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01-10-2014, 05:27 PM
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Leveling - One or both axles?
All,
I have seen conflicting videos and read conflicting advice in regards to leveling the TT side to side. Do I need to put leveling blocks under both axles or just one?
Thanks
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01-10-2014, 05:37 PM
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I put boards under both axles on the low side. Don't want to have one with less than the other. Might not be a problem to only do one but I choose to do both.
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01-10-2014, 06:25 PM
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I always do BOTH axles, never seen it done on just one.
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01-10-2014, 07:12 PM
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I'd be thinkin that if it was only under one axle there would be some rock'n and rollin goin on! We always do both.
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01-10-2014, 07:17 PM
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To me common sense said both, but while looking at different videos and articles some we're doing just one. Thanks for the replies.
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2013 Jayco Jayflight Swift 264BH
2002 Yukon 5.3L Vortex w/tow package
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.
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01-10-2014, 08:23 PM
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It depends. I use lynx levelers which give you about an inch of lift per level of blocks. If I don't quite need a full inch I will go with one fewer under one axle so I don't quite get the full lift.
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01-11-2014, 08:30 AM
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We also do both using Lynx, just picked up another set about a month ago on an Amazon lightening deal. Would not want to have the entire weight of the TT (including the weight of the unsupported axle and people walking around) on a single axle.
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01-11-2014, 09:14 AM
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I have always put levelers under both but recently saw an advertisement for some new gadget that you could use on one....I am not sure I would use it because of the stability issue
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01-11-2014, 09:21 AM
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I use a leveling block under 1 wheel, the rear is still on the ground so it is still stable.
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01-11-2014, 12:03 PM
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It depends on how much leveling I need.
If I use one block under one axle I get ½ the amount of lift as if I use one block under both axles. So buy using different amount of blocks I get different amounts of lift. Unless there is a hole or a bad slope, I avoid having more than a one block difference between the two axles. I have never noticed a difference is stability between which tire I place the single block under. I can get the TT extremely level this way. Also, have found when the slide is extended I get a little bit of drop on that side of the HTT, so I also plan for that in my leveling.
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01-11-2014, 12:53 PM
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In our experiences with the State parks, the camp sites are somewhat level. I can easily see at least 1 lift block.. Both Joe and Jagiven do make sense with their suggestions.. I guess I am just going to have to set it up and try out different combinations to see what works best for me. Obviously if I see that I need 2 or more blocks and one of the wheels are lifting off the ground then both need blocks for sure... Thanks again for sharing... You guys have been a lot of help..
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01-11-2014, 03:18 PM
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I'm not strong enough to level more than 1 axle at a time....
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01-11-2014, 08:54 PM
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If we stop for just a few days I level one axle. For longer stays I do both.
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01-12-2014, 05:05 AM
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It depends on the amount of leveling needed. I use Lynx Blocks. But I always balance the axles with not more than one difference. Many times one block under one axle does the job. Stability has never been an issue. My X-Chocks contribute the most in regards to stability.
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01-12-2014, 09:07 AM
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For the extra 6 seconds it takes why not do both?
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01-13-2014, 12:43 PM
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Both...never thought about only doing one
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01-13-2014, 12:49 PM
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I am of the "both" camp myself. I only asked because I had seen conflicting information and wanted to get the real low down as it were from others with real world experience..
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2013 Jayco Jayflight Swift 264BH
2002 Yukon 5.3L Vortex w/tow package
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.
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01-13-2014, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seann45
For the extra 6 seconds it takes why not do both?
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Seann45, if you add more blocks than needed then the other side of the trailer is now high. It is not about the extra 6 seconds, it is about having a level trailer.
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01-13-2014, 05:17 PM
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As others have said it depends on how much lift you need. I use 1 1/2 inch blocks so I keep my axles no more than 1 1/2 different from one to the other. So if I need to go up 1 1/2 inches they each get 1 block if I need say 2-2 1/2 one axle gets 2 and the other gets 1 block.
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01-13-2014, 11:15 PM
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How do you chock the wheels on the side with the blocks if you block both wheels?
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