I use a threaded foot from CW that give infinite adj up to about 2 inches. Screw it in for less, out for more.
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I use the polyethylene cutting boards that you get from the Dollar Store or similar store for about $1 each. You can stack them to level the front legs pretty close. They also are easy to keep clean and don't absorb moisture!
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Ron44 wrote: You level the fiver side to side by driving the fiver tires on wood/plastic blocks.
The front legs should NOT be used to level side to side, ONLY front to back
Think you missed the point here...what happens if the ground is not level and it is not possible to get the legs equally extended. In that case you need something under one leg - or the other...
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I carry several pieces of plywood of various thicknesses to put under the short leg. Though I can not always get them perfectly equal, they are close so that the unit rises nearly equal and avoids putting stress on the jacks and torque to the frame.
Ron44 wrote: You level the fiver side to side by driving the fiver tires on wood/plastic blocks.
The front legs should NOT be used to level side to side, ONLY front to back
Think you missed the point here...what happens if the ground is not level and it is not possible to get the legs equally extended. In that case you need something under one leg - or the other...
Cheers,
yep, seems maybe my bubble was out.. LOL.
I use 1 1/2" blocks with a couple 1/2" blocks to adjust front legs so the legs hit evenly as I lower them
I am used to a level lot, but the lot that I plan to park on has some side slope. Need advice on how and what to use to push the fiver on the wood, should I get a small ramp and stack wood behind the the ramp or place wood in stair like fashion or should I get a hydraulic jack, jack up the fiver, and slide wood underneath the wheels? Any suggestions or advice would be great.
Here is what I do and you can use this as a starting point and modify to suit you needs.
I have two pieces of 2x8s. The short one is about 6 inches longer than the distance between the axle hubs. The longer board is about 12 inches longer than the short board. I then cut a 45 degree angle on one end of each board. This gives a little help for the tires to roll up on. Depending on how much I am off level, I use one or both board. I have never needed more than two baords, yet. This is also a very cheap way to do it. If you want to pay for the plastic stackable pieces you made do that instead.
I pull into the lot and stop the 5ver where I want it and check to see if I am level. If not, I place one or both boards (this depends on how off level you are) in position next to the tires. I then pull forward until my spotter (wife) tells me to stop when I have cleared the board(s). She then slides the board(s) into position directly behind the two tires that I will be lifting to level the 5ver. I then back up onto the board(s) until she tells me to stop. Then place my wheel chocks. You do not have to jack up the 5ver in any way this only takes about 30 seconds to accomplish.
Hope this makes sense and helps you out.
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Can't help but think, that comment about being one bubble off of level...
