What is the best order for unhitching and leveling?

[Mollysdad]

This is where a check list shines.
I considered one side for arrival and the other for departure and have it laminated.
It's not only hitching and leveling, it's where you store things so it's accessible.
Don't put the Lego's under the power cord.

[rbs]

stabilizers down last when setting up and up first when preparing to leave

[waninae39]

We have used the LevelMate Pro for two years now

when we get on site, the level it L - R.
then unhitch
then we use the front lift to get a F - B level

all with the level mate

To start it running, we swipe a magnet in front of the unit.
if stooping does not start the unit, this will

[jcanavera]

Originally Posted by Garfish

What’s the wheel lock?

See post #25 in this thread. I have a picture of it. I call it a wheel lock since it goes between the tandem axles and prevents the wheels from turning.

Jack

[jcanavera]

Originally Posted by rbs

stabilizers down last when setting up and up first when preparing to leave

Good advice unless you have a slide out. In that case the stabilizers go down prior to extending the slide. They aren't retracted until the slide is pulled backed in and locked in place.

I just wanted to clarify this in case we have any first timers reading this thread who happen to have one of the few Airstreams that have a slide out feature.

Jack

[Native143]

Like written in post #34, be sure you take the sway bars off first!!! Not only will they affect the levelness, they will be difficult to take off, or will "take off your hand" when you go to un-attach them. Lesson learned the hard way. Level it with Anderson levelers or blocks or boards, whatever you use, while hitched because you have to move the trailer to do so...then unhitch and level front to back. That being the most critical because that keeps the frig cooling properly.

[moby_1851]

All I can say is - based on my most recent act of sheer stupidity - chock up before releasing the ball....I was used to unhitching on level sites and I'd release the ball, move the TV and then level...I did so on a hill and the trailer immediately rolled....only the jack self arresting in soft dirt save the trailer. I did a quick look around to see how many people witnessed my idiocy...thus establishing my reputation as a moron - thankfully none!. Oh and screw levels - I use the beer can roll port and starboard / fore and aft to demonstrate where I need to adjust.

[Jacob D]

Count to 4....1 level side to side...2 Chock fore and aft....3 unhitch....4 level fore and aft

[Shads Shack]

Two notes:


1) Before unhitching I don't `automatically' place any spacers under the jack to allow extra height. I've been in campsites where front-to-back leveling puts the hitch nearly on the ground. Placing a spacer under the jack and then unhitching will prevent the ability to level in the case I mentioned.


2) About being distracted, I have a backup camera that i use for hitching. One time I was backing up the stinger into the hitch when I spotted a pair of legs I didn't expect. I immediately stopped and checked it out. A `neighbor' saw me hitching, he misunderstood my procedure and proceeded to step in and help out. I could have smashed into him had I not had the camera. Sheeeesh!

[Daquenzer]

Originally Posted by Jacob D

Count to 4....1 level side to side...2 Chock fore and aft....3 unhitch....4 level fore and aft

Yep. Nice little saying.

[suncoasteng]

Originally Posted by eagletoo

Switters,
If you are in a site with power, before all else, check the receptacle to make sure it is wired correctly. If good, then proceed with the leveling.

This is the most important rule! Plug in and turn on power and heat a cup of water in the microwave to ensure breakers wont trip! Chock your wheels while you wait

[Daquenzer]

Originally Posted by suncoasteng

This is the most important rule! Plug in and turn on power and heat a cup of water in the microwave to ensure breakers wont trip! Chock your wheels while you wait

This is why one has an EMS.

[mythbuster88]

Originally Posted by moby_1851

All I can say is - based on my most recent act of sheer stupidity - chock up before releasing the ball....I was used to unhitching on level sites and I'd release the ball, move the TV and then level...I did so on a hill and the trailer immediately rolled....only the jack self arresting in soft dirt save the trailer. I did a quick look around to see how many people witnessed my idiocy...thus establishing my reputation as a moron - thankfully none!. Oh and screw levels - I use the beer can roll port and starboard / fore and aft to demonstrate where I need to adjust.

This is my favorite method. Drink a few cans of beer FIRST, so you can use them in the process. Then proceed with all the above mentioned steps.

Never fails in over 45 years and 1.1 million miles.