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05-03-2010, 09:18 AM
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leveling blocks
I have decided to carry two bags ( 16 ) of leveling blocks due to various problems with my auto leveling system. I hope not to need them . If I do , how do you calculate how many to use? (they're 1" each ). For instance if your 3 degrees off level and so on.
Thanks
Cliff
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05-03-2010, 09:39 AM
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I just eyeball it and get close enough.
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05-03-2010, 10:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clifftall
I have decided to carry two bags ( 16 ) of leveling blocks due to various problems with my auto leveling system. I hope not to need them . If I do , how do you calculate how many to use? (they're 1" each ). For instance if your 3 degrees off level and so on.
Thanks
Cliff
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Oh ye of little faith.
I know its hard to imagine but on a trip last year when our Power Gear jacks failed, I borrowed two bags of leveling blocks and never needed more than three high. It was pretty easy to eyeball. Something else to remember Cliff, I would build a ramp of one block then two blocks then three. If not, I found it the devil to drive up on more than two.
I really hope you end up getting to sell those blocks (unused) in a garage sale some day.
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05-03-2010, 11:49 AM
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I do the same as Jim and Campingman, the old eyeball method . I then use my jacks. Besides, if it is a little off, you will probably never notice it and it won't affect your coach's systems anyway.
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05-04-2010, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Stump Jumper
I do the same as Jim and Campingman, the old eyeball method . I then use my jacks. Besides, if it is a little off, you will probably never notice it and it won't affect your coach's systems anyway.
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I can lay in bed and tell you if the coach is an 1" off. It's a curse.
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05-04-2010, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Campingman
I can lay in bed and tell you if the coach is an 1" off. It's a curse.
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Too much info, Way Too Much.
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05-04-2010, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by clifftall
Too much info, Way Too Much.
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Cliff, he's referring to the coach being level.
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05-04-2010, 09:54 PM
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Just be careful. Most tire manufactures want the entire footprint of the tire supported. Those hexagonal leveling blocks do not support the entire footprint. They do have some flat ones that do. I have wood 2x10's with 5/8" plywood on top to keep from splitting. (Plywood is flexible) I use the hexagonal blocks to ramp up on to a wooden form if I have to. I had the wood with my old 5'er and just carried it over to the MH. I used them when a jack went out on me.
Good luck.
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05-08-2010, 12:29 AM
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I bought a 2"x10'x10' board and cut it into leveling blocks. Cost me under $10 and they work like a charm. Angle cut the ends so when I stack them they are not so blunt.
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05-08-2010, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Elkhartjim
Oh ye of little faith.
I know its hard to imagine but on a trip last year when our Power Gear jacks failed, I borrowed two bags of leveling blocks and never needed more than three high. It was pretty easy to eyeball. Something else to remember Cliff, I would build a ramp of one block then two blocks then three. If not, I found it the devil to drive up on more than two.
I really hope you end up getting to sell those blocks (unused) in a garage sale some day.
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If the jacks are power gear . you will need them.
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05-10-2010, 09:29 PM
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Just use your calibrated eye, it will work better than your power gear jacks. That what I do
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05-12-2010, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne M
Just be careful. Most tire manufactures want the entire footprint of the tire supported. Those hexagonal leveling blocks do not support the entire footprint. They do have some flat ones that do. I have wood 2x10's with 5/8" plywood on top to keep from splitting. (Plywood is flexible) I use the hexagonal blocks to ramp up on to a wooden form if I have to. I had the wood with my old 5'er and just carried it over to the MH. I used them when a jack went out on me.
Good luck.
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Good advise Wayne. One thing more and I guess you mean this also.
ALWAYS RAMP BOTH TIRES IN BACK. NEVER EVER RAMP JUST ONE TIRE OF TANDEMS . IT WILL GO ''BOOM'' WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT IF YOU DO.
I,like Wayne the Marine, made my own blocks. Marines and Sailors are cheap.....
Seajay the sailor man.
ps. This information is free, If I charge the traditional ten cents I will have to split with Wayne the Marine.
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05-13-2010, 10:39 PM
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When I use them, I use the eyeball method. I also use the smooth toppers on them so that tires rest on a smooth surface. I always use as many under the jacks as I drive up on so that I don't over extend my Jacks. Atwood's can be temperamental.
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11-06-2011, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne M
Just be careful. Most tire manufactures want the entire footprint of the tire supported. Those hexagonal leveling blocks do not support the entire footprint. They do have some flat ones that do. I have wood 2x10's with 5/8" plywood on top to keep from splitting. (Plywood is flexible) I use the hexagonal blocks to ramp up on to a wooden form if I have to. I had the wood with my old 5'er and just carried it over to the MH. I used them when a jack went out on me.
Good luck.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seajay
Good advise Wayne. One thing more and I guess you mean this also.
ALWAYS RAMP BOTH TIRES IN BACK. NEVER EVER RAMP JUST ONE TIRE OF TANDEMS . IT WILL GO ''BOOM'' WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT IF YOU DO.
I,like Wayne the Marine, made my own blocks. Marines and Sailors are cheap.....
Seajay the sailor man.
ps. This information is free, If I charge the traditional ten cents I will have to split with Wayne the Marine.
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