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Started by PLJ, Feb 02, 2006, 10:33 AM

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SkipP

Another useful feature of the BAL leveler not yet mentioned here is that it makes the camper a little more "solid" feeling and cuts out on the "wiggle". Used in conjunction with the BAL wheel chock, it's even more solid. We've camped on sites where the leveler was difficult to slid under the tire (mostly sandy sites) and all I do is back the camper onto one lynx block. The BAL will straddle the block and raise it normally.

As far as storage, I've made a rear bumper mount that's worked well so far...pictures are on my Webshots site.

Kelly

Quote from: SkipPAnother useful feature of the BAL leveler not yet mentioned here is that it makes the camper a little more "solid" feeling and cuts out on the "wiggle". Used in conjunction with the BAL wheel chock, it's even more solid. We've camped on sites where the leveler was difficult to slid under the tire (mostly sandy sites) and all I do is back the camper onto one lynx block. The BAL will straddle the block and raise it normally.

I agree about the "solid" feeling.  I keep an extra 12"-square piece of plywood in the PU.  I've just made it a habit to put it under the low-side tire before using the BAL.

I don't have anybody to watch and guide me onto wood or Lynx blocks ~ especially if the pile gets too tall.  The BAL makes it really easy for me to level the trailer by myself.

tlhdoc

Quote from: waveryThat's one of the best features of the Bal leveler. You can unhook your trailer and maneuver it exactly where you want it, by hand.
Well it depends of on how much your trailer weighs, if it has a tongue wheel and what the surface of the campsite is.  My trailer doesn't roll very easily on dirt/gravel/grass or if we are on a slope I wouldn't attempt it.  If I have a paved site level site I can move it by hand.:)

brainpause

Quote from: tlhdocIf I have a paved site level site I can move it by hand.:)

None of that for us. That's why I have a trailer hitch. :) Rarely do I want to do something besides back straight in, and on the one or two occasions I did something different, I was able to do it with the trailer still hooked up.

Larry

tlhdoc

Quote from: brainpauseNone of that for us. That's why I have a trailer hitch. :) Rarely do I want to do something besides back straight in, and on the one or two occasions I did something different, I was able to do it with the trailer still hooked up.

Larry I rolled my trailer this past Monday when I needed to move my trailer into a car parking spot at a truck frame/alignment place.  I don't roll the trailer at a campsite.  I also back it in and park it.:)

brainpause

Quote from: tlhdocLarry I rolled my trailer this past Monday when I needed to move my trailer into a car parking spot at a truck frame/alignment place.  I don't roll the trailer at a campsite.  I also back it in and park it.:)

I guess there is a remote chance I would do more maneuvering of the camper into interesting setups, if the roller wheel would stay on. :)

Also, it helps if the roller wheel actually rolls.:p It's gummed up pretty bad, and it hasn't bothered me enough to clean it and regrease it.

Larry