Need help with leveling ideas for motorhome

[sugarray]

So, we sold our travel trailer and purchased a Class C MH. My problem is my driveway is quite sloped with approx 17" of difference front to back to make level.

Ideas to make up this difference so we can run the fridge and get the slides out to pack and clean.

We need it to be sturdy and safe.

I've thought about using a 12" block under each rear leveling jack, it has auto leveling.
I've thought about making a ramp and driving up, not backing up.

 

[Cyberjunk]

Don’t buy the plastic leveling blocks to use , they are not sturdy enough to use under the hydraulic jack . I use 12 x12 3/4 inch plywood screwed together to make it a little over a inch and place them under my jacks when I am way off level on my class A. You can stack all the way up to the jack should give you close to level .


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[Alan_Vander]

you could run blocks for the jacks but id run a set of car ramps to get close to level and put the engine or (front) on the low side so the brakes are on solid ground. something like this

OxGord RV Camper Leveler Ramps (Pack of 2) Leveling Blocks for Travel Trailer Levelers for RVS Campers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MS1YVM/?tag=sxsweb24-20

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[Plumber32]

I had a 28' class c, I went to back them up some metal ramps and it flattened them lol. The composite ones under the front tires will get you close. But 17" is a lot to just leave it on the self levelers alone. I would build some ramps out of wood then use the leveling system to sturdy it up.

 

[ohanacreek]

We used 2x12 blocks under the levelers, and would use 2 of them as a ramp under the wheels.

17” is a LOT for that kind of weight.

Glad to hear you’ve got a MH now

 

[sugarray]

Good ideas, thanks guys.

Yeah, that’s a lot of weight for the levelers alone, which is why I’m trying to get some ideas.

I’m also afraid of having the engine down hill and as it levels will the tail end get smashed?

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Can you post a picture of the situation

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[JTW]

Just dig a hole and drop the rear wheels into it

 

[sugarray]

 

[JTW]

Ahhh, drop the front wheels in it then!

 

[JTW]

But in all seriousness.. I wouldn’t like it parked like that either. Maybe do a retaining wall and flatten the drive. I think you’re looking for trouble if you try to level it using the jacks and blocks or even ramps.

 

[Cyberjunk]

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That’s a Hugh slope to level on , thinking outside the box but a safe ramp , cut rail road ties to make a stable ramp to run up on .


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[Plumber32]

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Build a new place, hell your a doctor ain't ya? On the bright side, now you got the ultimate toyhauler you'll never have a legitimate reason you cant meet us to ride!

 

[sugarray]

Build a new place, hell your a doctor ain't ya? On the bright side, now you got the ultimate toyhauler you'll never have a legitimate reason you cant meet us to ride!

Ha, Ha!! yeah, I guess that's one way to look at it.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

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You could build a big solid ramp to back it up on but I wouldn't do it.

I would cut the concrete at the line where the back tires are are tear out the back section. Then build or pour a retaining wall and bring that section up to level and pour a new slab.

Then if you back the tires near the end of the concrete it shouldn't take too much to level it out.

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[JTW]

You could build a big solid ramp to back it up on but I wouldn't do it.

I would cut the concrete at the line where the back tires are are tear out the back section. Then build or pour a retaining wall and bring that section up to level and pour a new slab.

Then if you back the tires near the end of the concrete it shouldn't take too much to level it out.

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Why tear it out.. just fill over the slab.

 

[Tramguage1]

Can't wait to see this rig. I'm very qurious about the leveling system. That's one thing on my list of upgrades.

 

[Vikes79]

Honestly the guys have it right. That’s a big slope to level out on.

The only way to remotely do it would be a series of 2x12s and increment up every 1.5’ or so. You’ll need 11 boards per side and the first would need to be 17’ or so and each could be glued and screwed to each other. IE one big ass heavy ramp per side.

Never mind that entry may be a bit challenging.

 

[sugarray]

Can't wait to see this rig. I'm very qurious about the leveling system. That's one thing on my list of upgrades.

It is a 12 volt run, hydraulic system. 1 push of a button and will level automatically or you can do it manually. Need to be pretty level initially and have a good solid foundation under you or it won't work well. It's nice and quick. Only problem is have to have engine on.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Why tear it out.. just fill over the slab.

Spose you could

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