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I did a forum search but didn't find what you might use for blocks under tires if HWH can't auto level...looking I'm front to back unlevel... so I need something under my front tires currently...
what types of boards/blocks do you' all use if any?
HWH showing 'Excess Slope'
What are issues if I stay in this position?
Appreciate your advise/input!
1996 Coach #422 Fulltiming
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I used to carry 8-2'x2' pieces of marine grade plywood (which I painted with primer) that is about 3/4" thick (a 4'x8' sheet cut into eight pieces). I would stack 3 of those in a slightly staggered arrangement on the ground in front of each front tire (always seemed that it was the front that was low) so it was easy to drive up on. That allowed the full tire to be supported and raised the front up 3" on each side which was usually enough to get the excessive slope light to go off. If I was off further than that, I usually looked for another site or moved forward or backward onto somewhat more level ground. As long as the coach is reasonably level you should be OK. I have seen folks with hydraulic leveling jacks lift their wheels completely off the ground. That is crazy stuff! We fortunately can't do that with air leveling.
At my house, I have a VERY sloped drive where I park the coach. I have to add 3" to the left front and 6" to the right front so I use a couple of 4'x2' pieces of marine grade plywood as the base then add the 2'x2' pieces to top of that. If I parked the car in front and the coach behind it, I wouldn't have a problem since the extreme slope is right beside the garage but then I would have to move the coach anytime I wanted to use the car.
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Only issue is you might roll out of bed.
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2x12x12" and 2x12x24" usually you can find scrap pieces at construction sites
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Hey Ron where are you right now?
Marc Newman
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I am in frisco co. Will be here for the next 6 wks. Temp highs 70's lows 50's. Rzr riding great and will be riding again tomorrow. Forest and I went the other day and Forest made pictures he can post. Come on out.
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Dang we will be in Santa Fe Tuesday may have a day to kill I'll see th how far away we would be
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why am i surprised that ron is dressed like robby gordon and all in yellow?
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Sorry to miss y'all in Santa Fe, our "home base" but we are in Quebec (Montreal and Quebec City) for 6=7 days and then on to the Maritime Provinces for several weeks before coming back through Maine and New England. However, for those of you who will be in northern New Mexico this Fall, we should be home and glad to see you.
Just took some $$ out of an ATM and yippee, the exchange is in our favor by 7 cents on the dollar. Well, only slightly, but it all helps especially with the cost of fuel. We are at a KOA in South Montreal, will do the same in Quebec City.
Au revoir, esp to Forest and Cindy!
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