RV Leveling Blocks
Benefits Of RV Trailer Leveling Blocks At The Campsite
Using RV Trailer Leveling Blocks at the campsite offers several key benefits that enhance the comfort for retired veterans camping. Comfort and safety can go hand in hand. Here’s a breakdown of why these blocks are a popular choice for senior RVers. I use these on my RV Trailer.
1. Comfort and Stability:
Level Living Space: A sloping RV makes sleeping uncomfortable (feeling like you’re rolling out of bed), causes food to slide off counters and makes doors swing open or shut on their own. Leveling blocks ensure your trailer is completely flat.
Appliance Efficiency:
RV refrigerators (particularly absorption fridges) require a relatively level surface to function properly. Operating an unlevel fridge for extended periods can cause permanent damage to the cooling unit.
Better Plumbing Drainage:
Being level ensures that water in your sinks, shower and toilet drains properly won’t pool in the corners of basins.
2. Safety:
Prevents Rolling: When paired with wheel chocks, properly placed leveling blocks keep your trailer secure and prevent it from shifting or rolling while parked on grades.
Reduces Strain on Jacks:
Uneven weight distribution puts excessive stress on stabilizer jacks and the tongue jack. Leveling the wheels first ensures the frame isn’t twisted, which can cause slide-outs to bind or doors to jam.