Dual Axle Leveling Question

[Tiggs]

The space between the TT tires will accommodate one leveling block but if the side to side difference is more extreme I can't place two side by side with a third on top to build a ramp to level both wheels. Trying to roll up on two stacked on top of each other just pushes the block forward. I was thinking of having a 1x8 board cut to length and somehow attaching at least one leveling block (and maybe a half of one) to it to keep it from slipping off... don't know if this would work, not sure how to attach it firmly without risking a tire puncture should it fail so I'm hoping some of you have already found a creative fix and you'll be kind enough to share.

[BurbMan]

Be interesting to see how you guys like the Andersons...problem I see is that once you have the level spot, you need to lock in that position. The itty bitty parking brake on the Suburban is enough to hold the truck but not the truck and trailer, and not enough to hold the trailer at an exact spot on an arc like that long enough for me to get out put the chocks in.

Tiggs, what I would do is approach it in stages with the blocks. Put one block ahead of each wheel and drive up on them. The two block ahead of each wheel, etc. The tire won't go from zero to two blocks but if it goes from zero to one it should go from one to two OK. If you need 3 blocks, be sure to start at a point so you will wind up where you want the TT parked.

I have just enough room between the tires for 2 blocks side by side. I add a 3rd straddling the two if I need 2-high. If I need more I add on to the end of the set and go again.

[JJensen79]

mbutts wrote:
I'm replacing my collection of Lego block-style levelers with these:

Anderson Levelers

I'll post a review after I give 'em a try.

I have these and like them a lot. I still keep a couple pieces of 2x8 just in case I get a site that is more out of level than what these can accommodate.

[wmoses]

Tiggs wrote:
I tried that, Gary, and sometimes those durn blocks just don't want to stay put for me.

I use the same approach as Gary suggested, and found that if you have 2 pyramids of three blocks ahead of both wheels, with the appropriate space in between, and if you drive slowly onto the pyramids, the wheel would not push the pyramid but instad would crawl up on it. Did this just a last weekend myself.

Personally I prefer the strong lightweight plastic levelling blocks over wood or the banana shaped levellers contemplated. The only place I'd use wood is under the tongue jack if there is no foot (as on my RV since I use a cone-shaped jack stand to avoid excess jack travel).

But that is just my preference.

[Tiggs]

I tried that, Gary, and sometimes those durn blocks just don't want to stay put for me.

GranpaKip, outside to outside as in front to back or side to side?

[Tiggs]

Thanks for the response. I was just reading the reviews on Amazon and they are, for the most part, favorable. I tend to camp by myself (with at least 400 pounds of dog) so leveling side to side means I back up, get out, check for level or that the blocks didn't slip off one or both tires, fiddle around trying to get them to stay and then try again. It is my least favorite parts about setting up camp and as smart as the hounds are, they've not figured out I need them to give a yelp when the air bubble is in the center.

[GrandpaKip]

Use a 1" deck board cut longer than outside to outside of the tires and put a row of levelers on top, set to make a ramp. Or use 2 boards.

[graybeardnc]

Tiggs wrote:
The space between the TT tires will accommodate one leveling block but if the side to side difference is more extreme I can't place two side by side with a third on top to build a ramp to level both wheels. Trying to roll up on two stacked on top of each other just pushes the block forward.

Don't try to build your "ramp" between the tires. Leave yourself enough room to pull up (or back up) about 5 feet, then build your ramp either in front of or behind both tires. Then pull up (or back up) four feet to put both wheels on your ramp.

[handye9]

For years, I've been carrying enough 2X8's to level up to three inches. I recently heard about these (Andersen levelers). They appear to do a pretty good job at leveling, they're lighter, and take up less space than the 2X's. I bought two. Haven't used them, yet.

[mbutts]

I'm replacing my collection of Lego block-style levelers with these:

Anderson Levelers

I'll post a review after I give 'em a try.