R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: BAL levellers
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedBAL levellers
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: BAL levellers
    Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:56pm
I used to be picky about being dead-level, but after several years of quick overnighters at Wal-Marts and truck stops, just getting it close is good enough now.  I'll still make it level for unhitched stops but if I happen to be off a bit it doesn't bother me.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
bmkparshall View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Bear Creek PA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 10 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 3:27pm
Level is nice, but if there is any chance of rain I'll pitch the left side down just a smidge. (Bal leveler on the right) Hopefully the rain on the slide out will flow away from the roof seal. Not sure if this works, but I sleep betterSmile
The suggestion was from the Dealer.
B MK Parshall
2016 Silverado 5.3 V8 and R-178 Poddler
Back to Top
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 2:54pm
sleeping unlevel drives me crazy.  often times we'll be all level based on gauges and then be in the pod at night and laying down and i'll be bothered because my head is doing up or downhill.  feels so weird to me
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
Seanl View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 19 Sep 2011
Location: Fredericton NB
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 1:56pm
Originally posted by Tri-Pod

We encountered a lady in Arkansas who had used one and had sunk the bottom into the ground, she couldn't get it to retract to be able to pull the trailer out of the spot. Couple of us guys helped her but it was a real Challenge. Our feeling is if the water is running out the shower drain that is level enough for us. LOL. Guess we are not to picky, just can't sleep with my head going down hill. Good luck.

I can sleep with my head downhill but I don't worry about level to much. I just make the bed with the pillow on the uphill side. 
Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
Back to Top
Tri-Pod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 17 May 2011
Location: Liberty Hill
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 112 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 12:20pm
We encountered a lady in Arkansas who had used one and had sunk the bottom into the ground, she couldn't get it to retract to be able to pull the trailer out of the spot. Couple of us guys helped her but it was a real Challenge. Our feeling is if the water is running out the shower drain that is level enough for us. LOL. Guess we are not to picky, just can't sleep with my head going down hill. Good luck.
2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with
2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2
5.7L V8
Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP
Back to Top
koukla1812 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 15 Jul 2013
Location: Quebec, CANADA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 21 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 12:05pm
Just to add to the satisfied list. Been using the Bal for 1 1/2 years on our 177 with no major problems. Base sinking into mud has occured but resolved that problem by using a plank under the Bal base when necessary. The convenience factor can't be overstated. Micro backup and forward for other sorts of levelers isn't much to look forward to arriving after sundown at a site. I'm curious though. Has anyone had the Bal collapse because of the weight issue?
PJ
Back to Top
fwunder View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1676 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 8:19pm
Originally posted by wingnut2312

Sleepless, we desperately need to install levels that are visible while leveling. My fiance has given up helping. Something about boys are stupid...

Oh my. I'm not a spokesperson for the gender, but I've always considered myself fairly level headed, rarely leaning sharply in one direction or the other and always happily willing to accept whatever may be on tap! Tongue

Something to consider is that upon return from the pub or visits around the camp, level loses some of its importance.

fred
2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
Back to Top
Keith-N-Dar View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 03 Apr 2011
Location: Mayville, WI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 8:13pm
Originally posted by wingnut2312

Sleepless, we desperately need to install levels that are visible while leveling. My fiance has given up helping. Something about boys are stupid...


I hear husbands are too...
Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150
Back to Top
wingnut2312 View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 25 Aug 2013
Location: MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 231 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 7:31pm
Sleepless, we desperately need to install levels that are visible while leveling. My fiance has given up helping. Something about boys are stupid...
2014 rpod 182G
Ford Expedition
Back to Top
furpod View Drop Down
Moderator Group - pHp
Moderator Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Location: Central KY
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 7:28pm
We have found that sometimes, to get the pod in the spot we want for the dome to work.. the trailer needs to be leveled, even though if placed differently we might not need to lift..
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz