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    Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 9:03pm
I would suggest you contact BAL and let them know you got a defective wrench. Mine works great! I also use it to tighten and loosen the nuts on the hitch tightener. Both the nuts and the BAL jackscrew are 3/4" in size.

I end up having to raise mine up even a bit more when it is in my driveway. I think I have about 2" of thread left.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 12:24pm
Originally posted by StephenH

Very nice. As for leveling, check out the BAL leveler. Easiest way to do the side-to-side leveling. No blocks, no backing up and pulling forward multiple times because the number of blocks was incorrect, no aggravation. Big smilehttp://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00



I used my BAL leveler for the first time this past weekend. My first suggestion after getting it is to toss the wrench that comes with it and use a good socket wrench. The stock wrench kept flipping the ratchet the opposite direction on its own, which made it pretty much worthless. I ended up using my 300-ft-lb torque wrench because it's what I had with me with a big enough socket (3/4"). I had to raise it pretty high, with only about 4" of thread remaining at the top.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 9:23pm
I disagree on spotters, they are required in my book.  And if I can't see them I stop until I can.
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Posts: 270 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 10:43am
Originally posted by JohnBG

Same here when I got mine.  A friend of mine gave me a piece of useful advice.  Grab the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the direction you want the trailer to go.

Yes, the bottom of the steering wheel technique is working good for this noob. An acquaintance gave me that tip. Another guy who drove semis also said to try using mirrors only while teaching yourself, and only use spotters if the space is dangerously tight. 
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Posts: 190 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 9:47am
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I never drove with anything in tow, backing up was an interesting experience! 

Same here when I got mine.  A friend of mine gave me a piece of useful advice.  Grab the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the direction you want the trailer to go.
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I had the advantage of towing a utility trailer with a garden tractor as a child. I learned about backing up with that. Plenty of jackknifes for sure! I also had a utility trailer that I towed with a Honda Civic CVCC Wagon. I used it to do everything from haul firewood to helping take part of our possessions to my in-law's house just before I entered the Army. In the Army, I towed a trailer with a deuce-and-a-half. Now, I am towing an R-Pod with a Ford Escape.

Backing is still tricky. I don't jackknife, but it sometimes takes a few tries before i get the R-Pod in our driveway where I want it to be. It gets better each time though. It will get easier for you also.
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Dufour's does that on all RV's they sell, nice touch. How did the delivery walk through go?


It went great. They did a great job all around. They even washed my truck when the fitted the ball. And they didn't try to oversell the accessories, he gave me honest advice on the half dozen items I would definitely need for the short term.

I never drove with anything in tow, backing up was an interesting experience! 
 


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After three long weeks of studying and anticipation, the Motherpod has finally landed. The dealer made the first mod for free, they added graphics on the side and front that listed our family name and home town and state...I was pleasantly surprised! Now I am off to level it for the first time...

Looks great! So much fun getting to know the new setup! Serious Pod-envy!
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Dufour's does that on all RV's they sell, nice touch. How did the delivery walk through go?
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Great looking rig! The 5.3L will take you anywhere you want to go so...
get out there and use it!
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