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Marine359 · 06-06-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by profdan

Marine, you mentioned "ellipticals" for quick leveling. What is that? Thanks in advance for the info!

Ellipticals are elliptically shaped ramps that come with jam chocks. You simply drive onto them, and that side of your axles will raise put to 3”. easy and quick to use for side to side leveling. The most popular brand is Anderson. But you can find a good quality knock off for about half the price on Amazon. If you need higher lift, carry along a five foot length of 2x6 and climb onto that first before inching onto the ellipticals.

Atlee · 06-07-2021, 01:54 AM

On one night stands, we always leave it hooked. There have been a few times when we had to unhook because that was the only way to level front to back.

Lleaff · 06-07-2021, 03:34 PM

If you elect to stay connected do you release the tension in the WDH? (Travel Trailer obviously...)

Xmcdog · 06-07-2021, 03:41 PM

I may not un hook but always put the legs down to remove some of the weight from the truck.

Atlee · 06-08-2021, 04:46 AM

I never have taken tension off the equalizer bars when just parking for one night.

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Originally Posted by Lleaff

If you elect to stay connected do you release the tension in the WDH? (Travel Trailer obviously...)

Marine359 · 06-08-2021, 05:21 AM

The tv is better off spending the night with weight distributed toward the front, just like when you’re driving. If you release the torsion bars, all the weight shifts to the rear axle, unless you put that weight on the tongue jack.

TravelSolo · 06-17-2021, 11:34 AM

I usually leave everything hooked up and don't even level but most places I stop are pretty level to begin with. I only put the slide out enough to get to the fridge and bathroom. But I drive long hours and only sleep, watch TV and/or work during overnights. I don't "make camp"

As for adsorption fridges, a guy from Dometic says 3 degrees max out of level, but that is more than most people feel comfortable when being in the trailer. So as long as you are comfortable, even out of level, then the fridge will be fine. I do wish I can find that video again...