Recently we have been talking to folks about adding Independent Suspension to our Cameo (among other things) and also talking to new dealers should we decide to trade. I have noticed a number of mentions about leveling the rig while under tow. What I don't know is the true benefit of the leveling. I think level is better because there is more even distribution between axles - maybe? Maybe it makes for a better ride. Maybe, maybe, maybe...What do you guys think?Thanks folks!

Bed rail clearance. Big deal if you camp in more remote areas.

If your trailer has tandem axles (5er or TT or a trailer of any kind), and it's not level, nose high, or nose low, this causes excessive stress on one axle and not on the other.

^^^ what he said . If your NOSE high, you are placing extra weight on the rear axle and tires.. Reverse that if your butt high . . .

"What I don't know is the true benefit of the leveling."Stopping for a meal? Gas? Movie? Hike? Sleep at a rest stop? Refrigerator is level...no worries

trailer not level when towing puts extra stress on one axle of trailer, AND causes tires on one axle to wear faster than the other, AND has implications with regard to the TV directional stability.

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mapguy
Explorer
Jun 29, 2017
Voyager Mike wrote:
Funny thing here. Not one expert has referenced his experience weighing each axle separately on a cat scale. If you try it, you will find that an equalizer equalizes. The best reason to try and level a fifth wheel unit is to control ground clearance. The difference in axle travel is very slight.

didn't use a Cat Scale, but have data on wheel position weights along with axle weights, pin weights, and total weights for inbound and outbound trips on my toy hauler.

Weights will not show a marked difference of a trailer not being level.

Being level gives the best ride period. It allows the trailer suspension to be in the neutral position so it has the use of the full range of suspension travel. Remember leaf sprung axles have very little suspension travel.
Learjet
Explorer
Jul 01, 2017
Voyager Mike wrote:
Funny thing here. Not one expert has referenced his experience weighing each axle separately on a cat scale. If you try it, you will find that an equalizer equalizes. The best reason to try and level a fifth wheel unit is to control ground clearance. The difference in axle travel is very slight.

I agree with this ^^^ as long as the equalizer is not at or near its limits. Seems like basic physics to me.

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