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I have been RVing for many years and have tried almost every leveling system on the market. I’ve settled on a combination of the Andersen Levelers and the LevelMatePRO+ Wireless Vehicle Leveling System.

https://andersenhitches.com/product/camper-leveler/

https://levelmate.com/products/levelmatepro-wireless-vehicle-leveling-system-1

I can level up my rig, single or dual axle, in less than 5 minutes by myself using these two products together. As soon as I arrive at my campsite I check the trailer’s attitude using the LevelMate app on my phone. I place the Andersen Leveler on the low side and slowly back the trailer onto the leveler, watching the LevelMate app to see when the trailer is level. Once level, I put the truck in park and set the parking brake. Use the Andersen-supplied wedge/chock to hold the leveler in place. Chock the opposite wheel(s) with most any chock. Release the parking brake put the truck in neutral, and slowly release the brake to confirm that the trailer is level. Unhitch and use the LevelMate app to level the trail front-to-back. You’re done and your trailer is level. Works every time if the trailer does not require more than 4 inches of lift to level the low side.

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Skip the block system and go with the Anderson system. Goes from 0” to 4” lift versus on and off the blocks to get the right height.

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We didn't like them. We boondock a lot and the dirt and mud would get caked into them and make a mess in the storage area. We carry lengths of boards.

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I purchased the double-wide camco blocks. That way I can build a little ‘ramp’ if needed. I avoid the ‘wedge / rocker’ style as those are deadly for tandems (I have a 28’Airstream) but have seen them being plied out from other tandems, as well. To be honest, I still take a 2x12 PT that’s 6 feet long…….

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We love the rubber wheel chocks from harbor freight virtually indestructible and about $8.00 each.

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Here's another vote for the Anderson Levelers in combination with LevelMate Pro.

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I like plain old leveling blocks. I can climb up on 1, 2 or whatever I need to level side to side.

We use levelmate pro to tell us what side (if any) needs to come up, then put a block or two as needed and drive onto them.

It takes no longer to pull out a block than an Anderson thing. And the blocks are smaller and can be used for many things.... under the corner jacks, under the tongue jack, with 6 I can lift a tire off the ground to change a flat (dual axle), under my step for support, under my BBQ to level it, under my hydraulic jack to lift the trailer, or even under my pickup if I needed to for some reason.

I carry 3 sets, they're lighter than wood blocks, lighter than Anderson, don't slip and slide like Anderson, don't absorb water like wood... and they're seriously inexpensive. :-)

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We also have used Andersen Camper levelers for over 10 years. We now have reduced to a single axle, but the double axel leveling using two sets wasn't difficult at all. I'll never go back to any other way to level a travel trailer! Andersen also has a set to use as a jack on a double axle to change a tire on the same side.

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My 2 cents.

1) [ ] HOSS - US MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED TIRES. 2 SIZES. Had to use extreme 12 " since class A leveler feet were almost 9" diameter. Main drawback heavier than Legos but legos cracked too many tines . https://youtu.be/0mgEhVN49rU?feature=shared

2) SUMMIT PRODUCTS POLYMER PLASTIC RV LEVELER PADS. Bought 10 yrs ago. Couldn't find link. Phone (800) 329-2958 . I use when ground soggy. HOSS RUBBER bit too flexible with soggy ground for me. Good luck

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I use the Lynx levelers several people have mentioned. Use them under my landing and stabilizing jacks, too, but to deter the issue of those sinking into soft ground, I have a 1.5” square board that goes on the bottom of the pile. My brother added a mat cut from an old truck bed liner to the top of each of them to help keep them from slipping.

I have found that if I need to go up more than three inches, the Lynx levelers are more challenging. I also tried a knock-off brand of the Anderson levelers. Found that my axels were too close together to fit it in between before it rocked down.

For chocking, I have both the one that comes with the Lynx Levelers and the hard rubber type. I use them both when not on a perfectly flat surface, as ai found my original hard rubber ones were low enough that it allowed me run over them when I didn’t pay attention, which made me worry that they might not stop the camper from doing it on its own on a hill.

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I use the Andersen levelers, but in soft grass they often don’t grip and/or sink into the grass. In combination with my Legos problem solved.

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https://www.harborfreight.com/solid-rubber-wheel-chock-96479.html For chocking and the Lego levelers you listed. I have two packs, that will help you ramp up onto the blocks of the site is terrible. I originally used a horse barn floor mat cut into rectangles, you have to work really hard to damage these, but they are very heavy. Safe travels!

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The plastic wheel chocks are junk. The break and if you forget to pull them they crush and are nothing left. I bought my wheel chocks at harbor freight. They are hard rubber and have had them for a number of years. These you can not forget to remove. You will not move till you pull them out. Amazon has some also. I do use the lego leveling g blocks the wider ones. They support more weight and if you have a dually you can support bother wheels.

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I've used Tri-lynx octagonal shaped interlocking pads under the jacks without issue. They appear to be a little sturdier than the ones you've selected. They can be interlocked to provide chock function as well. But I use dedicated chock blocks for that from Freight Harbor.

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