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08-20-2019, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,384
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For a solo traveler, the curved levelers work great. Just watch the belly band in the mirror, and with practice, get it right most times in one shot. I have a set of non curved, but tapered levelers that work almost as well, and fit between the wheels without cutting, however they don't have the range & still need chocks.
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08-20-2019, 04:42 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape - upgraded version
Posts: 2,697
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As soon as I got the trailer home from Chilliwack, I installed one of these on the front of the trailer above the storage box and one on the front passenger side of the trailer.
The level is big enough that I can see it in the rear view mirror. I jocky the trailer back and forth to find the most level area in my parking spot and then use the graduations to determine how many legos I need to add. Each graduation is one inch that needs to be added.
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08-20-2019, 10:05 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Arnie, that pictures looks unlevel..... BTW, thanks again for the deal on the drawers, I'm enjoying them very much.
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LOL! I think it was the photographer that was not level!
I’m glad the slide-out drawers worked for you!
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08-21-2019, 12:48 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
Posts: 486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
For a solo traveler, the curved levelers work great. Just watch the belly band in the mirror, and with practice, get it right most times in one shot. I have a set of non curved, but tapered levelers that work almost as well, and fit between the wheels without cutting, however they don't have the range & still need chocks.
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Will the curved levelers work as well with the 17B?
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08-21-2019, 12:52 AM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
Posts: 486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdf-texas
As soon as I got the trailer home from Chilliwack, I installed one of these on the front of the trailer above the storage box and one on the front passenger side of the trailer.
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Did you attach them using screws?
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Life is a journey, not a destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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08-21-2019, 04:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Trailer: 2010 17B “MATT”, then 2017 19 “Lilly”
Posts: 1,584
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brightday
Will the curved levelers work as well with the 17B?
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Yes, but you only need one [emoji6]
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08-21-2019, 05:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: alpharetta, Georgia
Trailer: 2014 21' Escape
Posts: 495
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I have curved levelers for our 21' but they are neither of these 2 brands, can't remember the brand but they are designed for heavier trailers. I have the same issues at times as far as the back one slipping out, depends on the surface it seems.
Some of you have mentioned grove you cut in it that helps with that, can you post a picture of that please.
My most problem is the one that goes between the tires, I had to cut it and maybe need to cut it a little more because sometimes backing off it gets wedges between the tires and is a pain in the ..... to get out.
Enjoy the journey.
Steve
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08-21-2019, 10:08 AM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 465
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I've had good luck with the Beech Lane curved levelers. They are slightly cheaper than the Andersen but the bigger draw for me is they are black, not bright red.
If you are a solo traveler and not as talented as Jon, I can recommend the Level Mate Pro. It mounts in the camper and you set level on the device once. Then on all future sites I can see how level we are while I'm backing in from my phone/tablet. Often if I keep an eye on the app while backing I can find a spot in the site that is within 1/4" of level...and that is close enough for me.
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08-21-2019, 10:43 AM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: E23Q; previously: 2017 E21
Posts: 192
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They should both be trimmed, otherwise the two wheels will not be raised the same amount when driving onto the levelers. One will start at 1/2 inch, and the other at 1 inch (or whatever the one is cut to).
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08-21-2019, 11:09 AM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeS
I've had good luck with the Beech Lane curved levelers. They are slightly cheaper than the Andersen but the bigger draw for me is they are black, not bright red.
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Whoa! That Andersen red is obnoxious. If I were purchasing new these would be the ones!
Enjoy,
Perry
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08-21-2019, 11:16 AM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LRL
They should both be trimmed, otherwise the two wheels will not be raised the same amount when driving onto the levelers. One will start at 1/2 inch, and the other at 1 inch (or whatever the one is cut to).
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One-half inch on one leveler just means you'd be off 1/4". Not enough to have any significant difference.
For the past three years, we've used the Andersen Rapid Jack (7" rise) for the front wheel and the Andersen Leveler (4" rise) for the back and not any problems.
Enjoy,
Perry
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08-21-2019, 04:11 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Trailer: 2015 19 foot
Posts: 439
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I recently got a flat tire while traveling and used one Andersen Leveler under the good tire to raise the trailer enough to change the tire. It was just barely enough but it worked. We were on slightly unlevel ground and if I have to do it again, I will move the trailer to a level spot.
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08-21-2019, 04:42 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: E23Q; previously: 2017 E21
Posts: 192
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And you win the prize. I figured I'd be told I was wrong within 3 hours... and YES!
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2024 E23Q, March, 2024
2022 Ford F150 Hybrid
Arcata, CA
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08-21-2019, 05:43 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,283
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Trimming
Quote:
Originally Posted by LRL
And you win the prize. I figured I'd be told I was wrong within 3 hours... and YES!
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I hired three different employees who were later named the top park maintenance person in the state of Iowa. One of those fellows cut my Anderson’s down and they are both the same length. Why not do it right if you’re gonna do it? You are not wrong.
I may not have skills but I got a guy who does.
Iowa Dave
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08-21-2019, 08:55 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stratos175
I have curved levelers for our 21' but they are neither of these 2 brands, can't remember the brand but they are designed for heavier trailers. I have the same issues at times as far as the back one slipping out, depends on the surface it seems.
Some of you have mentioned grove you cut in it that helps with that, can you post a picture of that please.
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Here is a picture
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f7...tml#post178890
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08-21-2019, 10:26 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LRL
And you win the prize. I figured I'd be told I was wrong within 3 hours... and YES!
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Who said you were wrong? I just said,"Not enough to have any significant difference." Works for me and glad it works for you.
Enjoy,
Perry
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08-22-2019, 01:49 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: "SOJOURNER" a 2019 17B
Posts: 486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sclifrickson
Yes, but you only need one [emoji6]
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Gotcha
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Life is a journey, not a destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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08-22-2019, 11:03 AM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdf-texas
As soon as I got the trailer home from Chilliwack, I installed one of these on the front of the trailer above the storage box and one on the front passenger side of the trailer.
The level is big enough that I can see it in the rear view mirror. I jocky the trailer back and forth to find the most level area in my parking spot and then use the graduations to determine how many legos I need to add. Each graduation is one inch that needs to be added.
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Tom exactly what I did on trailer and the same ones ! Pat
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08-22-2019, 02:50 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: North Augusta, South Carolina
Trailer: 2019 Escape 5.0TA "SCRATCH" First 5.0 TA registered in South Carolina
Posts: 621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeS
I've had good luck with the Beech Lane curved levelers. They are slightly cheaper than the Andersen but the bigger draw for me is they are black, not bright red.
If you are a solo traveler and not as talented as Jon, I can recommend the Level Mate Pro. It mounts in the camper and you set level on the device once. Then on all future sites I can see how level we are while I'm backing in from my phone/tablet. Often if I keep an eye on the app while backing I can find a spot in the site that is within 1/4" of level...and that is close enough for me.
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Level Mate Pro was the first thing I installed at Lynden. Love it. Next thing installed was RVLOCK and like it even better.
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08-22-2019, 04:32 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Placerville, California
Trailer: 2018 Escape 17A double dinette
Posts: 1,521
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I considered level mate pro but i do the same as Jon...look at the belly band as I back up. It's pretty easy to come really close.
I have wondered why the ETI level for side to side is in the back rather than front of the trailer. Anyone know?
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