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AnneM's avatar
AnneM
Explorer
Aug 02, 2018

Trailer on incline

Total newbie here, so sorry if the question is super dumb and thanks in advance for your patience!

What happens with a TT if you have to park it on an incline? I take it proper campgrounds are level but what if you're just overnighting in someone's driveway or street (with permission, of course) and it's not level? Is that an issue? How can you overcome that? Also, what about the risk of the trailer getting on the move?

My scenario is that of getting invited to spend a night at friends, unhitching so we can drive around with the truck and leaving the trailer in their driveway. Dangerous? Bad for the trailer? Could we spend the night in it like that? (we might be invited to stay in their home though).
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Aug 02, 2018
    Totally depends on how much of an incline. TT’s can be leveled front to back, side to side. You may need to get some leveling blocks, boards, or add levelers to the TT. You also need some wheel chocks to keep the TT from rolling, and it’s a good idea to use them even on level ground. Don’t know about where you are but many localities have rules about parking RV’s on the street much less setting them up for temporary occupancy.

    If you can get the TT “close” to level you should be fine for use. The fridge (standard RV fridge) is probably the most sensitive in operation in that if not fairly level, you can damage it by running it.
  • romore's avatar
    romore
    Explorer II
    Aug 02, 2018
    It won't hurt the trailer but sure would be uncomfortable to sleep in. Also chock the wheels so you don't wake up in the yard across the street.

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