Level Options

ZNK · May 13, 2012

I am looking to see if anyone experienced has a recommendation for levels to help make sure my NEW rig is level in all directions. I have seen twqo different styles, not sure which is best. There is the straight kind that you mount on the sides of your coach or the circle kind that goes on the floor and measures in a 360 degree manner. Which do you recommend or which is best? Nothing worse than sleeping on a slanted bed!

Thanks!

Zack

cookie · May 13, 2012

I would buy the simple stick on bubble level that WalMart sells.
Once you level your coach, using a level on the floor of your rig, you can stick them on the side and front of the trailer to indicate level.
I would use a 4 foot level if you have one.

Peace
Dave

ZNK · May 14, 2012

Dave,

Have you ever tried one of the circle type levels?

I will need to get a 4 foot level, have always wanted/needed one around the house anyways. This will help with the initial installation of the levels. Personally I want to try to hide them in the storage compartments if possible. I think they look kind of ugly. But I am a perfectionist...

PhotoPete · May 14, 2012

ZNK, i simply use a 2' straight level. I place it on the floor first side to side, then once thats level, than front to back. I have never liked the look of stuck on bubbles. I toss the level in the storage bin and get busy with the beer.

porthole · May 14, 2012

I don't like the stick on levels either. But I did use this one and mounted it where I could see it in the rear view mirror.
It helped when looking for the best spot in the sight and when I was using boards to see when I got it right.

http://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Masters...3ZQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336998682&sr=8-1

brlr2000 · May 14, 2012

I have several different levels...Depending on where you 'test' for level, you may get completely different results. Some people say to put a circlar bubble-level in the freezer. I try to use a 2-foot level and I've tested on the counter top...the stove...the floor...and the frame. Each location can yeild a different result. I personally try to level the frame. This usually gives me the most consistent results.

PhotoPete · May 14, 2012

brlr2000 said:
I have several different levels...Depending on where you 'test' for level, you may get completely different results. Some people say to put a circlar bubble-level in the freezer. I try to use a 2-foot level and I've tested on the counter top...the stove...the floor...and the frame. Each location can yeild a different result. I personally try to level the frame. This usually gives me the most consistent results.

this is a good point, however i have found that setting the level on the floor seems to be good enough for everything else. the refer will function just fine at that level of accuracy, and eggs don't seem to slide to one side either.

Sandpirate69 · May 14, 2012

I have used a , I think it's 3 ft, level for a long time & still carry it. I bought an electric gadget that looks like a cross, even on all four sides, it has a light on each of the legs. If its uneven it lights up red, if its level it lights up green. i checked it against the level and it was right on the money. I put it right in the center of the floor of the rig & let it do its thing. But if you drop it, it may not work right. I usually check it against a level once a year on a level surface (certified DOT).

ZNK · May 14, 2012

Sandpirate69 said:
I have used a , I think it's 3 ft, level for a long time & still carry it. I bought an electric gadget that looks like a cross, even on all four sides, it has a light on each of the legs. If its uneven it lights up red, if its level it lights up green. i checked it against the level and it was right on the money. I put it right in the center of the floor of the rig & let it do its thing. But if you drop it, it may not work right. I usually check it against a level once a year on a level surface (certified DOT).

I am definitely interested in this gadget. Do you have any details, name, etc on it?

katkens · May 14, 2012

ZNK said:
I am definitely interested in this gadget. Do you have any details, name, etc on it?

I think this is the one he was talking about..........http://www.rvupgradestore.com/RV-EZLevel-p/rvezlevel.htm

Invizatu · May 14, 2012

I've got a couple of small stick ons that seem to work quite well. My brother in law uses a marble!
I don't try for perfect level though, I like the front just a tad high and from side to side, I like the slide out side a hair lower so rain drains away from the seal.

ZNK · May 15, 2012

katkens said:
I think this is the one he was talking about..........http://www.rvupgradestore.com/RV-EZLevel-p/rvezlevel.htm

Thanks, wonder if it is truly worth the $45?

PeternLiane · May 15, 2012

ZNK said:
Thanks, wonder if it is truly worth the $45?

It looks pretty cool. I just use the stick on bubbles. I did buy a magnetic level for the front as a test. It just stays on the frame. It works pretty good.

2psnapod1 · May 16, 2012

When our auto-level 'hiccups' or we need to re-calibrate it we use a small 12 inch level on the floor...works great! (I use it and holler at Dad what needs adjusting!)

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