I'm out learning my new rig and trying to figure out the best way to get leveled.
It's been suggested that I use these...
http://www.level-trek.com/product.php
What do you use?
With a TC/truck, do I use those stick on levels?
Do I use the jacks to level the truck, thus lifting the load slightly, or is that not the way to do it?
I drove up on a few 2x6's, got the truck slightly leveled but I could still feel that I was dwon too far at the head...this is in my driveway for now.
Any guidance on how you do it is greatly appreciated!
Your camper should have levels on it, if not, it might be wise to get a couple and place them on the camper after getting it perfectly level.
I usually use chopped 2x6s stacked up to drive up onto to level out. I also carry some plywood squares (3/4" thick) as well for when I need less than the thickness of a 2x6.
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I use wood blocks and I have gotten used to surveying the terrain ( seeking the most reasonably level available) and just adding a few under only 1 or 2 tires at the most.
On one instance where I parked the site was less than ideal and I found out how well it did with the articulation of the suspension. I posted here about it: Leveling the camper: suspension articulation & heavy camper. This was by far the most out-of-level site I have parked... but...
...I was amazed at how well it leveled out without "micro-adjusting" the blocks! I like the cheap KISS prinipal of wood blocks...
I have heard that those RV Lego type levelers can break, but I am not knocking them.... just never used 'em.
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I tried the stick on levels and did not like them. I take a 6" level with me and place it on the middle of the floor and make my adjustments. This is for dropping the camper which I do pretty much every time. On the truck I have several squares of plywood that I use to drive up on.
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Use 2 stick on bubble levles on left rear corner-use for lowereing raising camper. At camp-simple wood 2X6s-if needed, carry six to poasition truck. Can sight both direction with levels-if not off loading release tiedowns if needed to levle camper with jacks.
Heres what I use. They offer varying degrees of lift. I carry 4 of them since I have a dually. On a SRW truck 2 should be fine. They store well in my slide out tray so they are always handy to get at. Never had any cracks or breakage.
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I use 2x6's and then the air bags after which I lower the rear jacks for stabilization and can get another inch or so of leveling out of them. For an indicator I open the door halfway and let go. If it stays there I'm perfectly level (or close enough)
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We carry short pieces of 2x6 , also around here there are always a few rocks you can throw under the wheels, we have a 12 volt DC fridge and don't really pay much attention to leveling.
I use the same yellow tri-leveler blocks as Kerry4951 and use a cheap 6" torpedo level. When I'm boondocking, quite often a couple shovels of dirt moved is quick and simple.
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