Section 3
Weight Distribution, Loading and Towing
Leveling Your Aviator (cont’d)
If you have difficulty controlling the rig when backing onto the boards, add extra length. The second
board should be 5” longer than the first one and the third board should be 5” longer than the second one.
You may need various sizes of smaller boards for use under jacks and stabilizers. Another possibility is
using plastic blocks that can be purchased at most any RV camping store. Smaller trailers also may be
able to use leveling ramps instead of the boards but note the weight restrictions on the ramps and compare
it to the weight of your Aviator.
Choose a site that is as level as possible. Be sure the ground is not soft and will support the
weight of the trailer
. NOTE: WHEN IT RAINS, WATER MAY COLLECT IN THE BOTTOM OF
THE WINDOW FRAME AND DRAIN OUT OF THE WEEP HOLES, MADE FOR THAT
PURPOSE. IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT LEVEL, THE WATER MAY NOT DRAIN OUT
PROPERLY. THIS COULD CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO THE WINDOW OR WALL AND
COULD BREED MOLD DUE TO CONDENSATION.
Before unhitching your Aviator from the tow vehicle, level the Aviator from side to side with the
appropriate length of wood, being sure to use chocks or wood blocks in front of the wheels to
prevent the trailer from rolling. Once it is level side to side, you may unhitch and remove the
chocks, then level it front to back. Sometimes if you move your Aviator a foot or two, it will be level
enough not to need the wood planks
If additional leveling is necessary, using the leveling boards you made before your trip, place
one or more in front of or behind the low side tires. Drive onto the boards and recheck the level.
If you use more than one board, stagger them so the wheels roll up the boards one at a time.
Use the tongue jack to adjust your front to back level, lower the stabilizers to the ground to help prevent
rocking. After stabilizing the unit, be sure the frame is not twisted, buckled or stressed. Be sure that all
doors and windows operate freely.
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON WHAT TYPE AND SIZE BOARDS OR
MATERIAL TO USE FOR LEVELING YOUR AVIATOR, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR
DEALER.
NOTE: BEFORE MOVING YOUR AVIATOR, BE SURE ALL STABILIZERS (AND STEPS)
ARE REMOVED OR FULLY RETRACTED.
Notes:
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