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cjb2017
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Oct 11, 2017

Leveling a Travel Trailer

I'm a fairly new TT owner and I have only camped at really level sites. So here is my question for those sites that are not all that level:

1. I have a double-axle trailer. Do I need to level both tires on one side? Or is just one okay?
*I was trying to do both but it's not easy getting 3-4 leveling blocks under the rear tire due to it's close proximity to the front tire when backing it up. If I only need 1 or 2 blocks, it's a different story.

2. Let's say I need 4 blocks and I only block up the front tire (see above question), then how to I chock that side of the camper? Is it necessary if the other side is chocked and I have my X-chocks between both tires on both sides in place?
  • GrandpaKip wrote:
    Look into the Andersen type levelers. I made my own and can raise one side a tad over 3”. They are simple to use and don’t require any guesswork. They also eliminate having to carry an assortment of lumber..


    Those things are the greatest!
  • Look into the Andersen type levelers. I made my own and can raise one side a tad over 3”. They are simple to use and don’t require any guesswork. They also eliminate having to carry an assortment of lumber..
  • Both, Try a long 2 x 6 2 Chock it both sides. You can put chocks between axles instead of in front and behind. Don't block one axle. Puts the load on that axle.