Travel Trailer leveling

FiremanJosh · 06-08-2017, 08:15 PM

Just a quick question, where do you set your level when leveling your travel trailer/ 5th wheel? I have 2 levels, a 2' and a 4' level. I get different readings depending on if I out them on the floor or the countertop, both levels read the same.

stateboy · 06-08-2017, 08:23 PM

I go with the floor that is parallel with the trailer frame. The further away from the trailer frame (countertops), the more likely a surface will not be as parallel to the trailer frame.

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Studiovette · 06-08-2017, 08:43 PM

Fridge

need-a-vacation · 06-08-2017, 08:55 PM

I have a small, round bubble level I used in the fridge, then mounted a set of levels on the outside. Still check to make sure the outside levels haven't moved every trip, but so far so good!!!

Good luck!!!

Murff · 06-08-2017, 09:38 PM

Actually, the floor of the freezer in the fridge.

Murff

BigJohnD · 06-08-2017, 10:13 PM

When I get them home (new), I set a 4' on the floor, a 2' on the counter, and a few others in random places. The floor is what you feel when walking around and affects the equilibrium. Most times, I go by the floor, but like to see how everything else sits. When I get the floor perfect side to side, then I'll use the jack to set forward aft. Then, stick the levels (I like Hopkins) and run a thin bead of proflex around them to keep them from ever moving on me.

Tunce the traveler · 06-09-2017, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by murff

actually, the floor of the freezer in the fridge.

Murff

x 2

FeatherFam · 06-09-2017, 05:26 AM

Freezer, floor at door and in middle of unit, inside slide out compartment, vertically up exterior side walls front and back, and horizontally across bumper, a-frame, and on chassis protrusion - that gets it done.

Iraqvet05 · 06-09-2017, 05:59 AM

2' level I leave in the TT. I place it just in the door.

sennister · 06-09-2017, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Iraqvet05

2' level I leave in the TT. I place it just in the door.

This is what I do. I have a 2' level that stays in the front pass through storage. Open the door and check level left right to see if I need blocks. Once leveled left right or if not level low on the slide side.

Unhook the camper then level front back from the same point.

TWP723 · 06-09-2017, 06:44 AM

I use a 4ft level just inside the door for side to side, unhook, then front to rear...same way. I'll double check (just because I'm OCD) the tongue or frame under the door. Being a very long trailer, it can be a pain leveling sometimes. I'm sure there's a bit of flex front to rear on longer units, but don't quote me on that.

RPreeb · 06-09-2017, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Iraqvet05

2' level I leave in the TT. I place it just in the door.

This is really all that I've ever found necessary (mine is just 1'). I keep the level in the tool box I keep in the pass through.

First I raise the jack to remove the bars from the WDH. After that I level side to side with my Anderson levelers, then disconnect and do front to back with the tongue jack and I'm done. All I'm really worried about is that the trailer feels level for sleeping and is level enough for the fridge.

By leveling in this manner, it's level enough that oil in a frying pan doesn't pool drastically to one side of the pan, so it must be pretty close to perfect.

BCK · 06-09-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RPreeb

This is really all that I've ever found necessary (mine is just 1'). I keep the level in the tool box I keep in the pass through.

First I raise the jack to remove the bars from the WDH. After that I level side to side with my Anderson levelers, then disconnect and do front to back with the tongue jack and I'm done. All I'm really worried about is that the trailer feels level for sleeping and is level enough for the fridge.

By leveling in this manner, it's level enough that oil in a frying pan doesn't pool drastically to one side of the pan, so it must be pretty close to perfect.

X2. Pretty much how I do it except I remove the bars after leveling side-to-side.

Chrisbn · 06-09-2017, 09:24 AM

Wow.. some of these methods are intense!

I just use a cheap 12" level inside the door. L-R first then front to back. usually about 1-2 minutes and it is good. Never felt 'off' or had things roll around.

Ottawasteve · 06-09-2017, 09:33 AM

I use the floor in front of the fridge which gives me the same reading as in the freezer.

I recently upgraded to the Levelmate Pro which I really like. It links by Bluetooth to my iPhone so I can level from behind the steering wheel of my TV which is really handy for sites have bumps and features or using the Anderson levellers, especially when the dog is my co-pilot for the weekend.

NVGun40 · 06-09-2017, 09:45 AM

It is most important to have the refrigerator as level as possible in order for it to function at best efficiency. As many have noted there are lots of different ways people level their rigs, and it doesn't matter whether it's a motorhome, or trailer, etc. To make things easy, many people will get their RV parked in a spot somewhere and do whatever it takes to get it level (using various points inside, on the frame, etc.). Then to make things easy and convenient, they will affix the small levels to the outside of their trailer where they are easy to see when parking and putting the landing gear down. I have one level which I can see from my driver's side mirror as I am parking the trailer in a space, so that we can get it level side to side when we park it. Then another level which can be seen as we are unhitching so that we can get it level front to rear.

Popcycle · 06-09-2017, 10:09 AM

I don't make a big deal out of it. I have a couple of small bubble levels stuck to the outside of the trailer. Once the bubble is between the lines I call it good. Inside I check the refer and counter top with my iPhone level app which usually doesn't agree with the outsde levels. However if it feels fine I am good. Personally some side to side uneveness does not bother us. Front to back is easy to adjust with the tongue jack.

RPreeb · 06-09-2017, 10:46 AM

From what I've read the fridge has to be within 3° of level when parked. I can just about guarantee that if it feels level, you will be within that 3° limit. A 12" level placed just about anyplace on the floor or countertop will get you better than that 3°.

mike837go · 06-09-2017, 10:47 AM

Also no big deal.

The most critical item for level is the fridge. Check the manual. It can be out of level by quite a bit (10 or 12 degrees IIRC) before you start risking damage.

I carry a torpedo level and place it on the rear bumper to check for side-to-side. As long as the bubble is between or touching the lines, we're good. Set the chocks and disconnect from the tow.

Move the level to the tongue and run the jack to get level front-to back. Deploy the stabilizers and break out the beer.

Nukeneck · 06-09-2017, 11:03 AM

I use a 2' level that I keep in storage. Level side to side on rear bumper and A frame in front. Front to back I use the bottom window frame next to the entry door in the middle of the trailer. Keep in mind, generally the longer the level, the more accurate the read although that's not really necessary for RV leveling.

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