Using blocks under automatic levelers
I recently graded and graveled my side yard for my 30' MH. I was considering taking a couple of 12" pieces of 2x10's and gluing them together to make blocks about 4" thick for use under the automatic...
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Scott/"Fire Up",
You are absolutely right, and I've said it before also: People frequently get very lazy when they get a Motorhome with leveling jacks. Its as if they lose the ability to get out the blocks and put them in place like they did for years with other RVs, haha. :)
Anyway, I really like your leveling block idea there, with the 4x6 lumber sandwiched between 3/4" plywood pieces. Seems like that ought to make the RV sit real solid. As you and I have said and agreed on before, the less the jacks have to extend, the more solid it will feel.
I'm curious, though, those blocks look pretty new. How long have you had them, and how many times have you used them? Is this something you just built that haven't had the chance to try out yet, or have you used them a season or two with success?
I may just have to build me a set like those, and quit using the pieces of 2x10 lumber under the jacks..
You are absolutely right, and I've said it before also: People frequently get very lazy when they get a Motorhome with leveling jacks. Its as if they lose the ability to get out the blocks and put them in place like they did for years with other RVs, haha. :)
Anyway, I really like your leveling block idea there, with the 4x6 lumber sandwiched between 3/4" plywood pieces. Seems like that ought to make the RV sit real solid. As you and I have said and agreed on before, the less the jacks have to extend, the more solid it will feel.
I'm curious, though, those blocks look pretty new. How long have you had them, and how many times have you used them? Is this something you just built that haven't had the chance to try out yet, or have you used them a season or two with success?
I may just have to build me a set like those, and quit using the pieces of 2x10 lumber under the jacks..
