9-2
CLASS C MOTORHOME
9.2 MOTORHOME LEVELLING
SYSTEM
If you want to use any of the appliances when
occupying the motorhome, it will be necessary
to level the motorhome frame. The refrigerator
is particularly sensitive and must be within a
couple of degrees of level to function properly.
A little time and planning done prior to starting
to level will insure maximum enjoyment of your
motorhome.
IMPORTANT
When parking your motorhome on a
uneven site, always park with the front of
your motorhome facing downhill. This
allows you to raise the front of your
motorhome in order to level it. When you
place your transmission lever in PARK,
this locks only the rear wheels. If you
raise the rear wheels with your levelling
system your vehicle could roll off the jacks
or cause undue pressure on the jacks.
1.
Inspect the area where the
motorhome will be parked. Select
if possible an area that has a firm
prepared surface. Most
campgrounds provide this type of
parking area for motorhomes.
2.
Select an area that is level or as
near to level as possible.
3.
Use a carpenters level on the floor
to determine where to place
blocks to level the frame.
4.
Level from side to side first.
Place planks under the low side
and drive the motorhome forward
until the tires are resting on the
Fig. 9-1 LEVELLED
planks. Check that the frame is level from
side-to-side. Add or remove blocking as
required to level the frame.
5.
Place chocks in front of and behind the tires to
prevent motorhome movement.
6.
Check that the frame is not twisted by checking
that all doors, drawers, etc. open and close
easily. Adjust blocking to eliminate twisting.
7.
Attach and connect all utilities as appropriate.
8.
Reverse the above procedure when preparing to
leave.
