Leveling TC

3 sets of Lynx Lego blocks. I like to have the TC absolutely level within 1/2" so the shower drains well. I have 2 bubble levels in the cab of the truck so I can determine how many blocks to use before even getting out. I've broken 2 of the blocks in 2 years vs. almost all the Camco yellow ones in 2 trips! Those were barely adequate for my TT that had about 1,000 lbs / tire, but are too fragile for the 2,000 lbs per tire that I am running with the TC rig.

I echo the levelor blocks. I carry 2 sets in thier own little bags. Also 4 short 2x6s "just in case" ;) I've never been anywhere yet that I could not get level yet. Broke one on asphalt once around 10 years ago but I've been using them sice my travel trailer days.

I bought a whole bunch of the big lego blocks about 4 years ago. They've worked pretty well over the years. Have broke maybe 2 in half. I bought them all on sale and have lots since sometimes its the dual rear that needs raised.

DWeikert wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:
I had a pair of those, and gave them to my son in law. I really like them, but they were almost useless on hard ground or pavement. When I tried to drive up on them, they would slide away from the tire. I concluded the first step was too steep.

I've never tried using them on ground smooth enough for them to slide, but I can believe that's an issue. I'm somewhat surprised the "Lego" versions didn't have the same problems. Maybe the fact they're multiple segments and not a single piece of plastic helped retard the slippage.

I do have the same problem with the "Lego" versions, but not as bad. I think they have a shorter step relative to the step length.

I used to carry all sorts of wood with us to level ... what a PITA.

I then bought a pair Fiamma levelling ramps (the yellow ones) in the link below. Work great with minimal sliding on hard or gravelly surfaces.

Fiamma ramp leveling choices

I also carry a set of the Lynx step blocks just in case a third wheel needs to be leveled. This happens rarely.

Reddog1 wrote:
I had a pair of those, and gave them to my son in law. I really like them, but they were almost useless on hard ground or pavement. When I tried to drive up on them, they would slide away from the tire. I concluded the first step was too steep.

I've never tried using them on ground smooth enough for them to slide, but I can believe that's an issue. I'm somewhat surprised the "Lego" versions didn't have the same problems. Maybe the fact they're multiple segments and not a single piece of plastic helped retard the slippage.

deltabravo wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:
I had a pair of those, and gave them to my son in law. I really like them, but they were almost useless on hard ground or pavement. When I tried to drive up on them, they would slide away from the tire.

Another factor that makes them not so great is that the platform which the tire would sit on is far too small for my stock sized truck tires. Width is OK, but not the length.

If I understand correctly, your issue is the flat on each of the "steps" isn't large enough for the footprint of your tire as you drive up the ramp? Unless you're planning to stay parked on them for months at a time, I'm not sure that would be a problem. Do you worry about a tire sitting on a rock instead of all flat surface when you park anywhere else?

Reddog1 wrote:
I had a pair of those, and gave them to my son in law. I really like them, but they were almost useless on hard ground or pavement. When I tried to drive up on them, they would slide away from the tire.

Another factor that makes them not so great is that the platform which the tire would sit on is far too small for my stock sized truck tires. Width is OK, but not the length.

KIS Man wrote:
How many carry blocks or boards to level with. thanks

Depends on how un-level the truck and camper are.

Every parking spot is different. Every truck is different, and even more different depending on what camper is on it, how much water is in it, how much gear is in it, if there's a trailer attached to it or not, etc., etc., etc.

This is an impossible question to answer, because there's no answer that will be applicable to every situation.

I use the Camco leveling blocks like the picture below, but I find my two sets barely have enough since I have a dually now. I built some trilevel 2x blocks, but again, that's a problem with a dually. I only have 2 which just covers one side. :) For some reason, I tend to need to level the rear more than the front. I've also found that I tend to be lower on the driver side. No, I'm not low in the rear or the driver side according to the measurements I've taken.

One thing is for sure, leveling with the jacks isn't convenient since I would have to unhook the fastguns.