Does the BAL leveler work or is needed on TMs?

[Logman]

Originally Posted by klpauba

I considered the BAL Leveler but opted for the "Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler" instead. First thing I do when I reach the camp site is to determine the low side (based on the bubble level on the electric jack). I put the leveler under the wheel on the low side and inch the vehicle and trailer forward until it's level (in the street-to-curb direction). When leveled in the one direction, I chock the leveler and the other wheel, disconnect the TV and level the trailer fore-and-aft (using the electric jack). Finally, the stabilizers are cranked down.

I'm guessing this is quicker and easier than jacking up the low side another way.

Ditto for me. I camp alone much of the time , I own both, but since going to 15 " tires BAL is useless. I like the Anderson Leveler.

[Kwantau]

Same for me, have used the Anderson leveller for 2 seasons now and just love it. Easy and fast to use.

[FujiPedaler]

A BIG YES for me too. Works really well and easy to use. In fact I have one brand new and in the box for $40.00 plus shipping. Why you ask? I ordered two for our 3326 TM tandem axle and found out that it does not fit between the wheels so it works just great with the one. I added a "Large" level on the front of the TM so I can see it in the rear view mirror so I can pull up to the exact spot by myself but it is easier with two.

[LoveToCamp]

All the big levels I find are black or grey. I want a white one, but have not found one, as of yet. Since the TM is white, I don't want a big black level on the front.

[Craigrrr]

I tried my bal leveler that I used to use on the popup, it works great and fits the 14" tires well. plus doubles as a good wheel chock. lifted the TM with no problem.

[ThePair]

The BAL will work on the 15" wheels, but really only if you pull up onto a block, like a lynx leveler, first. Then the BAL will easily slide under and be usable.

I had one, I did this for a long time. Then, I stopped, because the BAL screw started skipping and stripping, and it was a hassle. I moved back to a 3-step leveler, put a level gauge on the front of the TM, and just back up the steps until I'm close. Finish it with the corner jacks. Much faster and easier than the BAL, for my purposes. But I used the BAL for 2 years before, so there's nothing wrong with it.

[Craigrrr]

Originally Posted by ThePair

The BAL will work on the 15" wheels, but really only if you pull up onto a block, like a lynx leveler, first. Then the BAL will easily slide under and be usable.

I had one, I did this for a long time. Then, I stopped, because the BAL screw started skipping and stripping, and it was a hassle. I moved back to a 3-step leveler, put a level gauge on the front of the TM, and just back up the steps until I'm close. Finish it with the corner jacks. Much faster and easier than the BAL, for my purposes. But I used the BAL for 2 years before, so there's nothing wrong with it.

I have heard the screw does strip out if using a power tool to do it. I figure I have it , might as well use it, save a little cash along the way for other TM fun things. Lol

[ThePair]

Originally Posted by Craigrrr

I have heard the screw does strip out if using a power tool to do it. I figure I have it , might as well use it, save a little cash along the way for other TM fun things. Lol

Yep. I used a power tool -- too much work doing it manually, took too long for me.

[tentcamper]

We like the Lago type blocks, with an integrated chock. We set them up when pull into ther cs by reading the level stuck on the camper. Set up the blocks with a chock to stop us when positioned. Backup or pull forward and we are done.

There are so many uses for the blocks. Use for leveling the table, under the stabilizers when they will not reach the ground, build a step when the first step is to far off the ground, use under a flat tire to reduce how much you have to jack, etc...

[Brittany Dogs]

I use the BAL each time I camp. You just have to put one leveler block under the low tire to accommodate the 15" tires. It's a great wheel chock and allows a perfect level