7-2
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7.2 TRAILER LEVELLING
If you want to use any of the appliances when
occupying the trailer, it will be necessary to
level the trailer frame. The refrigerator is
particularly sensitive and must be within a
couple of degrees of level to function properly.
The tow vehicle can remain hooked up to the
trailer or unhooked depending on your specific
requirements. A little time and planning done
prior to starting to level will insure maximum
enjoyment of your trailer.
1. Inspect the area where the trailer will be
parked. Select if possible an area that has
a firm prepared surface. Most
campgrounds provide this type of parking
area for trailers.
2. Select an area that is level or as near to
level as possible.
3. Use a carpenters level on the frame to
determine where to place blocks to level the
frame.
4. Level from side to side first. Place planks
under the low side tires and drive the trailer
forward until the tires are resting on the
planks. Check that the frame is level from
side-to-side. Add or remove blocking as
required to level the frame.
5. Place chocks in front of and behind the
tires to prevent trailer movement.
6. Place planks under the hitch jack (trailer)
and landing gear (fifth wheel) to support the
pads.
7. Unhook tow vehicle (Refer to Section 4.1).
8. Extend or retract hitch jack or landing gear
to level the frame. Use a carpenters level
to be sure.
Hitch Jack
Landing Gear
Fig. 7-1 LEVELLING
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