Maiden voyage

[leslie]

Here is what has been left off of the list:
1. A carpenter's level for leveling the trailer at the campsite. I have purchased 2 sets of leveling thingies that adhere to the outside of the trailer. Checking them against the carpenter's level, and just eyeballing the trailer at the site, I saw that they were way off.

I place the carpenter's level on the floor, checking for level right to left. If it is not level, then we have to move the trailer forward and back to center the trailer's tires on the leveling pads. We put leveling blocks for the side that needs to be raised under both of the tires for the double axles. Check again to make sure it is level. Then we chock the wheels, unhitch, and pull the tow vehicle away. Then we place the carpenter's level on the floor again to check for front to back. Raising or lowering the tongue will bring the trailer to level. Then we lower the stabilizing jacks.

WARNING! WARNING! Anytime the tongue is raised or lowered, the stabilizing jacks need to be up to avoid stressing the corners where the jacks are. It is possible to warp the frame of the trailer.

2. I have a checklist for hitching and unhitching. Any time my husband and I have deviated from this checklist, we have lived to regret it.

3. We do not own a proper jack for changing tires, etc. We have a road assistance plan from Good Sam. I had to wait 30 minutes for Good Sam to show up in Florida to swap out the spare for a flat tire. The spare is stored underneath the trailer. Coach Net also has a plan for RVs. I am not an expert on insurance, but some insurance companies might also do this.

4. We place a leveling pad under each stabilizing jack. It is possible for the jacks to get bogged down in dirt or gravel without the pad. If parked on pavement, it is possible for the jacks to damage the pavement if not using the pads.

[gbpack]

All great suggestions folks! Thanks so much! We'll send pics of our new camper after we receive it (around Dec. 1) and then let you know how it goes after that.
Gregg & Joan

[ammobob]

X-Chock Wheel Stabilizer - Pair - One Handle - 28012- at Amazon for around $75
 
$[a href="http://s304.photobucket.com/user/bvabob1/media/Our%20New%20Camper/image_zpsg3zj2dys.jpeg.html"]
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These are are the wheel cross clocks I use.

[fasteddieb]

We use the Anderson levelers and like them a lot.

First try with them:

[a href="https://youtu.be/AG7-aM3DfPQ"]https://youtu.be/AG7-aM3DfPQ[/a]

Allegedly you can use just one to raise a flat tire off the ground to change it. Have not tried it yet, but may when its time to do wheel bearings.

edited to add:

This one comes up as a suggestion after the above video. It makes me glad I chose a CampLite!

https://youtu.be/jXMJrRQ3SVk

[craigd]

Haven't seen this yet but saved me a lot of time a Drill Socket Adapter Set here http://www.amazon.com/REDEKI-3pc-Drill-Socket-Adapter/dp/B00COXCP5E I have also seen these at Walmart. Allows you to put a 3/4" socket on a power drill and get those leveler's up and down in no time.

[whoofit]

[quote source="/post/15876/thread" timestamp="1444245459" author="@ammobob"]X-Chock Wheel Stabilizer - Pair - One Handle - 28012- at Amazon for around $75
 
$[a href="http://s304.photobucket.com/user/bvabob1/media/Our%20New%20Camper/image_zpsg3zj2dys.jpeg.html"]

[daplumbr]

Be sure to toss in your sense of humor and spirit of adventure. Keep both handy and have a fun shakedown cruise. 

[christianm]

[quote source="/post/15887/thread" timestamp="1444267221" author="@sandroad"]Be sure to toss in your sense of humor and spirit of adventure. Keep both handy and have a fun shakedown cruise. [/quote]Couldn't agree more! Can't wait to see pictures and hear about your adventures. If you are interested- I'm ALWAYS looking for Livin Lite owners/units to feature on our facebook. ;-)