RV Leveling Blocks

Above, even though my Yosemite campsite had an asphalt surface,
 I still needed to use leveling blocks. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It has been six years(!) since I bought my 2015 Minnie Winnie 22R. Since then, I have gotten pretty good at parking it at a campsite with having to use leveling blocks just by eyeballing it. But there are times when no matter how I try, I can't get the motorhome leveled without having to use leveling blocks.

Leveling blocks is the topic of a new article by Do It Yourself RV. They ask, "Do you really need RV leveling blocks?"  The answer is yes. It is better to have them and not need them than to need them and not having them.

They start it off with:

RV leveling blocks are a must-have item for every new RV owner. Whether you have a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or big motorhome, it’s a good idea to carry RV leveling blocks wherever you travel.

Why do you need RV leveling blocks?

Number one, your RV needs to be relatively level to operate properly. Being out of level can impact the operation of an absorption refrigerator found on most RVs, plumbing, the operation of the slide-outs and more.

Second, being level reduces stress to door frames, cupboards, windows, and even the chassis itself.

The third reason is personal comfort, as nobody wants to roll out of bed at night, sleep with their head at the low end of the bed, or have to steady oneself by holding on to furniture while walking or standing.

Now that you know why it is important to level your RV, let’s look at the options for doing so. Camping only in level spaces is one option, but in the real world this is not a realistic expectation.  Driving the RV up onto RV leveling blocks is the solution for most RVers.  

They then go into automatic leveling systems and types of leveling blocks.

To read more, go here.