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Putting on Level Bubbles

kirkl
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I need to add the leveling bubbles to my trailer. Would you guys use the floor of the trailer or bumper to set level on to get left/right level and would I use the floor for front/back? whats the best way to get it level for the bubbles?

Thanks
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Jerallen
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Lynnmor wrote:
Forget about the silly refrigerator method


The reason for the "silly refrigerator method" is the importance of having it(the fridge) level for proper operation.

FROM A NORCOLD MANUAL
Leveling
Comfortable vehicle leveling is well within the operating requirements of 3 degrees off level side-to-side and 6
degrees off level front-to-back (looking at the front of the refrigerator). Continued operation outside of these limits
can result in irreparable damage to the cooling system.

Lynnmor
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Explorer
Get the frame level side to side and front to rear. Use a good 4 foot or longer level and get it as close as possible using shims under the tires and adjusting the front jack. Very minor tweaking can then be done using the stabilizer jacks. Now attach your levels with the bubbles centered. Forget about the silly refrigerator method, if it is that far off, fix it.

rbpru
Explorer II
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I would take my level reading from the refrigerator; it is the only thing that seems to care. When the frig is level, I would attach my levels outside by the tongue jack.

In my case, the frame, floor, sink, frig and slide all show slightly different level readings. Therefore, I lay a level on the frame, then I jack the trailer level and do a quick check of the frig make sure it is close.

I am sure there is a bit of frame torqueing when the slide it out or the ground in not really level and the wheels are on blocks.
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the_bear_II
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Explorer
Floor

wrenchbender
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I used the floor for the base.Word of wisdom,put them on all 4 corners.

downtheroad
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Explorer
I'd use the floor in front of your frig.
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