I just purchased a BAL leveler and tried it in the yard today. In pictures of it the the screw seems to be completely vertical. When I used it, the screw was on an angle meaning it does not sit in the little recessed circle in the base correctly (or so it seems to me). My husband says that once I raise it more it will sit more vertically in the circle/hole, but what if I don't need to raise it that much to level the camper will it accidently slip out and drop that side suddenly with movement in the camper :( ?
Does your setup look like Oz and Us's photo?
BAL leveler setup (//%22http://community.webshots.com/photo/62390465/1133992909034925867UVbYBy%22)
If there is tension on the screw (raising the wheel) it won't come out.
Jimmy
Unless you have to raise the wheel a lot the screw will be at an angle. We've used our for 3 years and would not part with it. Once you start to raise the tire, the screw won't pop out.
Enjoy,
Moose
The screw will be on an angle unless you have it cranked up pretty high, but you need to have the end of the screw in the little cup with grease in the cup and on the threads. I have to crank it up a little bit before the tip of the threaded rod will reach the little cup. I do that before I put the BAL under the tire.:)
I have never seen this leveler before. Does it work well? It looks like a good idea. Are there a lot of PUT members using this? Where is the best place to get one? Can it be used with standard wheel chocks?
eo19,
It is the greatest! Have had mine three years now. Sure makes life easy..
Quote from: eo19I have never seen this leveler before. Does it work well? It looks like a good idea. Are there a lot of PUT members using this? Where is the best place to get one? Can it be used with standard wheel chocks?
Quote from: eo19I have never seen this leveler before. Does it work well? It looks like a good idea. Are there a lot of PUT members using this? Where is the best place to get one? Can it be used with standard wheel chocks?
Awesome product. I've had one for 2 years and also wouldn't part with it!
You put the BAL on the low side tire and chocks on the other side. I think it really makes a difference in how stable the PU feels too. I bought mine from the classifieds here. I know Camping World has them and I'm sure others will chime in with other sources.
Welcome to PUT!
I wouldn't use anything else. It's helped us have a much more hassle-free set-up! And, it's eliminated a fair amount of friction we used to have at set-up time as we tried to get the camper leveled!
Sharon
I also think that it is a handy tool. It is heavy and a little hard to stow. However I think that the difference it makes in set-up is worth it :D .
We just used ours for the first time this passed weekend..Hubby loves it !!
What would a fair price be?
Thanks, I was just concerned about the screw slipping out of the little receiver cup. It does look like the one pictured when cranked up high enough. I just purchased mine through Sportsmans Guide for $55 plus $10 shipping.
Will it work with all tire sizes?
It says
QuoteFits most trailers with 13", 14" or 15" tires. Will level any lightweight single axle trailer
I just ordered mine from Sportsmans guide.
Quote from: dthurkWill it work with all tire sizes?
It says most.. Our Aliner has 14s 205/75/14 I think (it's raining or I'd go look) and the BAL just fits and on real soft surfaces is kind of tight to get around the tire. I'm going to guess a 15" tire would be a difficult fit.
Quote from: eo19I have never seen this leveler before. Does it work well? It looks like a good idea. Are there a lot of PUT members using this? Where is the best place to get one? Can it be used with standard wheel chocks?
It does work well. Absolutely, alot of PUT members use them! The
best place to get one is wherever it's the least expensive, including shipping. It can be used with standard wheel chocks.
However, I and many other PopUp owners use two BALs. Both the Single Axle Leveler, and the Single Tire Locking
Chock.
Have one, don't use it. It's faster to use the Lynx leveling blocks! Mine has stayed in storage for 2 years now and haven't missed lugging it around, screwing it up or down and especially getting grease all over from carrying it and handling it!
I'd sell it but shipping would probably be a killer, so it just sits out in our storage barn.
Quote from: beacherIt does work well. Absolutely, alot of PUT members use them! The best place to get one is wherever it's the least expensive, including shipping. It can be used with standard wheel chocks.
However, I and many other PopUp owners use two BALs. Both the Single Axle Leveler, and the Single Tire Locking
Chock.
Yes we would be one of them! Ours came cracked in the welding, we called that day and recieved a second one in 2 days(and in a much better carrying case!) My husband had the first one spot welded stronger, as BAL didn't want it shipped back, now we have two. We chock with one and level with the other!
Quote from: eo19I have never seen this leveler before. Does it work well? It looks like a good idea. Are there a lot of PUT members using this? Where is the best place to get one? Can it be used with standard wheel chocks?
Yes, it is the trick! I think i bought mine from J.C. Whitney. Once you get it, you will never regret it.
As for storage, it is a small pain to stow. I have tried old Army canvass bags, etc.... SAVE THE BOX! I have taped and re-taped the original box.
Quote from: garym053Have one, don't use it. It's faster to use the Lynx leveling blocks! Mine has stayed in storage for 2 years now and haven't missed lugging it around, screwing it up or down and especially getting grease all over from carrying it and handling it!
I'd sell it but shipping would probably be a killer, so it just sits out in our storage barn.
That is funny. I never had any luck with the Lynx Levelers and i probably wasn't doing it right. Everytime i attempted to drive over the Lynx Levelers they would "squirt" out from the tire. I never could get it right. Now, i just use the Lynx Levelers as stabilizer pads.
I purchased mine from Camping World when they had free shipping. I had a box made to keep mine in. Just slip it in the box and the box goes into the entry way, standing up on end.:)
Thanks for the help everyone! I just purchased a BAL Leveler from Sportsman's Guide. Can't wait to use it.