How to Properly Level Your RV for Stability and Comfort

Leveling your RV isn’t just about convenience—it’s essential for safety, appliance performance, and even sleep quality. Learning how to properly level your RV for stability and comfort ensures smoother camping experiences and prevents long-term damage to your systems.

Why Leveling Your RV Matters

An unlevel RV can lead to several problems, including:

  • Improper drainage from sinks and showers
  • Refrigerator malfunction or damage (especially absorption fridges)
  • Unstable footing and shifting inside the RV
  • Slide-outs not operating correctly or evenly

That’s why knowing how to properly level your RV for stability and comfort is one of the first steps to setting up camp the right way.

Start by Leveling Side to Side

When parking, use a small bubble level or digital leveling tool on a flat surface near the center of your rig. To level side to side:

  • Drive your RV onto leveling blocks or ramps under the wheels
  • Add or remove blocks until the bubble is centered
  • Recheck the level before moving to front-to-back leveling

If you’re using a travel trailer, do this before unhitching.

Need a heavy-duty set of leveling blocks or assistance installing auto-leveling jacks? Daisy RV has you covered.

Level Front to Back with Tongue Jack or Jacks

Once side-to-side is level:

  • Use your tongue jack (on trailers) or front jacks (on motorhomes/fifth wheels) to raise or lower the front end
  • Check your level again and adjust in small increments
  • For fifth wheels, adjust front landing gear together to maintain balance

Some motorhomes may have automatic hydraulic jacks that do this for you—but it’s still smart to double-check with a level for accuracy.

Deploy Stabilizer Jacks (But Don’t Overuse Them)

Stabilizer jacks are designed to reduce movement—not to lift or level the RV. Once you’re fully level:

  • Lower stabilizer jacks until they contact the ground
  • Tighten just enough to remove bounce or sway
  • Avoid cranking too hard, which can cause frame stress

If your jacks are creaking or struggling, Daisy RV can inspect and lubricate or replace them.

Use Leveling Tools and Apps for Accuracy

In addition to a standard bubble level, consider:

  • Smartphone apps like RV Level or LevelMatePRO
  • Digital leveling sensors installed in your rig
  • Wireless leveling indicators visible from outside

These tools help you level quickly and with precision—especially if you frequently change campsites.

Knowing how to properly level your RV for stability and comfort makes every campsite more relaxing and protects your investment from unnecessary wear and tear.

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