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camperpaul
Jul 11, 2014Explorer
I carry three 2X10s and one 1X10 to use for leveling. They are in graduated lengths so I can set them to make a ramp.
This is the level I use. It is just over 12 inches long and easily readable in the rear-view mirror when backing into a campsite.

When backing in to the campsite, I put the trailer where I want it, read the level, pull forward about four feet, put the required number of boards behind the low wheels, then back up onto the boards.
On my trailer, the level is showing that I need a 1X10 under the left side wheels (amount of tilt is indicated by that 3/4" steel ball).
That takes care of side to side leveling.
Fore and aft leveling is done with the tongue jack with a spirit level attached to it.
This is the level I use. It is just over 12 inches long and easily readable in the rear-view mirror when backing into a campsite.

When backing in to the campsite, I put the trailer where I want it, read the level, pull forward about four feet, put the required number of boards behind the low wheels, then back up onto the boards.
On my trailer, the level is showing that I need a 1X10 under the left side wheels (amount of tilt is indicated by that 3/4" steel ball).
That takes care of side to side leveling.
Fore and aft leveling is done with the tongue jack with a spirit level attached to it.
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