What sort of level do you use, and where do you put it?

[Kristenamber]

I had a small magnetic level last summer that I would balance on one of my bars that run across the front A frame of the trailer to check for level side to side.  Front to back I'd put it sort of in the middle of the roof.  It wasn't really that accurite!  I don't think I know where to place a level!
     Can anyone recommend a level and then tell me where to place it so I can level my camper just right?
Thanks:)

[austinado16]

I have about an 8" long magnetic one too.  Not that I needed magnetic, but the price was right (aka; swapmeet score).  I place it on the rear bumper to level side-to-side, and in the opening of the door to set the front to rear.  I'll also go set it on the frame work that surrounds the fridge louvered door just to see how things look right at the fridge.

Also, I leveled the camper out and stuck a couple of stick on levels to the body.  One centered above the fridge louvered door, one centered on the roof's lower trim edge just above the spare tire cover (when the roof is down) and one next to the front door.

[Kristenamber]

thanks so much!

[Kelly]

I also have a small magnetic level ~ for the same reason as austinado ... the price was right.  

I put mine just inside the pu door when leveling ~ both front to back and side to side.  I have one of the kids watch it for me and tell me when I'm level.  The pu also has stick-on levels, but they've been there a while and one isn't entirely accurate any more.  I think the sticky stuff loosens with age.  

[PattieAM]

I have a carpenters bubble level (36"), and when I get to the campsite, I raise my roof an inch or two to open the door, the level is stored just inside the door, and I will place it on the floor to determine a low side (just about an inch of raising the level to levelness will determine how many inches my low side will need to be raised, and I can lynx block accordingly)..front to back leveling I also use the floor, and it seems as though it's 14 turns of the tongue jack to raise/lower about an inch!

[backpacker3]

I use two small plastic levels with sticky back tape that are affixed to the camper itself. One is on the front side and the other is in the middle of the front box. Used to use levels on the tongue but got tried of losing them. Have used these sticky levels for about five years now and haven't lost one yet. You can get them just about anywhere, RV dealers or auto accessories dept. at your local Walmart or other discount store. Good Luck..........

 :U

[coach]

an orange plastic 9" torpedo level with magnetic strip, placed on the roof while backing into site and on the a-frame when cranking on the tongue jack. A tad tongue down for my liking. I have the stick ons, but that requires reading glasses!

One thing to try, once you've leveled, move you level to other flat surfaces and see if you can find 2 that are the same!

[austinado16]

...One thing to try, once you've leveled, move you level to other flat surfaces and see if you can find 2 that are the same!

Funny you should mention that fact!  I usually make one more lap around the camper with the level in hand and give the stabilizers a little bit more pressure to dial in the corners.

Then it's time to pop up.

[hoppy]

I just pop-open a beer bottle, and take a big ol' swig out of it, and then place it on the bumper of the PU. If the level of the beer is not parallel to the top of the bottle, I take another big swig out of it. I repeat the process until the beer line in the bottle "seems" parallel to the top of the bottle.
 
  It sometimes takes me 6-7 bottles to get that PU level.  :!

[wavery]

I also use the floor of the camper to find level.

The rear bumper should be checked once in awhile to see if it is still level, if you're going to use it. Often times, they get knocked out of level.

If you use the sticky levels on your camper, be sure to level the camper as accurately as possible before installing those things. Also, the sticky tape is only meant to help you locate the level. Once you have located the level and double checked it's accuracy, it should be fastened with screws. When it gets hot out, that sticky backing has a nasty habit of sagging. I have found several campers that were as much as 2" off level because the sticky level slipped.

Putting the "Fore & aft" sticky level on the side of the tongue is not the best idea because it is also influenced by the side to side level (if you level side-to-side 1st, it should be OK). The "Fore & aft" level should be put directly fore & aft (like the side of the trailer), not at an angle (like the tongue).

It's not that important that your camper be "Perfectly" level. What is important is that the tool that you are using to level it be accurate. The only thing that really requires being "Level" is the fridge (even it can be off as much as 1/2 bubble). If you want to install "sticky levels" on the outside of the camper, it's best to use the bottom of your fridge as a guide to finding "True level" then screw the outside levels in place on a surface that is true to the direction that you want to level to and most unlikely to change.

The roof is not a good place to put your level. Camper roofs are curved for strength and water drainage.

Now I'll be that's a lot more information than you were looking for...... :sombraro:

[sacrawf]

I use a foot-long plastic carpenter's level which is used at the tongue of the trailer.  I use it because I had two of them in my tool box when I got the camper and didn't want to buy anything else.

['tiredTeacher]

If you want to install "sticky levels" on the outside of the camper, it's best to use the bottom of your fridge as a guide to finding "True level" then screw the outside levels in place on a surface that is true to the direction that you want to level to and most unlikely to change.QUOTE]

I'm with you only I used an iron griddle on the cook top to ascertain "true level." I find fried eggs are a bit finicky about being level.  

[JohnandLeann]

I use one of those little Harbor Freight levels.  I think it is about 8 inches or so, and I just put it on the floor inside the door.  Due the usual side to side to first, that I learned about on here, then unhitch and do the for to aft leveling.  I will lower the jack a couple of turns, drop the rear stabilizers.  Then raise the jack a few turns past level, drop the front stabilizers, let it back down, and it she's pretty solid.

[threebeachboys]

Small (~8") level; put it on the floor inside as close to the fridge as possible for side to side.  On the floor inside the door for front/back leveling.  

Pam