First trip many years ago with the first camper of our own, which was a Coleman pop-up. I had already read about the most common mistakes to avoid. Don't forget the key and don't forget to swing the tongue jack up into the stowed position, etc. etc.
So what did I do? Went and forgot the key to the short door panel opening that swings down and becomes the step. We were around 50-60 miles from home, so we debated me running back and getting the key. But nahhh, we decided to stick it out and just climb over the panel for the weekend. Luckily we had some items that served as sturdy stools. Always stored camper keys inside our tow vehicle from then on.
Something also later learned about that same door panel, you had to lock it every time before towing. Not just close it and turn the handle. It would bounce loose and come open every trip unless you locked the handle with key.
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