twigs
Newbie RV’er
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Post by twigs on Jun 2, 2024 10:32:44 GMT -5
1)As an old guy (71) with bad knees and neck, I find set up at a site a pain! I am looking at fitting the Lippert Ground auto leveling system. Has anyone done this? I am concerned about twisting the frame, but dont want to damage my 261RB. Thoughts please.
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WrkrBee
Weekender RV’er
Retired
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Post by WrkrBee on Jun 2, 2024 13:55:57 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum. Older guy here, also. I drop the Lego pads and chocks on the ground and kick them into place. Truck does the lifting side to side. Power tongue jack levels front to back. A battery drill lowers the stabilizers. Use a trash picker to pick up chocks and pads on breakdown.
I'd also worry about twisting the frame, if the camper didn't initially come with a power leveling system. All it takes is one motor to fail or a contactor to stick.
I like a simple setup after being in some type of maintenance for 40+ years. No slide outs, no control panels, no screens, and no apps.
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Chris RV Living
Seasonal RV’er
Starting to add Boondocking to our camping experience.....
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Post by Chris RV Living on Jun 3, 2024 15:10:47 GMT -5
We have the powered stabilizers that were an option for the 2020 Connect RB261 I haven't had any trouble with them (meaning on/off switch sticking, failing, etc) When it starts to lift too much it starts to click, I don't know if that is stripping gears or a load limit, but I stop immediately if I hear that. It isn't "automatic leveling. It's just electric stabilizers. I use ramps on the low side to lift and monitor via Level Mate pro from inside my truck on my phone Depending on the surface we don't always put pads down under the stabilizers to reduce our bending over, and knee impact. Using the ramps and the Level Mate Pro was a game changer for my 60+ year old knees. Level Mate Pro on AMAZON - amzn.to/4ekIFwjLeveling ramps on AMAZON - amzn.to/3RbyTTg |
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Post by rvcouple on Jun 25, 2024 10:31:00 GMT -5
We have the powered stabilizers that were an option for the 2020 Connect RB261 I haven't had any trouble with them (meaning on/off switch sticking, failing, etc) When it starts to lift too much it starts to click, I don't know if that is stripping gears or a load limit, but I stop immediately if I hear that. It isn't "automatic leveling. It's just electric stabilizers. I use ramps on the low side to lift and monitor via Level Mate pro from inside my truck on my phone Depending on the surface we don't always put pads down under the stabilizers to reduce our bending over, and knee impact. Using the ramps and the Level Mate Pro was a game changer for my 60+ year old knees. Level Mate Pro on AMAZON - amzn.to/4ekIFwjLeveling ramps on AMAZON - amzn.to/3RbyTTgThe Level Mate Pro and those leveler are a game changer. Level the trailer side to side, right in the truck. Set the hitch height when you get unhooked so you know exactly where it needs to be when you want to hook up again. I mounted my Level Mate Pro on the wall inside the door. That way I can turn it on and off without having to lower the steps or go inside the trailer. I usually turn it on when we register at the office and it's ready to go when we get to our site. I have a 1/2" battery hammer drill for doing the jacks. Works better than the 3/8 drill I used to use. I had electric stabilizers on the previous trailer and they are OK, but the clutches tend to slip and you get more movement when walking around in the trailer than with the manual jacks. Have to bump them up almost every day. If you are OK with that, the electric ones are easier than the manual jacks, even with a good drill. |
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