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    Posted: 16 Oct 2017 at 12:23pm
+1 for the Andersen. We had the BAL and managed to damage the screw using a battery-operated impact driver. The Andersen lets the TV do all the lifting.
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Originally posted by StephenH

Andersen leveler for simplicity and adjustment that is not in steps like the block type levelers or boards. Plus it is easy to carry. I have used the BAL leveler and like it also, but it is harder to carry since it is both heavy and bulky. Plus, I don't care for the way it tilts, putting pressure on the side-walls instead of staying square with the treads.At home, I do tend to use the block type as I have had a problem with the Andersen slipping on my driveway. I haven't tried the Andersen since I poured the extension to the driveway though. Next time I move the R-Pod, I think I will give it another try.


Slipping? Sideways or in the direction of the tow hitch? The Anderson is only for left and right leveling. Up to 4". I have an electric jack for front to rear leveling and I do chock the opposite tire from the Anderson leveler. I do not want my jack holding the trailer in place. Just to level. We were on a fairly steep pad and my jack slipped about an 1". That is when I realized I need to chock the other wheel before taking it lose from the tow vehicle. No problems since.
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Originally posted by NAP1947

Stephen, can you explain the Andersen slipped on your driveway statement.
Once we take delivery it will be parked on our slopping drive, I had hoped the ndersen plus our old wood chocks would be sufficient.

It was not the Andersen leveler as such, but before I poured the extension, the slope of the driveway was such that leveling our R-Pod needed more than 4" of lift. I was trying to use a 2x10 under the Andersen leveler and could not figure out how to stop it frrom slipping, even though I tried using some non-skid material between the board and the leveler.
With the extension, I think the Andersen leveler by itself will be sufficient so I wuld not have the same issue as I had before.
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I use the step up block type and always keep the Pod a little downhill towards the slide side since we have discovered when level and it rains water runs in on the slide track. 
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Stephen, can you explain the Andersen slipped on your driveway statement.
Once we take delivery it will be parked on our slopping drive, I had hoped the ndersen plus our old wood chocks would be sufficient.
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Andersen leveler for simplicity and adjustment that is not in steps like the block type levelers or boards. Plus it is easy to carry. I have used the BAL leveler and like it also, but it is harder to carry since it is both heavy and bulky. Plus, I don't care for the way it tilts, putting pressure on the side-walls instead of staying square with the treads.
At home, I do tend to use the block type as I have had a problem with the Andersen slipping on my driveway. I haven't tried the Andersen since I poured the extension to the driveway though. Next time I move the R-Pod, I think I will give it another try.
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Thanks. Lot of good help
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We bought the Tri-Lynx (lego-style) levelers in 2011 for $ 14.99.  They now run around $ 28.00 on Amazon.  Pretty simple and lightweight to use.  Sometimes we get into very uneven terrain where we have needed all 10, but have never run out.  Furpods is at the top "fancy" list, ours is at the bottom and the price reflects that.


www.amazon.com/Tri-Lynx-00015-Lynx-Levelers-Pack/dp/B0028PJ10K
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We are going with the Andersen for ease of use and the recommendation on forums, plus our home made 4x4 wheel chocks made for our first tent trailer, one named for our daughter and one for our son whose jobs it was to place each chock properly, great memories.  You need the extra wheel chocks from what we have read.
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We use an Andersen leveler/chock. It's simple, and chocks as well as levels. https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Hitches-3604-Camper-Leveler/dp/B001GC2LVM
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