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    Posted: 22 Jun 2013 at 10:42pm
How long can we safely prop up the low side of our trailer with a BAL Leveler? Throughout the summer, we will be using the Pod often.. so I'm more curious for parking during the winter months. Is it best to leave the trailer level by using the BAL Leveler or leave it unbalanced for extended periods of time? 

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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jun 2013 at 12:53am
If the Bal is left out for long periods of time, I'd be concerned about exposure to the elements stripping grease from the screw or rust build-up and the whole thing seizing.

You're right that storing the r-pod level is a very good idea. I'd probably not use a Bal for long-term storage. If you can't permanently level out the pad it sits on (e.g. if its gravel), I'd suggest using patio stones or pressure-treated wood or something similar to create a semi-permanent level spot for long-term storage.
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We use one when camping. Our parking/storage spot at home is level. If your storage spot is not level, I would use a more permanent style leveling in that spot, 2x6's or bricks/pavers.

Outbound covered it pretty good. I carry a little bottle of grease with us, because I have seen it rain hard enough to remove a lot of the lube from the screw portion of ours..

When parked for the winter we level, and put down the stabilizers. Actually, even when just parked during the summer months between trips we do that. We generally run the slide out in the summer when parked at home also, but it's in during the winter.
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As long as you aren't running the fridge while it is tilted, storing it that way shouldn't be a problem.
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my bal leveler sits outside 24-7 going on 3 seasons now.  i used it as my chocks at home in the driveway.

i'm 99% level at home so i don't level with it, but i do use it like as i said as my at home chocks.
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obviously im out of touch, what is a BAL leveler!
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Originally posted by hogone

obviously im out of touch, what is a BAL leveler!
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Thanks for the information guys!  

I think we will be levelling that wheel with wood or paving stones for the winter and removing the Bal leveler.  I like the idea of having a bottle of grease with us for the longer trips too!  Thanks for the suggestion furpod:) 

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An alternative to carrying a bottle of wheel bearing grease is to install Bearing Buddies and just carry a small grease gun with a cartridge of bearing grease.  Keep it wrapped up in a large freezer bag and there is never any mess or fuss.  Plus, they indicate if the bearings need more grease or not.  http://www.bearingbuddy.com/
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 8:27pm
No need to install bearing buddies, the Pod already has EZ Lube axles from Dexter. I don't personally care to carry a whole grease gun, so I carry just a couple ounces of GAA in a POL sample bottle..
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