Where is "level" determined on a fifth wheel?

[ljwarner]

Or in my case, a gooseneck horse trailer? What is the place a manufacturer base the placement of the levels off of if I were to double check?

[time2roll]

When the fried egg is round the RV is level.

[ford_truck_guy]

I used a 6' level to get the trailer perfectly level front to back---side to side. Then I used a small digital level in the fridge to compare,,.. I then put on those cheap stick on levels... AS LONG as they are put on properly and straight they get me close... I then ask DW to unlatch the bedroom wood doors... IF they stay where we open them to , we are good..

[bpounds]

I suppose some folks (I would bet guys mostly) just enjoy the routine of using a level here, there, over yonder, and take pride in thinking they are perfectly level. Doesn't matter whether anything in the trailer actually needs to be that level, they just enjoy the doing of it. Fine with me, knock yourselves out. But we all know it isn't necessary.

Those little levels are calibrated at 1" per 8' per hash mark. If you remember that, a little quick math in your head and you will have the right thickness of blocks under your tires first time, every time.

[Cummins12V98]

Those "little" levels are very accurate IF THEY ARE ATTACHED PROPERLY when the RV is actually level. Spend the time ONCE use a laser level to set the bottom 4 corners of the frame then apply those"ugly @ss, worthless" levels.

No running around here I back to where I want look at the level under the overhang and by using my trained certified eye I determine what thickness block or blocks I need (my wife's eve is in training) place the calculated blocks under and pull onto them. Side to side is perfect now. I unhook and stand there and adjust front to back to level perfection.

All this takes no more than 5 minutes to complete.

"If you are going to take the time to level up, might as well do it right, don't ya think?" I agree completely.

[bobx2]

Veebyes wrote:
Can't believe so many of you are apparently operating without levels permanently mounted for fore & aft plus side to side where you can't see them from your front leg switches.

You are running back & forth, inside then outside with a carpenters level. Really???

Uh, yeah, really!!! Just a couple of things you are turning a blind eye to.

1 Those little levels that you speak of are about as accurate as just standing back and eyeballing it. If you are going to take the time to level up, might as well do it right, don't ya think?

2 Who is running back and forth? Do you camp solo? I don't. My wife is more than capable of watching the level while I make the adjustments.

3 Who wants those ugly @ss, worthless, stick on/screw on levels mounted on their RV???

It doesn't take a minute longer to level up using a 4' level -vs- a little stick on, and it's actually level when I'm done. Not sure I can see any negative doing it this way.

[just_me]

I guess I must be a little different I can walk into my rig and tell if its off level.Its like looking at a picture when its off kilter hanging on the wall. But, I use the out side levels side to side to start, then out side front to rear. Then I double check the fridge bottom shelf, then the others that are mentioned, the bath door, fridge door, and I even check the water in the BOTTOM of the toilet. Eventually. This is another check of a level one can use. i know, just weird. But you use what you have. I don't use the long level on the floor, camp with a few who do. Takes them longer than me, and I'm slow.

[austinjenna]

I have two level gauges (side to side) (front to back) within eye sight of the front jacks switch. First I align the side to side level with blocks under one side set of tires. Then adjust the front to rear until it is level. Has worked just fine for 8 years.

Same here. When I bought the rig I put a level on the floor, got it level, then mounted the levels on the outside..it works for me. I want to setup and get camping, not mess around all day for 1/32 of an inch.

[Shadow_Grey]

My dad just pushes a button on the front panel of his '13 Montana and it levels itself. It is almost funny to watch...moves all over the place and then it is level.

[MrVan]

I have two level gauges (side to side) (front to back) within eye sight of the front jacks switch. First I align the side to side level with blocks under one side set of tires. Then adjust the front to rear until it is level. Has worked just fine for 8 years.

[Cummins12V98]

larry barnhart wrote:
what time is it??? I have 2- 6'8" levels and a different brand but yep I used them to install doors but when the doors cost in the thousands I used a plumb Bob. The more a door cost the easier it is to do a fine job. Pride is everything.

chevman

Oh the good ol days using plumb bobs.

Everything now is laser. I will say the quality lasers are just as accurate as a plumb bob.

Pride kept me busy as a Carpenter/Super for 32 years with one Contractor.

So back to topic. Buy or borrow a lazer level and adjust the 4 corners of the bottom of the frame then stick one level under the overhang near the drivers side for side to side level then another next to the control box for front to back level. I did this once in my driveway and my RV sits perfectly level every time I set it up.

[AZ_T_T]

Veebyes wrote:
Can't believe so many of you are apparently operating without levels permanently mounted for fore & aft plus side to side where you can't see them from your front leg switches.

You are running back & forth, inside then outside with a carpenters level. Really???

X2

[larry_barnhart]

Not me just to set up the small levels that are attached to the fifthwheel for front to back and left to right.
chevman

[bfast54]

I put a level in the refrigerator then on the outside ..and the levels are set.
I've been to many many r_v factories .......if you think they take time to level the fridge with the rest of the trailer you are nutz......:S.....
They SHOVE the fridges in "place" screw down,on to next thing..

Takes a experienced RV worker ,about 10 seconds,to put Fridge in,and mount...:E

[Veebyes]

Can't believe so many of you are apparently operating without levels permanently mounted for fore & aft plus side to side where you can't see them from your front leg switches.

You are running back & forth, inside then outside with a carpenters level. Really???