leveling blocks

Blocks under both tires of a dually by all means. I don't like the plastic blocks as the break easily. I cut wood 2x8x whatever length boards. They last a long time and don't break.

Yes, put them under both tires.

Have had lynx levelers for over 6 years and never an issue.

Using the blocks stinks out here in the west coast, especially at many state and national parks as the ground is rarely level. It can be down right "slopey" at times although I don't think that is a real word :) If I ever buy another RV, it will have auto leveling jacks for sure.

I typically use them under both tires in the back when leveling my 24ft class C. I can't say for sure if it's better for the RV but I have to imagine that it has to be a little safer that way. Those blocks are only made of plastic and more is better in my opinion.

photobug wrote:
how big of a tire do you have on that thing?

don't remember the numbers but they were the 19 1/2s.
the tread was wider than the legos, work fine with a TT however.
bumpy

how big of a tire do you have on that thing?

I found the lego type to be too narrow and did not support the sidewals of my larger MH tires.
bumpy

I wrote Anderson Hitches about their levelers as they had received high ratings. Here's how the conservation went:

"At the risk of asking a really dumb question here goes. New to this RV thing and am planning a buying a RV with dual wheels. Do I need a set of you levelers for both the inside and the outside wheels? Your product has received rave reviews and seems to be the way to go. Just how many sets do I need?

Probably a dumb question to ask a salesman.



Thank you,"


and their reply was:

"There are no dumb questions.  Thanks for considering your camper leveler.  We recommend one per axle.   You can check all of our products out online at www.andersenhitches.com
 

 
- thank you for contacting Andersen Hitches.
 
Please feel free to contact us again if you have further questions.
 
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photobug wrote:
Probably a dumb question, but when using leveling blocks on duallies, do you need to block both tires? Was thinking about using a set of those new rapid jack levelers, but they're $40 a piece. If the parking spot is level front to back but tilting side to side, I'd need front and back levelers (2 for dually?)
I have a couple sets of the lego type pads, these look easier though.

Yes, always use the same number of blocks for both duallies on a side. The weight needs to be evenly supported by both tires.

I have been using the yellow leggo blocks for years with good results. Never had one break but have scuffed the edges a couple of times when they started to slide on asphalt. I can just look at the levels on the corners of the coach {24' Class C}, and know if I need one or two blocks. I have never needed to go higher than two. Driving on and off is now just a matter of feel and very easy to do.

:C

I don't have a CLASS-C, but I do drive a duly truck. Thinking about your question of leveling both tires, I would have to answer "yes". You need support under both tires. I have heard of people driving a duly (anything) with only 1 wheel on one side and did it without any negative affect. So, I suppose you could get away with raising only one wheel.

But, considering yours is a CLASS-C, first... you have more weight than an empty pick-up truck, and second, you need more stability in your CLASS-C. Leveling only one wheel on one side, I would think, would cause more "shake" in the camper. It's not as stable as all tires on a solid surface.

For these reasons, if it were me, I'd want both tires on the "lift" side, under something solid. In my opinion, there is still nothing better than treated lumber.

I tried the Lego type blocks but found that they broke to easy and were a pain to setup when you don't get it right the first time and had to drive off,re-stack, and make them higher,to labor intensive.

When I bought my RV,a former Rental, it came with Tri Level Ramps They don't break and if they are good enough to withstand the use in that market they must be good. And the are much cheaper than the ones that you mentioned.

I have used them a lot and have had no problems and they are easy to use and store. I have 6 just incase but never have used them all,4 is the most I have ever needed,most times just 2 if at all,they were for the rear duallys.