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Old 05-15-2021, 12:22 PM   #1
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Just bought a new A122S and wondering if you use leveling blocks, lego blocks or Anderson type I imagine you only need to level one tire for left/ right level??? Correct?

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Old 05-15-2021, 12:28 PM   #2
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With a single axle trailer, you do only need to level under one wheel.
I have both Anderson type and lego blocks for my 2 axle trailer. Andersons style allows easy leveling from 1/2" to about 3 or 4" by backing onto or pulling onto the block until it is level. I use the lego blocks under the stabilizing jacks so I do not need to extend them past the 1/2 extended point. I find this the most stable.
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Old 05-15-2021, 12:30 PM   #3
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Anderson level is awesome. I'm full timing with it and it's very stable and so damn easy. I had other brands that just didn't work well at all - constantly sliding when trying to pull up on it or wobbling when leveled. Get the Anderson with the rubber mat included and you won't regret it. One person level. Easy.
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Old 05-15-2021, 01:13 PM   #4
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Just bought a new A122S and wondering if you use leveling blocks, lego blocks or Anderson type I imagine you only need to level one tire for left/ right level??? Correct?

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You will also have to level front to back using the tongue jack.
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Old 05-15-2021, 02:34 PM   #5
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Wish I could find them in stock
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Old 05-15-2021, 02:40 PM   #6
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If you want to get creative, you can make an airbag to level the trailer. I use a pair on my 5er and love them. A guy used to make them, but he doesn't anymore.

Here's a post on how to make one:

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/f...d/21143513.cfm
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Old 05-15-2021, 03:33 PM   #7
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IMO the most important thing to know when leveling is "how much", when you know that there's no need for trial and error, ... our Micro Lite 25KS is 8ft wide, using the rear bumper as my standard, a two ft level and 1/4" blocks will quickly show me exactly how much I need to lift, (each 1/4" block = 1" lift), ... once you know "how much", no matter what you use to lift(lego blocks, the Andersen, wood blocks, marshmallows, or marbles) the guessing is over, .... I've used and even praised the Andersen leveler in the past, but it does not compare with the simplicity of using wooden blocks, ... I stack what I need, drive on and I'm level, no having to set the emergency brake, get out to go set the Andersen chocks to hold it there, and then also when leaving, I don't have to move forward just enough to take the weight off of the Andersen chock piece, again set the emergency brake to hold it there, then go remove the Andersen chock and then roll back off of the Andersen, I just drive off the blocks, ... also, for a lite single axle trailer, the BAL Leveler works great, ...

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Old 05-16-2021, 12:18 PM   #8
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I use the Lego blocks for price, versatility, and ease of use. I ended buying a second set as I have had 2 occasions where I had to build a ramp out of the blocks - end result was 4 high where the tire was. I use the extra legos to minimize extension of the tongue jack and stabilizers.

I have a calibrated bubble level glued to the front of the camper - one tick mark is one lego block under the low tire. I also have a 6"x6" piece of 3/4" plywood for when 1 lego block is a little too much - happens more often than I expected.

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Old 05-18-2021, 08:57 PM   #9
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Legos - that is, on the relatively few occasions that I don't just move around on the site until I find a level position
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Old 05-19-2021, 10:47 AM   #10
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I use a plastic ramp because it’s really easy but carry a set of legos in case we need more lift.
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Old 05-19-2021, 01:58 PM   #11
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I started out with Legos, but switched to the Anderson style. Anderson style is way easier. No more "add a row delete a row". Now it's "move an inch forward move an in back" as the boss looks at the bubble level.

The 1st one i tried was the Anderson brand, but two summers of continuous sun exposure did the south side one in. Switched to the Beech Lane version:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(looks like they're currently out of stock)

Seems a bit more robust.

I too still carry the Legos in case of extreme slopes.
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Old 05-26-2021, 08:38 PM   #12
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I bought the cheaper levelers from Amazon, yellow ones....can't remember the make. Too short for my use. Found the Anderson levelers at a local truck parts store. LOVE them and so much better. returning the Amazon ones.
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