There are a few steps to set up a caravan, first, you need to find the correct location of placing the caravan it should not be near trees that can drop branches, and you require a flat site that is not disturbed by turbulent winds. For closing, make the valves open on the legs and let them collapse and pull the lever down and roll back the awning upwards. For more details visit: https://www.apsense.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-caravan-awning-and-close-it.html