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Is This Level Enough?

danrclem
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I'm new to 5th wheels and took this on a trip and even though it rode well it was too high in the front. I lowered the hitch 1 notch which looked to be 1" and it's still not level. The bottom in the front is about 2 1/2" higher than the bottom in the back. Would any of you lower it more or should I see how it tows before making another adjustment? It has plenty of distance above the bed. The next adjustment would probably be on the pin box.

Thanks, Danny

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larry_barnhart
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Explorer
larry barnhart wrote:
larry barnhart wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
larry barnhart wrote:
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman


Carpenter to Carpenter, that's "Dead Nuts". :B




It was another couples MS that did not have a truck and I towed it to Palm creek and parked it in their site.
chevman





maybe this picture will be correct.I am still learning sorry chevman

Not perfect for our fifth but has worked great for years.

chevman
chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy



KSH 55 inbed fuel tank

scanguage II
TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
TST tire monitors
FMCA # F479110

larry_barnhart
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Explorer
larry barnhart wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
larry barnhart wrote:
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman


Carpenter to Carpenter, that's "Dead Nuts". :B




It was another couples MS that did not have a truck and I towed it to Palm creek and parked it in their site.
chevman




Not perfect for our fifth but has worked great for years.

chevman
chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy



KSH 55 inbed fuel tank

scanguage II
TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
TST tire monitors
FMCA # F479110

larry_barnhart
Explorer
Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
larry barnhart wrote:
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman


Carpenter to Carpenter, that's "Dead Nuts". :B




It was another couples MS that did not have a truck and I towed it to Palm creek and parked it in their site.
chevman
chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy



KSH 55 inbed fuel tank

scanguage II
TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
TST tire monitors
FMCA # F479110

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
larry barnhart wrote:
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman


Carpenter to Carpenter, that's "Dead Nuts". :B
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

Cummins12V98
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Explorer III
Dano1955 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You will never have it perfect."

I paid MORryde $1,800 to make mine "perfect".



Even without the $1800 MORyde, mine is usually "perfect" with the landing gear down too.


Good EYE!!! I was hoping someone would catch that. I dropped them just enough to touch the blocks. There is a spot we always get since it has no sewer at the Keizer, OR Elks that is flat enough for us to pull into and pull out the two drivers side slides and sleep and head out early in the AM.

Here is one without the blocks for your viewing pleasure. :B

2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

phillyg
Explorer II
Explorer II
larry barnhart wrote:
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman


Can't get much better than that.
--2005 Ford F350 Lariat Crewcab 6.0, 4x4, 3.73 rear
--2016 Montana 3711FL, 40'
--2014 Wildcat 327CK, 38' SOLD

larry_barnhart
Explorer
Explorer
Maybe this is perfect.

chevman
chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy



KSH 55 inbed fuel tank

scanguage II
TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
TST tire monitors
FMCA # F479110

Dano1955
Explorer
Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You will never have it perfect."

I paid MORryde $1,800 to make mine "perfect".



Even without the $1800 MORyde, mine is usually "perfect" with the landing gear down too.

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
"You will never have it perfect."

I paid MORryde $1,800 to make mine "perfect".

2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

Dano1955
Explorer
Explorer
Honestly, I'd also get the squat outta the back of the truck. After that, you're fine. You will never have it perfect. Make it safe instead.

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
jsum wrote:
I don't think measuring the front and rear of the trailer will give you an accurate trailer level.
What about hooking trailer up, finding a level parking lot and using a 4' level INSIDE the trailer on the floor??
I believe that is more accurate..........



Or a lazer level under RV measuring from frame to beam front and back.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

jsum
Explorer
Explorer
I don't think measuring the front and rear of the trailer will give you an accurate trailer level.
What about hooking trailer up, finding a level parking lot and using a 4' level INSIDE the trailer on the floor??
I believe that is more accurate..........

High5er
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Explorer
2naEagle wrote:
Just me but I'm going to try and be as level as I can. Got this from the forum. I like the way he explained it.


With TV and 5er hooked up park on a level area. At the pin location measure from ground to top of bed rail, call this "Measurement1".

Now chock the 5er wheels and disconnect the TV from the 5er, pull TV clear of the fiver, then level the 5er. Then at the pin measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the 5er over hang, call this "Measurement2"

Now time for math (measurement1 + 6") - measurement2 = needed lift at axles.

(from rhagfo on RV.net) Thanks


That makes sense, However IMHO, with that method I would only level using the front jacks. If you have an auto leveling system it could possibly lift the entire 5th wheel an extra inch or 2 and would give you a incorrect reading from that standpoint .

2naEagle
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Just me but I'm going to try and be as level as I can. Got this from the forum. I like the way he explained it.


With TV and 5er hooked up park on a level area. At the pin location measure from ground to top of bed rail, call this "Measurement1".

Now chock the 5er wheels and disconnect the TV from the 5er, pull TV clear of the fiver, then level the 5er. Then at the pin measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the 5er over hang, call this "Measurement2"

Now time for math (measurement1 + 6") - measurement2 = needed lift at axles.

(from rhagfo on RV.net) Thanks
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