Best rv leveling & stabilization products according to redditors

I was about to go with one of the outside tailgate hinge mounts, but decided to do a tad more digging and found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-OffRoad-4-Door-Wrangler-Hi-Lift/dp/B00DPN5TYG

I love it. Subtle and secure and most importantly - keeps the jack out of the weather.

Get wheel chocks even if you have the x-chocks.

A battery jump starter

RV leveling blocks

Led string lights

Collapsable food containers

I use this on the pinch weld right next to the reinforced part https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG9CNUX/ then put the jack stand on the reinforced part of the pinch weld.

Most trailers have rear stabilizers, did you use them? Larger trailers have them in the front as well. You can also buy separate stabilizers. They make small ones to place under the step. I bought a larger one to add to the stability under the side bed in mine.
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Get you a stand like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G83MF8W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_GlqQDb3PY8HG7

And pegs like these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794YN7HG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_RmqQDbESV2DYS

Both are well worth the money

When we had our trailer these things made it super easy to level it up.

Do yourself a huge favor and buy this instead - Trailer Tire Leveler

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Leveling-Blocks-Hydraulic-44505/dp/B00480BWCI

They're basically giant legos that you stack under the lower 2 wheels and drive on.

Battery operated column candles. I got mine from Ikea but have seen similar at Costco. I like the warm tone of them, they turn on and off with a shake, so they're really nice to have bedside. Bright but not glaring. They feel like having candles, without the risk of burning down the camper.

Oh, and OMG, this thing is a must for RVs, tent trailers, etc: Andersen Hitches 3604 x2 | 2-Pack Camper Leveler & Chock Set | Best Camper Leveling Kit | RV Leveling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYQ1Z8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pMMjzb05ST2TK

I don't know how anyone levels anything without it. Worth every penny for how quickly it makes setup.

The Coleman two sided camp sink was also a good buy.

...I could go on. I love camping gear.

Not a solution, but it might help you get there: Get a bulls eye level to help you get it flat.

If you have an RV fridge, keeping that level is probably one of the important factors (see http://www.doityourselfrv.com/know-rig-level-enough-rv-refrigerator-work-properly/), and you may want to place a bullseye level there to make sure that is level and not just on the floor.

Something like: https://www.amazon.com/Camco-25573-Bullseye-Level/dp/B000EDSSDY

The two jacks in the rear are like this.

The bases for those jacks are like this.

The jack in the front is like [this] (http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m6gEYG4Pn04KSHCR1cztNNA.jpg)

Bolt some of these on, or weld them, to help keep it stable when not attached to the vehicle.

https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA

There's the cheaper other ones toward the bottom of the page.

Thanks for the detailed reply! I'm considering four corners of scissor-style jacks, if nothing but for wind stability.

Nice. I recommend getting some jack pucks makes it way easier to jack up without messing up your frame rail. I got these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRMSHP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RQLPBbR2K63NA

Most trailers only have stabilizing jacks. They just prevent movement while you are walking around the trailer. We bought these levelers. They are super easy to use.

Youtube video

I switched us over to the Anderson levelers and love them. FWIW, were in a 31’ Apex.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GC2LVM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_fH9MDbV7X16X9

I got this from Amazon and it works great.


Single Universal for Porsche Polyurethane Jack Pad Frame Protector by TMB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZMMSR7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_dQ5UDbNS1H5SW

This would be a great time to purchase a x-chock. If installed correctly tires will not move.

X-Chock Wheel Stabilizer - Pair - One Handle - 28012 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XLHUQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O4MSCbWNPTA9A

oh yeah, and if he slaps one of these on a flat part of his saw, it is great for training a person to get nice, level backcuts and pies.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-25543-T-Level/dp/B000EDSSDO/ref=pd_lpo_263_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=52VWB27B15RKJRTB0J66

I used one for log home construction, (cutting in windows) but decided to keep it on my saw because it was fun to check myself to see how level and square i could get my saw.

Ever though of buying them online, like here?.

I am not as handy as you, but isn't that what you would need (what I linked to)?

Nice work, btw. Looks great. I am insanely jealous.

I don’t have a 5th wheel, but a travel trailer.

In my experience I have to chock one side of the trailer tight to eliminate the wiggle.
So using one of those chocks that fit between the tires and you clamp down I would anticipate will resolve your issue.
My 20’ is a single axle and I use this.

Mechanically I could only see the tripod as helping with vertical and not lateral motions.

https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Rubber-Jack-Pads-Slotted/dp/B06WRMSHP2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pinch+weld&qid=1572230069&s=books&sr=1-3-catcorr

Not exactly sure what these are called, but many campers have them. They keep things stable when you are moving around inside. Put a drill with a socket on the end of it, and you are mobile to stable in about 2 minutes.

https://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-Stabilizing-Scissor-Trailers-48830/dp/B00IKKS4W8?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Ohh and I wanted to share this incase you wanted a bit more stability. huge difference.

closest to a-typical i have done so far doesn't really count, but the Dominion OffRoad Jack Mount on my JK.

Its sort of a-typical as its inside and out of the way, and I don't see it used often. Works for me as i have a hard top, keeps it out of sight from thieves.

Like /u/Herbie555 said they usually the same thickness and they snap together. Here is an Amazon link to a Camco set. Camco makes a TON of stuff for the RV world and a lot of it can be really useful for overlanding as well.

We toyed with that idea but the amount of hardware and space it was going to take up just wasn't worth it.

When camping, we can usually position the van in a way that is level-ish, or with our heads slightly raised. It's actually not too hard to do this with a small van in most boondocking sites. We can double our flexibility by sleeping with our heads on the opposite side of the bed as well.

You can also get trailer levelers like these which are micro-adjustable. I've seen them used for tow behinds quite successfully.

But the bed idea sounds cool if you can manage it!

I want to say years ago...when I was growing up, we have an older prowler.

I may be wrong, but I believe it did NOT have scissor jacks. It have something like those V's pointing down. I then used something like this (below link) to put under the V and screw it up to meet the V...making it a stabilizer

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Olympian-Aluminum-Stabilize-Position/dp/B000760FWU/ref=zg_bs_3147821011_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7CSVX602VG780PZ9NERC

Personally I am a fan of the Andersen camper leveler ( https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Hitches-3604-Camper-Leveler/dp/B001GC2LVM/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=andersen+camper+leveler&qid=1564574872&s=gateway&sprefix=Andersen+cam&sr=8-14)

Look up the "Bal RV leveler". I spent a couple of years driving on and off of blocks until I found this thing. Look for one somewhere at a decent price and then grab one. You can pretty much pull into any unlevel lot, toss that thing in and be level in minutes. That used to be the most frustrating part of the journey for me.

https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32ACOBN2CM89R&keywords=bal+leveler&qid=1564579078&s=gateway&sprefix=bal%3B+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-3

Best investment you will make.

Look for a single axel locking chock or a Bal single axle leveling jack. This will reduce movement from the wheels moving.
BAL 28050 Light Trailer Tire Leveler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PgjnDbAFSK55S

BAL 28020 Single Axle Tire Chock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UGPEJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MhjnDbYSRYTW1

POR15 is worth it.

Then buy some of these

For long term stabilization I would look at these- Stabilization Jacks

Clothes storage in the bunks is interesting. For folded clothes I would look at bins/baskets or lightweight plastic dressers. For hanging clothes I would look at installing removable clothes rod(s)

Hope these ideas help!

https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel-Stabilizer-Handle-28012/dp/B002XLHUQG

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BAL X-chocks work well. Really help with stabilization.

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Have camped all over the country and have never heard of the 'no plastic block' thing.

https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Rubber-Jack-Pads-Slotted/dp/B06WRMSHP2/

Now that you have a proper jack, you'll probably need one of these to use the pinch weld lift points: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MG9CNUX/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497853070&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I built off of the harbor freight trailer as well.While the tongue wheel is great for moving it around, Don't make the mistake I did and use it as a support while you are in the trailer, I bent the frame of the tongue! I bought kick down jacks that are just great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008G5AA7E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Doesn't seem very sturdy, but if it works? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I carry around two stacks of leveling blocks but I have also seen people with pieces of 2x4 that they cut to short lengths.

Steadyfast and Camco Stack Jacks work for us pretty good. Not sure if it would ever get rock solid like a sticks and bricks.

I also noticed that your rear stabilsers do not appear to have sand pads. These help distribute the load better and you don't sink. I would also recommend one for your hitch. Also, in of itself that wood blocking is going to be rocky.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Stabilizing-Base-Pads-Cross-Frame/dp/B0024E6Z9U/

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-1400700340-Footplate-Pin/dp/B005DLLVMW/


But as another stated, I also use the BAL X chocks and really like them. Although.... a little too much side to side motion in the ocean can cause them to work themselves out. There is a fine line between too tight and not tight enough.

https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel-Stabilizer-Handle-28012/dp/B002XLHUQG/

I believe my house is approx 10,000 lbs. I was wrong about my jacks though, they are actually super-simple Camco Aluminum Stack Jacks, four of them rated for 6,000 lbs each;

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-44560-Olympian-Aluminum-Stack/dp/B000760FWU

They work very well at leveling my place. The house definitely does move in reaction to inside movement, and you can feel high winds and minor earthquakes.

That is advantageous to me, however, as if we get the massive subduction quake we are overdue for. A little bit of flex is better than none, as far as I can tell. Other than that, I don't know much about the various jack options, so hopefully someone with more info will comment.

I’m adding these to my trailer for my rc airplanes. This may work for you.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G5AA7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_awH7BbX94MJCE

I use leveling ramps kinda like these: https://www.amazon.com/Leveler-Andersen-Minutes-Levelers-Leveling/dp/B01LYQ1Z8S

Or sometimes cut up 2x10s.

But I don't need it very level, and even like the bed raised a bit at one end.

Many people use 4 scissor jacks on the four corners. It helps levelling the trailer, stops the swaying and takes weight off of the axles. Here's one version from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Stabilizer-Scissor-Jack/dp/B0049ORI1C

You can place big patio blocks under the jacks if your not on concrete to keep them from sinking into the grass.

This. +1 for the boom attachment that lets your put your camera almost anywhere.

Also it doesn't hurt to attach a cheap bubble level to your rig so you can confirm that your camera is horizontal.

Add a hairband and a binder clip to attach your tether cable to your shirt to ease the tension of the weight of the cable pulling at the back of your head and you've pretty much nailed my setup.

For a few dollars more this is the one I got. It keeps it up out of the way but still easily accessible. https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-OffRoad-4-Door-Wrangler-Hi-Lift/dp/B00DPN5TYG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=dominion+offroad+jk+jack+mount&qid=1564931064&s=gateway&sprefix=dominion+off&sr=8-3

I use a tire leveling jack like this: https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=trailer+tire+jack&qid=1565620404&s=gateway&sr=8-9

It's a little more manual labor, but there is no guessing and checking if it's level, then moving the vehicle. The tire is very securely in place, so you don't have to chock that, and it can handle a fairly decent slope.

I don't think it would work very well for an RV or something heavy, but for a light trailer it works well.

I also have a kid and a popup. http://i.imgur.com/Cltv8qq.jpg. we love it. I plan on doing a spring over for more ground clearance. Yours looks great. After you use it a couple of times you will learn what works and what's not needed. Here are a few of my recommendations. The bal leveler is great https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA. This and installing a T level gauge on the tongue will make leveling the trailer super easy. We got a bunch of plastic bins from home depot to store all our supplies in. They are all the same so the stack and work great for storage. If you know you can fill the water tank at our near your camp site tow it empty and fill it there. That will save a lot of dead weight. If I can think of more I'll post again. Enjoy it man. Camping with the family is great. Good memories will be made

https://www.amazon.com/Leveler-Andersen-Minutes-Levelers-Leveling/dp/B01LYQ1Z8S these.

Two options are:

1. Valterra RV Stabilizer
   
2. Camco Aluminum Stabilizer
   
   Tuck either one up under the frame of the camper. You might try different spots to see where they work best. Usually the corners are what get stablized in travel trailers.