How-to #17: Properly Leveling Your Towable RV

One of the first things we do as RVers after we arrive at the campground is to level our RVs. Most RV campsites do have perfectly level pads, but sometimes you do not have this luxury and therefore you need to level your RV yourself. Some RVs come with self-leveling systems and feet, which extend down and self level the vehicle. Unfortunately, not all RV's have such exotic features.

This how-to focuses on the steps necessary to properly level a towable RV, such as a fifth wheel or travel trailer.

How-to #10: Installing a Power Tongue Jack for Your RV

All travel trailers have some type of tongue jack to crank the trailer up and down for attaching to the tow vehicle, and also for leveling the trailer. Commonly, this is simply a manual jack that must be hand-cranked. You can upgrade your RV by replacing the manual jack with an electric one. This can help tremendously when connecting up your weight distributing hitch or when leveling your RV, taking out the physical exertion required.

Here are the steps for this simple upgrade.

How-to #7: Keeping Your RV Awning From Flapping in the Breeze

Let's face it, most RVers prefer fair weather camping. The occasional breeze that wafts the smell of the pines through the campground is very welcome but as the winds pick up, RV awnings are the first to become a problem.

Wind is an awning's worst enemy. While awnings can easily handle a mild breeze, they cannot withstand strong winds. Here's how to ensure that your awning can stand a chance in mild to moderate winds.