Can the Andersen Leveler be used on a gravel pad/site?

[momto4girls]

Or what about leveling in a pasture--soft ground?

Our upcoming trip we will be parked on a gravel pad. Ok to use it on gravel or only on paved sites?

If we take the camper to an Auburn game, we will be parked in a pasture--guaranteed to not be level. I own (never used) a Bal leveler, but read recently that the TM might be too heavy for it, and it might sink in soft ground. Would the Andersen be better? or just use the basic lego looking things?

Just trying to keep things as easy-to-do as possible to preserve my sanity and my marriage.

Of course if we're lucky and the site is pretty level, we'll just use the jacks like we did last time.

[gonzo628]

how about a wood plank to "spread the weight" a bit, then the andersen or bal on top of that?

[inghamm]

I know I've had my Andersen leveler slide when trying to back onto it. Can't remember if it was dirt, grass or gravel.

Side note:
I've decided I'm not going to use it in most instances because I use stabilizers on my levelers to cut down on motion in the trailer. My wife is very motion sensitive and my theory is if all the weight is on the wheels, we will get more bounce and rocking motion.

[momto4girls]

Originally Posted by gonzo628

how about a wood plank to "spread the weight" a bit, then the andersen or bal on top of that?

Good idea...need to verify the weight limit of the Bal. I bought it for the pasture scenario.

Originally Posted by inghamm

I know I've had my Andersen leveler slide when trying to back onto it. Can't remember if it was dirt, grass or gravel.

Side note:
I've decided I'm not going to use it in most instances because I use stabilizers on my levelers to cut down on motion in the trailer. My wife is very motion sensitive and my theory is if all the weight is on the wheels, we will get more bounce and rocking motion.

This is good to know. This is what I was concerned about. Seems like the Andersen is ideal for asphalt.

[HoMiPa]

Originally Posted by momto4girls

Or what about leveling in a pasture--soft ground?

Our upcoming trip we will be parked on a gravel pad. Ok to use it on gravel or only on paved sites?

I just got an Anderson, and my TM is sitting on it now, in my very soft, very wet driveway (gravel, but mostly packed sand). It sank a very small amount when I first backed onto it, so I backed onto a little more to level the TM, but it hasn't sunk any more after that first bit. Seems to be just fine.

[Kwantau]

Been using the Anderson for about 4 years on gravel 5 weeks in same gravel spot and have had no problems at all. so use it as it is a great way to level your TM

[momto4girls]

Thanks for the replies. That's reassuring.

[ThePair]

Originally Posted by inghamm

I know I've had my Andersen leveler slide when trying to back onto it. Can't remember if it was dirt, grass or gravel.

Side note:
I've decided I'm not going to use it in most instances because I use stabilizers on my levelers to cut down on motion in the trailer. My wife is very motion sensitive and my theory is if all the weight is on the wheels, we will get more bounce and rocking motion.

I agree with your theory, so I remove some of the weight from the wheels by: a) lower the nose of the TM a bit; b) drop the rear jacks to the ground; c) raise the nose via power jack on tongue; d) drop the front jacks to the ground; e) make sure I'm level all around, adjust as needed.

This increases the weight ratio on the jacks relative to the wheels, and I find it to be more stable. I also have a stabilizer system on the jacks, which really locks down the TM so there is essentially no motion.

[LoveToCamp]

Your comment about sliding got me thinking (mine have slid occasionally): what about screwing a pad (I received a rubber mat with one of my Andersens) to the leveler, so you begin with the tire on the mat? This would keep the leveler from sliding away.

Will likely do that this weekend, now that I have thought about it!

[momto4girls]

Originally Posted by LoveToCamp

Your comment about sliding got me thinking (mine have slid occasionally): what about screwing a pad (I received a rubber mat with one of my Andersens) to the leveler, so you begin with the tire on the mat? This would keep the leveler from sliding away.

Will likely do that this weekend, now that I have thought about it!

let me know how it does. I've been reading that some use some kind of grip tape to keep from slipping, but I don't know what exactly they mean by "grip tape". I think it's for the tires making contact with the leveler though--not exactly what you're talking about here.