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lurkerdan's avatar
lurkerdan
Explorer
Sep 26, 2014

Storage of a TT on a sloped driveway

Looking to figure out storage solutions for our new-to-us TT, a JayFeather Sport 165. Our driveway is big enough (barely) but is slightly sloped, and I'm wondering if that is a big problem. I measured the slope with a clinometer and it's about 2.5 to 3 degrees. I know that doesn't sound like much, and it's certainly not a steep driveway, but it certainly has a noticeable slope.

Obviously, the wheels would be chocked, is there something special for the front jack (don't know if that's the name for it) to stabilize it?

Will this cause a problem either to the camper itself long term, or for hitching and unhitching?
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    I have camped in a very steep spot before and used chains through the wheels on both sides. Padlocked them. If something can go wrong.......
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    If you're not running the refrigerator it shouldn't be a problem. Can you add blocks under the front jack to make it more level? Just make sure it is well chocked!
  • lurkerdan's avatar
    lurkerdan
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    I am sure I could crank up the front to make it fairly level, or close. I'm just wondering if there would be any issues with this as its full time storage spot.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Sep 26, 2014
    As long as you chock wheels/block them/prevent them from moving no issue with storage........just don't run fridge when rv is off-level and probably shouldn't operate slide out either.

    With that trailer being just a single axle I would think about someway of 'securing' it in addition to just wheel chocks.
    With double axle you can wrap chain between wheels..single axle---maybe chain to fence post etc.
    Wheel chocks get kicked out....trailer goes for a trip :E
  • lurkerdan's avatar
    lurkerdan
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    With that trailer being just a single axle I would think about someway of 'securing' it in addition to just wheel chocks.
    With double axle you can wrap chain between wheels..single axle---maybe chain to fence post etc.
    Wheel chocks get kicked out....trailer goes for a trip :E


    good idea. No clue what we could rig up, but you're right. I would of course chock both wheels to start.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    That is what our driveway is and we just put a block under the fongue jack to bring it level. All is good. Congrats on the new to you rig. Happy Camping
  • avoidcrowds's avatar
    avoidcrowds
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2014
    Lower the front stabilizers. That will also reduce the pressure on the chocks, making it more stabile. For even more reassurance, lower the rear stabilizers.
  • Boband4's avatar
    Boband4
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2014
    I used a pressure treated 2x8 and cut it to 6", 12", and 18" lengths. I nailed them together into a stair step and I use this under the tongue jack. I use it for trailer storage at the house, and of course take it with me camping. It gives me additional lift, it is PT for direct contact with the ground, and since it reduces the amount of the jack post that is exposed the trailer seems more steady and stable. The stair stepping has helped on the times when the parking is sloped with the rear lower than the front, I can choose what step of additional lift I need.

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