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With the class C it was pretty straight forward on how to level the rig on a not so level site.
Rather than reinventing the wheel I'm hoping others can chime in with what works and what doesn't when it comes to the subject. I've already purchased three lengths of 2x8 PT planks - just wondering about the right way to do it for a dual axle.
Thanks again all.
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Cybergrunt
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I take care of side-side level first using scrap dunnage. Then I level the trailer out (front-back), but leave it just slightly nose down. I put my stabilizers down (which are actually old full-sized car jacks) in the back and then bring it into level with the tongue jack and front stabilizers.
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eric james
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I use short 15" planks. I get the trailer positioned where I want it then check the level. If it's way off I use 4x6 plank, a little = 2x6 plank.
I pull the trailer forward 15-20", place the planks behind the wheels on the trailer then drive up on them. Check level again and adjust if necessary. I always raise both wheels.
I can't chock the raised side this way so the scissor style locks are ideal.
I chock the opposite side, both axles before unhooking from tow vehicle. Then level front rear and run down the stabilizer jacks before anyone starts jumping around in the trailer.
Another tip. Level side to side with the slide(s) out. Once the slides go out, the weight shifts and you can be off again.
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mking
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To tell ya the truth I check from side to side and then adjust with only 1 board on the low side.I carry a 2x8x7 and a 5/quarterx6x7 board and either use one or both boards under both tires on one side.This has always worked for me.
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Your three 2x8's should each be a different length with the shortest one long enough for both wheels to sit on with about 6-8" left over front and back. The next length should be about 6" longer than the short one, then the last board should be 6" longer than the middle one.
Park your trailer were you want it to be, then calculate which side you need to raise and how much. Stack your boards as necessary beside the low wheels - the longest one on the bottom and the shortest one on top, of course. The "back" end of the boards should line up so that the different lengths form sort of a ramp at the "front" end.
Pull forward until the wheels are past the boards then place the boards behind (in line with) the wheels. Slowly and carefully back up until both wheels are on the same level.
It's best if you have a spotter to tell when to stop before the back wheel drops off the end of the board.
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Good advice from the above posters.
Instead of lumber, you can also use these. They are light weight, easy to store, strong and very versatile..
Lynx Levelers.
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Lynx Levelers. Never once did I bother with wood. Too heavy to trailer, difficult to stack, and unwieldy to store.
I installed some sticky levels on the front and side, so I even have it down to how many levelers I need to adjust my trailer...stack 1 for one degree, 2 for two degrees, or thereabouts. One stack and one pull and I'm in like Flynn.
I do also have cross-chocks between the wheels...I don't trust it to the stabilizers or anything else to not have the trailer roll off my little stack of Lynx Levelers. That's about the only downside. Not a biggie, though. Measure, stack, pull forward, check, chock, jack, unhook, level front-back, deploy stabilizers, and hook up. That's about it to parking for me.
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keithinspace wrote:I installed some sticky levels on the front and side, so I even have it down to how many levelers I need to adjust my trailer...stack 1 for one degree, 2 for two degrees, or thereabouts.
Wow - now that's good thinking. Good stuff!
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bob213
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I use the Lynx Levelers also. I added some no slip grip tape to 4 or 5 of mine to use as the bottom of my buildup ramp. This way they won't move when you back up on them.
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ron the newbie
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Lynx Levelers here as well. Just figure out the height needed and pull the TT on top of them. EASY!
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