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Old 07-10-2003, 12:05 PM   #21
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It's funny all the little things we do to check for level! I'm with you on the fit of the furniture bit. It's all pretty standard issue....even if some of the trim comes off sometimes!

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Old 07-10-2003, 01:22 PM   #22
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I seem to rember reading in my manual not to use jacks to level the trailer. I don't believe it said why. That's on an 89 though.
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Old 07-10-2003, 02:37 PM   #23
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I used a round bubble level checking inside the freezer and on the refrigerator racks. Once I got that level we mounted the main level on the exterior of the trailer. I don't trust the cabinets to be level which is why we work from the insides of the refrigerator.

I also have heard that the liquid tubes are bigger and other words which say "if you are comfortable then you are level enough for the refrigerator to operate". Personally it doesn't take that long to get things level and the way my Tamarack gauge is set up, each mark is one inch which equates to the height of one Lynx leveler block. Makes it pretty much a no brainer to level.

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Old 07-10-2003, 04:07 PM   #24
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might want to check my new page at

http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/ow.../leveling.html

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Old 07-10-2003, 04:16 PM   #25
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might want to check my new page at

http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/ow.../leveling.html

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Good summary. Most sites don't specify any actual degrees or measurements, they just say "level". That leads folks to get all panicked up about levelling which is not brain surger.

You are right that more than about a half bubble off doesn't feel good when using the trailer.
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Old 07-10-2003, 04:41 PM   #26
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You are right that more than about a half bubble off doesn't feel good when using the trailer.
Is the procedure any different for those of us who are ALWAYS half-a-bubble off?

I know... I just couldn't HELP it!!!

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Old 07-11-2003, 08:38 AM   #27
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leveling refrig

Am I the only one where EVERY surface in my refrig. is a different level...they say to use the freezer rack, but on my Dometec it is thin alumin. and could be bent easily....where do you get a true level?....jem
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Old 07-11-2003, 09:09 AM   #28
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Our bed, cabinets, floor & fridge each have their own idea of what "level" is and it's different than reality. So if you decide to add levels...be sure that the fridge is level when you add them...
Since the one area that is most critical is the fridge/freezer, we "average level" between them. Besides, who knows if the adjustable shelves are "level" with the bottom shelf, or the bottom shelf is level with the cooling unit, or the cooling unit is level with the fridge cabinet, level is as level does, if it's not broke, don't fix it, are we there yet!?...make it stop!!!

I don't think it's worth fretting over to that degree...

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re "Am I the only one where EVERY surface in my refrig. is a different level"

This is a good question as there is no pad on a fridge that says "level me" that I know of.

From what I can tell, the floor of the freezer compartment is the best solid referent. It should be firmly affixed to the frame and the frame should be the fundamental reference for the cooling parts.

If the floor of the freezer compartment is level, you should be able to put a level on the edge of the door and swing it back and forth and stay level, too. Any other solid, attached to the frame, parts should also be plumb horizontal or vertical, too.
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I use my circular bubble level in several areas of the refrigerator and freezer. You evenutally will come upon some commenality in spots any of which then are usable as the point to level from.

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