Putting on Level Bubbles

kirkl wrote:
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

Kirk,

When adding bubble levels to your trailer, the trailer has to be at the best level that you can achieve, then you attach the bubbles so that they are at the zero / centre position - fore to aft and side to side.

In my case I went to a parking lot and levelled the trailer side to side using my levelling blocks, and based on a carpenter's level placed inside on the floor above the axles, and across the width of the trailer. In my case the fridge is in a slide that is approximately in line with the axles so that works out, but if it were located somewhere else the modern fridge has the operating tolerance and should be able to handle any slight tilt that you get at the campground.

I then took the carpenter's level and rotated it 90 degrees so that it was oriented longitudfinally then adjusted the level of the trailer using the tongue jack. That done I re-rotated it back to its original position and re-checked the side to side level.

Satisfied with that I attached the 2 bubble levels to the front right (curbside) corner of the RV, one on the front wall and one on the side wall, ensuring that the bubbles are in the middle.

That is it. Fine adjustments at the campsite is by levelling blocks and stabilizing jacks, in that order.

One point to note - the longer the trailer the more it will rack (twist) so making this into a rocket science project is a waste of time. And if the fridge is in a slideout you have another variable that can affect level.

That's my suggested answer to your question.