Not liking the fact that my leveling blocks took up valuable storage space (under the dinette) and not wanting to put them inside the camper or truck, I came up with this variation for storage. I'd seen other ideas to mount the blocks on the bumper which is easy to access, but I wanted to keep that area clear as I hang my BBQ in that area and also needed a place to carry my expandable sewer hose support. The shelf I designed is made from 1" angle iron with an expanded metal floor. 1/8" steel straps hold it from the bumper support and the bumper/septic hose storage on my Arctic Fox 996. It stays attached to the camper,doesn't decrease ground clearance nor does it get in the way while loading/unloading the rig. I've yet to take it on a road trip, but so far so good and it keeps those dirty leveling blocks outside where they belong!View from the rear.Driver side view.Driver side view front angle.

Really lloks good but a question are you going to add something to keep the blocks or the slinky support from bouncing out as you drive down the road. Might have to look at something like that myself.

Butch50 wrote:Really lloks good but a question are you going to add something to keep the blocks or the slinky support from bouncing out as you drive down the road. Might have to look at something like that myself.Yep, have 11" x 1/4-20 bolts secured with wing nuts and drilled to accept a hairpin type clip to keep the wing nut from coming loose. Planning on running a small cable through the hairpin clips to keep track of them. A little JB weld on a fender washer keeps it attached to the bolt head so less to juggle and keep track of when taking the blocks out.

Really good job. Thanks for sharing the pictures.Scott

That's a great idea. I have been toying with putting a rack off of the receiver and under that empty area on my rig.

Good idea, but aren't you going to loose stuff on the road this way? Or is it still incomplete at this moment?

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cleary
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
Here's where we carry our leveling ramps, extra spare and gas for our Honda genny.

Chuck
cleary
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
Oops, double post.
okan-star
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
Nice job ,I used a hitch haul for years to carry extras , finally took the basket off and mounted it to the superhitch extention so I can have storge and tow at the same time
CAJW
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
jimh425 wrote:
Looks like nice work on the install, but that's pretty low for anything other than road use in great weather. How are you going to keep them reasonably clean?

Actually I took clearance into consideration and with the shelf 2" higher than my step and 4" higher than the drop hitch I use for my trailer, dragging should not be a problem. As far as cleanliness, I put those blocks down in dirt/gravel all the time so keeping them clean is not a concern. I can always spray them off with the outside shower attachment, toss them on the rack and let them dry while heading down the road if it ends up bothering me. ;)
trail-explorer
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
Or put them in the dishwasher when you get home (don't let the wife see it though)
kerry4951
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
They are leveling blocks. Who cares how dirty they get. Outside on that rack is a great idea. Keep up the good work and showing off those mods.
joeprinter
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
Nice job, great way to think outside the box. easy access, saves valuable storage space. Perfect.

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