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How to Level a Travel Trailer at the Campsite

Apr. 14 2025 Lifestyle By MYRV

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Travel trailers offer an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors, combining mobility with the comforts of home. However, ensuring your travel trailer is level at the campsite is crucial for both comfort and functionality. An unlevel trailer can lead to problems with appliances and water systems and even cause discomfort while sleeping.

Preparing Your Travel Trailer

Before you start leveling your travel trailer, it's essential to find an ideal spot on the campsite. Look for a flat surface whenever possible; it makes leveling far easier. Use wheel chocks to secure your trailer firmly in place once you've parked. This will prevent it from rolling and provide a stable foundation as you begin the leveling process.

Tools You'll Need

Having the right tools can simplify the task of leveling your travel trailer:

  • Bubble Level: Attach this tool inside the RV near a flat surface to gauge how level it is.
  • Leveling Blocks: These durable blocks are made from molded plastic or rubber that can be stacked beneath tires.
  • Stabilizer Jacks: Some trailers come equipped with these jacks, which add extra support.

Front-to-Back and Side-to-Side Leveling

Start by leveling from front to back. Use a bubble level on the A-frame of your trailer, then adjust either using manual methods or by operating an electric tongue jack. Once balanced front-to-back, move on to side-to-side leveling by utilizing leveling blocks beneath the wheels on lower sides until perfectly leveled according to your bubble level.

Final Adjustments and Stabilization

After achieving balance in every direction, extend all stabilizer jacks firmly but gently so that they touch ground stabilization without elevating them further than necessary—some might over-rely on stabilizers, resulting in structural strain over time.

For those in El Cajon, CA, or visiting from San Diego, don't miss out by visiting MYRV, where our knowledgeable team can guide you through these steps! Our dealership offers not only travel trailers for sale but also other tips for making every camping experience comfortable and memorable.