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Old 11-22-2012, 09:13 PM   #1
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Question How level is level enough?

I remember camping as a kid and taking forever to get it just right. I the days before mounted stabilizers we just used screw jacks and wood cribbing.

That made me wonder, how level is really level enough?
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Old 11-22-2012, 10:52 PM   #2
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If it's within the lines of my 2' level it's good enough for me. You'll still have to level it side to side with blocking, legos, etc and front to back with the tongue jack. The front and rear stabilizers are not for levelling...they're to stop movement.

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Old 11-22-2012, 11:01 PM   #3
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For the fridge to work properly, it has to be level. I used a bulls eye level in the bottom of the fridge, then put the levels on the outside.
As Dave_Monica stated the jacks are stabilizer jacks not lifting jacks. Level from side to side then you can level end to end with the tongue jack.
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:16 PM   #4
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Level

It was mentioned that if fridge is on side of trailer then front to rear bubble between the lines.......side to side not as critical, but I still try.
If fridge on the end as in rear kitchen side to side bubble between the lines.....front to rear try to be between the lines....if a door moves and won t stay put.....better try harder......good luck......
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:33 PM   #5
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For the fridge to work properly, it has to be level. I used a bulls eye level in the bottom of the fridge, then put the levels on the outside.
As Dave_Monica stated the jacks are stabilizer jacks not lifting jacks. Level from side to side then you can level end to end with the tongue jack.
I put the level in the fridge as well. I have found our fridge to be mounted a tiny bit off so I always level to that vs. the trailer itself.
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Old 11-23-2012, 09:57 AM   #6
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If my bedroom door swings shut, gotta try again. It' more of a comfort thing than anything else. The fifth wheel has been a lot easier to level than the TT we had. A lot faster to setup too.
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Old 11-23-2012, 10:21 AM   #7
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"fridge", "fridge", "fridge" - keeps popping up - it's the one indicator that'll let ya know that your rig isn't leveled correctly.....Bill
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:14 PM   #8
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I'm pretty fussy as after a few drinks I prefer to not walk on slopes when my mind thinks the terrain is level!
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Old 11-24-2012, 02:39 PM   #9
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So far this year I have not had to put any kind of blocks under the tires on my Puma. I have been selective in the spots that I have been in. We camped at one, right side was a little low, I backed up about 6 inches and all was good. I have small levels on the front, both sides, on the rear frame and one in the middle near the spare tire. I also use a small level to check things inside. I downloaded a phone app that has a level on it, tells me which corner to raise, front or back. RV companion, free.
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Old 11-24-2012, 02:43 PM   #10
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..I have small levels on the front, both sides, on the rear frame and one in the middle near the spare tire. I also use a small level to check things inside. I downloaded a phone app that has a level on it..
with that many "levels" your rig can't possibly ever be level - just from weight alone.....Bill
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Old 11-24-2012, 03:53 PM   #11
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We are replacing the TT with a Solera 24R.

What I do (did) with the TT was to level the stove so that I could fry an egg in the middle of a pan. The side effect was that any water that got on the counter while washing dishes would flow backwards to the back splash and then flow to the left into the sink. If it had flowed to the right it would have dripped onto the dinette seat. If it had flowed forward it would have gone onto the floor.

The fridge was well within specification.

The bed was level.

Until I take delivery of our new Solera 24R I do not know what I will choose as my desired result.

btw, since March 2005 I have never fried an egg. Must be the OCD my doctor claims I have.
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Old 11-24-2012, 05:39 PM   #12
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I use the small ones on the rear to tell me if the spot is level when I back in, use them before I unhook. If they are in the ballpark, I don't worry. I use the others after I unhook to give me my fore and aft. I have camped over thirty plus days this year at several different campsites. I am prepared if I need too make a minor adjustment.
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Old 11-24-2012, 06:46 PM   #13
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We have the arched bubble level on the front and side. I usually can get it to within a half bubble side to side. Front to back of course is dead on with the tongue jack.
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Old 11-24-2012, 07:00 PM   #14
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I have a small one also on my tongue jack that I use also. The one on my Iphone app is a good one, just have to keep going inside to check it. Last camping trip was the first time I had used it, was starting to say a few words because it kept telling me I needed to make some minor adjustments. Oh, well, have to wait a few months to check it out again.
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Old 11-24-2012, 07:07 PM   #15
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Watched a person this summer trying to level his TT. End up using 1/4" ply under one side. My DW laughed when she saw him using the ply. She asked if the leveling of the TT was that precise. She said that she was never that fussy when she was camping on her own.
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Old 11-24-2012, 07:20 PM   #16
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So far this year I have not had to put any kind of blocks under the tires on my Puma. I have been selective in the spots that I have been in. We camped at one, right side was a little low, I backed up about 6 inches and all was good. I have small levels on the front, both sides, on the rear frame and one in the middle near the spare tire. I also use a small level to check things inside. I downloaded a phone app that has a level on it, tells me which corner to raise, front or back. RV companion, free.
What app was that? Is it for IPhone or other smartphones?

I get pretty close with using a bull eye level without any problems but it would be helpful to know if adjustments are needed side to side.
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Old 11-24-2012, 07:21 PM   #17
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Wow, that is very precise. I do have some boards that are about 1/2 inch but that is my limit. I would only do this if it was on asphalt or concrete though.
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Terier, it is RV Companion. It has an area for TT info plus TV info....plus the level. Love it.....Oh, I have an Iphone 4 that it is on.
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Old 11-25-2012, 10:25 AM   #19
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I use one called Bubble Level. It's a level only so I don't have to work through a bunch of menus
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Old 11-25-2012, 10:41 AM   #20
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Got two free apps on my Ipad: level and plumb bob 5th.

Both work fine.
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