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Old 08-05-2012, 10:31 AM   #1
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trailer leveling

Every time I level my 25' trailer I still get a lot of rocking when people are walking in it. How can I eliminate the rocking?
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Old 08-05-2012, 11:56 AM   #2
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There is a block that go in the middle of the tires and unscrews to lock the wheels in place that should take care of the front to back movement you might get some side to side but not to much also make sure your tires are aired up to correct pressure that will help in towing and the movement

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If you are not currently parking the wheels on blocks that are really close to leveling the trailer side to side, try that. Then use the tongue Jack to level front to back. Tighten stabilizing jacks to stop bounce. I have to re tighten them on mine about 24 hours later when on dirt or sand, then it is good afterwards.
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There is a block that go in the middle of the tires and unscrews to lock the wheels in place that should take care of the front to back movement you might get some side to side but not to much also make sure your tires are aired up to correct pressure that will help in towing and the movement

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Deluxe Chock & Lock Twin-Pack - Ultra-fab Products 21-001070 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World
The chocks work great between the tires, keeps the shifting down to almost nothing, and of course recheck you stab jacks the next day, tighten as needed.
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The chocks work great, must have for tandem axles, also like mentioned before, recheck the stabs the next day, that should do it!
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Old 08-11-2012, 09:25 AM   #6
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Looks like another trip to Camping World is in order for me. Didn't know why I would need these, now I do, thanks to the experienced people on this forum.
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Old 08-14-2012, 06:06 AM   #7
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Make your own.

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Works great
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Make your own.

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I applaud you, that will work!
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:25 AM   #10
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Add lock washers under the hex nuts and it will not loose up like commercial ones do. Good job!
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Old 08-19-2012, 11:29 AM   #11
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One of those "Why didn't I think of that " moments!
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Old 08-19-2012, 11:35 AM   #12
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Thanks, i will make them soon. i do a lot of woodworking and carving, should be no problem making them
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This is what I used

I had a lot of rocking in my previous RV, a Keystone fifth wheel. I installed a set of these (myself) and 90% of the motion was 'cured'.

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If you're at all handy you can install them yourself in a few hours.
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