How Many Scissor Jacks?

[Roy in TO]

Another problem with wood is when crossing borders. I carry 2x6 scraps to put under the stabilizers. Mr. border guard didn't like them last year. I could be carrying diseased soil across the border. An agriculture thing.

[The Minimalist]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

I just wish they made them in a nondescript colour like black or brown, instead of the neon orange that looks tacky.

At least they "LOOK". These old eyes would loose black or brown. 8-{D}}

[TomK]

Anyone use these? I saw these Andersen levelers in another thread a while ago. I ordered a set from Amazon for about $45 and will be glad to tell you all how they work after we pick up our camper around 1 Aug. Until then take any of my suggestions with a grain of salt. They appear to be well built. Hope my links work.

Video:
Andersen Camper Leveler - level your trailer on the first try! - YouTube

Amazon link:
Amazon.com: Andersen-3604 Camper Leveler: Automotive

[Bob Miller]

I prefer Step levelers, ramps are scary to this camper.

In the demo the Andersen device sank half of it's thickness into the soft ground, in part because all of the weight is concentrated into a very small part of the ramp, whereas steps and blocks distribute the weight over a wider area. And what do you do when 1.5" isn't enough.

And then you have to pull the locking part out while the trailer is still on the ramps or deal with the ramp kicking up and damaging the trailer.

Once again, simple trumps fancy new gadgets, at least in this case.

And BTW: How do you use a level on the side wall of an FGRV? Not many of them are all that flat or at a right angle to the floor inside.

[Roy in TO]

With a Scamp 13' you will find the Bal Leveller does the job.

trailer leveling - YouTube

[TomK]

Bob I think every situation will be a little different. I'll play it by ear. The device seemed to get some decent reviews, but there's nothing like actual experience to really find out. I did think about the "sinking" possibility, and will probably end up taking some wood as well.

I bought some of the small stick on bubble levels for the front of the trailer near the belt line. May have to shim it to match the curves. I'm hoping to be able to see that as I tell my trusty ground guide (wife) when to insert the ramp and chocks from the drivers seat. Our roles might reverse depending on how it goes. She was really good at helping with boat launching back in the day. I hope she's as nimble when dodging the flying ramp, wood planks and chock!

Like I said, I'll let you all know how this all works out. Thanks for the advice.

Tom

[TomK]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

With a Scamp 13' you will find the Bal Leveller does the job.

I've seen those Roy and agree. In fact they were on my "Wish List" but thought I'd go with something a little less expensive. If the ramp device fails, that will be my next purchase. Oh yeah, and a pizza delivery case for it. Thx

Tom

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by TomK

Oh yeah, and a pizza delivery case for it.

A piece of foam pipe insulation does almost the same job of keeping the grease off things and things from getting into the grease.

Don't forget the Bal Leveller doubles as wheel chocks.