auto level on uneven (side to side) site

[jepalmer]

When on a site that is not side to side level, the autolevel system will often end up with a jack out of range error message. The solution is to use cribbing of some sort on the low side. My question is how does one know when cribbing is needed while still hooked up to the truck? Any 'rule of thumb' measures? (Avenue 32RLS)

Parallel question: What do you use as cribbing? Don't really want to carry a bunch of 2x10's in the truck bed.

thanks.

 

[Lantley]

If you frequently camp at off level sites carrying a few 2x8's is a good idea!
Or if you know you are going to a particularly unlevel spot carrying additional boards is a good idea.
Being prepared for such occasions is a good idea vs. hoping things will work out. There is nothing wrong with carrying additional boards when needed

 

[7426TRISS]

Agree with the above, not all sites are the same, I always carry blocks. Just incase

 

[Fishfnatic]

when setting up I use the leveling key pad to see if it is even or not. It shows where rig is low. If low on one side I put some blocks down until display shows only front or rear low. Then I unhook and level.

 

[Midnight Rider]

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When on a site that is not side to side level, the autolevel system will often end up with a jack out of range error message. The solution is to use cribbing of some sort on the low side. My question is how does one know when cribbing is needed while still hooked up to the truck? Any 'rule of thumb' measures? (Avenue 32RLS)

Parallel question: What do you use as cribbing? Don't really want to carry a bunch of 2x10's in the truck bed.

thanks.

I use Anderson buckets.
I chalk Tires
I put buckets down on front and back jacks and then unhook. They magnet to your jacks. Once Unhooked I hit auto level and let the computer do the work. I use the Anderson Buckets on all four corners regardless of flat or unleveled ground. I like the fact that when I use the buckets I have less strut exposed and therefore less rocking. I spray painted my buckets black so they match my custom paint job. I have never needed more lift than the buckets provide? I also Carry 4 hard Plastic Jack pads that are about an inch thick each but nice and lite. If need be I can place them under a bucket to get 4 more inches of lift and they are real easy to pack around. Think I got them at camp world. I know people like carting around all the boards? I just prefer the buckets and how they work and stow easily. Personnel preference I guess?
‘Hope this helps

 

[Lantley]

I like the fact that Andersen Buckets attach to the jacks via magnets

 

[UFF]

My rule of thumb is if I put any thing under the tires I use pads on that side and I always use pads in the front. I just use these homemade pads.

 

[UFF]

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[Bozo]

I installed a bubble level on pin box so I know instantly when I pull into site. If off, I will drive onto boards so as to avoid having wheels off ground after auto level. I use homemade blocks under my jacks every time if room. Not having jacks excessively extended proves to be more stable. Anderson blocks don’t work well on gravel/dirt/sandy surfaces. I used Anderson buckets and levelers until they started degrading from gravel surfaces.