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04-21-2021, 11:48 AM
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#1
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: mediapolis, Iowa
Trailer: 2021
Posts: 442
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Anderson levelers
2 weeks till Madison delivery. Are we all in agreement that one of the levelers need an inch taken off with a 45 degree angle. See you soon !
Kind regards
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04-27-2021, 09:26 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Trailer: 2020 Escape 5.0TA "Zen"
Posts: 1,390
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I am. Make it an inch and one half.
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04-28-2021, 08:12 AM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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On the level...
Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleTim
I am. Make it an inch and one half.
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Hi: UncleTim... Me too!!! They're still a bit tight at 1& 1/2"s but they work. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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04-28-2021, 08:31 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Trailer: 2021 Escape E5.0; 2021 F150 PowerBoost
Posts: 1,190
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One quick follow up - a 45% cut is recommended. So, is the measurement (1.5 inch) at the bottom, middle or the top?
Also, is it better to just have one leveler trimmed or both?
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04-28-2021, 08:58 AM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Do your level best...
Quote:
Originally Posted by kavm
One quick follow up - a 45% cut is recommended. So, is the measurement (1.5 inch) at the bottom, middle or the top?
Also, is it better to just have one leveler trimmed or both?
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Hi: kavm... IMHO Both!!! If no 45* cut, it just takes a little more gusto to get the trailer up on them. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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04-28-2021, 09:08 AM
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#6
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Vinemont, Alabama
Trailer: Escape 21NE
Posts: 20
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We cut off 3 inches from both. Did not think to cut it at 45 degree angle. Never had an issue
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05-01-2021, 10:10 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Monona, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2023 21NE "Hardley II" 2021 Toyota Tacoma (Diesel Jeep stranded us twice so it had to go)
Posts: 341
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I saw these from Camco the other day. They are shorter but still lift up as high. I think the honeycomb construction might have better grip than the Andersons. I had to cut groves in mine to keep them from slipping on smoother surfaces.
I do wonder if the steeper slope would make getting that perfect level more difficult.
Curved Leveler - 2 / pack
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05-01-2021, 01:17 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: mediapolis, Iowa
Trailer: 2021
Posts: 442
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I have 2 extra Anderson kits, they sent me too many.
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05-01-2021, 01:18 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amel
We cut off 3 inches from both. Did not think to cut it at 45 degree angle. Never had an issue
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Why cut both? The only reason for cutting the one is because it won’t fit between the wheels.
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05-01-2021, 02:00 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: WALNUT, California
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA The Glass Inn
Posts: 229
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Three reasons,
1. It doesn't matter which one you choose. They're both the same.
2. Probably doesn't make a difference, but. Lift rate would be slightly different.
3. They fit in the bag better.
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05-01-2021, 02:44 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmitch
Three reasons,
1. It doesn't matter which one you choose. They're both the same.
2. Probably doesn't make a difference, but. Lift rate would be slightly different.
3. They fit in the bag better.
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Hi: rmitch... If there's 2 to pick from I'll get the wrong one first every time. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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05-03-2021, 06:42 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Trailer: 2021 Escape E5.0; 2021 F150 PowerBoost
Posts: 1,190
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What kind of places would cut them for you? I had unsuccessful attempts at the following: - A local lumber store. They don’t want to cut plastic as their sawdust is used for something
- Lowe’s - No dice. Someone kindly suggested that I could buy a circular saw, take it home, cut and return the saw. Very kind, but my kitchen cutting board might not be happy with that idea.
- Googled wood / plastic cutting services. Called one number who specializes is cutting anything. Unfortunately, that includes the pockets - as his minimum charge is $60 + tax.
After the last one, I decided to defer the project to a later date. It is unfortunate that these levelers come with a tough homework assignment…
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05-03-2021, 06:46 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Trailer: 2020 19’ Still Long Gone
Posts: 153
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How annoying for you! I took ours to a friend with a chop saw and he cut it down. It is not angled all pretty but it works perfectly. I bet if you ask around you would find someone you know with a saw. Good luck, things should not be so difficult. One other idea would be to rent a saw from some place like Home Depot.
Catherine
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05-03-2021, 07:04 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmitch
Three reasons,
1. It doesn't matter which one you choose. They're both the same.
2. Probably doesn't make a difference, but. Lift rate would be slightly different.
3. They fit in the bag better.
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🤔not sure I understand. Why would you only use 1?
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05-03-2021, 07:06 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Trailer: 2021 Escape E5.0; 2021 F150 PowerBoost
Posts: 1,190
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Thank you! We do have a couple of ideas to try - our building manager is good with the practical stuff. So, we will ask him. I was looking for ideas where we can pay to get this done and not look for favors…
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05-03-2021, 07:09 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kavm
What kind of places would cut them for you? I had unsuccessful attempts at the following: - A local lumber store. They don’t want to cut plastic as their sawdust is used for something
- Lowe’s - No dice. Someone kindly suggested that I could buy a circular saw, take it home, cut and return the saw. Very kind, but my kitchen cutting board might not be happy with that idea.
- Googled wood / plastic cutting services. Called one number who specializes is cutting anything. Unfortunately, that includes the pockets - as his minimum charge is $60 + tax.
After the last one, I decided to defer the project to a later date. It is unfortunate that these levelers come with a tough homework assignment…
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You don’t need a power saw, you can do the job with a $12-15 hand saw, even a hack saw could do the job. Then you could keep the saw in your tool kit😁
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05-03-2021, 07:13 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chotch
You don’t need a power saw, you can do the job with a $12-15 hand saw, even a hack saw could do the job. Then you could keep the saw in your tool kit😁
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That is how I cut mine - a crosscut hand saw.
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05-03-2021, 07:26 PM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Trailer: 2021 Escape E5.0; 2021 F150 PowerBoost
Posts: 1,190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chotch
You don’t need a power saw, you can do the job with a $12-15 hand saw, even a hack saw could do the job. Then you could keep the saw in your tool kit😁
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I could hack the hacksaw
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05-03-2021, 09:39 PM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Kent, Ohio
Trailer: 2017 21c Sold, 2023 Bigfoot 25RQ
Posts: 1,381
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I just bought the camco alternative, already shorter
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05-03-2021, 10:01 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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I'd get an oscillating saw to go with the leveller.
Awesome tool for straight plunge cuts. I bought the kit ( many blades ) cheap at Canadian Tire on sale. I'm sure Harbor Freight has similar for less.
Many uses for making holes in your new trailer.
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