Anderson levelers - Page 2

Edd505 · 08-17-2015, 02:08 PM

I'd try lego's under the Anderson with a rubber matting to stop the things from sliding.

Edd505 · 10-06-2015, 05:03 PM

They work great after a months use. No sliding issues on cement or black top. They did fit between the wheels but tight, so I did cut them about 5" or so. The biggest problem is learning it takes inches not feet of movement to reach level after using Lego blocks. With the AccuLevel it's a breeze to watch as the unit levels.

campingva · 10-07-2015, 01:19 PM

If the Anderson is to small I then go to only the Lego style blocks. Do not feel comfortable using both at the same time. I then make sure I chock the heck out of everything.

TWP723 · 10-07-2015, 01:27 PM

Andersen Levelers work great! I noticed someone said they had trouble getting the wedge out. You can drive off of the levelers. No need to remove the wedge first!

AWESOME PRODUCT!

Edd505 · 10-07-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TWP723

Andersen Levelers work great! I noticed someone said they had trouble getting the wedge out. You can drive off of the levelers. No need to remove the wedge first!

AWESOME PRODUCT!

Exactly

Dream Girl · 10-07-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TWP723

Andersen Levelers work great! I noticed someone said they had trouble getting the wedge out. You can drive off of the levelers. No need to remove the wedge first!

AWESOME PRODUCT!

Andersen DO NOT recommend driving off the little wedge,
Instead, drive toward the think edge of the Levelers, that will remove the pressure off the wedge, take the wedge out and your good to go.

otherwise...

Edd505 · 10-07-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dream Girl

Andersen DO NOT recommend driving off the little wedge,
Instead, drive toward the think edge of the Levelers, that will remove the pressure off the wedge, take the wedge out and your good to go.

otherwise...

Did you back off? Pulling forward takes pressure off the small wedge

mmwhit · 10-07-2015, 04:07 PM

I purchased them and used them this year. I have had excellent luck with them. I do not drive off the block like the instructions say. I pull slightly forward taking the pressure off the small blocks and remove them. I then back up enough to remove the larger curved shaped blocks. I have never had them sink into the ground. They are solid and work very well to level my trailer and chock the wheels. I also chock the other side with regular checks.

etex211 · 10-07-2015, 04:38 PM

I ordered a set last Saturday and they came in today.

ctbailey · 10-07-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Hunter

So does anyone actually level with a 4ft level on the side wall? I have used the stick on levels, but since side to side is measured off the front wall, the actual plumb of the front wall is irrelevant. This way would cause a non plumb wall or a bubble under the smooth side or a non smooth wall to throw level off.

I have been thinking of this ever since the first thread on these a couple months ago. Which, by the way... caused me to order a set also. I have yet to actually use them yet.

But anyways... I think the "point" of having the guy plumb the trailer wall instead of gauging a horizontal level on the nose... Andersen was trying to depict a team operation: the truck driver never has to actually get out of their seat, because their assistant will jump out of the moving vehicle, grab the levelers and the 4' level, and by the time the assistant has that, the driver has been maneuvering the camper. Then the assistant tosses the andersens under the tandems and the driver pulls forward. The assistant needs to be at the location of the tandems to ensure stop the driver in case he pulls to far forward, and drops the camper off the 4" levelers. The only way to level the trailer side-to-side from the location of the tandems is by plumbing the wall.

And marketing. Andersen is trying to depict "Super Speed" leveling. if you don't have to walk all the way to the A-frame, or kitchen counter, or refrigerator, you will be leveled WAY faster.

North of 49° · 10-07-2015, 09:44 PM

We have a monster-sized level mounted on the front of our trailer, and I can see it quite well in the rear-view mirror. The only time I have to get out of the truck during side-to-side levelling is to put the Andersens in place. Position the truck near where I want it, put the levellers in front of the low side wheels, creep forward while watching the level in the rear-view, and stop when the bubble is centered. It literally is a one-person job now. The only job DW has now is to help me back in and scream if I'm about to hit anything.

TWP723 · 10-08-2015, 05:20 AM

You pull the unit off AWAY from the wedge side. My camper weighs about 8000 lbs. and I've never broke the wedge. Always pull off the high end of the cradle. I pull forward a tad to release the pressure on the wedge. Remove the wedge then pull off. The wedge just keeps the leveler in place. YouTube videos show the proper way to do it. And if I'm not mistaken, Andersen is the maker of the video.

Newstrand1 · 10-08-2015, 06:40 AM

Has anyone used andersen levelers? I have the jayco 19h will the leveler fit in between the wheels?

Dream Girl · 10-08-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Edd505

Did you back off? Pulling forward takes pressure off the small wedge

The pics aren't mine.
I never broke my Anderson leveler or the small wedge.
Also, my trailer is very light - 3300lb when loaded (CAT scaled)

FishAr · 10-08-2015, 08:08 AM

I back on to mine. Figured everyone did.

TWP723 · 10-08-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FishAr

I back on to mine. Figured everyone did.

I really don't think it matters. I guess whatever works! lol

North of 49° · 10-08-2015, 02:03 PM

I don't think it matters, either. I've used them both ways; it depends how the trailer is positioned on the site. Years ago I used to use a ramp to level the trailer, but after a long conversation on another forum and an email to an engineer at Dexter, I decided to abandon that idea. Too much of the wrong kind of stress on the axle and springs. But the Andersens seem to work as advertised.

dpi7800 · 10-08-2015, 02:22 PM

I back onto mine also, I do it because I find it helps ensure there is no pressure from the king pin on the jaws of of the hitch allowing for a smother release.

glsimms · 10-08-2015, 05:10 PM

Question.... Can I get by with 1 set of levelers, or do I need to buy a pair for my X23B hybrid TT?

Edd505 · 10-08-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by North of 49°

We have a monster-sized level mounted on the front of our trailer, and I can see it quite well in the rear-view mirror. The only time I have to get out of the truck during side-to-side levelling is to put the Andersens in place. Position the truck near where I want it, put the levellers in front of the low side wheels, creep forward while watching the level in the rear-view, and stop when the bubble is centered. It literally is a one-person job now. The only job DW has now is to help me back in and scream if I'm about to hit anything.

+1 used the side level to "calibrate" the front

TWP723 You pull the unit off AWAY from the wedge side. My camper weighs about 8000 lbs. and I've never broke the wedge. Always pull off the high end of the cradle. I pull forward a tad to release the pressure on the wedge. Remove the wedge then pull off. The wedge just keeps the leveler in place. YouTube videos show the proper way to do it. And if I'm not mistaken, Andersen is the maker of the video.
+1 11000lbs DW pulls wedge and off we go

glsimms Question.... Can I get by with 1 set of levelers, or do I need to buy a pair for my X23B hybrid TT?
I set per axle

Newstrand1 Has anyone used andersen levelers? I have the jayco 19h will the leveler fit in between the wheels?
They are a little long Anderson says to cut the to fit. They were tight between my wheels so I cut for ease of use

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