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kohai
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Jul 27, 2015

Correct blocking on unlevel ground

I've had a couple of campsites this year that have been uneven ground and I've wondered about proper techniques for making sure it is stable.

One site had enough slope front to back that with plastic stacking blocks under the front legs I could walk under the front of the 5th wheel without slouching over (I'm 5'10"). Steadyfast + x-chocks + regular chocks. The plastic stacking blocks are on those rubberized pads. Asphalt.

Another campsite I had featured a side to side variation of 4"-5". On that I used my Andersen levelers at the highest they went. Steadyfast + x-chocks + regular chocks. Asphalt.

Both times the trailer felt very stable, no excessive movement. This question probably opens a can of worms, but are either of these situations out of the ordinary?
  • I have always felt that if the TT is more than 4 inches off side to side it is time to reposition the TT. either moving it right or left for better leveling. I just got and used my Anderson's this year and wish they had them many years ago. sure would have helped in the mountains during hunting season
  • I've had the same front to back, where I could walk under the front and the front as low as it would go. Most side to side has been no more than 4 inches. As long as everything is stable you'll be fine. The Steadyfast is an awesome product.
  • Having a side difference of up to 6" has been very rare & only rough camping for a festival. 2X10" & 2X8" boards have always worked well. With a longish 5er the front to back leveling has been an issue more often. You learn to live with being a bubble or 2 out sometimes.
  • Thanks for mentioning Andersen Levelers.. that was a first for me. Interesting devices. I do carry a selection of blocks of wood, and with the 4 by 4 and putting the hubs in, I can pull up the rig onto almost anything.

    Some people like a very stable rig.. often depends on how many share it. We haven't even used our rear stabilizers yet.