when it's time to cook. Awning lights out at dusk. Outside table up when needed. You get the idea.

Tear down usually an hour or so because everthing goes up at once instead of in stages.

[dretired]

You would love a 5th wheel...i would think a motor home could be even quicker for set-up/takedown

[Len & Cheri]

Originally Posted by Kpinto

Same goes for tearing down. I camped next to a guy that set his alarm (Never in my camper) on Sunday morning so he could break down and go home, this guy oiled, lubed, sprayed every seal, gear, slide out, hinge he had while tearing down.

If you would have looked close you would have seen this on his camper

[cdbus]

^ Now thats funny!

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Len & Cheri

If you would have looked close you would have seen this on his camper

He probably adjusted the trailer brakes, relubed the hubs, checked lug torque, washed the roof, awning, washed and waxed the trailer and truck and still monitored FRF.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by dunnnc

He probably adjusted the trailer brakes, relubed the hubs, checked lug torque, washed the roof, awning, washed and waxed the trailer and truck and still monitored FRF.

Ha Ha.

Well, checking in on the iPhone. Wifi here is marginal at my site.
Took some photos of a power problem I had today.
Will post photos this evening when the signal improves.

Saved by my Frank's auto transformer and surge suppressor.
A good thing as others were not so lucky.

[SALTY]

Takes us about an hour

[sself1219]

Originally Posted by dretired

You would love a 5th wheel...i would think a motor home could be even quicker for set-up/takedown

I've seen a motor home setup in about 10 minutes before, It was one of the super nice ones, it pulled in to the site, the jacks came out from under it and leveled it, both slides came out, and awnings came out before the door ever opened, guy got out and hooked up water, power, and sewage and put his awning mat out, was pretty cool.

[BigTJohn]

At $500K + it OUGHT to be cool! He probably already had the temp inside at 73f, had his drink in hand, auto searched for sat tv w the auto anntenna, at that point, ALL IS GOOD. Me about 45 min to an hour to set up and be happy, about 1.5 - 2 hrs on teardown and get on the road, unhappy as we are leaving.

[Hybrid21SS]

We just got the Super high wind popup gizmos so that adds a bit of time and a small ladder to my set up..

[sself1219]

Originally Posted by Hybrid21SS

We just got the Super high wind popup gizmos so that adds a bit of time and a small ladder to my set up..

Hows the Popup Gizmo working out for you, After my last trip i'm about to order one.

[Hybrid21SS]

Originally Posted by sself1219

Hows the Popup Gizmo working out for you, After my last trip i'm about to order one.

Love the results. Cooler inside the bunks and darker for the mornings you want to sleep later. We also got the bunk liners that keep it dark and hopefully warmer in the fall The only negative is extra set up time. But after a few times you get faster and its not that big of a deal..

[4kmprs]

Got basic set up down to 15 min. it includes: Unhitch, level, stabilizers down, slide out and beds out. This will be just fine on our long haul days, especially if we keep the interior of the camper free from being our bike storage area.

Gotta keep reminding family that every doodad, gizmo, pelican, flamingo, light, etc will increase both set up and tear down times. i am all for these types of things on our shorter trips, but I will be encouraging our family to leave these things and anything else that may reduce our opportunity to enjoy nature and the sights around us behind.

[2Susan]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

We have a strict list we follow but have never timed ourselves.
since we normally camp with friends we pick up some then socialize then pick up some then socialize you get the point.
The list is a must

Obviously, your list will not apply to everyone, but would you share? We keep saying we need a list....