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Old 08-18-2016, 08:35 AM   #1
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What type of level do you use?

Let's talk levels...

I've helped level a lot of trailers over the years even though I've never owned one of my own...now that I have mine I still use the same method I was taught, a 2 or 3' level inside the door on the floor. Side to side and then front to rear. In my quest for making things quicker and easier and having new toys I picked up a set of cheap bubble levels that stick to the front and side of the trailer. When I get the trailer level and get these installed, are they accurate enough to trust or will I still need to double check with the floor level? What do you use?
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Old 08-18-2016, 09:22 AM   #2
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2' level inside on the floor. Thought about buying some stick on bubble levels but decided I didn't want them on my camper. Takes less than 30 seconds for me to get the 2' level out and put it away so no need to be any quicker for me...
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Old 08-18-2016, 09:23 AM   #3
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I think they're pretty reliable myself. Had them on my p-up and they worked great. That said, a trailer as long as mine, I'm not sure I'd use them. The advantage to longer levels is they are truer for longer lengths. The short bubble levels you're talking about may give you a false reading. What I mean is, it may show you're level, when in fact, you could be an inch or two off over the complete span. Stick with your longer levels. They'll do you better as far as 'absolute' level.
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Old 08-18-2016, 09:51 AM   #4
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Just something like this - gets me close enough I figure. A couple degrees out for a few nights isn't going to hurt anything. Pretty much inside just to sleep anyways. Just toss it on the floor by the door when setting up.

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Old 08-18-2016, 10:00 AM   #5
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I use a 2' beam level 'cause I had an extra one in the garage. I bought some stick-on levels for the first HTT and I think they're still in my "odds-n-ends" box.
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Old 08-18-2016, 10:50 AM   #6
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I used a 2' level for awhile. Now I'm using hoppy levels, but I have them mounted inside the coach.
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Old 08-18-2016, 12:11 PM   #7
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Small cheap Hoppy levels attached to the front and side of the trailer. Are they perfect? No. But then unless you're really anal there isn't a reason to have it perfect. I'm not that anal. So long as the fridge door stays open when I want it to, it's level.

BTW, if you don't have any levels fill a glass 3/4 with water and put it somewhere in the middle of the inside of the trailer. Middle on my trailer is the top of the fridge.
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Old 08-18-2016, 12:22 PM   #8
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Since the refrigerator is the only thing that really needs to be level, I put a 6" level inside the frig when we park. Then side to side and front to back. It's quick, fast and accurate.
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Old 08-18-2016, 12:40 PM   #9
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I use the cheap stick on levels. If I used a really accurate level, I'd get real frustrated because if the floor is level, the counter isn't and if the table is level the refrigerator is not level, etc.

I think the best thing is to get your trailer level, according to whatever gauge you want to use. Then stick on one level on the side and one level on the front so that they read level and go by those.
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I use a big stick on level on the front, in conjunction with the Andersen levellers, and it works pretty good. A smaller stick on level on the side. Even if we're half a bubble out -- which is rare -- that's close enough to that we don't notice it.
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Old 08-18-2016, 02:17 PM   #11
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I have a cheapie 8" level (or whatever it is) I keep in the cabinet that's right inside the door. Like everyone else, I'm not going to spend the extra time to get it absolutely perfect. If the fridge door is not behaving obscenely it's good enough for me.
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Old 08-19-2016, 03:40 PM   #12
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I just use the little stick-on myself. Leveled the trailer and then put them on showing level. Even if they are off a little, it's not a big deal.
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Old 08-19-2016, 03:48 PM   #13
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I go by the front corner levels screwed into the TT sides. I keep it a little high in the front (keeps my head slightly elevated in bed, and helps prevent water from the shower running over the side onto the floor), and a little high on the side opposite the bathtub drain (to facilitate draining of bathwater, and to allow the bathroom door to stay in the open position).
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I use a 2ft level on the front tongue as I am leveling and it has been darn accurate both ways. Then I do the door test with our bedroom and entry door . If they stay open when I open them then we are good
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Old 08-19-2016, 05:53 PM   #15
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If you have an I Phone the compass has a level on the 2nd page. (Swipe to the left. I just place it on the counter. I gives you +/- level in degrees and when it's level the whole page turns green!
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I started out with the stick on levels but they apparently overheated in the sun and now all I have is 2 adhesive pads that are in need to clean off. I picked up a 9" magnetic torpedo level that will stay on the back bumper when I'm leveling side to side and that seems to work fine. I've checked it with my 4' big level and no real difference in the readings. Just go with what works for you.
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By far the easiest I have found...Hoppy 09715 RV Level. Mounted right on the tongue by the jack. Tells me how far I need to raise whichever side is lower.

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Old 08-19-2016, 08:39 PM   #18
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A big Johnson level
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I guess I'm the odd one. I have a short (7 or 8"?) level that I put on the frame close to the coupler and use that.

I know it's not perfect, but the interior seems pretty level when I use it, fridge door works fine, oil in a pan on the stove is reasonably centered, and not rolling out of bed, so I guess it's good enough.

I have been thinking of putting a big screw-on level to the front of the trailer, but I can't bring myself to drill holes in the end cap...
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Old 08-20-2016, 05:44 AM   #20
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I used one of the small round levels inside the fridge to get the trailer all leveled out, then stuck a set of stick in levels at the front drivers corners.

I set ours about 1/2" low in front, and about level side to side which usually results in a slight drop to the slide side once the trailer "settles" some. Helps keep shower water from running into the floor, and the a/c run off away from the door side.

Though that Hoppy tongue level looks interesting!!!
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