leveling a tandem axle trailer

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Does the app tell you, "one thin block or one thick block?"

Any decent app would. With the track dimension (distance between tire centres) entered, the height difference required is trivial to calculate from the tilt angle, and if course the blocks are of known thickness. Dedicated RV electronic levels can display in block thickness.

[AKCamper]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Does the app tell you, "one thin block or one thick block?". My wife does with deadly accuracy. Guess I won't replace her with an app.

Ron

Actually if you put the premium app on the phone in the trailer it tells you how low or high a side is. Check out the free app it explains all the features

[gbaglo]

I suppose the app comes with yet another instruction manual?

[AKCamper]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I suppose the app comes with yet another instruction manual?

It does and even has an instructional video! It’s the app called Caravan Level Remote. I guarantee you’ll love it.

[Oldtimer]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it

[Fender]

Originally Posted by marsman

Another option is to use the Camco RV Curved Leveller; this is what I have. They are essentially the same as the Anderson but shorter so you don't have to modify them to fit in between the wheels. Here in Canada they were bit cheaper than the Anderson and work just as well I think.

Link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Curved-...86&sr=8-7&th=1

Good tip, thank you!

[Centex]

For folks traveling solo I can certainly see how a 'remote level indicating device' could be a very useful convenience.

For folks traveling with a companion, perhaps less so it would seem.

I'm in the former group and find the level-mate pro helpful for effecting more efficient (time and effort) trailer setup. An app requiring two phones/level-equipped devices not so attractive for me with only one smartphone and no other pad/tablet.

YMMV

I've long used planks for levelling (single-axle Casita) but I'm about to spring for one of the 'infinitely variable roll-on systems' like the mentioned Andersen / Camco or similar to hopefully further ease my trailer setup process. The older I get the more I'm attracted to every little idea that can make the tasks of trailer campsite setup quicker or easier.

[Perry Butler]

We found the yellow Camco leveler too short. It rose too much too fast, and would slide at times. In gravel the Camco was fine, but in wet dirt not so good. We use one Andersen Leveler and one Andersen Rapid Jack for leveling. Our Rapid Jack came with a rubber pad to help stop sliding, but I don't remember it being needed.

Enjoy,

Perry

[Centex]

Originally Posted by Perryb67

....We use one Andersen Leveler and one Andersen Rapid Jack for leveling.

To make sure I understand, you are using the 4" max-height leveler under one wheel and the 7" max-height rapid jack under the other, and that's working out well for you? The two have slightly different 'ramping rates' but that's a non-issue in your experience, you just may end-up with one axle slightly more compressed than the other when the trailer is 'level', no worries?

Did you need to trim the length of one or the other to fit between the tires of your 5.0?

Thanks for the 'review' of the Camco, I figured there's nuanced differences among the available competitive products, good to hear from someone who has tried both.

[Perry Butler]

Originally Posted by Centex

To make sure I understand, you are using the 4" max-height leveler under one wheel and the 7" max-height rapid jack under the other, and that's working out well for you? The two have slightly different 'ramping rates' but that's a non-issue in your experience, you just may end-up with one axle slightly more compressed than the other when the trailer is 'level', no worries?

Did you need to trim the length of one or the other to fit between the tires of your 5.0?

Thanks for the 'review' of the Camco, I figured there's nuanced differences among the available competitive products, good to hear from someone who has tried both.

Yes, it works just fine. I don't worry about the slight disparity.

Yes, like everyone else with dual wheels, we did have to trim the Leveler about 2".

Enjoy,

Perry

[Centex]

Originally Posted by Perryb67

Yes, it works just fine. I don't worry about the slight disparity.

Yes, like everyone else with dual wheels, we did have to trim the Leveler about 2".

Enjoy,

Perry

Got it, thanks! The notion of 'one of each' (1 leveler + 1 rapid jack) to cover lots of functions (leveling and flat repair) with fewest pieces is attractive

[Vermilye]

As a solo traveler, I find the LevelMatePro a useful tool. Give the out-of-level values side to side & front to back in inches. Handy for dispersed camping - just drive around until all is level. On sloped sites, lets you know whether you will be able to level with Anderson levelers.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I suppose the app comes with yet another instruction manual?

My app, aka "wife" doesn't need instructions, she gives them.

Ron

[sofmerc]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

My app, aka "wife" doesn't need instructions, she gives them.

Ron

Reminds me of the saying.. "Don't need Google, wife knows everything!"

[Camper Scott]

I have the Camco levelers and like them. I attached a rope as this reviewer on Amazon suggested and it works very well if they want to slip.

[MrLynn]

Geez, what's with all this fancy stuff? For my Casita, I carry a stack of 2-bys and 1-bys, stick my carpenter's level on the belly band, and stick a board or two under the necessary wheel.

For a dual axle, I'd just use longer boards.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by MrLynn

Geez, what's with all this fancy stuff? For my Casita, I carry a stack of 2-bys and 1-bys, stick my carpenter's level on the belly band, and stick a board or two under the necessary wheel.

For a dual axle, I'd just use longer boards.

thats a lot of dead weight and bulk.

[Chasing Trials]

Originally Posted by MrLynn

Geez, what's with all this fancy stuff? For my Casita, I carry a stack of 2-bys and 1-bys, stick my carpenter's level on the belly band, and stick a board or two under the necessary wheel.

For a dual axle, I'd just use longer boards.

Same for me. They do come in handy when stuck in the mud too.

[MrLynn]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

thats a lot of dead weight and bulk.

I carry 'trailering stuff' in the back of my Expy (2013 Ford Expedition): lug wrench, boards, chocks, hoses, tool box, jack, etc. There are only two of us, so we've got room.

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by Oldtimer

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it

Ya mean close another thread?