Storage at home, uneven ground

Wenatchee Willie · 03-01-2015, 02:26 PM

We recently purchased a Freelander 27QB and will be picking it up in Alvarado in a couple weeks. Now that we've actually pulled the trigger we are looking at the space on the side of the house and we have overlooked the fact that there is maybe a 4' drop from one end of the space to the other, the space itself exceeding the dimensions of the RV by 4.5' in length and 5' in width.

I've made a mockup to make sure I can squeeze it in the space, but I'm a little anxious about the level change. How would you suggest I compensate for this for both short term (in between trips) and long term (winter) storage times? Is it ok to store an RV unlevel over the 3-4 months of winter? What should I use to keep my 12k lb. RV secure from rolling down such a grade?

Thanks.

**Platokidd** · 03-01-2015, 02:36 PM

I would store it fairly level. Side to side / One option is to build a pad to level things out. You could use some 2x12's to drive up on.
Front to back I would get some good wheel chocks .
A 4 foot drop is a lot to compensate for. Can you level the terrain any in that area?

davel1971 · 03-01-2015, 02:37 PM

that seems like an awfully steep slope to safely park it on. 4ft in 27 feet is very steep

Ashley · 03-01-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by davel1971

that seems like an awfully steep slope to safely park it on. 4ft in 27 feet is very steep

That's what I was thinking. I was hoping he had a typo and meant Four Inches, but I'm afraid I was just being hopeful.

davel1971 · 03-01-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashley

That's what I was thinking. I was hoping he had a typo and meant Four Inches, but I'm afraid I was just being hopeful.

I read it a few times wondering the same, but figured 4 inches wouldn't be worth mentioning. Many campsites aren't that level

wana65stang · 03-01-2015, 02:50 PM

If it has one and you plan on having the fridge running while its parked there, thats way too steep. Even just the parking of it is a little steep make sure wheels are chocked.

Wenatchee Willie · 03-01-2015, 02:53 PM

Not really a typo, more a miscalculation.

Just went out and used my Walking Vertical Dimension Indicator (aka: wife) to take a more discerning estimation.

There's actually only about a 1 foot drop from the back to the front.

Fridge would not be running while it is parked in this location.

**Platokidd** · 03-01-2015, 02:58 PM

Much gooder

Now the 2x12 will be a more viable option with chocks.

davel1971 · 03-01-2015, 03:02 PM

that's not so bad. Just make sure it's securely chocked BEFORE unhooking from truck.

**Platokidd** · 03-01-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davel1971

that's not so bad. Just make sure it's securely chocked BEFORE unhooking from truck.

its a class C

davel1971 · 03-01-2015, 03:07 PM

Oh, then put it in park and hop out

meck51 · 03-01-2015, 03:13 PM

Maybe you could do a short retaining wall and let the back end hang over the edge if it concerns you that much after you get it home.

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Mojojojo · 03-01-2015, 03:18 PM

Want to know for sure , put a straight line out with a level on it and measure from the line to the low spot.

King Yankee · 03-01-2015, 11:16 PM

Willie...that's not an issue for class c, I had same thing beside house.

Big Paul · 03-02-2015, 10:45 AM

Just me I would have dirt hauled in level then put at least gravel on it or pour cement pad. But the very least i would level the spot.

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Paul

Wenatchee Willie · 03-03-2015, 09:13 AM

Thanks folks. These forums are so helpful for newbies.

**KyDan** · 03-03-2015, 09:39 AM

A small amount of slope helps roof drain. I'm just sayin..... Speaking of the fridge- you may not run it at home but there will be times you want
to pre-cool it so you can load up and head out!! Some creative planking
should be all you need as others have mentioned as you do want it to be
fairly level to do that.

Happy Trails!

CampingGator · 03-03-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by meck51

Maybe you could do a short retaining wall and let the back end hang over the edge if it concerns you that much after you get it home.

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caper · 03-03-2015, 09:51 AM

If you wanted to keep the unit more level you could use a set of ramps. The ramps shown are good for 12,000lbs.

comfun1 · 03-03-2015, 10:30 AM

Go to one of the big box stores and buy some retaining wall blocks. The kind that has a ridge on the bottom that locks over the block beneath it and requires no mortar. After you build the wall you have a load of road rock dumped in the space and you can level it out with shovels and rakes. Road rock has lots of fines and will pack, graded or washed gravel will not and you will sink into it.

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