Bought one and used it last weekend at the races at TMS here in Ft Worth...
Why didn't any of you talk me into this a long time ago!!!!!!??????
Well worth the money!!! If you don't have one, GET ONE!!!!!
Ha! This is one of the longest ongoing debates here...and I've only been here a year and a half.
Everytime it's come up (and you've apparently missed all the fun) the BAL Levelers (including me) sing the praises, while the stack-the-wood crowd, and the links leveler gang start banging around the plastic blocks and making a ruccus with their 2x6's.
To me, it's a no brainer. You get to park where and how you want, and 2 min later, you're level. Quite often I'll unhitch from the TV and push the PUP over to where I want it....even turning it sideways across a space that was normally for parking and putting a tent on the ground. I don't have to rely on the TV to shove the PUP up onto anything, I don't need the DW yelling at me as I'm doing so, and I don't have to jockey on and off my stack of stuff in order to get level.
It's the best $52.10 I've spent on PUP gear.
It's a girley-man issue.
As everyone knows true men are wood stackers.
(certainly don't mean to cause any trouble or anything)
Fly
Quote from: flyfishermanAs everyone knows true men are wood stackers.Fly
And then some men advanced over the last 100,000 years and began using steel and tools, which allowed them to build their camp fast and spend more time with the female of the species. :cool:
Here we go again.....
Quote from: flyfishermanIt's a girley-man issue.
Fly
So does this mean because I use a BAL and am of the female persuasion that I'm a manly-girl? :yikes:
You Go Girl !!
Quote from: ForestCreatureSo does this mean because I use a BAL and am of the female persuasion that I'm a manly-girl? :yikes:
Or maybe the question is; where are men of your camp? ;)
I like my BAL too. levels in pinch, and it chalks. I find it to be a great tool.
I use wood for fires. ;)
Actually I occasionally use wood in combination with my BAL. I use a short plank in muddy situations to keep the BAL from sinking into the mud. Keeps my BAL clean, hate to get such a great device dirty.
"Done Working"...you tell 'em
If you've ever had a bad nights sleep because you weren't level than you'll appreciate a BAL leveler.
I think using the BAL says something about you and your camping style and maybe your need for 'red hair' level! I don't have a problem being off level, it's a no brainer especially camping.
My camping style does not require the BAL for various reasons.
Thrilled and delighted for you - your way of setting up. You opinion counts, but plese don't force a camping style on me or suggest I'm sub human cuz I either use nothing (90% of time) or a simple recycled piece of wood.
FYI, keep the BAL lubricated, it needs it. Also, keep that grease away from me, it has a habbit of jumping on me!
Maybe you and others loyal owners could provide Norco feedback to eliminate all the faliures.
Hey it's all in good fun and if using the BAL gets you camping moore, go for it. In my case not spending $$$ for the BAL lets me camp more, so I'll use the time honored method used by millions!
Quote from: coachI think using the BAL says something about you and your camping style and maybe your need for 'red hair' level! I don't have a problem being off level, it's a no brainer especially camping.
My camping style does not require the BAL for various reasons.
Thrilled and delighted for you - your way of setting up. You opinion counts, but plese don't force a camping style on me or suggest I'm sub human cuz I either use nothing (90% of time) or a simple recycled piece of wood.
FYI, keep the BAL lubricated, it needs it. Also, keep that grease away from me, it has a habbit of jumping on me!
Maybe you and others loyal owners could provide Norco feedback to eliminate all the faliures.
Hey it's all in good fun and if using the BAL gets you camping moore, go for it. In my case not spending $$$ for the BAL lets me camp more, so I'll use the time honored method used by millions!
Here......this will make you a real manly-man:
http://www.iespell.com/download.phpIt's free and it won't get grease on you. :)
Quote from: austinado16Or maybe the question is; where are men of your camp? ;)
SHHH ...don't tell anyone...but once in a while I sneak off and camp with no man! :D
I used sneak off and camp with out a woman.
But now that I have married, all is good.
Have considered BAL but not purchased just yet.
ps prob just killed this thread, happens to me a lot for what ever reason
I have had a BAL leveler for three years now and would never go back to using wood to level.It is much easier to use for me and makes the popup much more stable when set up. I don't feel that it is that expensive,only about the price of one weekend camping trip, and so far I have had no trouble with it. As far as the grease thing, I keep it greased well and clean it up when necessary, just have to be a little careful when using it so you don't get full of grease but has not been a problem.
Quote from: ForestCreatureSHHH ...don't tell anyone...but once in a while I sneak off and camp with no man! :D
WHAT? that's just unbelievable.
Coach: Get on board with team BAL. C'mon man, you know that as many times as you camp it would wind up costing you a buck a trip. Quit making excuses and get level :D
What can I say? I used to love playing with my wood, but then I discovered the BAL and now I love playing with it too.
Don
Quote from: austinado16WHAT? that's just unbelievable.
Coach: Get on board with team BAL. C'mon man, you know that as many times as you camp it would wind up costing you a buck a trip. Quit making excuses and get level :D
I think someone needs to go camping....
Quote from: austinado16Coach: Get on board with team BAL. C'mon man, you know that as many times as you camp it would wind up costing you a buck a trip. Quit making excuses and get level :D
Peer pressure might have worked at one time! Now, I'd prefer the simple pleasures of teaching a young camper the simplicity of leveling and hearing nephews explain to their moms how to level or tie a bowline or how they got to make/cook their own meal ...
Yes, I've also taught them about leverage, when we want to turn the PU sideways, chock one wheel and push the tongue to the side to get the low wheel to roll onto a board. Life lessons. Priceless :yikes:
We all get to camp the way we want to!
So when I get my new Avalon, will I need two of them?
Quote from: denbertSo when I get my new Avalon, will I need two of them?
Sorry but BAL low side leveler or single wheel chockss are not recommended for use on dual axle trailers. Onr thing where the "big boys" have PU envy...LOL