anaro
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another one for the lynx levelers. We use one set (bag) of them but also have a set of the wheel chocks. They work really well for us. We have found on our level, putting together a pyramid w/ 3 under 1 tire raises use half bubble, a matching pyramid under 2nd tire on same side raises us full bubble. Many will tell you to do both tires though. We stack them so that they are interlocked and then stabilize the wheel on them using the matching chock blocks that click into them.
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CarnationSailor
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I have 3 sets of 8 and 1 set of 10 "yellow leggos" for a total of 34. I have a dual axle trailer and have used all of the blocks on more than one occasion to level the trailer left/right. (For example, the Fish Lake campground at Glacier NP has some ridiculously sloped sites.) It can take a lot of blocks when you need to build a 4-leggo-high ramp for a dual-axle trailer.
As for the previous poster that thinks blocks are not needed for front to back leveling, I have used the blocks under my jack when the back to front slope was so great that a fully-extended jack did not raise the front enough to be level.
And if I don't need all 34 to level the trailer, they work great under my stabilizers.
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mikeb9550
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I use the lynx levelers as well but plan on getting around to making a set of air bags.
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Another fan of the orange ones.
One thing to note I don't think was mentioned was that the yellow ones from CW and the orange ones are not interchangeable. Just something to keep in mind.
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Chuck&Gail
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I think they work great, have ours over 100,000 miles with no problems so far. You need them under both wheel for leveling.
We have a TT. I found one set is not enough if I build a ramp for the rear wheel in order to change front tire. Needs two sets. Try it yourself in the driveway.
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I carry two sets of the Lynx. Don't usually need all of them but nice to have just in case. I do use most of them to pull a tire off or do brake adjustment. As others have said they are lightweight and store easilly. Very easy to use. I actually find them easier than wood.
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Yet another vote for the orange Lynx leveling blocks. I have 2 bags of 10 ea for a total of 20. I use them under both axles on one side and always have plenty left over to use under my stabilizers. I also carry squares of 3/4 ply that is the same deminsion as the orange blocks. I put a square of ply on top of the blocks when using them for the stabilizers. The ply also allows me to fine tune the side to side leveling. the Lynx blocks still look brand new.
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ROBERTSUNRUS
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 Hi, I bought one set of ten Lynx blocks from Wal-Mart and they have been enough for me so far. I also bought a Trailer-Aid-Plus for changing tires.
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WyoTraveler
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CarnationSailor wrote:I have 3 sets of 8 and 1 set of 10 "yellow leggos" for a total of 34. I have a dual axle trailer and have used all of the blocks on more than one occasion to level the trailer left/right. (For example, the Fish Lake campground at Glacier NP has some ridiculously sloped sites.) It can take a lot of blocks when you need to build a 4-leggo-high ramp for a dual-axle trailer.
As for the previous poster that thinks blocks are not needed for front to back leveling, I have used the blocks under my jack when the back to front slope was so great that a fully-extended jack did not raise the front enough to be level.
And if I don't need all 34 to level the trailer, they work great under my stabilizers.
I agree there are some circumstances when you park on a steep slope but I have always passed up those sites. If it is that much of a slope my beer tips over when I sit in my lawn chair outside.
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tomman58
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WyoTraveler wrote:tomman58 wrote:I carry 12 2x8x12 and 8 4x8x12 wolmanized wood blocks. Leveling left to right normally is'nt the issues but front to back can be. We've Been in camps where we used all of them as the site was on a hill.
These work for us, I also have an aluminum box on the rear bumper to hold the blocks and other set up stuff.
I'm confused. Just how do you level a TT front to rear with leveling blocks? I just raise or lower my tongue jack. Blocks on a TT are only for leveling from side to side.
I corrected my thought as I use the wood under my stabilizing jacks. I do carry the wood to level but mostly I only require 1 2x8 for each wheel on one side. I don't like to run my jacks down more than I have to as they are not as effective when you run them out.
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