Leveling

62Doka wrote:

rockhillmanor wrote:

derh2o wrote:
We just replaced our 5th wheel with a 29' B+. Most of the time we camp at State, County of National Parks which are often not level. My recent experience involved needing to raise the front and one side of the MH. The front needed about 5" and the one side about 3" and we were still not completely level. This proved very difficult and I would like to hear from others how you handle this problem. When we had the trailer, it was relatively easy. Any comments would be helpful.

Do you have leveling blocks?
It is relatively easy to use the leveling blocks for a Class C to get it level.

**albeit these are the ones that break apart easily

I would only suggest that you don't buy the open waffle type buy the solid yellow ones. I have gone thru 4 sets of the Lynx Levelers. They break up especially if using them on soft ground like the sand in Florida.

I have since then invested in Ramps and they seem to be a bit easier and working well in the sand.

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The waffle type I bought a while ago are all distorted and bent out of shape. They still work in a pinch but I don't recommend you buying them.

I have not seen any damage to the levelers after using them on a variety of surfaces for a number of years. That is probably because I also use the Lynx caps.

Lynx has caps that go on the leveler blocks that further distribute the load:



Also I use the chocks which interlock with the leveler blocks and prevent you from driving over:

It doesn't need to be that complicated. I bought 2 - 2"x10"x8' pressure treated boards, then cut them up into pairs of increasing lengths with 45 degree miter cuts on each end. Height adjustment available in 1 1/2" increments. The O.P.'s problem would have been solved with a stack of 3 under one corner and 2 at the other.

For measuring levelness, I use a small torpedo/bullet level, about 6" long, that easily fits on the refrigerator shelves in both directions side-to-side and front-to-back.

thanks for the comments about the Command Strips, but they won't stick to the faux "leather" on the cabin of my E-450.

thanks for the suggestion about the Command Strips. Since it says it won't damage any surface, it should not damage the leather.

We carry 4 12" 2x8s. Old growth BC cedar.
Often tho we run out of firewood then awake to a crooked motorhome.:S

I have found that removing the useless 2 sided tape that comes with most products and replacing it with the Command Strips works better than anything.

Just follow the instructions and clean the surfaces with alcohol and it will stick to anything.

As for a level I like a Cross Check Level in my freezer and on the floor, you get both in one and is very effective and easy to use.

mikeleblanc413 wrote:
What system do you use to determine how level your unit is? I use a circular bubble on a fridge shelf. One half of the bubble must be in the circle. Your comments on the system you use are appreciated.

Here is what I use. Put them where you can see them from the driver's seat. That way you can find the flattest spot on the site.

What system do you use to determine how level your unit is? I use a circular bubble on a fridge shelf. One half of the bubble must be in the circle. Your comments on the system you use are appreciated.

I have my Hoppy levels where I can see them from the drivers seat. I also have one on the fridge. I have never seen any appreciable difference between the ones in the cab and the one on the fridge.

I would try "Amazing Goop" to replace the 2 sided sticky tape. There is not much that Goop doesn't stick to.

i would like to use the The Hopkins Graduated RV Levels, # HM08525 mentioned above, but the 2 sided tape will not stick to the "leather" in my cabin. i have read on this forum placing these in the cabin area saves have to walk back and forth to check the level by the fridge. i realize the level will very between what is seen in the cabin and what is actual by the fridge, but most of the time, it should be close enough. the question is, how does one get the 2 sided tape on levelers to stick to the "leather" in a newer Class C cabin?