gypsies2 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Hi, I would like some info on leveling my Allegro RED. Can you put one side up on some wood and let your jacks down without putting to much pressure on the other side. Sometimes in parking lots like casinos, Walmart and campgrounds, it isn't very flat. I have tried putting blocks under one side of the tandems, and a block under the jack on that side and the other tire almost came off the ground. Thanks, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Two suggestions. If you're so unlevel that your wheels come off the ground you should move or like you said put some boards under them. Please don't put your jacks down on asphalt parking lots, especially in the summer as it will damage the surface. Go to the FMCA recommendations (see below) on ONP in Wally Worlds, etc for suggestions on being a good neighbor. We are going to mess around and lose this privilege if we aren't careful. Overnight parking etiquette Print Email FMCA and some of the most respected RV consumer clubs have joined together to support your right to park on private businesses’ parking lots overnight under the following code of conduct. The code pertains to establishments that permit "dry camping" on their lots. Dry camping means camping without the use of external hookups for electricity, water supply or waste disposal. Industry-Sanctioned Code of Conduct (RVers’ Good Neighbor Policy) 1. Stay one night only! 2. Obtain permission from a qualified individual. 3. Obey posted regulations. 4. No awnings, chairs, or barbecue grills outside your RV. 5. Do not use hydraulic jacks on soft surfaces (including asphalt). 6. Always leave an area cleaner than you found it. 7. Purchase gas, food, or supplies as a form of thank you, when feasible. 8. Be safe! Always be aware of your surroundings and leave if you feel unsafe. If your plans include touring the area, staying for more than one night, or necessitate conduct not within the code, please relocate to a local campground. It’s the right thing to do! Most of the complaints lodged regarding RV parking on business parking lots have to do with aesthetics and perceived abuse of the privilege. There are a variety of competing interests that were balanced to arrive at this industry-sanctioned code of conduct. As you can see, this Code of Conduct is nothing more than an RVers’ “Good Neighbor†policy. Not following the code has serious consequences and is detrimental to the rights of all RVers. Already, some municipalities have passed ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property overnight. Please do not take offense to this letter; it is only provided as a reminder that RVers must be perceived as good neighbors, or there will be more pressure to institute state, county and local ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wayne77590 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 John, One has to be extremely careful using the method you described. I personally would not do it. I carry some 2 x 10 x 16 inch pieces and if it were me I would move forward or backward, place the appropriate amount on the ground, and roll the MH into the temporary platform. I have the means to go 3 high stacked on the 2 x 10's. I use other 2 x 10's and the orange plastic squares as a ramp. Seems like a lot of work. but: Raising the wheels off the ground and slipping wood underneath may cause a problem when you decide to retract. From the settling of the MH you may not have the clearance to remove the wood, so you would halve to build a ramp. My manual states to not place any object over 3 inches high under the jack as you may not be able to raise the jack to clear the object when retracting. I'm all for the part of moving to another location. Levelling: Place DW on floor with feet towards front of coach. Observe which way she rolls. Turn 90 degrees and repeat process. Level accordingly. Okay! Okay! So she puts me on the floor - big deal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shields Report post Posted January 22, 2011 John, Note that Wayne is using lumber wide enough to support the full width of the tire tread. It's important to have support all the way accross. Similarly, if a rear corner is low, supporting both the tires is essential. Does your coach allow you to lower the suspension (such as by deflating air bags)? If so, lowering the coach first will put your jack pads closer to the ground and give you more lift range. Good luck, Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gypsies2 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks guys, I was just wondering how you all were doing it. I don't do this at Walmarts or any business place. I try to find a level spot or move. I am a stickler on leveling. I do what one of you says. I have always carried a lot of wood with me, and I do build a sort of ramp using a few boards to go up one at a time. Now I would like to know how to get rid of mice. I think I might have a family in here. I can't get to them or see them unless they come out at night, which one did and I finally got him after a lot of D-con he ate up. They usually come up at night after we are in bed and I see their droppings in some drawers. I have finally set up an old fashioned trap with the spring load to kill him or them, plus I have more D-con pellets. Thanks, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 Please, let's stick with the original topic-- Leveling Motorhome. If you want to discuss a completely unrelated subject, please start a new topic. BTW, for some great information on mice control, go to the "search" box at the upper right of this page and type "mice". Some good discussions there. Thanks. Brett Moderator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
