Getting the POD level
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Topic: Getting the POD level
Posted By: Paula
Subject: Getting the POD level
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2010 at 9:49pm
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I know the anchors/legs can't be used for leveling. The fore/aft is easy enough with a carpenter's level and using the tonque jack. How do you level Port/Starboard? ------------- Paula |
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2010 at 10:35pm
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I bought a Bal Leveler which fits around the tire. It lifts the tire and thus the whole side of the Pod. But it does get messy if the ground is soft and muddy. I use the tongue jack as the third leg. I use the four corner 'levelers' just to provide stability to keep the Pod from rocking. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2010 at 11:38pm
| I carry boards with me left over from the deck we built on the back of the house. I pull up on them the level. I had a Bal Leveler a while back with a popup and one weekend in the rain it decided it was going to sink in the ground. what a PIA it was getting it out. since then have used the boards. |
Posted By: Paula
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 1:03am
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Thanks. I've ordered a Ball Leveler. I camp at Dog Shows or Kennel Clubs, most often on some sort of pavement so the Ball Leveler will work well for me. I'll also carry a thin board of some sort and if I'm on dirt, I'll put it under the low wheel.
SHHHHH, don't tell Mike I spent more money on RV'ing.
------------- Paula |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 9:29am
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I forgot to mention that I put plastic 'pads' under the corner levelers to keep them from sinking and standing in water when a campsite is soft. I have a couple of extra pads and place them beneath the Bal leveler when needed. As mentioned above, it keeps the Bal leveler from sinking and clean. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 10:28am
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We use scrap lumber. I usually use a hydraulic jack to raise the low side and slip the boards under the low wheel. I also use scraps under the corner jacks. The lumber does tend to warp and crack sometimes.
My buddy has these plastic yellow pads about a half inch thick that look like oversized LEGOS, I think there's 10 or so in a zippered bag. I'll probably get some of them eventually, but it just hasn't worked its way to the top of the list yet. . ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 11:17am
I use Lynx Levelers  http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2184571590105331225aVcUlD">
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 11:24am
| I have not gotten the plastic blocks yet as I have alot of the scrap wood still and hate getting rid of something that is useful. They look nice and I have seen many people use them. Also I made wood wheel chocks instead of buying them. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 1:05pm
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I've been doing the wood board thing for years, now I have a few of the "legos" but sometimes I still use the boards. I have 2 different thicknesses so I can fine-tune, which is why the legos don't always get used. I always use a level on the floor of the 'pod before I've backed up the final foot or so and add the thickness I think I need. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 7:15pm
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I have not had very good luck using the 'lego'-type plastic pads. I have had several different brands and they all have turned brittle in just a couple of years. They literally crumble. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 9:15pm
Oooh, good to know, thanks. Guess I'll just keep using the scrap lumber. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2010 at 10:28pm
| I bought my lynx levelers five years ago, used them with our last trailer and moved them into the r-pod when we bought it. Although they're used almost every time we camp, they're as good as new; no cracking, splitting or crumbling. |
Posted By: photog
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 1:46am
I have used scrap lumber for 40 years and it still works good. It's easily replaced and affordable. ------------- Heinrich and Elly 2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 2010 Prime Time Tracer 205M |