How to Level Your Fifth Wheel Trailer

After a long day on the road your campsite is always a sight for sore eyes. Owning a fifth wheel trailer gives you the freedom to visit faraway destinations, but the trade-off is that you have to drive hundreds of miles to get there. The last thing you want to do is spend a long time setting up camp. But you’re going to have a very uncomfortable evening if your trailer isn’t properly leveled. Your refrigerator also requires a level surface to operate properly. 

Fortunately, leveling a fifth wheel trailer is a relatively quick and easy process. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy a comfortable evening in your fifth wheel trailer at every campsite. 

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Choose Your Campsite Carefully

Some campgrounds and RV parks will allow you to select your own campsite on a first-come, first-served basis. This is ideal because it gives you the option to find a campsite that’s the most level and in the best location. You’re usually visiting the park for the first time and you can't usually count on a website to give you detailed information. If the campground's policy is preassigning sites in advance you can always call or email them with specific questions and requests.

Check Levels Before You Unhitch

Once you get to your campsite you’ll get a better idea of how even of a surface you have to work with. If you’re camping on a flat paved surface it probably won’t make a big difference where you park your trailer, but if you’re on dirt or gravel be sure to check your bubble levelers. You can also carry a carpenter’s leveler and set it on your countertop to check levels. Check levels from both front to back and sideways and use your leveling blocks while you're still hitched.

Use Jacks to Finish Leveling

The final step after you unhitch and chock your wheels is extending your rear rear stabilizing jacks. If you have leveled your trailer correctly you shouldn’t need to do much more than take some weight off of your suspension. Be sure that your jacks are on a firm surface, and if the surface isn’t paved you should place some blocks underneath your jacks. If you’re camping for multiple nights, you might want to make some additional leveling adjustments after everyone is settled in.

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