Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons

[Patr80l]

If I don't unhitch the Hawk I can't open the rear doors  of the Patrol.   It was even worse with the Lift-up rear hatch of the Touareg.
I had always unhitched until our last trip when we pulled over late one night into a highway rest area on the Stuart Highway and kept the trailer hitched.  I must admit it made a quick, early departure the next day a lot easier.   

[johnyd]

My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...

Have to carry around a bunch of wooden blocks to put under them.

Always unhitch, chock, and put the legs down though.

[Bird]

My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...

buy some that are the right length then

[SteveandViv]

My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...

Have to carry around a bunch of wooden blocks to put under them.

Always unhitch, chock, and put the legs down though.

I wouldn't think you would need them if you stay connected though - well we sure don't and the camper is level anyway with the height of the Paj.

[Sawed-Off]

We always unhitch. It's easier to get the camper level.

[scarps]

We always unhitch. It's easier to get the camper level.

same, plus I find I have trouble swinging the stabilizers through their arch on many occasions and have to use the jockey wheel to raise/lower the front or back to get them down.

[Terry W4]

Always unhitch. Can't open the Prado rear door as the Cub stone guard and brake get in way.

[Barry G]

For a quick overnight I don't bother, as no probs opening the rear of the Jackaroo over the OzHitch. 
However, as Lost and others say, it can be a PITA stepping over draw bar / walking around car, so will sometimes do so anyway, if time and space are not considerations.

[kiva]

We do a lot of overnighters, so we stay hitched when possible as it's a time saver. If we can't get level while hitched then we'll unhitch. We always drop the stabilisers as that stops any bounce from the suspension. We've done the same with both our Ulti and CC.

[Malcur]

For overnighters we will stay hitched unless needed to level up the camper. Generally unhitch for longer stays as it gives easier access to the rear of the Prado.

Mal

[Ozsnowman]

Have had one trip in our new hard floor,just assumed it was best to unhook as the tug would be needed.
We were on a slight downslope so I went overboard,handbrake on hard,wheels chocked and all 4 stabiliser legs down. Still my better half was concerned as she thought the fence before the drop to the ocean did not look strong enough to stop us.

Guess what, nothing happened but we had a great time.

Mind if I ask where this is? Looks nice!!

[Banjo16]

C'Van park @ Bonny Hills NSW, & yep it's a great spot.

[Ozsnowman]

Thanks mate!!!

[Pog]

We always drop the stabilisers as that stops any bounce from the suspension.

I generally try to use this to my advantage after the kids are asleep 

In all seriousness, we have only ever used the camper at any one spot for a minimum of 2 nights so I have always unhitched.

The rear door of the Prado hits the stone guard and the brake lever, so I would unhitch anyway I suspect. It doesn't take long to re-connect the camper, using the reversing camera.

[Supersi]

With our hard floor CT we always un hitch to allow for using the jockey wheel for levelling. It would be have to be dead level on an over nighter not to.

Supersi

[GGV8Cruza]

Only leave it attached for a quick overnighter when on a run to a destination, otherwise fully undone with the four stabilisers down

GG

[Blue Bravo]

If there is no obstruction to others then I stayed hitched on an overnighter.

[Bill]

We always unhitch.
I dont remember a time we have been able to level our swag whilst still hitched.
Bill

[Malcolm Tugless]

It takes less than 5 minutes to hitch or unhitch ... so I unhitch ... no problems ... sorted.