Leveling July 06, 2022, 06:14:00 pm Here's a newbie question for you old LD hands. We've had several class A motorhomes all of which had automatic leveling systems. Consequently, I'm not familiar with manual leveling. Also, our class As were a monocoque design (no frame rails) so we were always careful about getting the rig twisted. Raise/lower front, back, either side. So my question is: Is it OK to raise or lower just one corner? The previous owner of our rig generously threw in a bunch of those orange Lynx deals so I've got the stuff I need I think. Thanks.jor
Re: Leveling Reply #1 – July 06, 2022, 07:33:57 pm Yes to your original question.....we've used the stick-on level (one for side to side, one for front to back) with success for years
Re: Leveling Reply #2 – July 06, 2022, 07:43:28 pm A bit off but can someone help me with the copy paste issue on trying to get LD posted for saleI am trying by my phone...how to copy paste. Thanks hank_87 us@yahoo.com
Re: Leveling Reply #3 – July 06, 2022, 08:01:41 pm Whichever corner(s) are low, try to raise them with your blocks. Here’s a basic video I found but there are probably many more on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlqwB-zAUKk
Re: Leveling Reply #4 – July 06, 2022, 08:10:01 pm We have the lynx levelers and I use the level mate pro. It'll get me spot on every time.Jon 1 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #5 – July 06, 2022, 08:27:33 pm Quote from: JonS - July 06, 2022, 08:10:01 pmWe have the lynx levelers and I use the level mate pro. It'll get me spot on every time.JonWas it easy to install?
Re: Leveling Reply #6 – July 06, 2022, 08:47:33 pm Quote from: jor - July 06, 2022, 06:14:00 pmSo my question is: Is it OK to raise or lower just one corner? The previous owner of our rig generously threw in a bunch of those orange Lynx deals so I've got the stuff I need I think. Thanks.jorYour chassis is pretty stiff, so twisting is not an issue. However, proper bi-directional leveling will assure less shifting as you move about the rig, and more accurate leveling.Steve
Re: Leveling Reply #7 – July 06, 2022, 09:03:36 pm When we level with boards and ramps, I nearly always have to level either both front tires (2) or both rear tires (4). Or we needed to level the driver’s side tires (3) or all the passenger side tires (3). So it’s either front or back or left and right. I can’t remember needing to level just one front tire or just one set of the rear tires. If we did, I can’t remember. So I doubt we’re putting any stress on the frame.
Re: Leveling Reply #8 – July 06, 2022, 09:37:18 pm JOR,Try this article in the ever helpful Lazy Daze companion. The Lazy Daze Companion: Leveling
Re: Leveling Reply #9 – July 06, 2022, 09:40:12 pm Quote from: pdl2win - July 06, 2022, 08:27:33 pmWas it easy to install?Yes very easy.Amazon.com: LevelMatePRO Wireless Vehicle Leveling System - Patented Quick... 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Leveling Reply #10 – July 06, 2022, 10:27:29 pm And, given a choice, I’ve found it’s easier to level the front tires rather than the rear. Also uses less blocks since both duallies should be supported.
Re: Leveling Reply #11 – August 30, 2022, 03:55:41 pm OP here. Went with 2x8 ramps. Cut them at 48" but decided to go down to 45" for ease of handing in and out of the compartment. One thing I'm getting used to is the shorter height of the exterior compartments in a class C. Sure wish LD had figured a way to keep that spare in the back!jor 1 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #12 – August 30, 2022, 04:20:44 pm Installing the LevelMatePro was very easy to install and made leveling trivial during my ten weeks on the road this summer.I bring up the app on my iPhone as I’m getting ready to back into a campsite and I get real-time data on my state of level, so I know the most level spot at the campsite, and where I need leveling help, if any, before I put the RV in park.I’m not ultra picky about level, anything 1.5° or less is fine by me, even let it go up to 2° occasionally, preferring the front end to be a bit higher to allow Lake Newton to drain.
Re: Leveling Reply #13 – August 30, 2022, 04:29:12 pm Thanks for the report on the LevelMate product, Dave. It seems to work in my trial use but good to hear it worked well on your travels!Jor, your blocks look great!
Re: Leveling Reply #14 – August 30, 2022, 04:49:43 pm Jor,Your ramps are very similar to the ones I built. In addition to the wooden ramps, I may also use plastic ramps I purchased at the mothership when we picked up our ‘15 RB.I’m posting photos of my ramps. Originally, I placed plastic dowels to prevent the ramps from skirting about when I used to back onto the ramps. Now I no longer use the dowels but instead use my drill driver to screw the ramps together when needed. Also, I no longer back onto the ramps and now prefer to pull onto them. Much easier. Depending on the corners to be lifted to level, placing blocks at any one corner is fine. Camp sites can be awkwardly tilted. Sometimes I’ll raise front and back tire sets on one side. I can not recall leveling opposite front and rear corners. In regards to blocks under the dually’s, many of us will place ramps on both tires on a dually set on either corner. Also, I have found that spacing these two sets of ramps three fingers apart allows me to perfectly align both tires on the ramps and thereby avoiding any side to side overhang which can put undue stress on the tires inner belts. A huge benefit to my method is that I can back off the ramps (whether back or front tires) and slide them out and have them ready to reinsert when I return to the site after dumping or heading into town. It’s made getting back to level quick and easy. Hope this explanation wasn’t confusing.Kent 3 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #15 – August 30, 2022, 04:56:50 pm Kent, your level solution was much prettier than mine last week. 1 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #16 – August 30, 2022, 05:42:56 pm QuoteIn regards to blocks under the dually’s, many of us will place ramps on both tires on a dually set on either corner. I'm a believer., I had to do something under our last class A one day and I only had two ramps (2X12s) available. So I put that baby up with one tire on each side. Big mistake. The tires ballooned out llike they were going to pop. Abandoned that plan immediately!Kent, you're getting a little higher than I and if you hit that top level, you'll be in record territory. Of course, if you overshoot your mark, it's a long way down!Deb, I'm thinkin' you need to patent that setup before someone knocks it off and gets rich on your idea!jor 1 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #17 – August 30, 2022, 06:41:12 pm Jor, You said, “Kent, you're getting a little higher than I and if you hit that top level, you'll be in record territory. Of course, if you overshoot your mark, it's a long way down!”This is another reason I pull onto rather back onto the ramps. I went off the deep end while backing onto the ramps at Serrano CG and pushed the 8x8 post and tweaked my rear bumper at bit. Kind of a love tap but I gave no reciprocation to that post. Another reason that I pull onto the ramps (the dually’s especially) is due to the front tires turning slightly and putting my rear tires a bit crooked as I backed onto ramps in Yellowstone. It was after many unsuccessful attempts that I decided to pull onto the rear ramps. Made it in the first attempt. Took several years to learn that lesson.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Leveling Reply #18 – August 30, 2022, 06:48:43 pm Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - August 30, 2022, 06:41:12 pmAnother reason that I pull onto the ramps (the dually’s especially) is due to the front tires turning slightly as I backed onto ramps in Yellowstone. It was after many unsuccessful attempts that I decided to pull onto the rear ramps. Made it in the first attempt. Took several years to learn that lesson.I’ve gone back and forth on my first season on backing onto vis pulling onto my yellow plastic camco trilevels.I’ve decided backing onto them is the right way for me because the damage is less if I forget about the levels when I leave (or have to leave fast in an emergency). Granted, I have yet to have an instance where I have had to back onto the ramps repeatedly.
Re: Leveling Reply #19 – August 30, 2022, 06:55:08 pm Guess I'm going to be that guy ..... <smile>Leveling is for the comfort of the refrigerator. According to the LD manual if you, the human, are comfortable then the refrigerator is fine. We, LB and I use the Graduated Scale Level Stick On levels. Put them on the Engine dog house cover. Set them up to match the level of the frig. We are happy if the level bubble is within 2 degrees. We've been using the big red ramps we brought at the factory. After five plus years have not had any problems. We have boondock camped all over this great country.glen 4 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
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