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Old 08-25-2018, 02:54 PM   #1
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Auto levelers

I just purchased a Forest River Surveyor 267 with electric levelers. I've never had these before. Question: When you lower then do the automatically level the trailer? And if so, do I put out the slide before leveling?
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I believe they may be stabilizers and not levelers. I level mine side to side first and then level front to back with the tongue. After it’s level I put stabilizers down to keep the trailer from rocking......of course I’m fairly new to this and may be incorrect.
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I put the slide out only after I finish leveling.
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if they are truly Levelers, then they should be designed to hold a lot of weight and also 'level' the unit, though I would suggest that it's probably a 'Stabilizer' system, and designed to give you a good foundation for comfort when in the unit, for less movement. You probably will 'level' the RV with blocks, under the wheels, if needed.
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if they are truly Levelers, then they should be designed to hold a lot of weight and also 'level' the unit, though I would suggest that it's probably a 'Stabilizer' system, and designed to give you a good foundation for comfort when in the unit, for less movement. You probably will 'level' the RV with blocks, under the wheels, if needed.
Yes...I agree. I should have said stabilizers. I did watch YouTube video and they suggest putting slide out before leveling. I would prefer to know where on the level to leave it higher on the slide out side to compensate for the slide.
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Yes...I agree. I should have said stabilizers. I did watch YouTube video and they suggest putting slide out before leveling. I would prefer to know where on the level to leave it higher on the slide out side to compensate for the slide.
I level mine side to side by using the Anderson levelers, so I have to level before putting out the slide. I would think each trailer is different, but I get mine 1-1 1/2 inches high on the slide side and that works well.
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I level mine side to side by using the Anderson levelers, so I have to level before putting out the slide. I would think each trailer is different, but I get mine 1-1 1/2 inches high on the slide side and that works well.


Same process for me except I have a level that is big and I can in the side mirror, I found the off level spot that makes the trailer level when the slides are out. When I park it in the drive way (fairly level) and after I’m unhooked it seems like I’m 1 to 1 1/2 inches on the Anderson leveler. Both slides out and it’s level.
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I think if it has an "auto level" button, they are levellers and not stabilizers. I usually auto level, them throw slides out and re-level. Sometimes re level again the following day depending on the type of ground we are on.
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