How To Level Your RV Fast And Accurate!
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2018
- How to level your RV easily every time can be quick and efficient. There are many ways to level your RV or Camper, we thought we would share what we have found to be the fastest and most accurate way to level our RV. We Use the Anderson Levelers and the Level Mate Pro with the app.
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Do NOT use your phone for leveling. I tried this and the weight of the trailer immediately crushed it!
That is because you forgot the screen protector! LOL
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Should've got a Motorola 😂
LOL - got me.
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Great video. Just ordered the Level Mate and the bubble level with your links! Thanks!
What an informative and helpful video! You’ve done it again, Jared!! 👍🏼👍🏼
You’re too kind my friend.
I just ordered the Anderson leveling system and the level pro. I cannot wait to see how quickly we can level when we start our adventures for 2019.
Jared, You THE MAN! Wish I had watched this before my last camping trip. Now I have to buy at least two new stabilizers (if not replace all four). Bruh!
another very educational video. Excellent work. Thank you.
Thanks, didn't know about this item. Good review.
I love this, thank you for sharing! 👆😁
Appreciate the video!! Good stuff.
I am going to add your video to a client's website. Great info Thank you!!
This is a great video. Thank you so much. The Level Mate Pro...who knew?
Our 2017 Keystone Cougar came with automatic levelers! We LOVE them!!!
Level Mate Pro....awesome concept verses having two outside bubble levels you check back with after you make a dozen changes.
I've been doing this so long that we had a glass with multi-color bands for years that we'd put water to the line. Then we set it in the middle of the floor and my wife would tell me when it was level. Now we have a motorhome with auto-leveling system but I still think of the class every time we park.
Great video and upfront summary. Thank you
I did it wrong and we’re all set so learning lesson for next time 😬😅
Combined with the Anderson this is by far the easiest, quickest, and can be done by one person without even getting out of truck. Even with auto level system you want to get close if you can. This is just simple. Great job.
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Amazing information!!!
very informative!
We use the RVLevelerPro, which is the same concept. One thing I realized was mounting it just inside the door allowed me to switch it on without needing to lower the steps. While my wife checks in at the front desk, I disconnect the anti-sway bar and turn the leveler on so we're ready to go.
The intro description of why you have to level your RV to make sure your Hydrogen/Ammonia refer works correctly, leaves a little to be desired but I guess it's insignificant to the discussion of leveling itself. You can ruin your refer by running it with the RV significantly out of level while running it off LP. The reason is, the LP flame that heats the boil plate can scorch the sides of the tubes and cause the interior coating to flake off, eventually plugging up the orifice at the bottom. Over all a really good video.
I use a BAL leveler and the Camco triangle bubble level on the tongue to level my pop up. Great if you have single axle
I agree in using the Level Mate Pro, it's revolutionary and so simple to use. Saves me a huge amount of leveling time in that it tells exactly how many inches (or centimeters) from side to side or front to back the RV needs to be. Thanks for the post!
Love your very informative videos. You do a great job putting these together and keeping them short and targeted. Thanks loads as I learn, relearn, and become knowledgeable
Thank you
So I've had these red things since I bought my RV, but didn't use the quite correctly. Tonight I did after this video - thank you so much and how stupid am I? Geez. This was GREAT!
Love your vids, thank you sir
Very cool leveler if you have a Smart Phone. I purchased an RV Easy Level for about $30.00. It has 4 legs & uses green lights for level & red lights for unlevel. I set it on the floor and my wife watches through the screen door (with a walkie talkie) to communicate the best positioning. I use the square waffles to level L to R as needed. Then I use metal ratcheting tire stabilizers between the tires. I have had my trailer walk on me once, so the stabilizers completely immobilize wheel movement. Then I level the F & R. A little more time, but very safe.
That’s great and what a great price too!
Like the idea of the levelmate pro .The factory should come out with 12volt dc version. Stay safe out on those roads
Totally agree, they should give the option of hard wiring it. You can buy an adaptor that will supply the correct voltage from your 12v system instead of using disposable batteries.
Now that is awesome. Easy and idiot proof. Thanks
We plan ordering a set of these for our camper along with the remote leveling indicator unit. Anything that makes set up easier is a no brainer in my book. We are also purchasing the propane monitor system. Because we live in Northern Michigan, we use a lot of propane in the spring and late fall. There is nothing worse than running out of propane.
Another thing that speeds up setup if you like to stabilize the RV is the JT Strong Arm stabilizers. They are very effective and one of the fastest after they are installed and take up no space for storage.
We have been using these levelers on our 5th wheel for 4 years. I added a little item to mine. In the large curved part I drilled a parachute cord size hole in the center of the largest recess. I put a 2 ft length of cord through the hole with a knot on each end. This allows the cord to be pulled out on either side. Then I drilled a similar hole in both sides of the chock part. The cord is used when we are removing the levelers. The person pulling out the chock can pull the cord and not need to get your fingers close to the tire. then when I reverse the cords on the leveler part are pulled out as well. I haven't tried this yet, but, it might be possible to place a stake and tie the chocks to the stake with a bungee cord so that pressure is removed, the chock will pull out and then reverse and a cord could pull out the leveler part. This would be useful on a dual axle trailer by a single person.
Jarred, this video, like all of your videos are well thought out and executed, Great Job! I think that I will purchase both based on your recommendation much like my Battleborn batteries that you suggested in another video. You are a true inspiration to UA-cam, keep up the great work/videos!
Totally agree. Love what and how Jarred delivers such great info. I have the levelers but I will be buying the LevelPro soon because my wife wants it. Thanks for sharing this info.
This is a 5 Star way of leveling your trailer. This is the way I level my trailer. I can level my trailer in less time than it took to watch this video. One thing the Level Mate Pro does that he did not mention is, when your trailer is more than 4 inches out of level it will flash at you.
That would be a good reason to turn it off while driving...I have yet to find a site that didn't require the trailer moving at odd angles. (Then again...I also like to camp in places where 'level' is a fantasy only achieved with a large number of blocks and jackstands...)
Great video, I just order the system thanks
This app makes driving around a Walmart parking lot sooooo much easier for us, good call on Anderson levelers and the levelmate pro both
We love our Level Mate Pro!
Hey man enjoy your videos! We bought the levelmate pro for our travel trailer, and was wondering if you have to reprogram level when you change the batteries on the device? Thanks
I have the same one, whenever I change batteries it saves the settings. So no reprogramming needed. Love this unit! Works really well with the Anderson levelers he talks about.
Oh, you level with a drone, cool.
I have not had any luck with the level mate pro. I am going to give it one more try but I have calibrated it twice but both times I have then used it to level during my next camping trip it has been WAY off. Not even close. Going to try a new battery in it and see if that works.
watching the video on installingrv leveking jacks
question. best location for thejacks. looks like in the video they were installed close to end of framevs closer to the tires
Please Share a link to get the LevelMate Pro!! Thanks!
We chose the RV Level 4 from madebyjoe . It uses 5v usb power that most trailers have now unlike the batteries you need for level mate pro. It's also a bit cheaper.
Joe passed away and the product is no longer available. :( RIP Joe
Can you tell me the make and model of your travel trailer?
The body looks just like the one I’m looking at - a 1982 Coachmen…I’m in need of knowing model and weight, specifically. TYIA!
I just bought a 1987 Ford Telstar made by Champion. The fridge pilot will lite but it won't stay lit. Any suggestions?
What if you don’t have a way to move a fifth wheel and its canted at a side angle. I ordered the kits with those blocks a pair of heavy duty scissor jacks and 4 spin mount jacks for stability but I wasn’t here when it was delivered and it’ll be a while till I can level it myself. I guess I could hire someone to reposition it but after looking underneath it and seeing what I got coming I think I could do it without having a truck for it yet.
Hey Jared, Is this method doable for one person leveling/traveling solo?
Do i need the wedges on both sides of the rig
140.00 a tad on the expensive side . I will stick with torpedo level
What if you don't have a helper; can you pull up the level and then put the parking brake on and run out and put the chocks in?
Hey, thanks Jared. Wondering if when you mount the sensor module it needs to have any particular orientation; i.e., should it be mounted on a wall parallel to the length of the RV or parallel to the width of the RV? What about a diagonal wall?
I have this same question.
Where did you get and/or what are the black rubber mats that are placed under the Anderson levelers?
When we bought ours they came with them. We haven’t used them to much I think just when we were on wet grass one time when they were sliding.
Question. I know your not supposed to lift your RV with the “Stabilizer Jacks” that are usually standard on smaller trailers etc these days but can those jacks safely support the weight of the trailer if you lifted it to level with a bottle jack for example? Or are they so light duty that all they can do s brace the trailer against movement? Thanks
That would depend on the capacity of the scissor jacks.
But yes, you should be fine.
Ive been doing that for 7yrs now, with my 10,000lb 20yr old H.Rambler.
I wish I could afford that kind of setup. $350 for the levelmate pro and another $132 for the Andersen levelers... But I bet it sure would rock!
Wow, where are you? I thought the prices were high in Canada but they are not that high!
I gave mine away because the sensor is not sensitive enough. Sometimes it goes over; sometimes it does not move. I was using it with Andersen levelers on dual axle trailer.
They need to improve it.
I level my trailer similar to you too. Side to side then front to back. The only difference is I use a bubble level instead of Level Mate Pro. Still pretty fast with those Andersen wheel levelers.
That’s great!
We have a little camper, Wildwood FSX 23 ft. Do you think I need the Level Mate??
We would use the level mate pro for any rig that doesn’t have auto leveling installed on it, it just makes it easy to level.
Well, I can see why people do this, but to me it's a bit overkill and, at least for us - probably a waste of money... I bought a .50c 4ft level from a garage sale that I put on my rear bumper to get a completely level side/side every time we park - it's exactly 4ft long, and my bumper is exactly 8ft. Which means it's super easy, if it's 1.5" out over 4ft that means the full length between axles is exactly 3" out, meaning 2 2x6's to level perfectly. Completely free. Done. Once that is done I take the level and run it along the frame while someone simply uses the power jack to take that to level, and you're perfect on all 4 corners. Takes like 3 mins total. It does take 2 people though, that is the one downside. But saves a ton of $$, and actually (now that we're good at it) - takes NO MORE TIME than doing the way in this video
Hi, we also use the Anderson levelers and love them. However, one of our favorite camping spots requires us to raise one side higher than 6". What do you recommend for that? It's usually around 8-9".
Great question. We have in the past used our LevelMatePRO to find the best position to start with leveling to get us closer to what the Anderson levelers can do. The other thing we have done is use a shovel to dig out on the high side where the tires will be sitting. We have had to do that a few times and don’t prefer it but we fill the hole after we pull out when we leave. The other thought I’ve had is using lumber under the Andersen levelers but I don’t think that would work all that well and probably side right off. I hope these ideas help.
Lisa...if you are camping on dirt or sand, keep a small shovel in your rig. Rather than raise one side of your trailer, dig holes in the dirt or sand for the tires on the opposite side that needs to be raised, and put your tires in the hole. You still may need to drive up on blocks on one side, but you'll need less of them. I find it easier to drive into a hole rather than raise one side up.
Where do you put the level?
The reviews on the Anderson levelers reveal some durability issues. Plus, I have duals. Pretty pricey to try if they are gonna break so easy!
We have been using them for over a year and haven’t had any issues with them but I did see that someone else had the same issue that you are speaking about
Ya I saw that too. Hmmmm. I’d like to give them a try.
Jerald, I pick up a 2019 Keystone Montana 3120RL on Friday. The 5th wheel has self-leveling jacks. Would you say that the self-leveling system in the 5th wheel is the same as the device you showcased, and would it be overkill to have both?
Yes I think it would be overkill. Some people use it to try and find the most level spot before they use the self leveling jacks, and there would be no need for the red Anderson Levelers for your setup.
I have seen that the automatic leveling systems can be inaccurate. So maybe not overkill if your system dose not do a good job for you. Check your system with a level and gain confidence first???
I have the self leveler that fails often lol. Until I found out you can't be more than 2 degrees out of level or will get an error. Think I will get those Anderson levels to get me close before I drop the jacks. Thanks for the great videos!
Do you leave the level level pro on until you get to your destination, then turn it off once your at your location and leveled? Thanks for your help.
I usually leave it off until we get where we are going and then I just turn it on to level and then turn it back off. It just saves a little battery that way.
I heard those level do work in the sand
Might be a dumb question but did you calibrate with slides in or out Love your vids !!
We calibrated it with our slide out but when we park our slide is in to determine if the rig is level.
So you ad the width of the slide then measure the length?
No don’t add the width of the slide in the app.
That would be nice but I don't have one of those and am looking for how to do it with pretty much nothing but a bubble level. Is this possible?
Yes we used a bubble level for the first year and half we had our Rig. It might take a little longer but gets the job done
Would this system work for a solo person leveling their trailer? (Roll up on part A, Parking brake, get out and put part B in)
Yes absolutely, it would be no problem doing it that way!
Do you have to unhook your vehicle to be level and/or safe? Or can you stay hooked up the whole trip?
We almost always unhook unless its just a stop for a night to sleep on level ground.
I realize excessive use of the leveling jacks can be bad (is) for them, but say I upgrade to a heavier duty stabilizing jack. At that point if I had to lift one side just a few degrees would that be ok? For example my trailer is aprox #8,000gross and was thinking of either upgrading to #5,000 or #7,500 jacks. Thanks - The new guy.
I have already bent the junk tin can jacks that came on mine. I am going to buy the strongest ones I can find and install them. I was only leveling when mine bent right near the top pivot. I was already up on some 2x6's and just wanted to shift it a few degrees to get the trailer dead level.
@@geoffmooregm I installed 7500lb stabilizers on 1 side last night and already making a difference.
That's why I have a compressor fridge and a hammock as a bed. I don't worry about level.
I use a soda or beer can and just put it on the floor
You hope your fridge "level" is the same as the rig "level"
What if your phone is a couple of years old,,does it work on them??
And what if your not as savy,
debbieslawnbusters it will be no problem. Once you download the app it walks you through step-by-step. As long as you have a smartphone that will work
Would you use the same devices for every class of motorhome, though? If not, can you post a note about it in the video or the comments, please?
I would use the auto levels if it is new enough but if not, I would use the same devices
I would like to level mine with what I have not buy all new stuff 😞
Remember to level the vehicle also or people will see gow crooked you are. Plus you dont want to twist your hitch. Also grease your ball you don't want it to get stiff driving down the road.
Jerrod, quick question.... when you pull into your site, do you put the Anderson Levelers or blocks in place, then extend all slides, and THEN use the LMPro app to find zero. Sounds like a silly question. I just bought the LMPro and have not set it up yet. Thanks. Safe Travels. BG
We pull in and get close to where we want to be sitting. We check the level of the rig at that point. If it needs to go up on the Anderson levels that is when we use those. The slide is still in at this point. We use the app to figure out where level is by pulling up on the Anderson levels. Once we are level side to side we chalk up the tires and then start to disconnect from the truck. Then we level front to back. Once we are completely level we connect sewer hose, water, and electrical. Then we are ready to open the slide and finish setting up with stabilizers. Hope this helps!
Thank you sir
All About RV's but if you level with the slides in wouldn’t the level be thrown off when the weight of the slide/s is hanging off the side?
Friends of ours have a Monaco coach. Their directions say to extend the slides then level. But, they have automatic levelers. The directions for my Lance trailer say to level, stabilize, then extend the slides.
How do you level your rig the first time?
I use a 4’ level I use on the frame and the floor of the RV and pull up on the leveling blocks until I get the side to side level exactly where I like it then I disconnect the truck and use the level again to find level front to back. It takes time that way but getting it done right is key.
what if you have no phone service? (I know you said below that no internet was needed, but I saw nothing regarding phone signals)
The great thing about it is, it uses Bluetooth, no cell service or wifi needed.
I have heard/read that the Level Mate Pro constantly needs to be re-calibrated making it less useful. Has anyone experienced that issue?
The first one we bought was a rare faulty one. They were very helpful and prompt in sending me a replacement. If it’s mounted right I haven’t seen any issues with ours.
I've have this issue with my unit. I have an original levelmate and battery life sux. Even though the unit I purchased was less than 6 months old they wouldn't offer a discount to upgrade to a new unit with a switch so I'm stuck with a battery hog and the need to recalibrate every battery change. I'm not a happy camper. (pun intended). As far as I'm concerned I'm not pleased with their customer service.
Chipper M if your really stuck with it, you might consider making an auxiliary battery power supply to the unit. Or check what the voltage is that it runs on and use a 12v transformer to plug into it to run off the camper power if it less or more than 12v. get that voltage transformer. Just a thought.
Are you still using the Level Mate???
Yes! We have to recalibrate every once and a while like we did today but still are using it every time I setup.
How is that level? You didn't show how you mounted that and it would show you are level....if you mount it at an angle wouldn't that throw it off?
Once you mount it to the wall you go around with a level, I used a 4’ level every where I could check and level the RV. Once you have the RV level to how you would like it, go into the settings of the level mate pro app and press the set level (it calibrates it) it will then remember that position in the future as perfectly level. You have to set level on your Rv the fist time and then it remembers it for the next time you open the app.
Some scary comments here. The only place that level matters in your trailer is your fridge and it's the only part of your trailer that is guaranteed to be leveled to itself, best way to level your unit is to either put a level in your freezer or calibrate that thing when your freezer is level. The freezers the best flat spot in a gas absorption fridge
Quick question. Does the app require internet?
Yes, I'd like to know as well!!
Once you have it all setup no internet is required. Make sure you get the second gen.
No internet required after downloading the app the first time.
Where did your wife get the USA map behind you?
It’s from amazon, there is a link in the description that will take you to our amazon page and it is on that. We love it!
If leveling is so important, why doesn't the RV manufacturer build it in the vehicle, as a gauge, for example?
It's an ad for a leveling device
Anyone else count how many times he said "rig"?
no sound for me???? Anyone else??
I wud never let you drill into the medicine cabinet. Sacre Bleu.
The LevelMate Pro weights under 3 oz. You can mount it securely with a couple of large Command strips. Just wipe down the mounting surfaces with rubbing alcohol and let dry before applying the strips.
Not buying anything from Andersen Hitches including their red levelers. Just Google "Ryan Andersen defacing the Corona Arch" to see what that guy did. (Owner of Andersen Hitches)
Oh that is such a bummer to hear! It really is too bad that he did that. And I totally understand some people not wanting to support their company.
For the price of that Bluetooth levelling system the LEAST they could’ve done was program an auto-off. Is it just me or is the rv industry a rip off? Shop around carefully and you can easily save thousands of dollars. Not every distributor will soak you for wanting to have fun. All the best folks, hope your day is phenomenal
Who son
bro, calibrate it before installing. because level is level. its best to do it on something easy like a level concrete surface first, before installing it inside trailer
Pro Tip: Level the RV with all the slides deployed. Then retract all the slides. Now set the Level Mate Pro so that is level. Now you can set your rig where it needs to be and when you deploy the slides it won’t throw it out of level.
The video should say how to level your trailer for over 300$.
I was interested in those blocks until I heard how easily they break.
This is a low key level mate pro commercial.
This was just an advertisement for wheel levels and some device you put in your RV. Nothing about leveling without them.
Really, I heard him say level with a board, stacking block, or Andersen levelers and he just told us what works for him. Pick whichever works for you but dont say he didnt mention other ways.
That's "accurately."
bubble just outside the line, = 2 red plastic squares. come on folks, a waste of money.
Just a long 6 min. Commercial to sell you some wheel chocks and an electronic level. This shameless plug of a product does not actually tell you HOW to basically level an RV.