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11-08-2005, 04:35 AM
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Have come across several methods for leveling, (blocks of wood, plastic blocks, etc) but am fascinated with the Level-Air system. Has anyone tried it? Seems simple enough. Can be inflated to 4 3/4" which seems to me would eliminate carrying a lot of wood or plastic around. The $70 US price is one drawback but I guess the material is quite strong and manufacturer guarantee seems good.
Now, as to blocking, I know that you can just use wood as I had a 2X4 cut to fit between tires on my old trailer, but I found that on many occasions I had a real problem getting it to fit between the tires because the ground was not level. I have read that the best method is to block between the two tires such as with the "Rotochok" or something like it. Articles I have read say that this is best way to help eliminate rocking of trailer while camped. Any ideas here?
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11-08-2005, 04:35 AM
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Have come across several methods for leveling, (blocks of wood, plastic blocks, etc) but am fascinated with the Level-Air system. Has anyone tried it? Seems simple enough. Can be inflated to 4 3/4" which seems to me would eliminate carrying a lot of wood or plastic around. The $70 US price is one drawback but I guess the material is quite strong and manufacturer guarantee seems good.
Now, as to blocking, I know that you can just use wood as I had a 2X4 cut to fit between tires on my old trailer, but I found that on many occasions I had a real problem getting it to fit between the tires because the ground was not level. I have read that the best method is to block between the two tires such as with the "Rotochok" or something like it. Articles I have read say that this is best way to help eliminate rocking of trailer while camped. Any ideas here?
450 days till freedom
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11-08-2005, 05:42 AM
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Home made chocks Check these out WillYum, cheap to build and work real well...I made some for my 5er, cost about three bucks for threaded rod....Brad
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11-08-2005, 06:55 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by brad03ca:
Home made chocks Check these out WillYum, cheap to build and work real well...I made some for my 5er, cost about three bucks for threaded rod....Brad </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks Brad, I will definitely look into making up a set of these.
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11-09-2005, 01:49 AM
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Just what I wanted......great, do i need to make one for each set of wheels?
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11-09-2005, 02:04 AM
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Yes, Skip, I made a set for each side. TIP.... Leave threaded rod a little longer if you can, sometimes on un-even ground you may require extra rod length. I tighten them down FASTwith a closed end SPEED ratchet
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11-11-2005, 06:27 PM
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Brad, I picked up readyrod and all other paraphernalia. All I got to do is cut a couple of blocks and put it together. From the looks of your picture, my tires are somewhat closer than yours but it shouldn't matter.
As far as the leveling, I am just going to carry some boards at first. I really like the idea of the level-air system but $140 US is just a bit much to shell out right now. I never heard frmm anyone that had tried them so maybe I'm not the only one that thinks the cost is just a bit on the high side.
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11-12-2005, 03:34 AM
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Actually Willyum, that pic was one from another members rig. My 5th wheel tires are closer as well. Just put a piece of 4x4 between the wheels and trace the angle required to be cut...
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11-12-2005, 08:13 AM
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Took some measurements already but think I will stop by with a piece of cardboard and trace the wheel curvature, then I will have something to work with. Bit of a pain as the trailer is still at the dealer being stored for the winter. Place I am renting until I retire has no storage area at all.
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11-12-2005, 02:19 PM
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i used a 4x4 X 12" and put 45* angles... may have to change that though...dont have a trailer to use for diagram right now
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11-12-2005, 02:55 PM
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Those wooden chocks with the "ready-rod" tightening method will still be usable long after the other junk has been sold off at the garage sales. The wood provides a higher coefficient of friction than the aluminum counterparts with the fancy "quick-lok" system.
Once you moderately tighten those suckers, it ain't move'n.
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