Leveler Ramps Question

[RShep]

Has anyone used the drive up ramp leveler like the one below? Looks like an easier way to level than jacking and lowering onto leveling blocks and based on the sites I have had to level my TD this should be adequate for most circumstances. Three heights with max of 3.8 inches. Cost about $30 for two but would carry only one and give one to a friend. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[rotus8]

Check out my thread here New Leveling Solution

 

[adrianneross]

Blocks under the tire can be a pain in the neck if you don't get the right height - back up, add another layer, try again. That's my opinion after camping with a camper van anyway.

A couple of ideas to make leveling the trailer a little less onerous:

- Get some pieces of wood (or a set of those plastic leveling blocks) to put under the jack(s) - a lot less cranking required. We've got five or six 8x8 blocks (cut up 2x8 pine board) - they fit in the outside storage compartment. Wood is nice because you don't cry so much if you leave them at a campsite (ask me how I know).

- We keep a little leveling bubble that we put on the counter during leveling but if you're by yourself, you could stick one on the tongue plus one on each of the flat spots on the bumper frame (if you have one) so you can watch the level as you work.

- Maybe consider switching out the crank handle for a ratcheting wrench? I've also seen guys bust out a corded drill at some (electric) campsites.

- Keep the jack well lubed - it gets pretty dirty down there!

 

[Ben]

I use a Dewalt 20V cordless drill which will level the trailer in less than 5 seconds. It's amazingly fast. You just have to be careful holding the drill as it has so much torque you can wrench your wrist if you're not careful. I've mentioned before that using the same side bolt head as the jack for 10 or 12 inch bolts makes for super strong tent stakes. You could practically drive them through asphalt with this drill if you had a mind to.