Leveling Questions

[splashback]

Hi,
I just purchased a new 29' Keystone Cherokee. The dealer I purchased from is going to be delivering to my permanent spot. They will back it up to my site but will not do any of the leveling. Is there any way to level a trailer without moving it? I do not have a vehicle capable of moving it at all.
Thanks in advance.

[Community Alumni]

Our's sits on a seasonal site most of the summer. I've found that even if I level it 'perfectly' when we arrive, it will settle one way or another after a couple months because of heavy rains, runoff etc... The easiest way to relevel it has always been using my floor jack with a block of wood under the spring hangars and raising it to slip a board or piece of plywood under the wheels. I do one wheel at a time.

[GrandpaKip]

Hondavalk wrote:
Go to your site and determine were the TT wheels will sit. Use wood, plastic, or whatever you prefer to make it level from side to side and leave it in place for them to back onto.

Do this.

[Hondavalk]

Go to your site and determine were the TT wheels will sit. Use wood, plastic, or whatever you prefer to make it level from side to side and leave it in place for them to back onto.

[wrvond]

Yes, using hydraulic jacks.
Alternatively, you could have a friend with a truck or SUV connect up and move it the small amount necessary. Quite frankly, for what you need a Ford Ranger with a 2 inch ball will work.

[TucsonJim]

There are different solutions based on when and where it will be parked. Is the surface soil, gravel, asphalt, concrete, etc? Will it be permanently parked in this location? Will the owner of the property require that the wheels and tires be left on it?

Give me just a little more information about your plans and location and I can come up with a solution that best fits your needs.

Jim

[NanciL]

wannavolunteerFT wrote:
have blocks available and make the dealer level it when he delivers it. Let them teach you how to correctly level.

The OP has already said that the dealer won't level it.

Jack L

[NanciL]

wannavolunteerFT wrote:
have blocks available and make the dealer level it when he delivers it. Let them teach you how to correctly level.

The OP has already said that the dealer won't level it.

Jack L

[NanciL]

I'll be interested to see the replies you get, since I will be having a 36 footer delivered to our permanent site next October.

I am not sure how you will level it from side to side, with out a tow vehicle, but in my case I can move it onto boards or lynx levelers with my tow vehicle.
Then I will level it from front to back using the tongue jack.
Once it is all level, I'll use concrete blocks as pilings and capstan jacks, (screw type) with iron shims to get it permanently off the wheels.
Then I'll remove the boards or lynx levelers

jack L

[wannavolunteerF]

have blocks available and make the dealer level it when he delivers it. Let them teach you how to correctly level.

[Trackrig]

Yes, with a couple of hydraulic jacks and blockage assuming it's parked in a reasonably level spot.

Bill