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Old 02-19-2015, 03:24 PM   #1
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2015 233s - leveling opinions?

I am new to TT -- I just purchased a 2015 233S -- picking it up in April.

I am trying to get prepared on a few items.

One of the things I am trying to figure out is leveling options.

I am thinking 2x8 boards - keep reading the plastic kits break easily when not on concrete/asphalt.

Question:
1) Anyone have any opinions on leveling methods (what do you use)?
2) For 2x8, what would be a good length for the boards? I dont have the TT yet, so I am not sure how long I should cut them..

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Old 02-19-2015, 03:29 PM   #2
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I have used the plastic blocks for two years now on dirt,sand gravel etc and haven't broken one yet, alot easier to use than boards, but thats my opinion .
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Old 02-19-2015, 03:41 PM   #3
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I am new to TT -- I just purchased a 2015 233S -- picking it up in April.

I am trying to get prepared on a few items.

One of the things I am trying to figure out is leveling options.

I am thinking 2x8 boards - keep reading the plastic kits break easily when not on concrete/asphalt.

Question:
1) Anyone have any opinions on leveling methods (what do you use)?
2) For 2x8, what would be a good length for the boards? I dont have the TT yet, so I am not sure how long I should cut them..

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Congrats on your new purchase. I love owning my Roo.
There're several options for leveling. I took the same one you are considering. it was cheap and works well. I carry in one of my storage areas 4-4ft long decking boards. Not quite a 2x8, but close. 4 feet long seems to be long enough for both wheels even though people say you only need one up. I like having them both supported. and I never have used more then two. But you never know. Just back the TT up onto the boards on one site to level them out. I will usually do one, then test the level and then put another board on top of the first and so on till the left to right is level.
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When we had our 21ss hybrid, I carried two 2x8s - one at 48" and one at 45" with the ends match-beveled to stack and form a ramp. I also carried a piece of 3/4 marine-grade plywood ripped to 7-1/4"x45". All I ever needed to get the low side tires up to center the bubble. I also carried 5 pieces each of 4x6 and 2x6 cut into square blocks to go under the stabs and tongue jack.

With our new TT, I only use a pair of Anderson levelers as my axles are splayed wide enough to make the the easiest leveling solution ever! If the ground it soft, I have both of my belly drawers lined with 3/4" marine ply that's plenty large enough to spread the load.
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Old 02-19-2015, 06:56 PM   #5
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We got our 233s last July. I bought some yellow interlocking levelers at Wal-Mart. They appear to be durable but I have not needed them yet. Every campsite so far has been level already.


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Old 02-19-2015, 07:15 PM   #6
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I have the Andersen levelers for my 2014 233s. Only had to use them once, and I had to cut them to fit between the tires, but it worked perfectly after modding it. The levelers are really easy to use.
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Old 02-19-2015, 07:26 PM   #7
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Congrats on your purchase! Have had our 233s since 2010 and love it. We use the plastic blocks...I now have 3 sets, unfortunately different sets, though. The original ones are the older yellow ones. I've used them with the Roo for 5 seasons and with our old popup for 5-6 years...only broke one in all the use and it's just a cracked corner, so still usable. Have used them on pavement, gravel, sand, grass...I like the blocks due to their light weight...just wish all 3 sets matched Hope you love your 233s as much as we love ours!
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Been using lynx levelers for over 8 years now, mostly on dirt uneven ground.
No cracks and look nearly new.
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We use these,Level & Chock at the same time! Youroo!!
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Old 02-20-2015, 09:58 AM   #10
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Congrats on your my camper. I use the plastic version. They work great. Never cracker in 7 or 8 years. They rinse right off and come with a storage bag. I think I may have got them at Walmart. The wood always slid out when driving up or backing on when the ground was wet. The wood was heavy and takes up too much room.
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I use the yellow "lego" style blocks. They are stackable, just the right size to fit in between tires, and you can get them cheap when on sale. One thing I learned, try to use two if you can. Most importantly, on loose gravel or stone use them upside down. This will stop debris from getting stuck in the bottoms. They are still structurally sound.
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Old 02-20-2015, 01:44 PM   #12
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I am new to TT -- I just purchased a 2015 233S -- picking it up in April.

I am trying to get prepared on a few items.

One of the things I am trying to figure out is leveling options.

I am thinking 2x8 boards - keep reading the plastic kits break easily when not on concrete/asphalt.

Question:
1) Anyone have any opinions on leveling methods (what do you use)?
2) For 2x8, what would be a good length for the boards? I dont have the TT yet, so I am not sure how long I should cut them..

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I have been using this method forever...1 piece 66" and another one 72" if one 's not enough.
Cheap and effective !
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Old 02-20-2015, 02:37 PM   #13
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I use the yellow "lego" style blocks. They are stackable, just the right size to fit in between tires, and you can get them cheap when on sale. One thing I learned, try to use two if you can. Most importantly, on loose gravel or stone use them upside down. This will stop debris from getting stuck in the bottoms. They are still structurally sound.
Also, I cut one in half. Then you don't waste a full one at the back or the front, if you have to go up more than 3 rows. You can use both halves on two separate rows.
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Old 02-20-2015, 03:03 PM   #14
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I have used boards, Lynx and Anderson. Anderson is the best IMO.
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We have the Anderson levers. They're super easy to use and don't take up much room for storing. We have a 2015 ROO21DK.
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I have two pressure treated 2x8s for the tires. I use Lynx Levellers for the stabilizers and a few assorted pieces of PT wood for the tongue jack. The only negative with the wood is having to put it away wet but they get stuffed in the truck bed where that doesn't matter. The smaller pieces are kept in a thick plastic garbage bag.
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I've used pieces of wood, lynx squares but I now have Anderson Levels and the are the best. They are infinitely adjustable from 3/4" to 4".
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I've used pieces of wood, lynx squares but I now have Anderson Levels and the are the best. They are infinitely adjustable from 3/4" to 4".
I level my trailer by holding a level against the side, so I had to teach my wife how to read a level.
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2015 233s - leveling opinions?

I don't doubt that the Andersen Levelers work great, but I can pay for a campsite for a week for the price of 2 of them. PT wood is MUCH cheaper. Call me old fashioned....or a cheapskate!
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I have used pt lumber scraps from decks for years. Cut up 8 2x8 and 8 pieces of decking cut into 16 inch lengths, this gives you the choice of three different heights. I use 8 as this gives enough length side by side to cover the tandem wheels. All of the pieces fit into a milk case which is easy to carry and store in back of TV.
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