R-pod Owners Forum : My new levelers http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : My new levelers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:14:17 +0000 Thu, 24 May 2018 09:58:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11594 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ My new levelers : Oh, heck, it's a 30 by 14... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109683#109683 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11594
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.  Embarrassed]]> Thu, 24 May 2018 09:58:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109683#109683 My new levelers : Originally posted by lostagainHey... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109680#109680 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11594
Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:25am

Originally posted by lostagain

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?  Wink
Sure. Just load up those concrete post piers and bring 'em on over!
]]> Thu, 24 May 2018 09:25:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109680#109680 My new levelers : Hey Glue Guy, I have to drill... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109624#109624 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11594
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?  Wink]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 10:59:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109624#109624 My new levelers : Originally posted by crankster78GreetingsI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109616#109616 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11594
Posted: 23 May 2018 at 9:07am

Originally posted by crankster78

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 buyEmoticons

Crankster78 R-179 F-150
I have a Bosch "bulldog" that I use for serious hammer/drilling. LOVE that tool. It makes drilling through a foot of concrete look like pushing a hot knife through butter.
]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109616#109616 My new levelers : GreetingsI was a Tool tech for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109613#109613 Author: crankster78
Subject: 11594
Posted: 23 May 2018 at 8:49am

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 buyEmoticons

Crankster78 R-179 F-150
]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 08:49:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109613#109613 My new levelers : I still have an AC powered Stanley... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109589#109589 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 10:18pm

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.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 22:18:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109589#109589 My new levelers : Originally posted by TheBumI've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109579#109579 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 8:08pm

Originally posted by TheBum

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.
Ryobi quality has declined the last few years. I've never had a drill "burn up" on me, and a few I have had for a really long time. I had a Makita that lasted for 15-20 years. Finally had to part with it when I could no longer get a replacement battery (the really old 9V ones). After that I got a Hilti. Great tool. That sucker is over 10 years old and still going strong. When we sold our business, the Hilti went with the tools. I know that drill is still spinning, drilling, and hammering. Now semi-retired, I got a Milwaukee a little over 3 years ago. This is a nice tool too, and the new Lithium batteries hang in there extra long.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 20:08:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109579#109579 My new levelers : I've burned up two cordless... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109567#109567 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 5:36pm

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.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 17:36:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109567#109567 My new levelers : I use my cordless drill with the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109560#109560 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 4:05pm

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.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 16:05:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109560#109560 My new levelers : +1 impact wrenches should be handled... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109557#109557 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 3:39pm

+1 impact wrenches should be handled with care. I see people use them on stabilizers, not good I think.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 15:39:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109557#109557 My new levelers : We had a BAL leveler but I stripped... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109546#109546 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 10:56am

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.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 10:56:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109546#109546 My new levelers : +1 to SH. I use mine here at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109534#109534 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 7:56am

+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.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 07:56:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109534#109534 My new levelers : I have the BAL leveler. It is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109527#109527 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11594
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 2:45am

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.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 02:45:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109527#109527 My new levelers : Originally posted by Leo BThey... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109508#109508 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:43pm

Originally posted by Leo B

They look interesting, we just use the yellow lego squares.  

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

That one just didn't, well a few things I didn't like about it. Yet another option.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 15:43:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109508#109508 My new levelers : We use these and really like them.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109506#109506 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:31pm

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.]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 15:31:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109506#109506 My new levelers : They look interesting, we just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109503#109503 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:24pm

They look interesting, we just use the yellow lego squares.  ]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 15:24:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109503#109503 My new levelers : Same thing we have been using.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109501#109501 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 3:20pm

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.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 15:20:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109501#109501 My new levelers : me too, works well and lightweight... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109478#109478 Author: texman
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:42am

me too, works well and lightweight compared to my old wooden blocks

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 09:42:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109478#109478 My new levelers : GreetingsYes, I have one, used... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109477#109477 Author: crankster78
Subject: 11594
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:40am

Greetings
Yes, I have one, used it all last year.  Works well,  first one broke, but dealer replaced it for free.  

Crankster78  R-179 
]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 09:40:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109477#109477 My new levelers : I use the Andersen leveler mostly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109462#109462 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11594
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 11:18pm

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.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 23:18:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109462#109462 My new levelers : We're using it on our 2018... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109457#109457 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11594
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 8:45pm

We're using it on our 2018 - 190, really like it.]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 20:45:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109457#109457 My new levelers : After the last run we knew we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11594&PID=109442#109442 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 11594
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 4:04pm

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

Anderson Levelers. Anyone using them?

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