Bigfoot hydraulic leveling

Lantley wrote:
I have one of the first generation electric systems that I am thrilled with. Since my 2012 was made the systems have improved.
I don't think the hydraulic systems are more reliable but they are capable of lifting more weight.
Nevertheless I can't see dropping $3-4 K on an aftermarket system, unless I was physically challenged and unable to level the old fashioned way.
I spent that amount to upgrade to disc brakes, but auto leveling does not warrant that kind of expenditure for me.
I just think that $3-4K would be better spent upgrading to a newer rig that came stock with auto level already.
Of course we all have different wallets/budgets, auto level is a fantastic feature so if you have an extra wad of cash you are looking to spend go for it. If the price doesn't give you pause, auto level is a fantastic feature.

I know what you mean. I struggle with spending money on an old trailer as well, but, in order to buy a new trailer of high enough quality that I would prefer it over this old unit I might have to fork out an additional $90 k. Then I would have a trailer that is depreciating at the rate of about 10k per year. This old unit is probably only depreciating at about 2k per year. So it's worth considering spending a bit of cash on it and keeping it for a good long time. If I could find a good used leveling system at 1/2 the price of new I think I would buy it.