Landing Gear / Uneven Ground

[Desert2River]

I have a question about using landing gear on slightly uneven ground. I always do my best to level the trailer before dropping the landing gear but there are times where I am off slightly.

If I add an extra leveling block or 1x4 then I am off an equal amount in the other direction. It’s usually a variation of about 1/2 a pin hole plus or minus on either side. When I extend the landing gear one side will end up coming under tension for a second or two before the other.

Is this a problem? I imagine I am lifting all the weight of the trailer with the one leg for that second or two until the other leg comes under tension which I realize is a no no. But then I cant imagine most are that precise with their side to side leveling prior to extending the landing gear. What say you?


Thanks.

[Desert2River]

Bump (sorry if not allowed)

[WeRetired]

I installed an extra inline switch on one side so I can turn off, raise or lower other side with main switch until legs are even. Turn additional switch back on and raise her up.

[00 Buckshot]

You did not say if you are talking electric or hydraulic system. I f hydraulic they will level themselves out. If electric you need to use the drop legs and small boards if necessary.

[Desert2River]

Originally Posted by WeRetired

I installed an extra inline switch on one side so I can turn off, raise or lower other side with main switch until legs are even. Turn additional switch back on and raise her up.

Great idea. Thank you!

[Desert2River]

Originally Posted by 00 Buckshot

You did not say if you are talking electric or hydraulic system. I f hydraulic they will level themselves out. If electric you need to use the drop legs and small boards if necessary.

Electric and that’s what I suspected. Thank you!

[chunker]

If you will post in the signature line your RV information that will help responders give better information. I carry a variety of boards to first get the trailer level side to side, then when dropping the landing gear use appropriate stacks to get that level also. I try not to extend the legs too far to improve stability. These procedures apply for me regardless if I have a leveling system or regular manual legs.