Leveling blocks

[DQDick]

Ten years ago we added Level-up to our 2010 and quit carrying the lumber yard in our truck. Now we have the HC as well as one with Level-up. We do plan to take the HC to some places that may not be level, but not often, so we're not going to add Level-up to that one. Those of you without a leveling system, what kind of blocks or other things do you find works best? Or should I develop another lumber yard.

[jeffba]

I use legos and lumber

[dhuhn]

I always uses the lego blocks when I didn’t have level up system. Worked well for me and there lighter than carring lumber yard .

[Twopetes]

I used to use 2X12 boards, but last year I bought the Anderson leveling wedges and love them. I am a big proponent of keeping the tires solidly on the ground and the Anderson wedges make that easy. Plus they act as wheel chocks at the same time.

Amazon website for Anderson levelers

https://www.amazon.com/Leveler-Ander...ag=googhydr-20

[DQDick]

Originally Posted by Twopetes

I used to use 2X12 boards, but last year I bought the Anderson leveling wedges and love them. I am a big proponent of keeping the tires solidly on the ground and the Anderson wedges make that easy. Plus they act as wheel chocks at the same time.

Amazon website for Anderson levelers

https://www.amazon.com/Leveler-Ander...ag=googhydr-20

My question is, do they work as easily as they show in the video? Secondly, how do you get off of them?

[mtheo]

Yes they do. I had a set for my 2007, 3000RK. Gave them to a friend when I got the new trailer. Sorry I did, could use them on some of the undeveloped spots I go to. 😰

[dallasrules]

Originally Posted by Twopetes

I used to use 2X12 boards, but last year I bought the Anderson leveling wedges and love them. I am a big proponent of keeping the tires solidly on the ground and the Anderson wedges make that easy. Plus they act as wheel chocks at the same time.

Amazon website for Anderson levelers

https://www.amazon.com/Leveler-Ander...ag=googhydr-20

I just started to use these, but seems like you have to microadjust. We backed up to level, then put truck in park and everything shifted forward and off level. Tried backing beyond level, shift forward and then chuck. Time will tell if we like it or not.

[DQDick]

Originally Posted by dallasrules

I just started to use these, but seems like you have to microadjust. We backed up to level, then put truck in park and everything shifted forward and off level. Tried backing beyond level, shift forward and then chuck. Time will tell if we like it or not.

I have the same problem unhitching from time to time. I use the emergency brake to keep that from happening and figured I'd have to use it with the Andersons if we get them.

[DutchmenSport]

With all my previous travel trailers and now the Montana, I have always carried the lumber yard with me. I've been using the same lumber yard for over 20 years now, 1 pop-up, 3 travel trailers, and 1 fifth wheel. Why try to re-invent the wheel when something works!

[kowbra]

Originally Posted by DQDick

Ten years ago we added Level-up to our 2010 and quit carrying the lumber yard in our truck. Now we have the HC as well as one with Level-up. We do plan to take the HC to some places that may not be level, but not often, so we're not going to add Level-up to that one. Those of you without a leveling system, what kind of blocks or other things do you find works best? Or should I develop another lumber yard.

Dick,
I'm not sure if this qualifies as a lumber yard, but I haul a half dozen 2x8s, about 18" long. That's enough for about 3" lift on one side.
We do boondock (and moochdock) a lot, but I've found the above adequate. Sometimes it means a bit of wiggling, but any spot that's out more than the above, I will keep searching until I get a better spot.

hth,
Brad

[432bartman]

Without a doubt, I love the Anderson blocks. They have two super strong magnets on the top, which made attaching to your levelers a breeze. My rig does not rock or shake at all. They are expensive, but well worth it. Helps keep your levelers out of the dirt and elements too, which can save your seals.

[kowbra]

Originally Posted by 432bartman

Without a doubt, I love the Anderson blocks. They have two super strong magnets on the top, which made attaching to your levelers a breeze. My rig does not rock or shake at all. They are expensive, but well worth it. Helps keep your levelers out of the dirt and elements too, which can save your seals.

I really do like the concept; I'm curious though if you ever run out of minimum stroke, especially on the front? Lots of sites seem to slope away from the road, and I've had times when the front jacks are much lower than the back.
But, this is our first Montana and due to pandemic we've not been able to use it yet; so curious if this has been an issue?

One other question; they seem like they would take up a lot of room; do they stack at all?

Thanks,
Brad

[432bartman]

Originally Posted by kowbra

I really do like the concept; I'm curious though if you ever run out of minimum stroke, especially on the front? Lots of sites seem to slope away from the road, and I've had times when the front jacks are much lower than the back.
But, this is our first Montana and due to pandemic we've not been able to use it yet; so curious if this has been an issue?

One other question; they seem like they would take up a lot of room; do they stack at all?

Thanks,
Brad

Never had run out of room on the front. For the middle and rear jacks, I raised the jacks up by one bolt hole. The blocks stack, so I put two stacks of 3 in my storage compartment.

[kowbra]

Originally Posted by 432bartman

Never had run out of room on the front. For the middle and rear jacks, I raised the jacks up by one bolt hole. The blocks stack, so I put two stacks of 3 in my storage compartment.

Thanks!

Just to make sure I understand; the jacks are now mounted 1 bolt width higher off the ground?
And, what was the reason you did that?

Brad

[DebNJim B]

Originally Posted by kowbra

Thanks!

Just to make sure I understand; the jacks are now mounted 1 bolt width higher off the ground?
And, what was the reason you did that?

Brad

When we first got our with the level up it seemed the rear four jacks were low. This was born out when we entered our private site that has a dip in it and a rear jack bottomed out. I ended up raising the rear jacks two holes and the mid jacks one hole. I left the front alone as they had plenty of clearance. I use the Anderson blocks and get a very stable set up when level. I also carry four 11.5" square blocks 3" thick (2X12 sandwiched between two pieces of 3/4" exterior plywood) with handles that store nicely in a milk crate. I usually use two under the front jacks and just use the Anderson's in the back. I've yet to use all four wood blocks. Anderson's stack neatly and all fits in the front storage where the battery is.

[jsb5717]

I carry the leveling wedges to get close side to side. I try to prevent having the level up system lift my tires off the ground although many have said it's OK. I prefer to have them contact the ground. When I need them they also serve as wheel chocks.

I also carry a couple 4x8 blocks and a few 2x8 blocks. I like a single block under every jack but the extras are to help prevent out of stroke when the parking spot is not level. We don't boondock or park in extreme out of level locations so have never had a problem getting set up quickly.

[Twopetes]

@DQDICK
They do work as shown. Place them against the tires on front or behind and drive upon them. Use the wedge to lock in place and act as a chock. To get off, you move the trailer a little onto the large wedge to take any pressure on the chock wedge, you remove the block and move the trailer off of the other part. As I note, I like all tires on the ground for stability. They seem really tough.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by DQDick

Ten years ago we added Level-up to our 2010 and quit carrying the lumber yard in our truck. Now we have the HC as well as one with Level-up. We do plan to take the HC to some places that may not be level, but not often, so we're not going to add Level-up to that one. Those of you without a leveling system, what kind of blocks or other things do you find works best? Or should I develop another lumber yard.

Used all kinds of things; legos, wood blocks etc. The best thing was the Andersen levelers w/chocks combined with a Level Mate Pro. No muss, no fuss. Watch it from your phone app in the truck and you set right down on level. I wouldn't have anything else if I didn't have self leveling.

[BB_TX]

My 2007 is still in the dark ages of leveling. I carry two 6”x8” blocks for the front legs. And two 6”x6” blocks for the rear stabilizers. I did buy a set of the Andersen wedges for leveling and got rid of the two 2”x12” boards I used to carry.

[Hblick48]

I have meen using the Anderson wedges for over 4 years. They are 6 inches wide, which was the same width of the tread on load range E and F tires that I previously had. Recently upgraded to G rated all steel tires. The tread on these is 7 inches wide which means there is 1/2 inch of tire unsupported on either side of wedge when centered on tire.

I think this is ok since the steel belts under the tread is still 100%`supported. Fourm contributor thoughts?