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    Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 1:23pm
I understand the the pod should be leveled primarily using pads or blocks under the wheels and the tongue jack.  How much can the stabilizing jacks be used to fine-tune the leveling?  I'm not suggesting taking all the load off the wheels, but it seems that the jacks will need to carry some load to get proper side-to-side leveling.
 
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 2:57pm
Originally posted by strorg

How much can the stabilizing jacks be used to fine-tune the leveling?

None at all.

Stabilizers are for stabilizing.  As in lower them to the ground.  They are not there to bear weight of the trailer.  Snug them up just enough to keep the trailer from jiggling about as someone walks around inside.

If you'd like to infinitely fine-tune your side-to-side leveling, a Bal Leveler would likely be best.
Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Originally posted by strorg

How much can the stabilizing jacks be used to fine-tune the leveling?

If you'd like to infinitely fine-tune your side-to-side leveling, a Bal Leveler would likely be best.
 
Thanks Craig - that looks like a good solution.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 5:37pm
Yup - make contact and then 1 more turn max.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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