Set up and leveling question

Hello all TM Pro’s

I am proud owner of a 06 2619. I posted prior in the camps sites area. This was a big step for me as I am a single mom. I brought home my TM last week - I do have to admit I drove white knuckled as I have never pulled anything before. I then had to get my neighbor to back it in my driveway. A few days latter I got brave and tried myself – my neighbors got a big laugh but I can proudly say than after 1 ½ hours – I got it in the drive myself!! Then with the help of my 6 and 9 yr old boys and a trailer dolly, we got it in the garage. Today I practiced with the set up and tear down. I think I am getting the hang of it. My question is with the leveling and stabilizers. Do you put down the stabilers before or after you open the TM. I though it was prior to but since the bumper storage can not be opened with the TM closed then where do you keep the crank?. Also is there an easy way to level. I have a bubble leveler which I put on the counter by the sink but the running in and out to crank more seems to take forever. Again, thanks everybody for all you wonderful suggestions. We are hoping to take the TM to Galveston this weekend.

GM