Bubble level

[MikeS]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

this one uses a ball bearing rather than a bubble. and its over $100 cheaper. and no batteries

I tried using RV Level Remote, which uses two android devices, one in the trailer, and the other in the cab, and talks wirelessly, but my truck is so long, and so much steel, that the signal was sketchy.

John - Nobody ever bought a trailer to save money!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

A thin aluminum backing plate could be bolted to the level and the backing plate stuck to the trailer. I had looked at this level before and figured this would be a way to do this without drilling any holes in the trailer. It's a great level but a little big and sticks out from the trailer.

I ended up going with the Hopkins 08526 Never Fade Two Way Graduated Level just to see if it would work out. I have been satisfied with it and can see the level through the rear window of the truck fine. The second level that comes with it makes setting the trailer level front to back easier than the Escape supplied one.

The Level Master is 12" long and the Hopkins is 7" long - the Hopkins ia a smaller level but still very visible from a distance. The Hopkins, vs the Level Master, mounts with double sided tape easily and is more flush with the trailer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here’s ours Tom . Especially like it tells you in inches how far off of level you are . Pat

[garyfaulkner00]

With the level pro I find my spot. If the level pro says ons side is low I pull forward a little bit, put down the appropriate spacer then pull onto the spacer. Side to side pretty good.

[John in Santa Cruz]

well, for $17, I ordered the camco one and will report back how well it works for me.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by garyfaulkner00

With the level pro I find my spot. If the level pro says ons side is low I pull forward a little bit, put down the appropriate spacer then pull onto the spacer. Side to side pretty good.

using wood blocks or whatever as spacers, how do you chock the wheels on that side ? I use a pair of Andersen curved levelers as they are quite effective as chocks, too.

[garyfaulkner00]

I use those scissor things that go between tires.

[garyfaulkner00]

I have 5.0ta. I forgot about single axels.

[brightday]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

The Level Master is 12" long and the Hopkins is 7" long - the Hopkins ia a smaller level but still very visible from a distance. The Hopkins, vs the Level Master, mounts with double sided tape easily and is more flush with the trailer.

Glad to hear about the Hopkins, as I like not having to drill holes!

[padlin]

I see you already ordered a Camco but for others. I have had the level master on my 5.0TA since I got it in 2014, no complaints for using it via the rear view mirror on the truck. Works well for side to side, the front to back is too small for other then a rough level. After the rough level we use the bathroom door to level till it stops opening or shutting on it's own.

Don't think it'd work too well if put in with Command strips, you need to be able to tweak it after it's mounted. With the "mounting bracket" option, even tightening the mounting screws is enough to put it off level but once you get it right it stays there, at least it has for me. I did use my own hardware so I'd have lock washers.

[John in Santa Cruz]

I'll likely use stainless hardware, with nylock nuts and washers on the inside of the panel

I like my E21classic with the curb side slightly higher than the street side, as this way the shower drains better ditto, the nose just slightly high, not even 1/2"

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I then look at it and if it needs minor adjustment, I just move the level, works every time!

Yeah, those stock levels are not reliable at all, so easy to move. I asked they not be put on my last trailer.

I was going to do a pin mounted level, but every one i have seen a few years old looks very worn. Not a fan of their look when new either, but that's just me.

Using a torpedo level works great. Usually one look will tell me how much is needed under one sides tires, and only if it is a big side slope does is a second try needed. In my 19 it meant putting the level inside, but on my 5.0TA I use a magnetic one on the front frame under the loft, it works great. Works good for levelling front to back as well.

[cpaharley2008]

I have one of these that I use sometimes, very accurate
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-25506-R...ateway&sr=8-55

[Oldtimer]

So u use the Simon game to level with mmmmmmm

[tractors1]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

Jim, you're a funny guy. I never thought of moving the level rather than leveling the trailer!

The levels on my Casita were off so much I had ETI leave them off. I just use a torpedo level when needed.
Pretty simple when using ramps to level instead of blocks.

[padlin]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

on my 5.0TA I use a magnetic one on the front frame under the loft, it works great. Works good for levelling front to back as well.

I had one of those too, Deb left it stuck to the frame, don't have it any more.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by padlin

I had one of those too, Deb left it stuck to the frame, don't have it any more.

I have a couple. I can give you one when you guys come out this way.

[jnfrombigt]

I have all kinds of levels and I use the Level Mate Pro as my primary trailer leveling device. For checking level and plumb now and verifying trailer level I usually use the level on the compass app on my iPhone. Lay the phone flat on a flat surface and it's like a 360 degree bubble level and on edge like a conventional level. Like I mentioned a good way to confirm level and always convenient to those that carry their phones everywhere.

[brightday]

Originally Posted by jnfrombigt

I have all kinds of levels and I use the Level Mate Pro as my primary trailer leveling device. For checking level and plumb now and verifying trailer level I usually use the level on the compass app on my iPhone. Lay the phone flat on a flat surface and it's like a 360 degree bubble level and on edge like a conventional level. Like I mentioned a good way to confirm level and always convenient to those that carry their phones everywhere.

Thanks! Never thought of doing that.

[padlin]

I've tried all over the interior with a level, seems no 2 surfaces are the same. Fridge differs from the counter ,which differs from the door, which differs from the floor. Maybe I just need a 2" level.

[jnfrombigt]

Originally Posted by padlin

I've tried all over the interior with a level, seems no 2 surfaces are the same. Fridge differs from the counter ,which differs from the door, which differs from the floor. Maybe I just need a 2" level.

I focus on cabinet/bathroom walls. I noticed all my vertical surfaces plumb but with a slight slope to the wall on the kitchen countertop. The floor is close enough.