Leveling blocks

[Varmintmist]

Ok, newbie question. Since I am a newbie, it only seems right.

2x6 or 2x8? 3 or 4?

I had a little time tonight so I did the setup for loading and driveway camping test run. I had 2x4's so she is leveled with those. I think 2x8s would give me a bit more room, and take up a bit more room in storage and I am pretty sure I can hit the 2x6's. Looked at the Lego blocks, and 45+- bucks for them offends my Scottish side and I dont see a compelling reason to spend the cash beyond weight.

[maddog348]

WPT-GC ~~ BEST answer yet !!!

[WTP-GC]

Classic RVer mentality (for the newbies and experienced):
"We just spent $25K on a new RV but $25 for a bag of leveling blocks that will get used on every trip is way too much money. But let's go buy a $20 board and cut it up."

After years of RVing, we find it useful to keep 2 bags of leveling blocks, 4 pairs of large leveling pads and a small variety of 2x8s and 1x6s on hand at all times. Never do we use them all, but never do we use the exact same assortment of goodies at every campsite.

[Westcoasting]

sljohnson1938 wrote:
i agree with the lego blocks. you spend thousands of bucks on an RV. spend a few more and do it right. looks better also.

Use red cedar blocks and stain them with a translucent stain... expensive but you want that right? And it looks better...

[dodge_guy]

I had some old deck boards from when I built our deck. I used those and not 2x4’s or 2X6’s or anything. The most I have had to do in 15 years is 2 levels of deck boards. I carried 4X4’s for under the stabilizer jacks!

[avoidcrowds]

I have used the same 4 sets of Lynx blocks for 8 years, and have not broken one. I have used all of them on some very sloped sites. They are lighter than wood, and don't get soaked if it rains. I don't mind putting them away if it is raining. When I used wood, I had to take them back out to dry when I got home. Lynx for me!

[IAMICHABOD]

I tried the Lego type blocks but found that they broke to easy and were a pain to setup when you don't get it right the first time and had to drive off,re-stack, and make them higher,to labor intensive.

I found that The Tri leveler work very well and a lot cheaper that the Lego Type Blocks.

[sljohnson1938]

i agree with the lego blocks. you spend thousands of bucks on an RV. spend a few more and do it right. looks better also.

[GrandpaKip]

Andersen type levelers (home made), 6 pcs. of 1/2”x 12”x12” marine plywood, a 6x6x16, and a couple of 2x6x8”, and 3 sets of lego blocks have served us well for years. All the wood fits in a milk crate and the blocks hardly take any room in the pass through.
We do spend most of our time in state and national campgrounds where the sites are not terribly unlevel.

[fdwt994]

To each his own, but the lego blocks we use have lasted us almost 15 years now with no signs of deterioration. We love them.

Good luck in your decision.

[maddog348]

Rob is right ~ they are heavy~~

Prichardson ~` a stack of 8" blocks is great. BUT how to you get your tires up on them???

JM2¢ ~~ YMMV

[ppine]

2x6s work fine but they split after they are driven on for awhile.
Bevel the edges.
I like the plastic blocks and mostly use those.

[RobWNY]

sh4717 wrote:
Here’s what I did. They work great. I cut them so they would fit in a milk crate for easy storage.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6c2nFUeD6nA

Great idea but heavy. About 100 pounds! I've been using Lynx Levelers for the landing gear and rear jacks and Andersen Levelers for under the tires. No issues over the last 5 years and maybe 20 pounds total weight.

[prichardson]

An 8' 2x8 from the local building supply cut into 8" squares will give you a nice supply of blocks.

[Lynnmor]

Blocks should be at least as wide as the tire tread when used under the tires. Stabilizers should be set on blocks wide enough that they don't sink into soft ground. You should have several blocks for the tongue jack. I carry about 16 wooden blocks and a set of legos and have used all of them on some uneven PA campgrounds.

[sh4717]

Here’s what I did. They work great. I cut them so they would fit in a milk crate for easy storage.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6c2nFUeD6nA