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BFL13
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2018

Levelling Ramps Question

Still learning with Class C after 5er time. Levelling issues one thing. Can't carry enough wood planks etc, and those plastic lego things just crumble to bits, so I got some ramps.

https://www.amazon.ca/RhinoGear-11909ABMI-RhinoRamps-Vehicle-Ramp/dp/B0117EETEK/ref=sr_1_1/130-3731715-1195039?ie=UTF8&qid=1536768022&sr=8-1&keywords=rhino+ramp&dpID=41LdMqqLYyL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

It is easy if the front is low and the back is level side to side. I just use two ramps up front, and if one side is lower I put one ramp farther ahead so the low side goes up higher on the closer ramp while both fronts go up.

The problem is the dual rears. I have four ramps so I can do that, but then what if the front is uneven side to side? I really need six ramps. Unfortunately they are big! I can fit four in a side compartment but six is a bit much. Also those things are expensive. I did get mine at half price during a sale at a tire store. But still.

( I have a level bubble on the dash by the radio for side to side and another on the driver's door side for front to back, so I can see how it is both ways while driving---at least I learned that much :( )

I know I am fussy about being level and some folks aren't, but for those who try to be level, how do you do it in your Class C ? Thanks.

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  • I use a collection of 2x10 lengths with beveled edges, mixed and matched and stacked as needed.

    You won't ever need six ramps--at the very most five if the rear were low and side-to-side leveling is also needed. There's never any need to raise the highest wheel up even further to get level.

    For side to side leveling, it's also often possible to level with only the back or only the front wheels if it's not too far out of kilter. The wheels do not need to all be coplanar. Thus, four ramps would be sufficient for most situations. (If not, parking facing the "wrong" way if possible will help reduce the number of ramps needed, though often at the expense of convenience.)