{"id":12372,"date":"2024-01-30T22:18:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T05:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12372"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:38:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T16:38:27","slug":"how-to-level-a-camper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-level-a-camper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Level a Camper: The Simple Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re new to the RVing world, you probably thought that <a href=\"http:\/\/neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-tow-an-rv\/\">towing your rig<\/a> was the hardest thing you&rsquo;d have to learn how to do. While towing a travel trailer can be daunting, learning how to level your vehicle<em>&ndash;once you reach your destination&mdash;<\/em>can be a far more challenging step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s not a step you can skip.<\/strong> Leveling is an essential part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-setup-checklist\/\">RV setup<\/a>. It&rsquo;s more than just logistics and disaster prevention; it&rsquo;s also key to an enjoyable camping experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with driving or towing an RV, <strong>learning how to level like a pro takes practice and patience<\/strong>. You will also need several tools and materials to ensure you get it perfectly level, <em>even if you have hydraulic leveling jacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-importance-of-leveling-your-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Importance of Leveling Your RV&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the time and effort it takes to level an RV, it&rsquo;s tempting to consider scrapping the idea altogether. However, leveling your RV is essential for several reasons, including the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you want to dump your black or grey water tanks, your RV has to be level.<\/strong> Otherwise, your drain pipes won&rsquo;t slope the right way. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your shower won&rsquo;t drain properly<\/strong> if the floor isn&rsquo;t level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certain appliances<\/strong>,<em> such as your oven, stovetop, and refrigerator,<\/em> <strong>won&rsquo;t work properly<\/strong> if they aren&rsquo;t leveled.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living and sleeping in an unlevel camper with sloped floors and crooked beds <strong>might drive you crazy!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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You should mount one bubble level on the front of your RV and one on the passenger side. You&rsquo;ll know that your RV is level when the bubble is perfectly in the middle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/sQUIg7fJg6Hs5osI8Qq6hx7YwBhtQL6V0AYsYXhFaiqL0eZUmwfxPOLCGFHR8RySz-6_pBBr5tfxqsXzCdnHj1qjIhbG-s5FW_ePFekzntRcVhLcxKYYQyil6AewB06FKQuzXIEgOK-QO40OYb2UcoE\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Product available through <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etrailer.com\/RV-Levels\/Hopkins\/HM08526.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>eTrailer <\/em><\/a><em>(Product pictured above: Hopkins Never Fade Trailer Bubble Level Set)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"leveling-blocks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leveling Blocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coming in at a close second in terms of importance, you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tri-Lynx-00015-Lynx-Levelers-Pack\/dp\/B0028PJ10K\/ref=asc_df_B0028PJ10K\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312192374842&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=12913081683706212046&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9052001&amp;hvtargid=pla-432146686536&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=f92f78fb6dea3f1eba65d1125de678b4&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAN77Ws1Tmggb5InyRGjUVDfafL1ZIzz0xxtQCDyjWXcfCw4QM3JvKBoCLzUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\">leveling blocks<\/a>. RV leveling blocks will help to stabilize your hydraulic jacks if you&rsquo;re parking on soft ground or a steep slope. They will also help you level your rig from side to side if you don&rsquo;t have hydraulic jacks or an auto-leveling system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/HWLzHxX36wlx0rBoxmeGulXeP76UIwzie9rwoo6UwbAXvpg5hFtLWTOYIj_W_KZj-UzAxzbHptMCR_uhLVhVcJ3qdWEeIkGeOwwwSbF6uJvaJpRPRPiL6JJM8y3fH9Ouj_uPr7wzouhhRe7sPYVqWRo\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Product available through <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Fultyme-RV-2129-Orange-Leveling-Blocks-10-Stack\/590470866\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Walmart<\/em><\/a><em> (Model pictured above: Fultyme RV 2129 Orange Leveling Blocks)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wheel-chocks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wheel Chocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wheel chocks for camper tires\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/AEo8-bHrhPLjHg192p2ffeZ83pGwjyCDuywO81DwKGa8GtIJ3mM-cVCl2ARzhgdArDvlkAdTFmB1ob3fZl7pvJivFV9A8SoQtZaAGJcYCvqUgD3E1BjjEHOLuDxCsQCmK9A1UcZjGE6udGRMSZiXTSQ\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll also need wheel chocks to stabilize your trailer tires after you&rsquo;re parked. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetywarehouse.com\/Medium-Duty-Plastic-Wheel-Chock-20-Ton\/productinfo\/PAR-PUWC-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">wheel chocks<\/a> don&rsquo;t help with the actual leveling process, they ensure that you&rsquo;ll remain level once the process is completed. Wheel chocks go behind and in front of each wheel to keep you from rolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"stabilizing-jacks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stabilizing Jacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Stabilizing jacks deployed under a camper\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/jfltfMDGs3epPRuzKQDyXwaIz9n7eTFzZEXP5qBX61TWxAC59vMhvRNkeHJGwOTPJQcbSmwpqSLHIqFFEki9JZJ35xPTxYCSOiBAY97ARtYW4m5d5u62bgLVcllEWGaeoEnCFBqv-vP38Cf2BwpJtfE\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, it&rsquo;s essential to have high-quality stabilizing jacks, aka RV jacks. <strong>While all travel trailers are equipped with stabilizing jacks of some sort, they serve different purposes depending on the <\/strong><strong><em>type of RV you have <\/em><\/strong><strong>and <\/strong><strong><em>who manufactured it.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On some rigs, you can adjust the stabilizer jacks to move the trailer up and down until it&rsquo;s level. On others, however, they merely stabilize the rig once it&rsquo;s in place but aren&rsquo;t strong enough to actually move it up or down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of what type of stabilizer jacks you have, you&rsquo;ll still need leveling blocks, wheel chocks, and bubble levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"choosing-the-ideal-parking-spot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing the Ideal Parking Spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have all the tools you need, it&rsquo;s time to choose where you will position your rig. Whether you&rsquo;re easing into a camping spot or putting your rig into storage, choosing the perfect position and spot are essential for leveling purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"assessing-ground-slope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assessing Ground Slope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to get your RV level is to<strong> choose the spot with the least amount of slope<\/strong>, <em>both from side-to-side and front-to-back.<\/em> <em>Note: While a spot with less of a slope will reduce how many blocks you need, you&rsquo;ll still need to level yourself out somewhat.<\/em> <strong>The fewer leveling blocks you need, the easier it is to level your rig.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"proximity-to-amenities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proximity to Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re parking at a campground, it&rsquo;s easy to get so caught up in the leveling process that you forget about your proximity to amenities. You need to be close enough to your water, sewer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-electrical-hookup\/\">electrical hookups<\/a> to connect to them while not putting yourself in an impossibly unlevel position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"step-by-step-guide-to-leveling-campers-without-automated-leveling-systems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Leveling Campers Without Automated Leveling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&rsquo;re parked in the perfect position, leveling a travel trailer is a three-step process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"side-to-side-leveling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Side-to-Side Leveling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For side-to-side leveling without an auto-leveling system or hydraulic jacks, it&rsquo;s important to keep your RV hooked up to your tow vehicle. The only way to achieve perfect leveling on uneven ground is to drive onto leveling or wood blocks. By parking your RV in a way where the wheels on one side of your rig are placed on blocks, the entire side of the camper will be lifted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On either side of the camper, <strong>you may need to play around with stacking blocks in different amounts. <\/strong>For instance, one side might need to be parked on two blocks, whereas the other side might need one or none.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"front-to-back-leveling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Front-to-Back Leveling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Front-to-back leveling is much easier than side-to-side leveling<\/strong>. When front-to-back leveling, all you&rsquo;ll need to do is lower the trailer tongue jack until the front of the camper is raised enough to be perfectly level. <strong>This applies when you level a travel trailer or fifth wheel<\/strong>, <em>but note that a motorhome doesn&rsquo;t have a front jack.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"stabilizing-the-camper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stabilizing the Camper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stabilize your camper, lower the electric tongue jacks so that the base of the jacks is resting on leveling blocks or jack pads. With simple electric stabilizer jacks, the jacks will lower until they come in contact with the ground or block pads. Once contact is made, the jacks will stop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pro tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> For extra stability, you may also want to place wheel chocks in front of or behind each wheel for extra stability.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leveling-a-camper-that-has-an-auto-leveling-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leveling a Camper That Has an Auto Leveling System&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an automatic leveling system, <em>as is common with most newer RVs<\/em>, your camper will do the hard work for you. <strong>With automated leveling systems, all you need to do is turn the system on, and the travel trailer will literally level itself out.<\/strong> It will automatically raise and lower your stabilizing jacks where needed until your rig is perfect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The only thing you&rsquo;ll need to do <\/strong>when utilizing an auto-leveling system <strong>is place a leveling block under each stabilizer jack<\/strong>. That way, the jack won&rsquo;t dig into soft ground and sink too low. You should also place a wheel chock in front of or behind each of your front and rear wheels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every system is different, so consult your owner&rsquo;s manual for instructions on how to operate your automatic leveling system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there&rsquo;s a lot that goes into leveling an RV, it gets easier and faster the more often you do it. You will also learn new techniques and tricks to the trade that make life easier with every new camping trip. If you&rsquo;re worried about the leveling process, you can also choose to invest in an RV that has an automated leveling system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of whether you own an RV with an automated level system or not, you&rsquo;ll need a safe and secure place to store it while it&rsquo;s not in use. Consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\/\">Neighbor, a peer-to-peer storage marketplace<\/a>, to find safe and affordable RV storage near you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it&rsquo;s time to put your RV in storage, be sure to use the leveling practices you learned in this article. For more information on why it&rsquo;s best practice to keep an RV level when not in use, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffsetter.com\/can-you-store-an-rv-that-is-not-level\/\" target=\"_blank\">this article.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-a-camper-have-to-be-perfectly-level\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a Camper Have to Be Perfectly Level?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&rsquo;re camping or putting your rig into storage, you should strive to make it <strong>as level as possible.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"where-do-you-put-the-level-on-a-camper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Do You Put the Level on a Camper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best places to place your bubble levels are<em> <strong>a) on the entry side of your camper<\/strong><\/em> and <strong>b) at the front of your camper. <\/strong>That way, your rig will be level from side to side and from front to back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-it-important-to-level-a-camper-before-storing-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It Important to Level a Camper Before Storing It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leveling a camper before storing it will<strong> ensure that the weight is distributed evenly<\/strong> throughout the rig. 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