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- rvtenExplorer
- lovemyttExplorerOur driveway slopes to the street so we backed the trailer as far as it would go and placed the levelers. Then we pulled the trailer over the levelers until front wheel was on top. We tried it first in the storage place on gravel and on concrete in the driveway. I'm glad to report no slippage and the levelers are no worse for the trial runs.
- rbtgloveExplorerAfter two MHs and now 2nd TT over last 30 yrs, used the blocks and wood ramps until last season. Now would not use anything but horse mats cut in strips.It really solves all the problems of slipping and breaking and they seems to more more stable. Little heavy but I let the DW do the heavy lifting. Platic blocks I now use for sewer hose.
- mister_dExplorer
Thumperpull wrote:
If you feel or see that they are slipping on concrete, then your wheels are not chocked or secrurend properly. The first step in setup is to chock and secure the wheels before lowering the stabs.
JMHO
I agree!! No wood for me. More slippery than the blocks and heavier.
I think they are referring to them slipping as they back the TT onto them. - ThumperpullExplorerIf you feel or see that they are slipping on concrete, then your wheels are not chocked or secrurend properly. The first step in setup is to chock and secure the wheels before lowering the stabs.
JMHO
I agree!! No wood for me. More slippery than the blocks and heavier. - GoomphExplorerTalking about Lynx levelers, they have a promotion on their facebook page, it is sort of silly but fun at the same time. Guess the number of the marshmallows game ! :
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=498227110244904&set=a.401309689936647.93311.400547410012875&type=1&theater You get a set of chocks. You need to like their FB page to guess I believe. - star_2008ExplorerIn thirty years I have learned to use both you can never rely on both if you do you get burned the (orange ) do work better the thicker they are the more durable they are.
- dave54Nomad
David01 wrote:
I am curious as I have a new trailer set to arrive in a couple weeks. I have a seasonal lot(gravel) which is pretty level to begin with. I saw a video on you tube which suggests that any leveling should be done with the slide out open. That certainly peaked my curiosity and I would like to know what you experienced campers would say on that? I am also curious on what you all think about the slide out supports, are they necessary? It is one slide out only on one side of the trailer approx. 12' long? I look forward to your replies! Thanks!
Do not blindly accept every suggestion you see on you tube. Access to a video camera does not make anyone an expert. - mister_dExplorer
David01 wrote:
I am curious as I have a new trailer set to arrive in a couple weeks. I have a seasonal lot(gravel) which is pretty level to begin with. I saw a video on you tube which suggests that any leveling should be done with the slide out open. That certainly peaked my curiosity and I would like to know what you experienced campers would say on that? I am also curious on what you all think about the slide out supports, are they necessary? It is one slide out only on one side of the trailer approx. 12' long? I look forward to your replies! Thanks!
There is a ZERO percent chance that I will ever move our trailer with the slide out. Slide out supports are also a huge NO. If your unit tries to settle during the stay and your support doesn't give, your slide is going to be damaged. - ArticFox_676ExplorerWe level with the slide in. But allow for the slide going out. With shocks on the trailer we have found we need to be about an inch higher on the slide side to be level with it out. Hope this makes sense. If we are level when we back in we put one layer of lynx on the slide side and are level or a little high on with the slide out.
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