Where do I put my level when leveling T.T?

goducks10 wrote:
I level the toilet.

That I wasn't expecting!

As for the "glass of whiskey" trick. Tried that. But I would sip the high side of the glass first to make sure it was filled properly.

I level the toilet.

With our latest 5th wheel I just back in, un-hook and push the "Auto Level" and grab a beer!! :B
But seriously, on our other units I leveled the unit one time with a 4' level on the floor in the center of the coach. Then installed stick-on levels at the rear corner stabilizers and one large one over the pin box I could see in my mirror while backing up on a board if needed. Made it easy to get "close enough".

first time I placed the level on the floor over the axels side to side the on the floor front to back. Slapped on the level gauges on on the rear one on the side and done.

I mounted a small bubble level on the front of the trailer so I can see it in my drivers mirror. This gives me an idea of the side to side level so I can pull up and use my Anderson levelers on what ever side is low.

Then while I am unhitching the truck the DW will be in the trailer preparing some thing to snack on and fixing me a drink. For front to back level DW will fill a high ball glass with three ice cubes and fill three quarters full with good whiskey, then set the glass on the floor next to the door so before I go around setting the stabs I can look and see how much I need to crank the tongue jack up or down. If the whiskey is more towards the rear of the glass I lower the front a bit, if it is more towards the front of the glass I raise it a bit. Then I zero the level out again by having a good sip and setting it back down on the floor. If it looks good all around the glass I set the stabs down and call it Good!!

My motto; "measure twice level once"!!

I'm on my fourth TT and have always got them perfectly level by using a long 'level' on the floor. Once it's level, I use stick on levels on the front and side of the power jack. From then on, I simply observe the stick on levels. Has worked for 25 years.

seaeagle2 wrote:

stickdog wrote:
If you purchase a set of hoppy trailerlevels, make your life easier. You only need to use a long level once then attach the hoppy levels at a convienent location at the front corner of your trailer.

I find we're good with a half bubble side to side and easy to level front to back with the landing gear.

What he said, leveled it once in the driveway, stuck the set of hoppy levels on level, done.

Absolutely agree, but the PROBLEM for the OP is finding the spot to get that initial level to begin with!

When we first got our current camper, the first thing I did was make it level (I used the door frame). Once level, I then attached a very small stick on-level right at the switch of my electric tongue jack. Now when leveling, I don't have to run back to the door every time. I can get it very, very close now with the small bubble level, and I always check the door frame last. It's usually so close, I'm good to go.

AFTER finding the initial level, yea ... then stick on the large levels you can see when backing, or jacking, or whatever. But... you need to get that "level" spot before attaching them! That's what the OP is asking about.

stickdog wrote:
If you purchase a set of hoppy trailerlevels, make your life easier. You only need to use a long level once then attach the hoppy levels at a convienent location at the front corner of your trailer.

I find we're good with a half bubble side to side and easy to level front to back with the landing gear.

What he said, leveled it once in the driveway, stuck the set of hoppy levels on level, done.

Put it anywhere. If the floor is level, the reefer will be level enough, if the reefer is level, the floor is close enough. On the frame, side of the trailer, anywhere that seems to be parallel to floor; yep close enough.

Treat this like horseshoes, or hand-grenades; close enough.

Doug

Norcold says this about their fridges:"The refrigerator is made to operate within 3 degrees off level side-to-side and 6 degrees off level front-to-back (looking at the front of the refrigerator)." I believe Dometic is similar. Getting the trailer perfectly level isn't critical for the fridge, unless it's quite old.

A combo bathtub/shower can leak water onto the floor if off-level. Had that happen on a previous TT.

I use a 2' level on the bumper and frame. Have had some stick-on bubble levels for quite a while but it's easier to just grab my 2' level. DW's son went camping with us once and before I could get my level out he had his smartphone out and on the bumper... :S My method doesn't need recharging tho.