Leveling 5th Wheel Front Legs

[mtpocket2]

How even do the legs have to be? Will the legs level themselves as they raise? My legs were about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch difference, one being on the ground the other off. I couldnt get it any closer using the boards I had on-hand. Am I twisting the trailer too much? All the doors and cabinets seem to work fine.

[capn chris]

IMHO probably not a good idea w/that difference in height. We carry shims (1/2" plywood) for just such situations. CG had scraps one place we visited!

[BirdingRVer]

You might want to look into this:

Fifth Wheel Leg Leveler

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...17329&src=SRQB

I have only had mine a short time but, it seems to work well. My storage site has a very uneven surface and this was the only way to get the front legs level.

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

Ditto BirdingRVer on the leveler leg


LOVE OURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ols1932]

No, they will not level themselves. They are geared together. When I'm on uneven ground, sometimes I have to lower one internal leg one hole and other times I use shims (thin boards or whatever I have available). This works and it doesn't cost anything.

Orv

[tcorbitt]

Agree with others... adding, I wish I could raise/lower each side independently as can be done on the Glendale Titanium 5th wheels... I really nice feature...

[simonsrf]

Ditto too.

We use the CW leveling leg and it works great!

[Glenn and Lorraine]

Get yourself a couple 12' X 12' X 1/2" pieces of plywood and use them to make up the difference. I do this at most every campground.
If you have a Home Depot close by, they usually have a bin of what they call "culled lumber". These are pieces of lumber cut in error and they sell it dirt cheap or if you have any construction going on near by ask if you can have some of their scraps.
If you are on a gravel site sometimes you can pile up the gravel to offset the difference.
Even a 1/2" or 3/4" difference in the 2 legs can twist the frame and that you do not want to do.

[kdeiss]

When we are traveling I carry two 4x4x8 I level them first than drop the legs I know I am than level

[MIMF]

With the hydraulic legs that I was fortunate enough to have installed on the Challenger, I don't have to worry about any of that. All I simply do is make sure the unit is level from side to side and from a fully retracted position, can have the foot pads on the ground and supporting the coach in less than 30 seconds.

That is because each foot pad extends individually. The first goes down and touches the ground and then the second. As soon as both are on the ground, the hydraulic pressure builds equally in both cylinders and lifts the unit straight up irregardless of ground contour.

That is why in coming years when we are ready to upgrade, I'll have to think hard about getting a unit with electric legs. Hopefully by then, the Big Sky will come standard with hydraulic EVERYTHING! Including rear stabilizers.

You listening, Keystone?

:>)

[mtpocket2]

Guess I am going to have to hook up and level again. Didnt think it would make that much difference but as usual I will take the excellent advice of the group. Looks like the leg levelers will go on my wish list. Plywood for now will do. Thank you for the advice.

[clutch]

I have a small plastic tote box and I carry a bunch of shims of different thicknesses. I also carry a couple of shingles and just slide them under the feet until everything is touching.

[sailer]

He Glenn i didn't know that hd had plywood that was 12'x 12' i can only buy it in 4'x 8' sheets ha ha john

[stevemc]

1/2" plywood works fine but we also put the leg leveler on ours. Makes it very easy. I put it on the leg next to the switch. I just lower the opposite leg until the pin snaps in, then lower the near one and rotate the foot until it is snug on the ground with the pin snapped in.

[kerry]

I use the leg leveler, it works great. They also make a leveling wedge, available thru the Stag catalog at most RV parts department. It works well too. Kerry