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Thread: Dual Axles not on same level
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09-12-2020, 03:21 PM #1
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09-13-2020, 10:07 AM #2
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Are you parked like that to get the unit level? I don't see a problem myself. However check your tire pressures. The both look low, especially the one on the ramp
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09-13-2020, 10:54 AM #3
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I personally would not do this to level a trailer or to store a trailer. Too much load on one tire and axle. Probably double what they are rated for. May damage both. I always put both axles up. There are leveling ramps that fit between the axle for the rear wheel so both tires are up. If your tires are inflated properly you can see how much added load is on the one tire and nothing on the other.
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09-13-2020, 12:43 PM #4
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This is not my actual trailer, just a pic I found online that shows how mine is. I have it like this in our driveway to level it. My tire pressures are OK.
Rob, do you have a link to the ramps you are referring?
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09-13-2020, 02:03 PM #5
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I have these and they work well. Shop around for best price.
https://www.amazon.com/Beech-Lane-Ca...NsaWNrPXRydWU=2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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09-13-2020, 02:47 PM #6
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@powerscol has the link for what I was referring to. I made my own custom ramps as I like to tinker but have heard that the Beech Lane ones are very good.
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09-13-2020, 04:09 PM #7
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I use Andersen levelers when parking on significantly un-level side to side at my home.
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09-14-2020, 04:14 PM #8
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That pic is not a pic of a tool for leveling an RV. That pic is a pic of a ramp typically used to do an oil change or that type of thing on a vehicle. If you need to level, put the leveling material, whatever style you are using, under BOTH tires. I'm not sure what this person is doing or trying to do in this pic.
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09-16-2020, 02:47 PM #9
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Thanks to all who replied. I have since revamped my ramp by making it longer so both wheels are now at the same level.
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