Leveling blocks

[ThomasG]

Some of the square leveling blocks for the 5.0TA front jacks are handy too. Sometimes you need more lift on a sloped campsite. They also reduce the amount of time you spend running the jacks up and down (and perhaps wear and tear too).

[Cleta]

Thank you all for your advice.

[Ronn]

We have the Anderson levelers and like them. So far the only time we've had a problem with them sliding is on a very smooth garage floor.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by ThomasG

Some of the square leveling blocks for the 5.0TA front jacks are handy too. Sometimes you need more lift on a sloped campsite. They also reduce the amount of time you spend running the jacks up and down (and perhaps wear and tear too).

oh yeah. I run a big pile of these under my nose jack so I don't need to run it down nearly as far.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Ronn

We have the Anderson levelers and like them. So far the only time we've had a problem with them sliding is on a very smooth garage floor.

Umm, why would one need them on a hard surface that is already level?

[sclifrickson]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Umm, why would one need them on a hard surface that is already level?

Maybe using on one axle at a time for brake adjustment?

[cpaharley2008]

Doesn't everyone also carry a trailer aid in addition to their leveling blocks? That is what I'd use for adjusting brakes or changing a tire, not levelers, Andersen or whatever....

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Doesn't everyone also carry a trailer aid in addition to their leveling blocks? That is what I'd use for adjusting brakes or changing a tire, not levelers, Andersen or whatever....

No, not everyone. First of all, totally useless with a single axle trailer! And the trailer aid does not provide enough lift on early 5.0TAs that have leaf springs rather than torsion axles. Some of us rely on time tested lifting methods, namely a Jack.

[Bill R]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

How do you chock your wheels when they are up on these boards?

I use wheel chocks (Camco 44414) on the side without the boards and a wheel stop (Camco 44652, see attached picture) on the side with the boards.

P.S. We don't use the corner stabilizers for short stays and the wheel stop eliminates the slight rocking that we had with just chocks.

Bill R

[LynnB]

4X6's about eight inches long. I am a big believer in chocking both wheels on each axle. This keeps me from pushing the 5.0 TA trailer when I hook it up. People have learned the hard way that if they miss the pin a bit that they can shove the 5th wheeler off the blocks and drop the whole works onto the truck bed rails. When I am on level ground I chock both sides of at least two tires.

[Hawkeye Ed]

The Andersen levelers are great. I bought the Beech Lane Camper Leveler 2 Pack with Carrying Bag because it was cheaper and black in color.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PPC57T7/

[Perry Butler]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Doesn't everyone also carry a trailer aid in addition to their leveling blocks? That is what I'd use for adjusting brakes or changing a tire, not levelers, Andersen or whatever....

Had a Trailer Aid, and it works well for lifting one wheel off the ground, but that's about it. Besides, it uses a larger footprint for storage.

Andersen makes the Rapid Jack that we use as a leveler when things get tough. The Rapid Jack works just as well for lifting the second wheel off the ground as the Trailer Aid, and doubles as a great leveler, so there's one less item to carry.

Originally Posted by LynnB

4X6's about eight inches long. I am a big believer in chocking both wheels on each axle. This keeps me from pushing the 5.0 TA trailer when I hook it up. People have learned the hard way that if they miss the pin a bit that they can shove the 5th wheeler off the blocks and drop the whole works onto the truck bed rails. When I am on level ground I chock both sides of at least two tires.

Another reason for the Andersen Untimate 5th Wheel Connection I never realized.

Enjoy,

Perry

[Chotch]

Originally Posted by Cleta

I've ordered a 5.0 and need to get a second set of leveling blocks. I am curious about the curved leveling systems, one is by Anderson. Has anyone had any experience with them? Thanks for sharing your expertise.

I have been using these leveler from day 1 with our 50TA. Love them. Carried around a set of the leggo type left over from our B class, for over a year . Never used them once. I shortened 1 by 1.5” or so and never had an issue with them getting stuck. I never try to back up onto them, always pull forward until bubble is level and stop. There is no need to go further, just wedge the small part under back of tire if it won’t reach the other part. I always use standard wheel chocks on opposite side. I carry a 12”x 48” piece of thin rubber to put down under wedges in case they slide, which may happen on an asphalt drive or gravel. I have never had it happen yet so never actually used the rubber. My wife is usually the one putting them in place and directing me when to stop and she has never gotten one stuck. They work great, don’t see any downsides.

[Chotch]

Originally Posted by Perryb67

Had a Trailer Aid, and it works well for lifting one wheel off the ground, but that's about it. Besides, it uses a larger footprint for storage.

Another reason for the Andersen Untimate 5th Wheel Connection I never realized.

Enjoy,
Perry

👍😎👍 WOW the Anderson fixed a problem I never knew I had!

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by Chotch

������ WOW the Anderson fixed a problem I never knew I had!

Another solution in search of a problem........?

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Umm, why would one need them on a hard surface that is already level?

Good question Jim, I was doing something underneath and could use some (easy) extra height.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Doesn't everyone also carry a trailer aid in addition to their leveling blocks? That is what I'd use for adjusting brakes or changing a tire, not levelers, Andersen or whatever....

Ah, yes, this is on my wish list now.

[cpaharley2008]

The trailer-aid actually works, we had a flat back in 2015 and used it, thankfully only once in 8 years of carrying it.

[Carmel Clown]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Doesn't everyone also carry a trailer aid in addition to their leveling blocks? That is what I'd use for adjusting brakes or changing a tire, not levelers, Andersen or whatever....

I do. Used it once on my horse trailer when a tire went flat. Didn’t even have to remove the horse!

[Carmel Clown]

If I took the Anderson levelers with me to orientation, do you think ETI would cut one for me?