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Adding Ground Control 3.0

4x4FF
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I have been thinking of adding the Ground Control 3.0 to my '08 5er and have been asking around but really haven't gotten much response. First of all I know it is a lot of money and for what it costs I could buy a lot of 2 X lumber. I appreciate that line of reasoning but that isn't what I'm looking for here. I also realize I could save that money and put it toward a new one....again thanks but not what I'm after.
I am considering installing it myself. Seems pretty straight forward. I believe I meet all of their criteria as far as weight and jack spacing and I have 12" I-Beam frame rails although I would rather have 6 jacks but the aftermarket DIY kit only has 4.
Just looking for someone who has installed it themselves that could maybe share your experience. Also looking for someone who has the Ground Control 3.0 and could share their experience with it.
'07 39' Pilgrim Open Road 5th Wheel
'18 F350 Platinum 6.7 Powerstroke
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olcoon
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Explorer
I was going to install mine while at Heartland's national rally in Goshen last summer, but looking at it I decided I hadn't gone to the rally to put in a full day working. Had talked to another Heartlander who had in installed his at a previous rally & he said it took him most of the day to get it done. I wimped out & had Lippert install it for me, and was glad I did. I got to play instead of work, and they welded the brackets onto the frame instead of bolting them on like I would have done. Also, looking through the paperwork before I had them install it, I noticed that it looked like it was supposed to come with a remote & it was missing (along with some bolts & nuts).

After having & using it for a year, I can't say I like it...I LOVE it! After pulling out from under the rig, I'll hit the level button, and start hooking up the sewer. Usually before I get the sewer hooked up, it's level! It also freed up some space in the front basement. The remote is great, when hooking back up, I'll have it in the truck with me, & if I need to tweet the king pin height, I just push a button to get it where I need it. You won't regret having it!
Roy & Sally Evans
Kansas City, Mo
2011 Heartland Elk Ridge
2010 Dodge Ram Cummins

PhoneDude_8289
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Explorer
I installed mine, well worth the $$$ and time spent. Like byronlj said, just follow instructions.
8289WS
Ram 2500 TCD SB 4WD

byronlj
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Explorer
I did mine also. It was really very easy. Just follow the instructions.
Dave
byronlj
2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3800RL

sayoung
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Explorer
Just got back from Elkhart where Equalizer installed a 6 point to our Jayco. To me worth all the money & effort getting there.
Left my electric jacks in place as a backup & put 6 jacks on frame . I could have done the work but was looking for a trip anyway.
Really good bunch of folks at Equalizer. Really good installers & they discussed all the details and location placement of components. The shop even has hook ups so we stayed 2nights at the shop,pulling in/out .Took 1 1/2 days total.

METZCOOL
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Explorer
I have installed it on my fiver myself.
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