leveling systems for fifth wheelers

Tom,

I assume that by now you understand that "fifth wheelers" are people and "fifth wheels" are trailers.

The best way to keep fifth wheelers level is to keep them away from the adult beverages.

stetwood wrote:
If I see the site is not level, I get out a level, a long stick that is also used for making sure the hitch is at the right height, and a few blocks of wood. I determine BEFORE backing in the correct number of blocks with the level and blocking, put them down and back up on them. Time elapsed, the time to open the container holding the blocks and level, walking back to the unlevel site, leveling the site, and walking back to the truck, no more than 5-8 minutes.

You, Stetwood, are a genius. I'm going to have to mock up a similar system for myself during the off-season. If it saves me having to back into the same site twice, it's worth it!

The only thing that I would add is we added a scissor jack to the rear of our Alpine 3495. Our unit has a long overhang and with the bedroom in the rear of the unit this was necessary. We placed the jack under a 2 inch box receiver.

The past ways should not be forgotten.

If I see the site is not level, I get out a level, a long stick that is also used for making sure the hitch is at the right height, and a few blocks of wood. I determine BEFORE backing in the correct number of blocks with the level and blocking, put them down and back up on them. Time elapsed, the time to open the container holding the blocks and level, walking back to the unlevel site, leveling the site, and walking back to the truck, no more than 5-8 minutes.

I added power leveling to our Toy Hauler. It is not "auto". The entire process is done from a wireless remote. I lower the jacks to the ground (with remote). Walk inside the RV. Then standing in the Living Room, using the remote, I level the RV. Very strong system. Even rated to lift the tires off the ground for tire/bearing/brake work. Of course always insert jack stands before doing any work.

Picked the system up off ebay for $1800.

Did the install myself. It was an easy DYI project. I chose the system from Reico Titan. Cam complete with wiring harness and everything needed. I was impressed with the quality of the components and wiring...actually enjoyed the install.

shepstone wrote:
Our 2015 Cougar 28sgs has a 4 point electric system and I think it is the best part of the RV, worth every penny. I unhitch grab a beer and hit auto level and watch it do everything itself, the entertainment value is priceless. Of course if something went wrong with it ......

Even if it goes south you will still be grabbing a BEER :B

Our 2015 Cougar 28sgs has a 4 point electric system and I think it is the best part of the RV, worth every penny. I unhitch grab a beer and hit auto level and watch it do everything itself, the entertainment value is priceless. Of course if something went wrong with it ......

thanks for all the answers, very helpful.


Tom

I migrated to the fiver world from the motor home world...My last three motor homes had hydraulic levelers. I absolutely loved them and would never have a motor home without them.

We bought our Big Horn in 2009 and auto levelers were not installed on many fivers at that time. I commented then that I would likely miss those automatic levelers...and I do...My next fiver will have them...

The comments from those that have never had them are opinions from people who have never used them...The real stories are from those who have been on both sides of the discussion...and IIRC, not one owner with auto levelers would ever go back to manual levelers...that says it all...

Regards