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Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 9:00pm

+1]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:00:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=85043#85043 Leveling : yup, just easier to drive up onto... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=85036#85036 Author: techntrek
Subject: 9027
Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 8:38pm

yup, just easier to drive up onto wood or plastic blocks.]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:38:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=85036#85036 Leveling : Johnbryanpeters,One word: DONT!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84941#84941 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9027
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:37pm

Johnbryanpeters,

One word: DONT! The axle is not made for lifting. You can damage it. If you can avoid putting pressure on the axle, you can lift it. In my mods, I show a block that I made for using a hydraulic floor jack to raise my R-Pod for tire changing, axle lubing, brake adjusting, etc.
]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:37:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84941#84941 Leveling : The flattest spot I had on my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84927#84927 Author: johnbryanpeters
Subject: 9027
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 7:00pm

The flattest spot I had on my property required a 7" shim under one wheel to level. I spent $3.5K getting a spot graded and driveway rejiggered so as to provide more backing room.

I hate backing on to shims; thinking about getting a hydraulic jack to lift axle.
]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84927#84927 Leveling : +1 on the comments from jato,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84889#84889 Author: techntrek
Subject: 9027
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:31pm

+1 on the comments from jato, Tars Tarkas, and StephenH.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:31:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84889#84889 Leveling : Oops last post sent by accident....please... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84853#84853 Author: Vector1952
Subject: 9027
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 6:41pm

Oops last post sent by accident....please disregard ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:41:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84853#84853 Leveling : Someone I know said to use a hydraulic... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84850#84850 Author: Vector1952
Subject: 9027
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 5:45pm

Someone I know said to use a hydraulic jack to raise the trailer (]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:45:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84850#84850 Leveling : +1Level using whatever device... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84832#84832 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 8:06am

+1
Level using whatever device will work best for you. You may need to do a little grading to get a place sufficiently level to allow whatever system you choose (blocks, Andersen leveler, or BAL leveler) to have the range to level the trailer by the tires if the slope of your property is as bad as you describe it.
Chock those wheels. I also have experienced some slippage in my driveway, which has some slope, but not much. The plastic chocks do not do very well. They tend to slip. The BAL Single Tire Chock clamps on to the wheel and prevents it from rolling. I highly recommend it. The only downside is that it does stick out a little, so one has to watch out not to kick it. It hurts to do so. Pinch
Use the stabilizers for stabilizing only. They are not made to lift the R-Pod.
]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 08:06:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84832#84832 Leveling : Level right to left by driving... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84831#84831 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 9027
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 6:03am

Level right to left by driving on to leveling blocks on the low side.  Never try to raise the pod with the stabilizers.  That's their only purpose.  Forest River doesn't want you to ever use a jack anywhere on the frame.  As Jato said, and I'll go a little further, always chock your wheels before you disconnect from your tow vehicle.  Remove the chocks only when you're hooked back up to the tow vehicle.  Chock both wheels, front and back.  Cheap insurance even if the ground seems level.

TT
]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 06:03:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84831#84831 Leveling : We have camped in some pretty... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84830#84830 Author: jato
Subject: 9027
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 4:01am

We have camped in some pretty extreme conditions that include very uneven terrain.  We only use the plastic lego blocks under the tires to bring our 177 to level.  Only use your stabilizers for that purpose, to stabilize your pod after it is level side to side and fore to aft.  Make sure you have good tire chocks as well, once I didn't do it properly and the pod rolled downhill about 6 feet.
]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:01:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84830#84830 Leveling : my property has a big slant, (not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9027&PID=84826#84826 Author: Vector1952
Subject: 9027
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:31pm

my property has a big slant, (not level)...my question is - my trailer leans a lot I'm planning on raising  my low side and use leveling jacks putting weight on the other side...should I raise the other side and use leveling jacks to keep the suspension and tires keeping the stress off...appreciate any advise...

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