Just ordered Mobile Outfitters "Ground Control" leveling kit

Housted wrote:
You are going to LOVE it. Best mod ever!!!:B

Housted

X2....I couldn't be happier! I got mine at Dyers online for $2149. I see now they have gone up about $200 since I got mine in January. Still a great value for the convenience. Shortly after installing them I had a problem with one of the rear jacks. I called Reico Titan and they sent a new jack to my local rv shop and paid to replace free of charge. Can't ask for more than that.

You are going to LOVE it. Best mod ever!!!:B

Housted

Well here's the update! The whole system is on and only had one major problem. The left rear jack mount that bolts to the frame had some clearance issues with my frame and the drive bar for the slide room. There was no way the bracket would fit my frame without revamping it. I sent pictures to Mobile outfitters but got no response? I called Lippert and was told that the kit is a dealer install item only! OK how would the dealer solve my problem?? Is there a different bracket or are they going to have to do what I already did and remake the bracket? I asked Lippert if they realize that the kit is being sold as a DIY kit and even Camping World has it for sale as well as many internet retailers. Anyway after some fab work on that bracket the complete kit is installed and it works perfectly. Total time to install the whole kit (not including remaking the bracket) was about 7 hours and I pulled the belly skin down to hide the wiring.

howardwheeler wrote:
I was wondering how much did you have to pay including shipping.

The whole kit from Tweety's was less than $2500.00 and after shopping around it really was the best deal I could find anywhere! Camping world had it listed but they also charge you a huge shipping fee ($140.00) and you can't pick it up to save that fee? Tweety's has free shipping!

I was wondering how much did you have to pay including shipping.

For the install make sure you have good drill bits. Cheap ones will just make the job more frustrating. The install is pretty straightforward, just take your time. It took me three days at about 3 hours a day but I was by myself (a helper would have been nice but is not required) and I am 65 years old. I also took the time to drop and reinstall the bottom covering to get the wire inside. This step could have probably been skipped as the cabling is pretty robust.
All of the included hardware is excellent quality but just to be on the safe side I purchased and used all good quality stainless steal bolts and nuts. Again probably not necessary but I don't intend to replace them in the future unless I get another fifth wheel then it is coming off and going on the new unit.

This is the kind of feedback I was looking for. My system should be here on Wednesday and i'm looking forward to the install. I will keep you all posted on the progress and results!

I also have the Ground Control, the first version without auto level, and couldn't be happier. I installed it myself and it does just what I want. Set up is a breeze. I must say that the first time I raised all 4 wheels off of the ground was a little disconcerting but you can't get a better way to grease the bearings or change a tire. It still allows the use of the rear stabilizers and my JT Strong Arms although the rig is so stable I rarely use the rears anymore.

Our Place,
Congrats on your purchase. Please let us know your experience with this. I would like to get Auto Leveling on my next RV.

Everyone,
I am trying to figure out the difference between Level Up and Ground Control. Edit - The difference is Hydraulic vs Electric.

Level Up looks to 6-point only and Ground Control is available as 4-point and 6-point.

Ground Control (at least Gen II) does have "Auto Level".

Here is a link to the Ground Control brochure.

Have had the Ground Control for about 1 1/2 years. Don't know how we got along without it. I added a mod to disconnect the rear jacks with a push button so the all up and down does only the front jacks together for hook up and disconnect. Great system and I installed it myself.