stablizing jacks

Yep, think mine are a different brand but look pretty much just like that. Giant yellow lego blocks though they won't kill your feet if you step on them in the dark.

Looks like some even have a tire chock option.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71eild531qL._SL256_.jpg

 

I've been thinking of getting some of these so I don't have to crank the jacks so much. Just trying to figure out where to carry them. I like loading and carrying as little as possible.

 

I got these levels:
Hopkins RV Level
I put one below the right galley storage cupboard and the other on the inside of the front compartment door. One nice feature of these levels is they have markings giving an approximate number of inches (and thus lego blocks, being 1 inch tall) needed to get close to level. They come with sticky foam pads to mount them, but I found the foam too soft and they moved around too much for my taste so I installed a couple of screws.

I find it easiest to start by setting the front-back level first, but set the front a bit low; this reduces the effort to set the jacks. Then I set the rear to level. Finally I raise the front to level.

 

I glued a tiny bubble between the two pipes in the center of the bumper with Gorilla glue. Don't know how long it will stay but so far so good. I put a tiny one also in the front storage compartment where I also store the chocks and a ratchet and extension for putting down the jacks.

 

We put the level between the bumpers and in the front storage area too. Works great. I just epoxied an aluminum line level onto the center between the bumper tube. I did have to file off the plastic hooks of the line level to make it smooth.

 

That is what I did too but I got the idea here. maybe from you? I had never used gorilla glue before and ended up with a lot I had to clean off.

 

We too have this level as pictured. Opted to place the one in the front on the trailer tongue.

 

Are you all on the level? I am doing my level best to remain level headed but you guys are all on a totally different level.

I think we need to level the playing field so we can all be on the same level.

So let's level set here and agree that we will not stoop to the level of the children and instead see the level of conversation elevated to new heights and away from the entry level talks on levels.

bwahaaahaaa....

 

I just took 4 pieces of 2x6 2 for each side, just long enough to fit the jack foot. Then I drilled a whole bunch of holes in them just to make them lighter. Probably drilled away 30-40% of the weight. My cost about $1. More often then not we only put down one side just to stabilize, then I just put all 4 pieces under that one jack.

 

Arrrhhhh
Where were you before I ordered the Lego blocks!? Should have known, simple is always better.

 

Well, I'll level with you...I don't live in a bubble. I do, however, like to keep things on an even keel.

So...at the risk of sounding unstable, I don't jack around with my teardrop. I like it even...from tongue to tail.

 

Good idea drilling holes to lighten the 2x6s. I hadn't thought of that.

 

Nice!

 

Got any pictures?

 

nothing "simpler" than ordering via the internet....
:grin:
the Lego blocks are fine. Don't beat yourself up.

-Al

 

Thanks for the support. Trying to think of all we need and I guess we just need to go out and camp! Problem is that the weather won't cooperate and when it does, I have to work! Planning on a trip to see my sister later this year in Grand Junction, CO. Will be trying some small trips around here first, maybe to Brown County in Indiana and to Kickapoo State Park around Danville, Il just to break it all in.

 

Used the Levelor blocks with our pop-up and will use them with our CI when we get it. They were super easy to use. We also placed one under each stabilizing jack to keep them from getting so scratched up by rocky campsites and mud when raining.