blocks, boards or legos - poll

[ROBERT CROSS]

All of the above....

For Janet,
keep's 'em from scoot'n around.

[HiHoAgRV]

We use both. The plastics are for quick stops and the only issue we have is in low temps they have exploded!

dirt and gravel do tend to crack them also

[AirsDream]

Interesting thread. As usual, lots of good ideas.

I use 5/4 pressure treated deck boards, beveled ends, just long enough to support both tires on one side ... lifting one axle might be enough, but seems to me doing that puts a lot of unneeded strain on the axle carrying the load. If the boards ever die (haven't so far), I'll probably replace them with Trex recycled plastic deck boards. So far (knock on wood) two of those plus a little judicious digging have proved adequate for my purposes.

[moosetags]

We use two sets of Legos. We have changed numerous flats on the trialer with them. We have also used them to adjust Lucy's brakes. We also use them to make a ramp to change the oil in Olivia and Daisy.

Brian

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, I don't have anything to level out my trailer; Sometimes you can pull farther foreward or back up a bit in the space to find a more level spot. I like the idea of having something use while changing a flat tire, but I haven't had that privilege yet either. [lucky so far]

[Mexray]

We use the RV Pillo...yeah, it's a bit more $ than some left over lumber scraps and 'lego type' interlocking blocks...

But, it's really easy to get our AS level when we pull into a site...

1. back into or stop at desired final trailer position.
2. lay the RV Pillo next to the wheels on the 'low' side.
3. pull trailer ahead enough so that you can slide the RV Pillo inboard, into position.
4. back trailer wheels, back onto the RV Pillo.
5. lay the wedge, 'brake' block between the wheels - this block wedges the wheels when the Pillo is inflated, acting like a parking brake.
6. inflate with portable compressor.
7. adjust for and aft 'level' with the tongue jack.
8. get a beer out of the ice chest and relax...

We've used this rig about 10 times now, and it's been easy to set up each time, without any problems...it made of several plys of HD flexable material, and can be folded to store away - we put it in a plastic bin with our air compressor - the last item loaded so we can easily get to it when we stop...

Here's a picture from RV Pillo's web site, showing the installed position...

[Frank's Trailer Works]

I use three 2x8's. The first one is just slightly longer than the dual axles. It has a 45 degree angle cut on the ends to make pulling on easier. The second one is the slightly longer and the next slightly longer. This allows me to get up to 4.5" of lift on one side if needed. Often, if the site is level I will put one under each wheel. I find this very convenient and they go right in the back of truck. For changing a flat(never had to, but have changed rubber on many a recovery for clients) I just pull out the floor jack and lift the whole trailer. I always carry a chunk of 6x6 for the jack. It saves on cranking too much.

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV

We use both. The plastics are for quick stops and the only issue we have is in low temps they have exploded!

Makes me wonder if the orange legos have a useful service life. The orange wheel chocks we use are stamped with a service date. The photo on the right reads "REPLACE AFTER 2011".

Kevin

[doorgunner]

here's what I use most of the time-- to raise the tire.
sometimes at unimproved sites (dirt) I will use my entrenching tool to lower the tire. (dig a hole) whatever it takes to keep the fridge sorta level to have cold beer and coleslaw.

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

here's what I use most of the time-- to raise the tire.
sometimes at unimproved sites (dirt) I will use my entrenching tool to lower the tire. (dig a hole) whatever it takes to keep the fridge sorta level to have cold beer.

Looks suspiciously like red wine to me...Is this the apporved beer substitute for those times when you just cant seem to get the rig leveled?

[ROBERT CROSS]

I see, eat the meal and sit on the high side, excellent

[putback]

Our bed is on the street side, I have the isle side position .. With my wife I leave the streetside low, with my girlfriend I leave the curbside low. When I'm huntin' with the guys I get PERFECT level with blocks!!! She sees this I'm DOA!!!!!

[Mikethefixit]

I forgot to mention, I also carry trenching equipment (very short handled shovels,I have his and hers ) so I can did a hole if I need too. I looked all over for the collapsible shovels that were used by our Soldiers for digin foxholes with no luck, seems their aren't many army surplus stores around anymore.

[mistral blue]

Like this?

Amazon.com: Coleman Folding Shovel: Sports & Outdoors

[putback]

Surplus [or style] entrenching tool. Cheaper than dirt. Sportsmans guide. Campmor. all .com.

[AirsDream]

Roger - remind me to show you the one I'm still using, that I got surplus in about 1955, when I was a kid and just started camping. Still works fine, and it's dug a lot of holes! I'm pretty sure it'll outlive me.

Ryanh

[ROBERT CROSS]

The all-around Camp Tool....have had this one "forever."

Really comes in handy around the campsite.

[tfbeitz]

Have always used the lumber. You can add as needed.

I just got another trailer (31' 79' Excella) and now I need a new set. I found some old 2x6x6, three of them, not sure if they are pressure treated or not and was thinking of painting the bottoms.

I also found some 2x12 for the tongue jack, screwed the together to eliminate them splitting

What is everyone opinion who use the wood?

Thanks

[barts]

Since we sometimes find ourselves in seriously unlevel camping spots, we use 2x6 lumber. I cut different lengths so they can be stacked w/o problems. I use 1' square sections of 3/4" ply for the stabilizer jacks since they love to sink in on soft ground. The tongue jack goes onto a chunk of 6x6.

I still need to make some proper chocks for the trailer; I'd like to make them so I can tighten them in place w/ the same 3/4" socket I use with the electric drill on the stabilizers.

- Bart

[idmtman]

We've been using lumber but just purchased the plastic blocks. It will be interesting to see how the blocks work but I'll be bringing both.