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janegowest
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Apr 27, 2016

Please tell me about the different types of leveling sytems

We don't know much about the leveling systems in the 5ers. How many types are there? And how do they operate? we know that the auto-levels are just that, but the others, we don't know much about.

What should we look for in terms of the leveling system, if it does not have auto-leveling? What is the best type?

Thanks for your help in advance!
  • dwayneb236 wrote:
    phillyg wrote:
    I think 6-point leveling is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

    What he said!!!!


    x3
  • phillyg wrote:
    I think 6-point leveling is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

    What he said!!!!
  • I think 6-point leveling is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
  • Ah, don't forget the old tried, true and tested wood planks or blocks under wheels, legs and stabilizers.
  • Lippert bought out the manufacturer of the Level Up system a several years ago I believe. I don't think it is of their design. It's a good system and is available in a 4-point and 6-point system. The 6-point system is more robust and standard on most higher end units (mainly because they often are heavier). The 4-point is getting to be pretty common on mid-range units from what we saw when shopping just a few months ago. We have the LCI Level Up and it works well (6-point) not to mention is a hoot to watch in action.

    Level Up Site

    The leveling is certainly nice but to me the best feature of these systems is putting the pin back at the previous hitching height. We don't generally stay put for more than a week so this is handy. The second best feature is the stability they bring, particularly the 6-point system. Definitely firms things up when set up. Auto Level is probably 3rd on the list for me.
  • Two main leveling systems that I know of outside of manual. Big Foot is what I'm most familiar with.. We bought a Cameo with the Big Foot and love it. Very heavy duty. Lippert also has a system, that I don't know much about. I've had Lippert frames and not impressed with them. Go to their web sights and you should get all the information you need. I love the Big Foot.
  • From simplest to luxury which usually means low cost to higher...Scissor jacks, drop down, electric plunger (manual and auto level), hydraulic (manual and auto). Then there's the add-ons that make ea. of the systems more rigid/stable and easier to deploy. The industry is using more plunger type, but the scissor type have been around very long.

    Jane ask away!