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Old 12-13-2016, 01:41 PM   #1
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Leveling dual tires

Searched but can't find the answer...I've always had dual axle trailers so not sure of the right answer when leveling the low side of dual tired motor home.

I'm sure a hundred people could give me 99 answers but does anyone know if both tires must be supported when raising the low side?

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Old 12-13-2016, 01:54 PM   #2
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I haven't operated dually equipment in a few years, but my opinion is:


Support 100% of the rubber that normally contacts the ground in order to support the load as normally as possible.
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Old 12-13-2016, 02:08 PM   #3
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Definitely support both tires. If you only support one tire, you've doubled the load on that tire and wheel.
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Old 12-13-2016, 05:37 PM   #4
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Definitely support both tires. If you only support one tire, you've doubled the load on that tire and wheel.
Makes sense...thanks.
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Both tires. And make sure both tires are supported along the full width of the tread; no hanging off the sides !
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Yep, we have set of 'lego blocks' for single tires and purchased a double wide set for the back dualies.

FasTen Heavy-Duty Leveling Blocks for Dual Wheels, Set of 10 - Camco 44515 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World.

Link is for CW but checkout Amazon for best price.
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Yep, we have set of 'lego blocks' for single tires and purchased a double wide set for the back dualies.

FasTen Heavy-Duty Leveling Blocks for Dual Wheels, Set of 10 - Camco 44515 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World.

Link is for CW but checkout Amazon for best price.


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Both tires. And make sure both tires are supported along the full width of the tread; no hanging off the sides !


Figured as much...only doing one tire just didn't feel right. Thanks for the info


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Yep, we have set of 'lego blocks' for single tires and purchased a double wide set for the back dualies.

FasTen Heavy-Duty Leveling Blocks for Dual Wheels, Set of 10 - Camco 44515 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World.

Link is for CW but checkout Amazon for best price.
Oh this is a FANTASTIC find !!! Are you kidding me? I spend more time rolling on and off blocks b/c my rear tires aren't both square on the separate blocks. Having them together?

Can anybody say for sure if both rear tires on a E350/E450 motorhome rest firmly on the block? No falling off the sides?

Genuinely excited about something that will cost me more money. Ugh - only this site ....
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We found the blocks completely support the back dualies when needed. If you measure the combined width of your dualies (our MH is in storage until spring), you can see for yourself that they work great. Blocks measure 8½" x 17".

Link for Amazon below - they have brown color too...
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-44515-Y...or+Dual+Wheels
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Old 12-17-2016, 07:35 AM   #11
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My question would be how many inches do you need to raise the wheels to make it level. I have the Redhawk and park it under a carport that has approx. 2-3 inch drop off one side water drainage . Its there I park the MH so I use to steel truck bed ramps bolted together to provide enough width for both rear tires on one side. This provides a near level platform for the coach and works great. What I did do is add (2) 1 inch treated lumber in middle of each ramp to provide additional support and prevent the ramps from denting inwards. Bottom line this works great. I simply back under the carport on the ramps and it done. They are also easily moved around before backing to always line the coach up with the ramps. Works great.
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