plastic leveling blocks - What Do You Think?

I use a combination.

The problem with Lynx is that they sink into the sand over time. So I use a strip of PT Plywood to put on the ground first. Then I use the Lynx if I need more lift. I also created a 2x6 box with lid to hold 10 lynx levelers. I turn box upside down, empty the levelers on the ground put the box under the stab and add lynx's to it, usually about 5 on each rear stab. The front stabs just get lynxs.

David01 wrote:
I am curious as I have a new trailer set to arrive in a couple weeks. I have a seasonal lot(gravel) which is pretty level to begin with. I saw a video on you tube which suggests that any leveling should be done with the slide out open. That certainly peaked my curiosity and I would like to know what you experienced campers would say on that? I am also curious on what you all think about the slide out supports, are they necessary? It is one slide out only on one side of the trailer approx. 12' long? I look forward to your replies! Thanks!

Every RV that I have owned stated in the owners manual to level, stabilize and then extend slides. I would not put anything under the slides. Most of the RVs that I have owned the slides are cantilevered to maintain the seal when they are open. HTH

I am curious as I have a new trailer set to arrive in a couple weeks. I have a seasonal lot(gravel) which is pretty level to begin with. I saw a video on you tube which suggests that any leveling should be done with the slide out open. That certainly peaked my curiosity and I would like to know what you experienced campers would say on that? I am also curious on what you all think about the slide out supports, are they necessary? It is one slide out only on one side of the trailer approx. 12' long? I look forward to your replies! Thanks!

Surf Bums wrote:
As a new member to the TT life i was just contemplating wood or plastic. Wood would defiantly fit the budget and seems pretty reliable. What's my advantage to use the blocks instead?

They both will accomplish the same end result...level your RV. The wood is relatively inexpensive and heavy for a larger quantity. The Lynx levelers are lighter but do cost about $30/10. HTH

We have both. Both work well in certain circumstances.
Use them together.. Mostly on the jacks, so we don't have to extend them so far.

I have a bag of Lynx Levelers and won a set of caps from their FB giveaway last year.

Parked the TT on soft ground for winter storage on top of the Lynx. Will have to pry them out of the ground when we move the trailer for camping, but way better than being on the grass all winter.

Great product at little weight. I can see them, too, when we pull out of the campsite so haven't lost one yet.

Surf Bums wrote:
As a new member to the TT life i was just contemplating wood or plastic. Wood would defiantly fit the budget and seems pretty reliable. What's my advantage to use the blocks instead?

Have you ever played with Lego's as a kid?
Now you get to again!

Lynx Levellers---Are they making them poorer quality?

I still use the two sets I purchased 10 years ago and used them on concrete just two weeks ago without a problem. I have squished them into soft dirt before and had to wash all the mud out of the holes. Trying to level the camper on muddy ground, they don't work well for very soft ground.

Surf Bums wrote:
As a new member to the TT life i was just contemplating wood or plastic. Wood would defiantly fit the budget and seems pretty reliable. What's my advantage to use the blocks instead?

They are lighter, easily cleanable, have integrated chocks if you buy them, and you build them up/stack them and have different heights as the situation requires to level your RV. Walmart sells them at 31.88 I believe. Not that expensive in my opinion. I was able to score a bag for 2 dollars at a garage sale, do NOT ask :) Then I gave it away when I sold my tent trailer, I wanted the newbie campers to have an easy time leveling. Why carry planks of wood when you can easily fit a few bags of Lynx anywhere ... I guess, versatility ?

Surf Bums wrote:
As a new member to the TT life i was just contemplating wood or plastic. Wood would defiantly fit the budget and seems pretty reliable. What's my advantage to use the blocks instead?

Very lightweight, do not rot, easy to clean, easy to store...