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10-12-2014, 09:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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10-12-2014, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
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So is that diamond the actual location where you put the top of the bottle jack? Sorry to be obtuse, just want to be sure.
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Rich & Yvonne
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2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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10-12-2014, 01:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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Yup. But I also use a piece of wood.
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10-12-2014, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richw46
So is that diamond the actual location where you put the top of the bottle jack? Sorry to be obtuse, just want to be sure.
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Just my opinion, but I'd use a floor jack. A bottle jack would slip too easily.
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10-12-2014, 01:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
Just my opinion, but I'd use a floor jack. A bottle jack would slip too easily.
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Thanks, Steve. I was thinking more of a tire change, using my TV jack. I agree on the floor jack if available. I'm new at this and haven't had to change a tire yet. I don't want to poke a hole in the bottom if I do.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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10-12-2014, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richw46
Thanks, Steve. I was thinking more of a tire change, using my TV jack. I agree on the floor jack if available. I'm new at this and haven't had to change a tire yet. I don't want to poke a hole in the bottom if I do.
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For a tire change, it's MUCH easier to drive the trailer up on a block on one tire like I linked above. It will lift the other tire off the ground, and no jack needed.
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10-12-2014, 02:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Using the Anderson levelers can you do it solo easily? Put the parking brake on the TV so you can walk back to check and choke?
Can you drive forward off the leveler safely without it damaging tires?
Kelvin
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10-12-2014, 02:40 PM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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I use a bottle jack AND I have several pieces of plywood that I use at the stabilizer jacks. I use a piece under the jack if the ground is soft and one on top of the jack to spread the load. That jacking point is on the frame rail and if it slips you've penetrated the belly pan. The axle mounting plate is also a good spot so whichever you want to use.
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10-12-2014, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Using the Anderson levelers can you do it solo easily? Put the parking brake on the TV so you can walk back to check and choke?
Can you drive forward off the leveler safely without it damaging tires?
Kelvin
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Yes, I've not had a problem although it's easier leaving if my wife will remove the small wedges for me.
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10-12-2014, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Using the Anderson levelers can you do it solo easily? Put the parking brake on the TV so you can walk back to check and choke?
Can you drive forward off the leveler safely without it damaging tires?
Kelvin
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You *could* and yes, you can drive off without damage - that's how they're designed. But I prefer the Trailer Aid for changing tires: http://m.campingworld.com/shopping/i...iler-aid/10867
You can probably get that cheaper at Amazon or elsewhere. Good luck!
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10-12-2014, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 18' "Footer"
Idyllwild
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I just use a shovel and do a "little digging". I also have some wood blocks but the shovel is allot easier! I also now have a Swift Hitch 2 so the wifey can go about her business and I can do any of the chores with the trailer without her, sure saves on the "discussions"!
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10-12-2014, 10:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
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Thank you, that is helpful.
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10-13-2014, 07:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Classic
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
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I recently purchased the Anderson levelers and used them twice. My wife and I are extremely pleased. Faster and more exact for side to side leveling than wood/legos in our opinion. When we arrive at a site, we check the level and then set the Anderson's on the appropriate side. I get in the truck and the wife stands by the level and I start to pull forward, she signals me when level. She then sets the wedges and we are done with the side to side leveling.
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10-13-2014, 05:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimiandrews
This is easier than you think.
Get a good bottle jack and some scraps of plywood or other flat lumber as wide as your tires.
Chock the trailer wheels securely on the high side of the trailer so it won't roll.
Place the bottle jack on the axle mounting plate (never on the axle tube) on the low side of the trailer. Jack that side up until the wheel(s) is/are off the ground.
Place the scrap lumber (or Legos if you have them) under each low-side tire.
Release the jack until it's no longer in contact with the trailer--put all the weight back on the wheels.
Check to see if the trailer is level.
Repeat as necessary.
Safety above all! Never get under anything that is supported by a jack.
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I want to report that this worked perfectly for me and this forum was very helpful to develop a plan. I was able to use a floor jack on blocking at the designated lifting point identified by a picture posted by another helpful member / participant. I used Lego blocks under the low side then secured the stabilizers just snug against the ground.
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