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General => General => Topic started by: fourgonefishn on Mar 17, 2007, 10:21 PM

Title: BAL Leveler?
Post by: fourgonefishn on Mar 17, 2007, 10:21 PM
Where did everybody buy they're leveler from? Who has the best price? I'm in the market for one before we get the new pop up.
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Post by: tlhdoc on Mar 17, 2007, 10:51 PM
I purchased mine from JC Whitney.  They had the best price including shipping.  You can also do a search for discount codes from them.  What PU are you getting?:)
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Post by: fritz_monroe on Mar 17, 2007, 11:32 PM
I got mine from The Sportsmands Guide (//%22http://www.sportsmansguide.com/%22). At the time they had a great price.  I don't really know about now.  If I bought one now, I'd probably buy it from one of the popup forum's stores.  I get a lot good info and enjoyment out of the forums, so it's just a way to give a little back.
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Post by: Beerlifter on Mar 18, 2007, 05:53 AM
Bought mine from the PUX store
http://www.puxtradingpost.com/
Another great pop up forum! I figure keep the money where the campers are!!
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Post by: ForestCreature on Mar 18, 2007, 07:43 AM
And mine came from Camping World, on Sale w/free shipping. But that was 5 yrs ago.

Check with a few local  dealers. A friend just got a new to the  PU, the dealer had 1 BAL that was around for a few years, they wanted to move it...he walked out the door tax and all for 50 bucks.
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Post by: AustinBoston on Mar 18, 2007, 06:55 PM
Mine came from the...oh, I don't have a BAL...I like my Lynx levelers. :D

Austin
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Post by: fourgonefishn on Mar 18, 2007, 08:08 PM
Quote from: tlhdocI purchased mine from JC Whitney.  They had the best price including shipping.  You can also do a search for discount codes from them.  What PU are you getting?:)


  We have purchased a 06 Bayside with air and heat strip, 4 place bike rack. Tradin in our 02 Laramie.
  Swap happens on the 31st! :-() , wife and I both talk about p/u sooner but then you realize it's still March! :yikes:
   
   fourgonefishn
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Post by: brainpause on Mar 18, 2007, 09:19 PM
Mine was free. :D I just had to drive 70 miles one way to get it. Yeah, some gas, but the price was right.

Larry
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Post by: SPXTrader on Mar 19, 2007, 01:01 AM
Came with the pup!
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Post by: 'tiredTeacher on Mar 19, 2007, 07:14 AM
I'm with Austin, Lynx levelers = simplicity, ease of use, no maintenance, no moving parts, totally reliable even on soft ground.
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Post by: wavery on Mar 19, 2007, 12:12 PM
Mine came with my PU too......one of the advantages of buying a late model used PU. :D
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Post by: Kelly on Mar 19, 2007, 01:11 PM
I bought mine used from someone who used to post here.  I had the leveler before I owned the PU!

In theory I agree with you, AB and 'tired teacher.  In practice, the BAL wins hands down for me.  I can level all by myself and don't need one of the kids to help spot me onto Lynx levelers or wood.  We tried that once and it didn't go so well.  
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Post by: tlhdoc on Mar 21, 2007, 05:44 AM
Quote from: fourgonefishnWe have purchased a 06 Bayside with air and heat strip, 4 place bike rack. Tradin in our 02 Laramie.
Swap happens on the 31st! :-() , wife and I both talk about p/u sooner but then you realize it's still March! :yikes:
 
fourgonefishn
Congratulations on the new PU.  Did you find a BAL Leveler yet?:)
Title: Lynx levelers and BAL
Post by: MikeW on Mar 21, 2007, 11:53 AM
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Wouldn't you want to use the BAL to level the pop-up but then insert the lynx levelers as a safety feature?  Similar to car jacks and car stands.
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Post by: wavery on Mar 21, 2007, 12:41 PM
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Wouldn't you want to use the BAL to level the pop-up but then insert the lynx levelers as a safety feature?  Similar to car jacks and car stands.
Mike,

The Bal Leveler captures the tire and it can't roll off (or move in any way). In that sence, it's even safer than the Lynx Levelers (not that they are not safe).
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Post by: AustinBoston on Mar 21, 2007, 04:02 PM
Quote from: MikeWWouldn't you want to use the BAL to level the pop-up but then insert the lynx levelers as a safety feature?  Similar to car jacks and car stands.

Some things might not be worth paying for.

I have never heard of either a BAL or a stack of Lynx failing.  As a normally overly-cautious guy, even I can't see much to be gained by using both, but if you're the belt-and-suspenders type, be my guest.  I hope there's room under the BAL for a Lynx.  :D

Austin
Title: BAL & Lynx levelers
Post by: MikeW on Mar 21, 2007, 05:00 PM
Thank you.  I'm new to Pup up world.  In fact, I don't own one yet, but I am a tent camper.  So I'm learning and researching all of the Ins and Outs of a pop up and pop-up camping.  

Mike


Quote from: waveryMike,

The Bal Leveler captures the tire and it can't roll off (or move in any way). In that sence, it's even safer than the Lynx Levelers (not that they are not safe).
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Post by: Popupper on Mar 22, 2007, 09:24 PM
I use the Linx levelers with 2 of their Stop N Chocks.  The BAL looks like it might be simpler to use thought. With the Linx you have to guess about how many to put on the stack and I frequently end up moving the camper on and off of the stack to get it right.  I've also seen a ramp-type-wheel-chock-leveler that might work OK.  Maybe when the Linx wear out.
Bruce
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Post by: Petra on Mar 25, 2007, 05:41 PM
Quote from: 'tiredTeacherI'm with Austin, Lynx levelers = simplicity, ease of use, no maintenance, no moving parts, totally reliable even on soft ground.

My BAL lasted for about 6 uses before it broke at the welds. I can have it re-welded but what a hastle. Shouldn't it be made to support a tent trailer?
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Post by: wavery on Mar 25, 2007, 06:59 PM
Quote from: PetraMy BAL lasted for about 6 uses before it broke at the welds. I can have it re-welded but what a hastle. Shouldn't it be made to support a tent trailer?
I would recommend getting in touch with the manufacturer. They have a great reputation.
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Post by: fourgonefishn on Mar 25, 2007, 08:14 PM
Quote from: tlhdocCongratulations on the new PU.  Did you find a BAL Leveler yet?:)

  Yes I did, MSCamping supply.... even picked up the camper a week early! :yikes: . Had it set up an hour after got it home and started wrenchin. :eyecrazy:  This cabinet too big not to have a shelf in it. Ha Ha....Need to add pop a napkin here, pop a plate over there. Next comes the drain for fresh water tank.(so you don't have to get under it) And homemade TV antennae. You know all those things that the dealer said not to do!

 PS the BAL leveler worked great! Have to raise one side of camper about 3" to make it level, it was solid never moved. (of course i put the pads down also) It's alot more stabil with the BAL as to the Lynx levelers.
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Post by: fritz_monroe on Mar 25, 2007, 08:21 PM
Quote from: PetraMy BAL lasted for about 6 uses before it broke at the welds. I can have it re-welded but what a hastle. Shouldn't it be made to support a tent trailer?

Contact the manufacturer.  They have redesigned it and I know of several people that have contacted them and been very satisfied with the service.
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Post by: SPXTrader on Mar 25, 2007, 10:05 PM
One  pad came off mine, too.  Called them, and had a new one, FREE, within 5 days!