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How to Level a Travel Trailer in 3 Steps
How do you level a travel trailer or camper? How do you use leveling blocks?
Trailer Jacks
A trailer jack lifts and supports a trailer tongue, and keeps it level when not attached to the tow vehicle. Jacks vary in capacity and features for different applications.
Jacks to Stabilize Trailers Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Stabilizing Tripod Jacks Supports trailer at the king pin or gooseneck hitch Stabilizes trailer front to back Built with wide footpads to prevent sinking and tilting Capacity: 1,200 lbs to 5,000 lbs Sets up quickly and stows away when you're traveling Available in steel or aluminum Light-Duty Stabilizing Jacks Bolts onto trailer frame, folds up for storage and pulls down for use Typically located at the back or corners of the trailer Capacity: 300 lbs to 1,000 lbs Works well for small utility trailers and pop-up campers Stabilizes trailer for loading or whenever you move around on it Scissor Jack Stabilizing Jacks Bolts or welds onto trailer frame Operates by screw gear (also called worm gear) and handle Typically located at the back of the trailer Capacity: 300 lbs to 3,000 lbs Usually sold in pairs with a combined capacity of 5,000 to 6,500 lbs Stabilizes and levels bigger campers Pipe Mount Trailer Jacks Pivots around a tube that is welded to the trailer frame Capacity: 2,000 lbs to 7,000 lbs Mounts on the trailer's tongue or on the sides of the trailer near the back to aid with stabilizing and leveling Comes in one of two styles - cranking from either the side or the top One type may work better than the other depending on the clearance around your trailer Held in up or down position by detent pin Slide-out Supports Supports slide-outs on camping trailers Protects RV frame and extension tubes Adjust by means of threaded rod or, for fast setup, combined sliding and threaded rod Capacity: up to 10,000 lbs Usually sold in pairs or as a set of 4 Electric- and Manual-Adjust Stabilizer Jacks Supports and levels trailer Bolts underneath trailer frame Available in electric- and manual-adjust models Capacity: up to 6,000 lbs Leveling System Automatically levels your 5th-wheel Bolts to 4 corners of trailer Controlled remotely for convenient operation Automatically positions your trailer for hookup by means of memory feature Capacity: 20,000 lbs (5,000 lbs per jack) Slide-in Camper Jacks Raises and lowers your slide-in camper for loading and unloading Eliminates need for permanently installed jacks Supports camper on L-shaped lift brackets Breaks down into 3 pieces so you can easily transport it Operates by hand crank Capacity: 3,000 lbs per pair Camper Step Stabilizer Jack Supports camper steps Increases stability of steps Takes strain off of camper's frame Adjust by threaded rod to fit a range of step heights Capacity: up to 750 lbs |
Must-Have Flat Towing Components
Learn about the five primary components you need for a safe flat towing setup: a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, light wiring, and a supplemental braking system.
Removable exterior light kits Magnetic towing lights Hitch-mounted light bar Separate tail light bulb kits Mounts inside vehicle's tail light housing Bypasses dinghy lighting system Diode light systems Wires in-line with dinghy's existing tail light bulbs Requires little to no maintenance after initial installation Wiring extensions Connect towed vehicle wiring to motorhome wiring Most installations require an extension Charge line kits Allows RV or motorhome to charge towed vehicle's battery while towing Connects from 6-way or 7-way plug at front of towed vehicle to it's battery Keeps towed vehicle's battery charged if that battery is used for powering a braking system A power line must be present on the RV or motorhome If power is not at the 6-way or 7-way plug on the RV or motorhome, then a charge line kit made for RVs and motorhomes must be installed For detailed information on the types of dinghy lighting available, click here. |
Roof-Mounted Watersport Carriers
Carry surfboards, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks on the roof of your vehicle. Learn how to properly mount and secure watersport equipment to your roof rack.
These cradles are far more adjustable than blocks, and therefore they can better conform to your boat's hull for added security. | With a rooftop watersport carrier, you can easily load and transport: Kayaks...
Tow Bar Wiring: Which Wiring Kit is for You?
Review of the type of lighting kits that can be installed on a vehicle to provide the appropriate light functions while it is being towed. It compares the benefits, features and installion methods for removable tail light kits, separate-bulb kits and diode light kits.
Hardwire diode kits can include: 4 Diodes for 2-wire systems (or for a 3-wire towed car that you intend to wire as a combined system) 6 Diodes for 3-wire systems Single block-style diode for either 2-wire or 3-wire systems Kits that include either four or six diodes that splice into your towed car's wiring are the most common tail light wiring kits. |
Hand Winches
Find out everything that you need to know about the different types of hand winches.
Note: 5 percent incline is a 1/2 ft rise in 10 ft. % Incline Multiply By: 0% (Level surface) 10 5% (3-degree) 6.67 10% (6-degree) 5.02 20% (11-degree) 3.40 30% (17-degree) 2.61 50% (26-degree) 1.86 70% (35-degree) 1.53 100% (45-degree) 1.29 For example, a 2,000-lb winch pulling a rolling load on a level surface can handle up to 20,000 lbs. |
How to Choose a Trunk-Mounted Bike Rack
Review and comparison of different styles of trunk mounted bike racks available. In depth evaluation of each style of trunk mounted bike racks' vehicle compatibility, bike compatibility, vehicle accessibility and user compatibility.
Popular Racks That Have Built-in Vehicle-Specific Settings Thule Passage 2-bike rack Thule Archway XT 2-bike rack Yakima HalfBack 2-bike rack Thule Raceway PRO 2-bike rack Number of Straps Most racks use 6 straps to hold the rack to your vehicle. Some racks, however, have only 4, which can make installation of a rack simpler and easier. 4-Strap bike racks 6-Strap bike racks Adjustable and Folding Arms The support arms on some racks can be adjusted. |
Flat Towing Package for 2018 Ram 1500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2018 Ram 1500 behind a motorhome.
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The Upgrades: Firestone Air Command Kits
Review of the benefits and differences between available Firestone Air Command Kits for Firestone air springs and suspension systems.
Pneumatic Activation Changes to and adjustments of the height-control valve manipulate the amount of air that flows in and out of the springs, inflating and deflating as necessary Air hoses run through the height-control valve When the control valve is pulled or pushed out of its original position, the system automatically inflates or deflates springs to compensate for the change in load During deflation, the air exits the system via the exhaust hose Available types: Single gauge Inflates 2 springs equally Dual gauge Inflates 2 springs individually or 2 separate sets of springs (for example, 2 front springs can have different pressure levels from 2 rear springs on the same vehicle) Ideal for accommodating loading and unloading |
Stromberg Carlson
--these products will be imported to our website soon-- Stromburg Carlons offers: Tailgates - We now have 4 different types fifth wheel tailgates Turbo Net (from Highland - least expensive) Metal, open frame (stromburg Carlson - 100 Series) Louvered (Stromburg Carlson - 2000 Series; we've been selling this under the Hidden Hitch brand) Louvered and locakable (Stromburg Carlson - 3500 Series) Manual pull out and electric slide out steps for Rvs and campers Electric a-frame jack Stabilizer jacks Scissor style for supporting and leveling campers jacks for supporting pull down stairs Jacks for supporting slide out sections of campers Assist handles for getting in and out of campers |
Flat Towing Package for 2015 Ram 1500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2015 Ram 1500 behind a motorhome.
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Truxedo Edge Tonneau Cover
The Edge features an adjustable tension control behind the cab that enables you to keep the cover taut in hot or cold weather. | thanks to Tyler C, if you have any questions or would like additional information please let...
Flat Towing Package for 2013-2014 Ram 1500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2013-2014 Ram 1500 behind a motorhome.
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Performance Chips and Modules
Boost horsepower and torque, improve fuel efficiency, tow with ease and get a variety of off-road-related features for your vehicle by adding a performance tuner.
The following topics will be covered in detail: Reasons for Using a Performance Tuner How Performance Tuners Work Power Levels and Advanced Features User-Adjustable Parameters Monitoring Capabilities Quick Comparison of Most Common Tuners Compatibility with Aftermarket Accessories Custom Mounts and Accessory Parts Tips and Troubleshooting |
What Is a Supplemental Braking System?
This page will help you understand the purpose and function of tow bar braking systems. With this information you can decide whether you need a supplemental braking system and, if so, which one is right for you.
Yes Yes No - Installation requires an advanced mechanical background No - Installation requires an advanced mechanical background Be easily and acurately adjusted? Somewhat - Switch between 3 basic levels Yes - Fine-tune adjustment N/A - Adjustment is not necessary Yes - Fine-tune adjustment Go to Choosing a System for more help in picking the supplemental braking system that best suits your needs. |
Flat Towing Package for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 behind a motorhome.
Trailer Hitch Installation Tips
How to install a trailer hitch. General information about the installation of trailer hitches on cars, trucks, and suvs including bolt-on, minor drilling, fish wire and other methods to make installing a hitch easy.
When elevating the vehicle on a hoist or ramps, ensure that the vehicle is properly secured and blocked such that it will not fall or roll off its supports. | Before Installation: Make sure you have the correct hitch for your...
Flat Towing Package for 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra 3500 behind a motorhome.
Flat Towing Package for 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler behind a motorhome.
Flat Towing Package for 2015-2018 GMC Sierra 2500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2015-2018 GMC Sierra 2500 behind a motorhome.
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Flat Towing Package for 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 1997 Jeep Wrangler behind a motorhome.
Flat Towing Package for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2019 Jeep Cherokee behind a motorhome.
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Flat Towing Package for 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 behind a motorhome.
Flat Towing Package for 2016-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain
Find custom-fit base plates, tow bars, wiring, and braking systems to flat to your 2016-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain behind a motorhome.
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