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#1 smlobx

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Posted 11 February 2016 - 06:01 PM

In a couple of months we'll be picking up our Hallmark Everest and putting it on our F-350 CC SRW.

The combination will probably come in around 10,000 pounds and I'm looking for advise on what to use to level the rig when we stop.

I've seen the plastic Lego blocks advertised but the reviews sound horrible and given the expected weight of our rig I'm not sure they'll work.

The other option is the old 2x wood blocks but they are quit heavy and bulky.

So what do you guy (particularly those with full size trucks) use to level your rigs?

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#2 MarkBC

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Posted 11 February 2016 - 06:14 PM

I, too, was scared off by the poor reviews of plastic Levelers for a while...and I used other methods to level my rig.

 

But I eventually decided to give Lynx Levelers a try, and I've used them successfully and happily for several years since -- without breakdown of the levelers.  Sooo much lighter and easier than the wood I used to use, and they're always available -- unlike the rocks I used to use.

 

Here's a post with links to other threads on this topic.

 

By the way:  I remember reading negative reviews in the past...but reviews of Lynx Levelers on Amazon are great.


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#3 LookyLou

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Posted 11 February 2016 - 06:56 PM

I cut up some 3/4" plywood into 9"x12" pieces.  They've worked well for me.


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Posted 11 February 2016 - 07:09 PM

I use the plastic lego-like blocks but have found they can get permanently distorted if put directly on uneven rocks. A first layer of plywood or 2- by helps a lot. Crawling up on them in 4-low also helps.

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Posted 11 February 2016 - 07:41 PM

I, too, was scared off by the poor reviews of plastic Levelers for a while...and I used other methods to level my rig.

 

But I eventually decided to give Lynx Levelers a try, and I've used them successfully and happily for several years since -- without breakdown of the levelers.  Sooo much lighter and easier than the wood I used to use, and they're always available -- unlike the rocks I used to use.

 

Here's a post with links to other threads on this topic.

 

By the way:  I remember reading negative reviews in the past...but reviews of Lynx Levelers on Amazon are great.

 

 

Me too-got very tired of 2 by 4's and rocks and things-always seemed to forget about them and leave them behind-never had that problem with those red Lynx :D

 

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Posted 11 February 2016 - 07:52 PM

I have been using just wood blocks for years,so far haven't forgotten them.

I can store them so that they are easy to get to and yet out of the way.

They don't take up any space where more important items can go.

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PS, If you worry about forgetting the "plain" wood blocks,paint them,red or yellow.


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Posted 11 February 2016 - 08:10 PM

At a developed campground with paved parking pad I use the plastic lego style blocks and they work great.   If I am in an undeveloped area I usually prefer to dig into the earth with a shovel to lower the corner(s) as necessary for leveling.


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Posted 11 February 2016 - 08:33 PM

I have one set with 4 lego blocks and  also use a 6 ton hydraulic jack from Lowes hardware that I keep it in the truck.  The jack  was inexpensive, compact  and can be used for a lot of things.  Usually I manage to get within 2 degrees with the legos and with a strategically placed jack can get within 1 deg.   I also attached level indicators to the couch frame just inside the door.  

 

On my last camper I replaced the screws that held the stove top frame down with  three hand adjustable screw levelers.  It  worked nice to finish off the leveling process.  Haven't figured out how to do the same with my ATC.


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Posted 11 February 2016 - 09:20 PM

We weight 7500 pounds loaded and wet and use 2x6's which were cut from wood we already had.  Still on the original set after 400 nights (free always lasts, only expensive breaks :)).  We found using 4 wheel drive to climb up on to our blocks helps a lot compared to rear wheels only.


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Posted 11 February 2016 - 09:49 PM

We use the Andersen levelers.

 

 

http://www.andersenh...er-leveler.aspx


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