Automatic levelers on uneven ground

ACZL wrote:
Question on blocks. Do you use solid boards (2x8, 2x10, 2x12) or blocks (4x4,6x6,8x8)? Plus if you end up raising the tires off the ground, (if very uneven), what prevents the coach from sliding downhill as chocking the wheels won't do you any good?

With our current set up which is std in industry, we place a plank or 2 of 2x10 under the low side to level side to side, chock wheels, and a couple pieces of 2x6 (or a 4pack of 2x10x1' screwed together if very large gap) under front legs adjust/shim as necessary, then Lynx leveling blocks under rear stabs. Wife saw and likes the idea of the 6 point, but some questions as I just mentioned.

Most of my camping is in State parks without concrete pads. I still use Lynx levelers if the site is way out of level. I then put some Lynx levelers and caps down under the six hydraulic levers. I also have the Lynx chocks that clip onto the Lynx levelers.

If the Lippert lifts one side off the ground (rare), I will manually lift it a bit more and put some levelers under the tires and lower them onto the levelers.

Believe it or not, it's still faster and easier than the old way I used to do it before the level up.

BTW, the above are rare instances (for me anyway).

I camp at some NASCAR sites where I may have 4 or 5 2x6s under one side to level the axels. Sometimes I have to add 2 steps to be able to use the camper steps. I was just wondering how well an automatic leveler would work and how much blocking it will take.

I just carry a stack of those plastic blocks in a bag. I've never had to use anything more.

I put this thing in many sites where it is not supposed to fit, so even though the pad may be level, the landing gear may be overhanging onto the drive that isn't so level. If your willing to use some blocks, you can enjoy a broader group of sites.

This is in a state park on concrete where the pad has settled a bit.

ACZL wrote:
Question on blocks. Do you use solid boards (2x8, 2x10, 2x12) or blocks (4x4,6x6,8x8)? Plus if you end up raising the tires off the ground, (if very uneven), what prevents the coach from sliding downhill as chocking the wheels won't do you any good?

One pair of wheels will remain on the ground. Chock those.

You may need blocks under the level jacks on a typical site.
If site is totally out of whack you may need boards under wheels for level system to function effectively.
I seldom use/need boars however I keep a couple around for the rare times I need them. Board use is more a function of the site vs. the system. If the site is relatively level boards are not required.
If level system lift wheels off ground I will always put boards under wheels.
I am not confident that RV is designed to be supported totally by jacks with wheels floating in mid air.
Floating wheels may not be an issue but I prefer to take the better safe than sorry approach. I just don't trust the frame to support the rig with wheels off the ground.

Question on blocks. Do you use solid boards (2x8, 2x10, 2x12) or blocks (4x4,6x6,8x8)? Plus if you end up raising the tires off the ground, (if very uneven), what prevents the coach from sliding downhill as chocking the wheels won't do you any good?

With our current set up which is std in industry, we place a plank or 2 of 2x10 under the low side to level side to side, chock wheels, and a couple pieces of 2x6 (or a 4pack of 2x10x1' screwed together if very large gap) under front legs adjust/shim as necessary, then Lynx leveling blocks under rear stabs. Wife saw and likes the idea of the 6 point, but some questions as I just mentioned.

After reading some info on the 6 point Level up system , and asking some questions... I carry a few 6" X 8" blocks just in case.. And have never needed them...YET !

Never had a level up system, but I thought the purpose was you didn't have to use blocks or boards. Our winter place is level just have to put the landing down. Some spots in the mountains I'd probably have still bring my blocks.

I have the 6 point. When autoleveling, it either is successful, or you get an over stroke message. You just retract it, set some pads or blocks, and do it again :)

Mine will over stroke in front of my house from the crown of the road. When I block it, the wheels do come off the ground one one side which is cool :), but it does pull open the spring straps on the leaf springs.

We have the BIGFOOT levelers BIGFOOTand have really never had a problem with uneven ground. Has our tires been off of the ground after it reaches level -- you bet -- but it really has never been a problem.
We have a 40 ft. trailer and each of the levelers is rated at 17,000 lbs. - so no real problem with the tires being off the ground.
I would call the Bigfoot technical line -- they are great people to deal with.

Enjoy the road. We do.

bigdon68