Leveling and Stabilizing Your Airstream
When setting up camp, having your Airstream level and stabilized is more important than you might think. An unlevel trailer can make for an uncomfortable stay and may even damage your appliances. Here are some tips to help you set up your Airstream to keep it level and stable.
Leveling
Find Even Ground
Whenever possible, choose a campsite or parking area with smooth, level ground to make the process quicker and easier.
Side-to-Side Leveling
Before disconnecting the trailer from your tow vehicle, level it side-to-side. You can check using a bubble level on the floor inside your trailer or a stick-on level mounted to the front.
If one side is low, raise it by driving the trailer onto leveling blocks. While wood can work, many prefer Tri-Lynx Leveling Blocks. These strong plastic blocks feature an interlocking design, making them durable, lightweight, and easy to store.
Front-to-Back Leveling
Once the trailer is level side-to-side, disconnect from your vehicle and level it front-to-back using the tongue jack.
Electric tongue jack: Use the extend/retract buttons to adjust height.
Manual jack: Crank clockwise to raise, counter-clockwise to lower.
Stabilizing Jacks
Stabilizing jacks are not the same as leveling jacks. They are used after leveling to prevent rocking when moving around inside the trailer.
To stabilize, lower the jacks until they apply snug pressure to the ground. Avoid lifting the trailer off the ground.
We hope these tips help you level and stabilize your trailer. For questions or to purchase leveling blocks, contact our Parts Department at [email protected] or call 1-800-265-9019.
