My new levelers
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Topic: My new levelers
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Subject: My new levelers
Date Posted: 20 May 2018 at 4:04pm
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After the last run we knew we needed more leveling blocks. Well I found these and really like what I see. Hoping they work as well.. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GC2LVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GC2LVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Anderson Levelers. Anyone using them? ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
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Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 20 May 2018 at 8:45pm
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We're using it on our 2018 - 190, really like it. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 May 2018 at 11:18pm
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I use the Andersen leveler mostly while traveling and the stacking blocks when at home in our driveway. I like the simplicity of the Andersen leveler. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:40am
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Greetings Yes, I have one, used it all last year. Works well, first one broke, but dealer replaced it for free. Crankster78 R-179 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:42am
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me too, works well and lightweight compared to my old wooden blocks ------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:20pm
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Same thing we have been using. Kind of a two birds with one stone thing. The only knock I have is that it somewhat limits how much you can level. I think about 3" is the maximum. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:24pm
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They look interesting, we just use the yellow lego squares. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:31pm
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We use these and really like them. They're a little limited in height, but they've been sufficient thus far in all camping areas we've visited with graded parking spots. You'd probably need some extra height if you were planning to camp off the beaten path. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:43pm
That's what using as well. Was about to pickup another pack and saw that. There's another type out there: BAL. http://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526935192&sr=8-1&keywords=bal+leveler+campers&dpID=41bDnbrkoiL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch - http://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526935192&sr=8-1&keywords=bal+leveler+campers&dpID=41bDnbrkoiL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch That one just didn't, well a few things I didn't like about it. Yet another option. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 2:45am
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I have the BAL leveler. It is nice to pull into our driveway and not have to stack blocks. It does work quite well. However, there are some downsides. First, it is a lot of work to crank it up with the wrench. For one of the lighter 'Pods, it might be okay. For the 179, it took a lot of work to level in our driveway. I don't think I saved any time over using the stacking blocks (mine are orange/red). Second, as it goes up, the platforms that hold the tires do not stay level, but tilt. Pressure is not square with the tread and rim. While it might not be an issue for a few days, I would not like the tires deformed like they are with the BAL leveler. Third, it is not the lightest nor the most easy to store piece of equipment. It can be heavy and clumsy to store in the limited space of the R-Pods.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 7:56am
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+1 to SH. I use mine here at house because Pod is parked on unlevel ground. I don't take it with me on road. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 10:56am
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We had a BAL leveler but I stripped out the worm gear screw using an impact wrench on it. I figured it'd be easier than my previous tool: the torque wrench I used to install the hitch, which has a nice long handle for lots of leverage. The wrench that came with it was junk: the ratchet direction control switch would constantly flip the opposite direction at will and the wrench was too short. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 3:39pm
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+1 impact wrenches should be handled with care. I see people use them on stabilizers, not good I think. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 4:05pm
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I use my cordless drill with the clutch set fairly low, around 2 or 3 on a scale of 1-15. I go around a couple times to get all the stabilizers snugged up. I believe you don't need much more than that. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 5:36pm
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I've burned up two cordless drills on stabilizers. Well, one's motor burned up and the other's clutch burned up. I recently bought what Ryobi calls a Pulse Wrench. It's less violent than an impact wrench, so I wonder if it would have worked with the BAL. I've tried it out on the stabilizers and it seemed to work OK, but time will tell. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 8:08pm
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 22 May 2018 at 10:18pm
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I still have an AC powered Stanley that I bought in college in the 1960's and it's still going strong. My battery operated Milwaukee and my Porter Cable battery powered drills are also running strong after 20 years for the Milwaukee and 2 for the PC's with very heavy use. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 23 May 2018 at 8:49am
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Greetings I was a Tool tech for Bosch for several years. All tools are built to a price point. Battery Tech has changed a great deal in the past few years with tools now mostly LI-Ion, which last longer and can take more recharges. I get a pension from Bosch so that's what I buy  Crankster78 R-179 F-150 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 23 May 2018 at 9:07am
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 23 May 2018 at 10:59am
Hey Glue Guy, I have to drill 5 holes for expansion bolts for post holddowns on our patio. Can I borrow that cool hammer drill?  ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:25am
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:58am
Oh, heck, it's a 30 by 14 foot slab, with piers cast in place under the slab. It won't fit into my Dakota. But thanks for the offer.  ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |