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I was just going to buy a set of these until i saw how much they cost. I was gonna see if I could justify the cost by looking up reviews. And BAM! You just saved me a $100 dollar bill my friend! Thanks! I just had an idea as I was watching you trace it out.... you could probably customize and possibly simplify the making process (for those that don't have the template to trace) by grabbing the spare off the trailer/camper and using that to get the curve to fit the tire. That would make the inside curve set right into the tire (no matter what size wheel). The back curve is not as critical... I would just free hand to shape it and then use as my template. I am also considering using plywood for the outside laminated pieces to prevent that split out where the grain is weakest. Why these things sell for so much is beyond me. Glad you thought of this!
Glad to help let me know how they turn out. I might try to make a couple other kinds also when i get some time i am very busy just got my first E-bike so I am going to make a few videos of that. Happy camping
I think it i did this i would use 3/4 in plywood, multipl layers, easier to cut with a regular jigsaw. Great Idea, i have the beach lane version, cheaper, but if i still had a shop i would make them myself like this. Great idea. Larry
I have a single axel trailer, so I only needed to make one of these. I found plans for it on an RV forum, I didn't have one to trace. That would have been easier. Didn't really cost me anything, I had some scrap wood. I made mine when Anderson was the only manufacture of these and were expensive. Now there are other brands out there reasonably priced. The one I made has served me well.
I just bought a set of the Beech Lane levelers. I do like your version but I don’t want to make them. Anyone with all the right tools though, it’s hands down a great little project. My only reservation about your prototype is if it were to split, screws and tires aren’t a good combination. But a total glued up only version would be terrific. Great idea and great presentation of it as well.
Thank you, great graph.Just finished it in SketchUp and made a paper pattern. I have some Baltic birch 3/4. Bought them as $2 cutoffs 16x 60. Think I'll cut one and fine tune it, rough cut the rest and use my trim flush router bit to clean the rest. I'll use a pin nailer to keep the pattern in place, don't want to router in wet glue. Pin nails break flush. Pretty sure several coats of exterior oil will do the trick. Any way, thank you.
Awesome video & very thorough, thank you for taking the time to share your project. The only thing I could recommend is making sure to use exterior grade glue (I made the mistake of not reading the label with one of my projects).
Great Job! The only thing I might do differently that wasn't mentioned is to use the waterproof Titebond III instead of the water resistant Titebond II. I camped once where we had a torrential downpour and our leveling boards were under 2" of water for a couple days.
I was wondering about the water proof ability of the glue. Sometimes the trailer can almost be sitting in a puddle. I will probably add something to seal the wood as well.
I would bolt them together as well with all-thread. You can cheaply waterproof them with 50/50 mix of used oil and diesel fuel. Set them out in the sun to dry. Recoat as necessary. Or you could use Thompson's, etc.
Great idea. I just happen to have a couple pieces of plywood as well as 2x8. I may try Ed Barkers idea build a block then cut. Thank you for going first. Airborne, grace and peace.
Man, I just bought a pair of these. You should’ve posted this a couple weeks ago. Haha ;) By the way, you have the one of the best de-winterizing videos out there. I found it really helpful. Great channel! Thanks!
Very good, excellent. Not to be critical I do not care for the screws, I would use all thread or wood dowels, glue with dowels and no glue with all thread, let them float. Wish I could find some white oak scrap!
Finished the main part, used Type 3 glue and bolts and made them about 6 1/2" tall. I am concerned that it takes a lot of throttle to get up on them in soft ground. But easy peasy on concrete. Thanks for the inspiration. Oh, and I had to run the lumber through the surface planer as they were too cupped to glue. I am guessing Trex or plywood would be fairly heavy?
Using your grid I made the templets with 1/4" plywood and cut out all of the parts. I glued and shot two 2 1/2" finish nails into each layer before clamping. Then I sanded them on a oscillating drum sander, applied 3 coats of oil based poly, sprayed with a red satin enamel, and put traction tape on the bottom both levels. They look and work great. Might be a little over kill. {?}
Excellent video Jim, very nice layout for the pattern. If these crack or don't hold up...I think using marine grade plywood they would be indestructible.
@@DIYJIM I'm a General Contractor, so I have quite a few scraps laying around...CDX, not marine grade...one scrap 12 inches by 50 inches 3/4 ply..I marked out 8 pieces...good for one large chock. If someone stopped by a new home construction site and asked the framers..I'm sure they would let someone grab a few scraps of plywood...or Home Depot and Lowes sells project panels that would keep the cost down. I have plenty of 2 X laying around also, but I really feel plywood is the way to go for this project. Thanks again for sharing the EXCELLENT layout instructions.
Me again, I have been mulling this over and making the ramps longer to get more rise. I have a class B and watching videos only found 1 class B using them. Also notice that they tend to rise up when pulling off them and wonder if longer ones will jam into body panels when moving off???? Thought about 2X8 risers under the ramps, would need to notch or something to keep them from slipping. Light coat of oil on bottom only every now and then would keep them from rotting. Wish I had your video skills.
@@DIYJIM It is a lot more fun to think about things and order stuff online than to actually do anything. I am in a spot now, just drove over the end of my foam prototype ramps and destroyed them. LOL
Hey Man, this is a brilliant idea, I'm curious if a stronger way to make this, is to stack some 2x6, or 2x8 or whatever, glue them together, then trace the pattern on the edges of the 2x6 and then cut them out. This way the grain of the wood is running along the length of the leveler. I am by no means criticizing your design just trying to improve upon it. The cutting out would be the tricky part where you'd need quite a long blade/large saw. I'd also be curious to know how they are holding up to wear and tear.
I agree I went back and forth which way to make them. I chose on edge because I thought more people could build this way. We will see how they hold up. I may make a couple more set different ways just to try. I will give them to a couple of camping friends. Maybe even a subscriber if they live near me.
I made a set for myself, haven’t tried them yet though, I want to line the bottom arch with rubber first, I’m afraid to use them in the gravel as I don’t want the rocks to dig into the wood.
Thanks for the video. I'm still trying to understand why you put the grid with all those measurements before you cut out your levelers. It's probably just me not catching on.
Great job I was wondering if you made this a little higher at the big end , you could use it to raise both wheels off the ground maybe useful in changing a flat tyre like the Anderson lifter design?
I have too much on my plate and the bucket list is full so I ordered some levelers! I did not realize they are 6 inch wide. No way no how would I put 6 inch width under my over 8 inch wide tires. So back to the wood pile. I took a picture of my drawing but do not see a way to post it. Will make a template piece soon and let you know how it goes.
The weight difference between the Anderson levelers and wood is a lot. Always remember, every pound you add to your camper increases the weight of the camper. Your tires are load rated on your camper. If you overload your rated side walls you risk having a tire blow out on the road.
I think I said in the video. Right in the beginning. 28” is the longest 2x12. All the dimensions are down in the description of my video. Hope this helps.
Great video. My main concern would be moisture penetrating the wood and damaging it. These should definitely be painted or stained. Also, with current wood prices it might be cheaper to just buy the originals (or fake copies) 🤷🏼♂️
Why all the work? Glue up your boards, bolt them, then cut them once using a bandsaw. Slap some epoxy on it and a little fiberglass, and add sand, and they are waterproof
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I was just going to buy a set of these until i saw how much they cost. I was gonna see if I could justify the cost by looking up reviews. And BAM! You just saved me a $100 dollar bill my friend! Thanks! I just had an idea as I was watching you trace it out.... you could probably customize and possibly simplify the making process (for those that don't have the template to trace) by grabbing the spare off the trailer/camper and using that to get the curve to fit the tire. That would make the inside curve set right into the tire (no matter what size wheel). The back curve is not as critical... I would just free hand to shape it and then use as my template. I am also considering using plywood for the outside laminated pieces to prevent that split out where the grain is weakest.
Why these things sell for so much is beyond me. Glad you thought of this!
Glad to help let me know how they turn out. I might try to make a couple other kinds also when i get some time i am very busy just got my first E-bike so I am going to make a few videos of that. Happy camping
I think it i did this i would use 3/4 in plywood, multipl layers, easier to cut with a regular jigsaw. Great Idea, i have the beach lane version, cheaper, but if i still had a shop i would make them myself like this. Great idea. Larry
Thanks for watching
I have a single axel trailer, so I only needed to make one of these. I found plans for it on an RV forum, I didn't have one to trace. That would have been easier. Didn't really cost me anything, I had some scrap wood. I made mine when Anderson was the only manufacture of these and were expensive. Now there are other brands out there reasonably priced. The one I made has served me well.
Awesome thanks for watching
I just bought a set of the Beech Lane levelers. I do like your version but I don’t want to make them. Anyone with all the right tools though, it’s hands down a great little project. My only reservation about your prototype is if it were to split, screws and tires aren’t a good combination. But a total glued up only version would be terrific. Great idea and great presentation of it as well.
thanks I plan on trying to make another set
i 100% stole your measurements to make my own. TY!
Welcome hope they turned out good
@@DIYJIM good as I was willing to put effort in for!
Thank you, great graph.Just finished it in SketchUp and made a paper pattern. I have some Baltic birch 3/4. Bought them as $2 cutoffs 16x 60. Think I'll cut one and fine tune it, rough cut the rest and use my trim flush router bit to clean the rest. I'll use a pin nailer to keep the pattern in place, don't want to router in wet glue. Pin nails break flush. Pretty sure several coats of exterior oil will do the trick. Any way, thank you.
Awesome hope they turn out good
Awesome video & very thorough, thank you for taking the time to share your project. The only thing I could recommend is making sure to use exterior grade glue (I made the mistake of not reading the label with one of my projects).
Good tip thanks for watching
Great Job! The only thing I might do differently that wasn't mentioned is to use the waterproof Titebond III instead of the water resistant Titebond II. I camped once where we had a torrential downpour and our leveling boards were under 2" of water for a couple days.
Good idea I did not think of that, thanks for watching
I was wondering about the water proof ability of the glue. Sometimes the trailer can almost be sitting in a puddle. I will probably add something to seal the wood as well.
I would bolt them together as well with all-thread. You can cheaply waterproof them with 50/50 mix of used oil and diesel fuel. Set them out in the sun to dry. Recoat as necessary. Or you could use Thompson's, etc.
Jim, Great idea! Thanks. I have two of the red ones and need two more so they will be wood! May God richly Bless you and your family!
Awesome thank you
Hi DIY Jim, Just fabricated the Anderson levelers from pressure-treated lumber. Thank you so much. Save me $80! Tom
Awesome hope they work for you.
Great idea. I just happen to have a couple pieces of plywood as well as 2x8. I may try Ed Barkers idea build a block then cut. Thank you for going first. Airborne, grace and peace.
let me know how they turn out, thanks for watching
Man, I just bought a pair of these. You should’ve posted this a couple weeks ago. Haha ;)
By the way, you have the one of the best de-winterizing videos out there. I found it really helpful. Great channel! Thanks!
Thank you, glad you like thanks for watching
Very good, excellent. Not to be critical I do not care for the screws, I would use all thread or wood dowels, glue with dowels and no glue with all thread, let them float. Wish I could find some white oak scrap!
That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for watching
Finished the main part, used Type 3 glue and bolts and made them about 6 1/2" tall. I am concerned that it takes a lot of throttle to get up on them in soft ground. But easy peasy on concrete. Thanks for the inspiration. Oh, and I had to run the lumber through the surface planer as they were too cupped to glue. I am guessing Trex or plywood would be fairly heavy?
Hope the last for you, thanks for watching
Great i have the beach lane had to shorten rockwood, very short distance think i cut 4in off
Thanks for watching
Using your grid I made the templets with 1/4" plywood and cut out all of the parts. I glued and shot two 2 1/2" finish nails into each layer before clamping. Then I sanded them on a oscillating drum sander, applied 3 coats of oil based poly, sprayed with a red satin enamel, and put traction tape on the bottom both levels. They look and work great. Might be a little over kill. {?}
Awesome I think they will be better and stronger than the ones I made. I plan on making some with plywood one of these days.
This is great man definitely going to do
This for my trailer!
Thanks for watching
Hey Jim I was curious how these have held up say when the ground is covered in rocks and is uneven as heck?
Thanks for an awesome video!
I really have not had to use much. Sorry sorry can not really say. Thanks for watching
Awesome build
Thanks
Excellent video Jim, very nice layout for the pattern. If these crack or don't hold up...I think using marine grade plywood they would be indestructible.
I thought about that but then you are spending a lot more money unless someone has a bunch of smaller pieces from other projects
@@DIYJIM I'm a General Contractor, so I have quite a few scraps laying around...CDX, not marine grade...one scrap 12 inches by 50 inches 3/4 ply..I marked out 8 pieces...good for one large chock. If someone stopped by a new home construction site and asked the framers..I'm sure they would let someone grab a few scraps of plywood...or Home Depot and Lowes sells project panels that would keep the cost down. I have plenty of 2 X laying around also, but I really feel plywood is the way to go for this project. Thanks again for sharing the EXCELLENT layout instructions.
Thanks wish people could post pictures I would like to see you levelers
Me again, I have been mulling this over and making the ramps longer to get more rise. I have a class B and watching videos only found 1 class B using them. Also notice that they tend to rise up when pulling off them and wonder if longer ones will jam into body panels when moving off???? Thought about 2X8 risers under the ramps, would need to notch or something to keep them from slipping. Light coat of oil on bottom only every now and then would keep them from rotting. Wish I had your video skills.
Sounds like you are putting a lot of thought into these ramps, they should turn out nice.
@@DIYJIM It is a lot more fun to think about things and order stuff online than to actually do anything. I am in a spot now, just drove over the end of my foam prototype ramps and destroyed them. LOL
Hey Man, this is a brilliant idea, I'm curious if a stronger way to make this, is to stack some 2x6, or 2x8 or whatever, glue them together, then trace the pattern on the edges of the 2x6 and then cut them out. This way the grain of the wood is running along the length of the leveler. I am by no means criticizing your design just trying to improve upon it. The cutting out would be the tricky part where you'd need quite a long blade/large saw. I'd also be curious to know how they are holding up to wear and tear.
I agree I went back and forth which way to make them. I chose on edge because I thought more people could build this way. We will see how they hold up. I may make a couple more set different ways just to try. I will give them to a couple of camping friends. Maybe even a subscriber if they live near me.
I might even try some trex decking if it does not cost to much for supplies
@@DIYJIM if the price of materials down there is anything like it is in Nova Scotia, Canada where I’m from you’ll go broke. 😂
I made a set for myself, haven’t tried them yet though, I want to line the bottom arch with rubber first, I’m afraid to use them in the gravel as I don’t want the rocks to dig into the wood.
@@EdFilips Yes... that is a great idea! I have an old truck mudflap that would work perfectly.
Thanks for the video. I'm still trying to understand why you put the grid with all those measurements before you cut out your levelers. It's probably just me not catching on.
I did not need the grid it was just to help others out. Thanks for watching
That's awesome good job I think I will build some myself I have the no how do I do
Hope they turn out good
AWESOME INGENUITY!... Just curious, did you make any more after this set? How is this set holding up for you? Thanks!
I have not had to use them a lot so they are still good. Thanks for watching
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Your welcome hope they turn out good
Good job! I need a bandsaw!
Thanks
Great job I was wondering if you made this a little higher at the big end , you could use it to raise both wheels off the ground maybe useful in changing a flat tyre like the Anderson lifter design?
Maybe build like a Rapid Jack
Maybe if I get board this winter, too busy right now. Thanks for the idea
I would drill holes in the outside ones to make them lighter
I think they are already lighter than the original ones. Thanks for watching
Great share, thanks.
Thanks and thanks for watching
I have too much on my plate and the bucket list is full so I ordered some levelers! I did not realize they are 6 inch wide. No way no how would I put 6 inch width under my over 8 inch wide tires. So back to the wood pile. I took a picture of my drawing but do not see a way to post it. Will make a template piece soon and let you know how it goes.
Thanks for watching Josie hope everything works for ya
The weight difference between the Anderson levelers and wood is a lot. Always remember, every pound you add to your camper increases the weight of the camper. Your tires are load rated on your camper. If you overload your rated side walls you risk having a tire blow out on the road.
thanks for watching
You could probably just glue and clamp them to glue holds very well
I agree ,thanks for watching
Okay, so it's been a year of camping for you (I hope). How are your levelers holding up?
They are still good but I really have not had to use them much. Most sites I camped at were close to level. Thanks for watching
Question, I will need to have home center cut the 10' board to shorter length. How long were the shorter pieces you were using?
I think I said in the video. Right in the beginning. 28” is the longest 2x12. All the dimensions are down in the description of my video. Hope this helps.
Just listen to it again and yup, you do mention 30". Don't know how I missed that! Thanks! And thanks for the quick response!
Awesome
Thanks
Great video. My main concern would be moisture penetrating the wood and damaging it. These should definitely be painted or stained. Also, with current wood prices it might be cheaper to just buy the originals (or fake copies) 🤷🏼♂️
You could be right wood is crazy right now. Thanks for watching
if i was to take the time to build these, I think id build them 1½ or 2" taller
Might be a good idea, let me know how it turns out if you build them. Thanks for watching
good craftsmanship but they are only 45 to 50 for two and zero labor and no rot and no risk of separation.
Wow the price must have dropped last time I looked they were almost $100. Thanks for watching
My only concern is wood rotting over time especially if you're in one location for a while
Good point I only camp on the weekends. Thanks for watching
Why all the work? Glue up your boards, bolt them, then cut them once using a bandsaw. Slap some epoxy on it and a little fiberglass, and add sand, and they are waterproof
Sounds like a great idea, love to see you make a video of it. Thanks for watching
I make a $125 per hour so I think it is cheaper for me to buy the Andersons.
Thanks for watching
anyone has a template of the Anderssen levelers?...G-d can only bless me if I can get these templates....
Hope you get it figured out.
@@DIYJIM if I would be able to figure it out, I wouldn't have to pose the Q here, don't I...!
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