Columbus Auto Leveling System

Neighbor pulled in with one about three weeks ago. It has 4 electric stabilizers (not jacks or levelers) His had one DOA at delivery and so far it has been about 3 weeks and he is still waiting for parts for that and a bunch of other issues. The biggest problem I see is that there is no stabilizers at the back of the coach. So it is not going to be very stable.

I have a 2014 Columbus 295RL (about 35' long, about 4' shorter than the 320). It has the Lippert 4 point auto leveling. It is electric and works great. They also use a 6 point auto leveling on some. I don't know which is on the unit you are considering. Sure makes setting up much easier. It was well worth every penny. I hit auto level and its done in a minute or two. We love our Columbus. Good luck.

I took a look at the quote again and it says 6 point leveling system so I will assume it is the hydraulic. We are going to look at the unit this Saturday. It is an extra 2k for the leveling system. The have the identical unit without the system so at least I have a choice.

I have a 6 point Lippert Hydraulic system and its the best thing since indoor plumbing. You unhook push the auto level button and stand back and watch. Your traveling partners will be mad at you. The jacks are so much faster than the electric.

Lippert also has a 6 Point Electric Auto Leveling System

We got the Lippert hydraulic 6 point auto level and everybody is right it is the best thing to come along on 5th's for a long time well worth the money for me, I have had it on my Montana for 2 years and it has been trouble free

The cost you mentioned, 2k, is what the option for the hydraulic 6 point system cost on my trailer,
Don

Columbus does not use any hydraulics on their trailers.

I have the Lippert 6 way levelers on my 320RS, and they are electric, and work fine.

Get the Strongarm stabilizer package, and it sets up solid as a rock.

There are benefits and downfalls to both systems. If you have the hydraulics, and it gets a leak, nothing works. No slides, no jacks. At least the electric ones can be worked manually if needed, as each jack has a motor and override on it.

All the shake and wiggle comes from the axles, suspension and tires, so it really doesn't matter that they are not at the rear of the trailer.

I'd say go for the auto level system. I can't address Columbus but I wish we would've "sprung" for the 6 point level up system on our '11 Montana. We bought our unit (new) off the lot but I wish now I would've done just a bit more home work and been more educated on leveling systems. It's just an added feature, is it necessary? No but I haven't run into one person yet that regrets having auto level.
I wish we had it, oh well maybe there'll be a "next" trailer and if so that one WILL have it!
Good luck with your decision.

Dan

Not the same camper. But love the auto system on my Heartland Key Largo. And will never own a unit without it again.
Pete