DoneItAll wrote: Most often I keep the camper on the truck. I have a bubble level on the right rear and one on the right side. I use the bubble levels to get close when I park and use the jacks to fine tune and remove any rocking as I walk around inside. In sites where I'm significantly off-level, I may drive up on to some Lynx blocks.
So you use the TC jacks to fine tune the level, is this okay to do. I was wondering about the pressure on the jacks. Seems like the jacks would be rasing the weight of the truck/suspension during this process, yes, no?
mark_be wrote: I glued a bubble level inside the truck's ash tray (see example picture), because many times it's enough to drive a little forward or backward to be level. Also, when driving onto your blocks, you can see from behind the steering wheel when you're ok.
(only an example, not my setup)
Using the bubble in the ashtray might level the truck (or at least the ash tray)...but I don't see how that levels the camper?
Our camper is about 4" off side2side...that's where the airbags come in handy, so leveling anything in the cab would be irrelevant.
Anyway, if you use sticks on...don't forget to level using a line level/bubble level, or carpenters level first.
We use 6" x 6" x 18" mitered, and the stick on bubble levels. I positioned one level for side2side so I can look in my side mirror as we pull in, the other one is adjacent- just around the corner. Having both levels in close proximity seems to speed things up.
However, we don't drive ourselves crazy over it. Close enough is close enough, we do keep the head of the bed a little bit higher for sleeping. Here is what we use under the tires, price was right and it allows 6" of leveling;
So as I understand this, you drive up onto the angled wedge and stop at the point of level, where you need it? Then chalk to keep from sliding back, out of level? This holds?
Yeah, I agree, close...head up higher than feet, and no ones rolling over the other, close enough. But, appliances, refer, heater, etc... how close is close enough for these things?
campn4walleye wrote: We too, have small bubble levels mounted on the front and side of the TC. We also have a bubble level in the fridge and use levelers plastic squares. We used them with our 5er and never had an issue.
Hey T. Haven't heard from you in awhile. Thought maybe you guys were out in the boonies, campin'.
I'm going to pick up a set of those plastic level blocks today, and a few bubble levels, some stick ons, and maybe a new 6" torpedo level. I didn't know they made a level specifically for the refer, guess I get one of those too. I'll probably cut some 2x8" and keep those handy for the quick and dirty, seems the combo may be nice. Also, I think I'm gonna make some 3/4 plywood landing pads to go under the jack legs, so they don't sink too bad in soft areas. All of this should increase my weight by about 100lbs! ...hopefully not.
Hi Frank, still not camping yet. I'll be passing this info to DH and he'll be cutting some lumber. Don't worry about the level lynx blocks, they're fairly light. W're still practicing loading, as we will use it off more than on the truck. Who knew there was SO much to learn with a TC!
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mark_be wrote: I glued a bubble level inside the truck's ash tray (...)
Using the bubble in the ashtray might level the truck (or at least the ash tray)...but I don't see how that levels the camper?
Why do you think that I was so stupid not to get this on my own?
1. Put your truck on a place where your camper is level.
2. Glue your bubble level in place and make sure it indicates as being level.
3. You're done.
Your ash-tray/truck bed doesn't change and your camper floor doesn't change, so if the bubble indicates that you're level, your camper will be level. Even after many times of loading and unloading.
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We use stick on bubble levels one on the Rt rear the one on the side. The Walmart levels have inch gradients which help to guide how much we lift. I have a bag of plastic blocks which are useful when way out of level and we finish off with the jacks. It became much easier when we got quick release tie downs. The Walmart levels are one for side to side and one for fore and aft.
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mark_be wrote: I glued a bubble level inside the truck's ash tray (see example picture), because many times it's enough to drive a little forward or backward to be level. Also, when driving onto your blocks, you can see from behind the steering wheel when you're ok.
(only an example, not my setup)
Using the bubble in the ashtray might level the truck (or at least the ash tray)...but I don't see how that levels the camper?
Our camper is about 4" off side2side...that's where the airbags come in handy, so leveling anything in the cab would be irrelevant.
Anyway, if you use sticks on...don't forget to level using a line level/bubble level, or carpenters level first.
We use 6" x 6" x 18" mitered, and the stick on bubble levels. I positioned one level for side2side so I can look in my side mirror as we pull in, the other one is adjacent- just around the corner. Having both levels in close proximity seems to speed things up.
However, we don't drive ourselves crazy over it. Close enough is close enough, we do keep the head of the bed a little bit higher for sleeping. Here is what we use under the tires, price was right and it allows 6" of leveling;
So as I understand this, you drive up onto the angled wedge and stop at the point of level, where you need it? Then chalk to keep from sliding back, out of level? This holds?
Yeah, I agree, close...head up higher than feet, and no ones rolling over the other, close enough. But, appliances, refer, heater, etc... how close is close enough for these things?
That's correct...infinitely adjustable...up to 6".Just drive up the incline and stop at level...
Saw this in some of the old school Airstream pics and have been using it now for years. K-I-S-S.
(That is actualy our AirStream wheel in the pic...but I use same for the TC...)
The newer fridges claim; "if the camper is level enough to be comfortable, the fidge is fine".
What does this mean? Beats me...
The older fridges were more finicky...ask me how I know.
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My TC is small so carrying blocks takes needed space.
After 9 years the system that works best for me is two glued on the outside bubble levels.
One on the side. one on the rear. Make sure an open camper door doesn't obstruct your view of the bubble.
Get them anywhere RV things are sold.
When gluing them on I just aligned them with the Aluminum siding.
When picking a campsites try and get the truck close to level.
Release Fast Guns. Use camper jacks to level camper.
Leave remote for jacks on steering wheel to remind self that jacks are down.
Works great for us. The bubble levels don't weight much and use no storage space.
The camper jacks are on the camper all the time anyway.
Fast Gun tie downs are worth the cost....
campn4walleye wrote: Hi Frank, still not camping yet. I'll be passing this info to DH and he'll be cutting some lumber. Don't worry about the level lynx blocks, they're fairly light. W're still practicing loading, as we will use it off more than on the truck. Who knew there was SO much to learn with a TC!
Yeah, right...who knew! Also, the expense....geeeze, I mean we're out some change on this set up, but lovin' every minute of prep-time. Hopefully play-time will be 100 fold better!
We're heading down to Cooper Landing on the Kenai River next weekend for trophy rainbows; 30" plus rainbows...yes, that's 30 inches plus. I ordered the wheels and tires and IF they get put on before then, we'll take the TC, but if they don't, well, we'll have to forego the TC and stay at the lodge. I don't want to be unprepared for our maden voyage; it MUST be PERFECT!
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