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Old 11-15-2019, 08:41 AM   #1
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andersen leveling chocks direction

Is there a preferred direction base on site slope?
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Old 11-15-2019, 08:51 AM   #2
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Be more specific. you want to raise up the side that is low. Doesn't matter if you back on to it or pull forward onto it.
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If I understand what you're asking, I'd think you'd want the thicker end of the Andersen on the slope end in a duel directional slope if that makes sense.
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Old 11-15-2019, 06:28 PM   #4
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I think I need to drink more to understand that, lol.
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Drive on Andersen levelers.

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Is there a preferred direction base on site slope?
If the site slopes down hill toward the rear, then I would back onto them.
If the site slopes down hill toward the front, then I would pull onto them.

We have those, and that is what I would do.

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Sorry Bluetick lol. GreenZR said what I was thinking, but put into better words.
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Old 11-16-2019, 09:47 AM   #7
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That was my question. Thx


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Old 11-16-2019, 10:25 AM   #8
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I love those chocks,,,,but,,,, Some times , in loose gravel situations. if you find them dragging when trying to get on them, unplug your trailer brakes so they are not working with the truck brakes. Found that out the hard way!!
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Old 11-16-2019, 10:44 AM   #9
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Thx
Haven't had a problem yet. I thought the site I'm in this weekend was supposed to be more sloped
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Old 11-16-2019, 12:23 PM   #10
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That was my question. Thx


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Hah! I DID! And it all made sense then! Curious how trailer brakes affect the slipping. When you are pulling onto them, do you keep your foot on the brake? I have encountered slipping too, especially if there's some mud under them, like it always seems to be at the end of my driveway.
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