How far can my TT lean?

[davisenvy]

How far can my TT lean before worrying about it tipping over, frame damage, or something of the like. I have a split driveway and I'm trying to see if my TT can fit in the top part of the split. There is a fair amount of slope to the driveway. I don't know how to explain the severity of the slope or how you would explain this to me. Maybe pictures or some kind of measurement?

[alligato]

I would think you could place a jack under the axles and raise one side of the TT and see how it looks before you try. I'm not the most cautious person , if it was my house I would give it some "thought" a "good look" and give her a go.

[GrandpaKip]

Don't think I would park mine on a 14% slope. I would either terrace the area or dig it out, or a combo of the two.
Good luck.

[christopherglen]

Stack 2 cans of soda/beer on the ground in the worst spot. If it tips over, forget it.
I would fill the water tank, to offset the weight of the AC mounted on the roof.
If the fridge is uphill it will help, if it is on the downhill side, it will make things worse. Same goes for any slides.

[davisenvy]

The incline is only for about 20 feet, then levels out again. I keep the TT at my dads, but would be nice if I could get it next to my house to ease loading for trips.

[wmoses]

davisenvy wrote:
How far can my TT lean before worrying about it tipping over, frame damage, or something of the like. I have a split driveway and I'm trying to see if my TT can fit in the top part of the split. There is a fair amount of slope to the driveway. I don't know how to explain the severity of the slope or how you would explain this to me. Maybe pictures or some kind of measurement?

Yes, take a picture and explain how you intend to park the RV on the driveway and you will likely have a directed answer.

[GaryWT]

I cannot comment on potential damage but to me the big benefits of having the trailer parked at home is to leave the fridge on, be able to go in and out as needed, pack before the trip etc. at a 14 % grade I do not think that would be possible. Good luck, hope it works for you.

[profdant139]

And if you are moving dead slow, your trailer can take a lot of tipping before it falls over. When it is moving fast, not so much. Wild guess, I would say you are ok as long as it does not tip more than 30%. Maybe add water to the tank to lower the center of gravity?

If you are going to store it off-level, you probably want to support the downhill side of the frame to avoid compressing (and maybe fatiguing) the suspension?

Also, would it be possible to build a pad under the downhill tires, to level it out a little?

[Oasisbob]

Personally I would'nt even consider it. Can you camp one side? Tilting the fridge and structural stress would be my concerns

[intheburbs]

Yup. Rise over run. 14/100=14%

[davisenvy]

At a level 100 inches from one side to the other, the board was 14 inches off the ground. 14% grade?

[Artum_Snowbird]

Percentage of incline is done by putting the vertical drop over the horizontal measurement.

Take an eight foot stud... almost 100 inches. Put on end on the ground, and use your level to hold it horizontal. Measure from the other end of the board on the same surface (the side touching the ground) to the ground.

If you have 10 inches from the board to the ground, then you have 10/100... (10/96 technically) but that is a ten percent grade.