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Yes, setting up after dark can be a real challenge. That is the reason why we make it a point to travel, at best, 250 miles a day and stop early. We arrive at the next overnight spot in time to set up camp before dark. We've had our share of misfortunes also. Rain AND dark is the worst combination, add to that a new campsite or a new campground you've never been to, and well .... yea ... it's tough!
As the daylight hours are getting shorter right now, until December 21 / 22, it makes driving time tight. It means leaving later in the day, so there is light, and it means stopping earlier in the day for the same reason. The "shortest day" (of light) for most of the Lower 48 US states is right at 7 and 1/4 hours.
Unless planning on driving "straight through all night", all you can do is plan ahead to stop earlier.
Sorry about your woes. Count your stars that you have good insurance though!
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