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FIRST TIME using 6 point leveling

abc40kids
Explorer
Explorer
So I got my new 5er home last night but really no time left to get it situated where my old one was. I got home from work after dark and got it parked close to where it needs to be and ready to unhook. I'm so used to dropping the legs, counting the holes and slowly and seemed like forever raising it up.

Now it's up in seconds and I swear I must have waited 5 minutes before I pulled the truck out even though I saw it un-hooked and standing there...... I pulled the truck out and hit "auto level" and watched it go!!

So has there ever been a 6 point failure and the front dropped? My old electric front landing gear once set I used pins just in case the first set slipped or moved. Over all really cool and can't wait to go camping and use them.... No more boards except to get out of my driveway.
Jeff,Julie,Amber,Brandon,and Casey and Winston ( our 5 year old Golden ) and Bruno the Pug. We now have an English Cream, white Golden Retriever as well.
2015 Keystone Montana Mountaineer 356TBF
2005 Chevy duramax dually
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mackyb
Explorer
Explorer
We dry camp in the mountains where the spots tend to drop off a pretty good amount in the rear. When I hit the button to auto level, the front which is on the higher ground will come all the way down and the rear legs will not extend. After about a minute, I will get an error message. On level to semi-level ground the auto level works great. I had to learn how to go in menu on the controller to manual level on sites that auto level will not work on. Other than the really un-level sites we seem to like to go to, the auto level works great. Read the manual to familiarize yourself with manual leveling if you plan to boondock.

Cv67cheng
Explorer
Explorer
No problem at all. The trailer comes down slowly, front legs still in contact with ground and all 4 wheels don't come off the ground, only the low side leaves the ground, so chocks still do their job. Have had this unlevel situation many times with no issues at all.
Pain is temporary...Quitting last forever!
USN retired, LDO CDR, 31 years.

austinjenna
Explorer
Explorer
Question for your auto level guys. What happens when the site if off level a bit front to back, what is the routine to use it. I have seen a fiver with wheels off the ground with the auto levelers and wondered what happens when it comes back down because its going to roll. Do you still put the wheel chocks in even if the wheels are off the ground sowhen it comes back it does not roll?

2010 F350 CC Lariat 4x4 Short Bed
2011 Crusader 298BDS 5th Wheel
Reese 16K

kakampers
Explorer
Explorer
We have had 6 point Level Up since 2009...not one issue and I've have never heard of anyone's fiver dropping down on it's landing gear...not to say it couldn't, but have never heard of it...
2013 Heartland Landmark Key Largo with Mor Ryde IS and disc brakes
2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW Crew Cab Duramax Diesel

Lantley
Nomad
Nomad
My rig came with auto level as a new standard feature in 2012. I did not know the new model year was going to have it.
Turns out auto level is one of the best/favorite features of the entire rig.
Auto level is a game changer.
Enjoy your new 5'er.
19'Duramax w/hips, 2022 Alliance Paradigm 390MP >BD3,r,22" Blackstone
r,RV760 w/BC20,Glow Steps, Enduraplas25,Pedego
BakFlip,RVLock,Prog.50A surge ,Hughes autoformer
Porta Bote 8.0 Nissan, Sailun S637

avvidclif1
Explorer
Explorer
I never thought much of the auto level but my new one has it and not only is it fast but the RV is rock solid now. No shake or anything. Like you it's sitting in my driveway waiting for it's initiation this weekend.
Clif & Millie
2009 Ford F350 SRW CC Lariat 6.4 Diesel
2015 Heartland Cyclone HD CY3418 Toy Hauler