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Low-level 94 xl
what is the proper procedure for leveling my bus when I arrive at my destination – using my low level
Thanks
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6 Replies
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Level the rear side to side first, then level front to back using the front air bags.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
I have an app with a series of levels on my iPhone. I use the bubble level on the app and put the phone on the Corian counter next to the driver’s seat. I’ve checked it against a 48″ long carpenters level on the floor; east to west and north to south.
I’m thinking about getting a couple of clinometers out of a naval vessel and putting them near the drivers seat.
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I appear to differ from others to an extent.
Whatever the high side or end happens to be, I start by lowering that. It could be front, rear or one of the sides. If lowering that is insufficient at leveling I then raise the front, rear or side that remains low. My start has usually been from the driving height, but as we now want to get the entry as close to the ground as possible we now first lower the entire coach, and then raise whatever position is necessary to get it level.
To add some spin onto the equation there are times we do not want the coach level because of the slides. If the slides are out and we are leaving in the morning and rain is likely we tend to tip the bus so the side with slides is lower. We found if we are level, and have to bring in the slides, the deflated air seal around the slide may allow water on top of the slide to come into the coach with the slide so tipping the coach slightly prevents that.
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The nice part is that any way you want to do it works just fine. Up/Down, Left/Right in any Front/Rear, all will work. Try different options and find what works for you. You cannot hurt anything by running the different buttons through their paces. I do try to keep the front end as low as possible for the convenience of getting in and out of the coach but I also carry a separate step to help get in and out if that’s not possible.
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When I have all the slides out and it rains, before leaving, I will either raise/lower the front or rear to let any water run off.
I had a little stick get caught once in the slide seal and it let water in. If I’m under any kind of tree, I will check the top of the slides before I retract.
I have a two step ladder and a long telescoping handle with a mirror on the end so I can check before I get the ‘big’ ladder out.
Safe travels!
Mark -
Thanks to everyone for the helpful hints!
Happy New Year & Safe Travels To All!
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