How do I level a dual axle trailer???
I thought I was fairly seasoned, having camped 150+ nights in our single axle trailer. However, I put on quite the show for the neighbors during my first outing with the new, 2-axle trailer. I also ...
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Halmfamily wrote:
I back in, throw a two foot level on the rear bumper to determine how much lumber to throw down and then pull forward about four feet. Lay down the lumber and back up. We carry 2x8's in 2,3 and 4' lengths.
Keep it simple.
I'd agree, keep it simple BUT I also want to keep it LIGHT WEIGHT. Wood 2x is heavy and can slip when one is stacked on top of another so years ago I began using plastic Lynx Levelers because they're light weight and lock together when stacked. However, I did have a couple of them crack because they were sitting on an uneven ground surface and when using just a single layer I found they would often shift apart when pulling up onto them. I solved both these issues by securing a layer of Lynx to a 3/4" thick plywood base and hinged the base so the assembly would store in half the length and be easier to carry. I used to carry sufficient single Lynx to allow me to elevate the trailer by as much as 4 Lynx layers but found that requirement so rare I now just carry enough to level to 3 Lynx layers. I've been using one variation or another of this since 2006 and along with the large bubble level I mounted to the front of the trailer I can level first time, every time with little effort at all. Chocks between each tire set absolutely guarantee the trailer can't inadvertently shift regardless of the site slope while BAL X-Chocks minimize suspension wiggle when walking around inside the camper. :B
My Wood / Lynx Leveling System (8 pics)
