RV Leveling Without Jacks + A LevelMatePRO Giveaway!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Last summer we shared the cool new device we discovered for leveling an RV. Today we're demonstrating how the LevelMatePRO is an even bigger game changer for rigs without jack systems.
We're giving away TWO LevelMatePROs in our latest Giveaway!
On 4/9/17, 2 lucky RVgeeks viewers will each win a LevelMatePRO for their own RVs. That's a total prize value of about $280! Watch the video above for details, then visit our website to enter!
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Thanks to our friends Brian & Melissa for helping us demonstrate how well the LevelMatePRO works for RVs without jacks. Check out their great RVing content on their website & TH-cam channel:
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Regardless of the type of RV you have... motorhome, travel trailer or 5th wheel... getting level is a routine part of setting up camp. Besides comfort factors, like not sleeping at an angle or having water pool up at the far end of the shower, most RV refrigerators have to be kept close to level to operate properly.
Finding the most level spot to set up camp, then getting level once you're parked on it, can be a guessing game. Not any more!
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It's always a good time hanging out together. We really enjoyed working with you guys on this video and can't wait to do it again...rain or shine. Preferably shine :)
Shine for sure! But let's get together soon either way. We sure did have fun. :)
RVwithTito looks like you need the rubber mats that go below your leveler to keep them from slipping.
I just installed a LevelMatePro this week and did a TH-cam video on the whole setup. I was sold after watching your original video. All I can say to people watching that this is a great device and makes leveling your motorhome or trailer a snap. I would put it up as one of the most useful mods I have done. Thanks guys for highlighting this.
Great to hear! We sure do love LevelMate, so it's great to hear how much others do, too. :)
The Truma app if you go to Tools section it has leveling. You put your measurements place your iPhone on a flat surface and it tells you how many inches off on each side and front to rear you are off level. It does this for both motor homes and trailers it even tells you sunlight direction so you can park knowing how much sun is going to hit your coach.
+hbbhoppers Thanks for the details. It does sound cool. But we do love our LevelMate. 😊
Yeah, the LevelMatePro is a total game changer for RVs w/o auto-levelers... and even more so for Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels. Just a real time saver and headache solver.
I've been looking at this product for a few weeks now and so far no bad reviews. That's a good thing.
The Amazon reviews are overwhelmingly 5 stars. We love ours too!
For slippery situations I bought a stall mat from Tractor Supply made from recycled rubber. Cut them to fit under my blocks. They don't compress and grip really well. They're about 3/4" thick. Works well in these situations!
Thanks for the great tip, Silky!
It's nice to see *some* things still made in the USA.
I always keep my motorhome leaning to the front a bit because I believe its better for digestion while sleeping. I think we evolved this way as our primate cousins sleep in trees with their body slightly upright. It also prevents nightime acid indigestion, keeping the acids in the stomach where they belong.
Needless to say I sleep with my feet pointing to the front of the RV.
For those may be lucky enough to have an iPad and an iPhone or two iPads in the family then try "Stay Level ". app. iPads have very accurate sensors in them, that's why they are used by carpenters, and also for aligning pool tables. You put one inside the motorhome or trailer, you keep one in the Motor Home home cab with you. The two iPads are linked via WiFi with each other, one becomes sensor and one becomes the display screen, both iPads show Level indicators, when everything is level bingo you screen goes green. It works for Android as well.
Remember your iPhone or IPad is a very sensitive, compass and gyroscope built in.the app is about $2 no annual fees etc.
To stop those plastic leveling blocks from slipping, get a 4' x 6' x 3/4" "stall mat" at Tractor Supply $45. Cut with circ saw into 4 - 1' x 4' strips. Place at each tire, placing plastic blocks on top. Will not slip, even on rain-slick smooth concrete!
Note: They're heavy... each strip weighs about 15 pounds, so balance your need for "anti-slip" against a weight penalty.
Installed one recently and hopefully put it to the test this weekend. Thx guys. Happy rving!
Hope you like yours as much as we do, Nancy!
love your channel and only came across it due to myself and family emigrating to Australia. I'm self building my own Merc Sprinter and their Motorhome regulations differ from the UK. Your walk around of the exterior and interior has helped me to understand the Australian setup of their vans.
Emigrating to Oz! What a wonderful dream that would be for us. We LOVED both Australia and New Zealand, and would seriously consider living there full-time, or at least part of the year, if not for older Moms that we need to be closer to. Thanks for the nice note, and best of luck Down Under!
RVgeeks We will let you know how we get on. Cheers Ta.
Aww snap! We missed the giveaway!! Pretty cool device!
Works great for 5ft wheel, getting the pin at the right height for hooking up and disconnecting
That's what we understand, and we'll be demonstrating the process on a towable in the next few months.
Another good video guys. I remember those days and thank god for the auto levelers on my Dutchstar. I hated all those blocks and homemade ramps.
I think this will work great on our Lance truck camper as leveling on or off truck is sometimes a challenge. It will also work great for our next coach which is most likely going to be a 31 foot dual axle Airstream travel trailer. Thanks for all of your hard work!
It will indeed, David! The LevelMatePRO was originally designed for towables, and includes a cool feature for recalling hitch height for easy re-connecting when it's time to break camp and hook back up to the tow vehicle. We're planning to shoot a video demonstrating that in the next few monmths.
12 Oz. can, rotate 90° twice "good enough "!
4 to 6 ' level to be perfectly level!
A measuring device and two out of three mathematical formula will get you stable, level and give you experience forever; with out batteries!
Our , TT and 5th wheel although will become perfectly level in less and less time each site: we are now using frame and axel stands. Preserves the frame, suspention, axes and protects from moderate weather and erosion.
It's not that the units will ; roll down a mountainside or be carried away to the land of OZ but adjusting in the mud during a rain storm while live electricity is near a minimalist grounded structure is now part of our adventure.
The advantage is also my ability/necessary to remove/adjust my hearing devices to ignore laughing and "ADVISE" as I drive our ground rods and adjust our lightning conductors and the other "funny" methods we use. I do return to them to hear the cries, moans and despair ate questions about the damages to both physical structures, tanks, electrical and apologies.
They can even drink the contents of that "can" if they didn't start at a double digits angle to begin with.
one can never have/attach enough auxiliary levels placed at all reasonable locations : once your consistent perfect leveling is successful.
The most impressive lesson and memory was with our first TT that had a : L.P. & ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR , THAT REQUIRED LEVELING MORE THAN ANY OTHER SURFACE!
DON'T REPLACE ONE TO BELIEVE ME: ASK HUNDREDS WHO HAVE AND AT THE PROFITABLE PRICES THEY PAID? THE FURTHER AWAY FROM HOME YOU ARE THE HIGHER THE PROFIT MARGIN GOES UP.
We were not "as rich as many" so the old cooler and gas station/story ice got us to a provider with a reasonable cost, profit and further education with that and the fantasies of RV batteries!
Even our solor panels are adjustable to enjoy the most sunshine! ☺
Yes we're not so old that we don't have cell phones but: we keep the "old" ones for security, direct return path to our campsite and we hope some day we will never direct the fire dept., first responders to our coaches or warn if a L.P. leak or fire detection is warning us from too far away to take action before them. Helpful for neighbors who have real emergencys.
Not to mention tracking a stolen vehicle/coach.
The dollars or cents are never as important nor valuable as time and loved ones!
Vio con dias & share with others!
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imagine not having either auto or this device. years ago must have been kind of a hassle leveling your rv. God bless technology,
have a great day guys!😅
This thing is awsome, especially when you are by yourself, Fantastic invention, someone was thinking,
Hi friends! 😁
As always nice videos! 👍🏽
I wish all participants good luck! 🍀 Ciao!
Bought a levelmate pro because of your first video, installed and am eager to try it this season.
Hope you like it, too!
Although this was a video for the LevelMatePro system it just answered some questions I had about how to level my Class C RV on the rear dual wheels. I was at a campground recently where I would have liked to raise the back end a smidge but wasn't sure if I could use the ramps I use on the front in the same way. Apparently I can just double up on my double wheels! LOL
Happy to help, Jen! 😄
@@RVgeeks You guys have become my best and first resource for, "Well, but...what if?" questions! I can always find the answer somewhere in your videos.
Thanks Jen! You just made our day. ☺️
I wonder how well this will work on a 2 axle travel trailer. I'm signed up to win, and if I do, I'll do a review of that on mine. Looks like a great product and easy to use.
The LevelMatePRO was actually designed for travel trailers, and even includes a hitch memory setting so you can get the hitch height back to where it's needed when you're ready to hook up again after a camping trip. We're planning a video demonstrating it on a travel trailer in the next few months.
My wife and I have been watching all your videos. You guys do a great job! We have learned a lot. We just purchased a new to us 2012 American Eagle 45T. We retire in a year and will be full timing and cant wait. If you ever get thru Omaha, NE drop us a line. We would love to meet you guys!
Thanks so much for the nice note, Ray, and congrats on your new rig! You must be so excited. Glad we've been able to be of some help. We appreciate the invite to Omaha, but now that you're gearing up to full-time, we might cross paths just about anywhere. ;-)
Can you guys PLEASE do a video about diesel motorhomes that goes BEYOND just the basics please?
I've never really dealt with diesels before, yet most people say they're better all around for performance, durability, etc...
I'd like to know what I'm getting into if I decide to go diesel. Maintenance costs, ease of maintenance, availability of maintenance?
How is it different than gas RVs on a day to day or year to year basis?
The benefits to diesel are obvious but what are the negative aspects you have to deal with or dread doing? Thank you
Hi Mario! We'll keep it in mind to see if we can gather enough info to do a video specifically on diesels, but a great place to start might be a comparison by our friends Nikki and Jason Wynn, who came to the same conclusion we did... that diesels, while more expensive, are better than gas rig in most regards: more powerful, more comfortable, more stable, quieter, better fuel economy, better longevity... but potentially more expensive to maintain. Personally, we could never imagine full-timing in a gas rig. That said, smaller rigs, like Class Cs might be okay in gas, since they're smaller and lighter and don't need as much power. But then we'd never full-time in a Class C. ;-)
Here is the Wynns' post and video: www.gonewiththewynns.com/rv-diesel-or-gas
Good to see some new stuff rv geeks. Thank ya!
Very Cool device.
thing is with those ramps they going up equally so it will never be level if the back is different from the front
Nice! Enjoyed the demo.
Looks easier than my system of bubble levels in the rig and deciding if the bubble is on 1 or 2 levels of blocks needed! SMH!!
great video as always and i loved the drone footage at the end
Thanks Phil & Nichole! We love that footage. More coming from that same spot in next week's vid! :)
Nice job god blesd
Those yellow blocks are rated for 4000 lbs I think my rv is 20000
Really like this product but is it really necessary with our coach, Winnebago Tour? But I'm really interested in is brakes used in your tow vehicle. Which one has worked for you guys? Thanks for all your help?
+Eddie M Harris We wouldn't say "necessary" so much as "Sweeeeet!" 😊 Great improvement was n leveling. We have a 14-year-old discontinued Blue Ox brake system. We'd recommend looking at a Roadmaster Invisibrake or an SMI Airforce One.
Thanks for getting back with me.
Awe the contest is only available to USA and Canada :(
Great tool however Love it..
Sorry 'bout that!
That's ok. Us 'outlanders'. Lol. Get used to it.
Happens all the time.
Internet and TH-cam is global but contests etc frequently are not.
One day the world will catch up. Ha ha ha
Hmmm.... actually I just had a thought i actually have a US address! (in Portland, OR.) Hmmmmmm !
Ok, can we talk about where your rig is setup on that cliffside? 🏞 It's so gorgeous there! Where is that?
Thanks! That’s the Alabama Hills, off Hwy 395 near Lone Pine, CA. Awesome place! Check out Campendium for details:
www.campendium.com/alabama-hills-recreation-area.
Here's the exact GPS coordinates of the site we stayed in: 36.610927, -118.128550
RVgeeks Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏻🌎✌🏼
Nice one, guys. :)
Thanks! :)
another great video! you put levers on the inner daully for overnight is that necessary?
Thanks! We don’t think it’s required, but not a bad idea, especially for anything longer than an overnight.
It’s so tedious. I’ve been living this
I just came across this video and it posed a curious question; I have a 32 ft holiday rambler and would like to adjust the (SINGLE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM) ; I am unsure how to level the rv "JACK,S LEVELERS,ETC; MY FEELING IS USING THE HYDRAULIC JACK,S OR THE GROUND LEVELERS ; WOULD CAUSE AN INACCURATE ADJUSTMENT DUE TO RAISING THE RV BASICALLY OFF THE GROUND??? ANY SUGGESTIONS APPRECIATED,thanks,PATRICK
Hi Patrick. If you're looking to get your RV level so that you can adjust your headlights, don't use the jacks/levelers at all. Doing so could put the RV into a position that wouldn't accurately reflect the standard driving position... and could lead you to be blinding oncoming drivers. Typically, when aligning headlights, you'd want the RV to be in normal driving mode (airbags inflated if it's a diesel RV) and parked on a (reasonably) level surface. That would best reproduce the position it would be in when driving down the road and would result in the best alignment. Hope this helps.
THANK,S AGAIN FOR YOUR VALUABLE/TIMELY ADVICE ; WILL FOLLOW YOUR SUGGESTION,S BE SAFE OUT THERE!! PATRICK
How is this different than the Truma App where I don't have to install anything or get it level to install anything.
I'd never heard of Truma until now. I Googled it to find that it's a device that checks the level in a propane tank. Completely different purpose that has nothing to do with actually leveling the RV itself. The LevelMatePRO gets the entire RV level to within 0.25" and even allows you to find the most level campsite before parking. We love it! :)
RVgeeks Truma App by Truma Geraetetechnik GmbH & co. KG
appsto.re/us/U0Hk2.i
Thanks for the link. I see they've added a feature to show when the RV is horizontal. I'm guessing that without the installation of a separate sensor, they must be using the level in the phone? If so, that is indeed a viable way to get the rig level. What the LevelMate does beyond anything else we've seen, that is really useful, is tell you exactly how much to lift each wheel, to within 1/4", prior to starting the leveling process. That's really helpful for RVs without leveling jacks, since it allows you to simply place the correct thickness of stacker blocks in front of each tire, and drive right up, one shot, with no trial and error, to the exact height required for each corner.
RVgeeks I am all about gadgets and absolutely love your TH-cam videos since I am new to Rving. The Truma App that the salesperson suggested does tell me how many inches off on each wheel so I know how many blocks to use for each tire. I guess the big difference is I have to place my iPhone or iPad on the floor. Since I too love to test out gadgets I might just try this out to see which is easier. Thank you for you input as leveling without jacks is difficult especially since the manufacturer of my motor home put the shower drain where if it's not level it's not draining!
Wonderful! My favorite RV TH-cam-er's together in one video. Maybe a visit to the Bahamas next and another video with "Gone with the Wynn's". At least the weather would be better! Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Pam! Nikki & Jason have been trying to get us down there, and we'll hopefully make it at some point.
That would be amazing!
An feedback for using on a triple axle 5 er?
Sure thing Rob! The LevelMatePRO was actually designed for towables, including a hitch memory setting so you can get the hitch height back to where it's needed when you're ready to hook up again after a camping trip. We're planning a video demonstrating it on a travel trailer in the next few months. But there should be more detail about the specifics of using it with 5th wheels and travel trailers on their website: logicbluetech.com
Ahhhh the slippery surface! Where is that small bucket or plastic bottle of sand?
One thing I learned after 32 years on the road was having a bag of sand as part of my equipment list. Your best friend when winter hits but also on oil slick pavement and looks like when setting up on a not so level street in the rain! Now I'll have to change from a bag of sand to an empty water bottle or small paint bucket filled with sand, not kitty litter in Minnie.
If you love your partner never use litter on snow or ice if stuck. It gets wet, turns into slippery clay which defeats the purpose and clay loves to stick to footwear and clothing and gets tracked into the RV to make a mess! Sand will stomp off outside and is not as hard to sweep up. Unless you like scrubbing clay out of carpets and getting your arse chewed off by the better half!
Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!
Thanks for the great tip! :)
RVgeeks I've got 32 years of travel tips in the book! I tear them out when I think someone would like them or need them ;)
That kitty liter tip is from living through getting my six handed back by the ex not to mention having to clean it off of that rubber ribbed flooring found in trucks! It is A ROYAL PITA to clean that clay up! Sand is your bestest friend in snow and ice!
If I get carried away let me know LOL!
Watch for me soon. I'm coming out of retirement for a little while back into trucking as retirement isn't paying enough to retire on! Solar and other needed items SS doesn't pay for! Especially toys!
Blue Skys and Safe Journeys!
Wahh, I missed the raffle!
New giveaway starting this coming Saturday! Be sure to subscribe and turn on channel notifications to see what the prize is and find out how to enter. Hint: It's another great piece of RV gear! 😉
Could someone please tell me the specific name of the drive on levelers that they are using in this video? I always have a heck of a time leveling - my son is a senior in high school and I imagine he isn't going to be camping with his mother come this spring - I am trying to make purchases to help me be able to do it by myself. Any help will be appreciated!
Hi Susan. The levelers that Brian was using when we shot this video are from Camco and you can get them here: amzn.to/2DGaJZ1
But if you want another option (more expensive, but worth it), check out the Anderson Levelers: amzn.to/2Em2lPG
BTW... if you ever see anything we use/show in any of our videos, you can always look in the video description... we try to be good about posting links there.
I bought these -they worked very well!!
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Why would you want to buy something that needs to go though all this? Still looks like more hassle than it's worth. Hello to the other "honey bee!" Next time your husband gives you any flack, remind him to pronounce your name backwards.. lol A Melissa can be a safe asylum to harbor you, or put you in one. lol
RVs without hydraulic jacks need to be leveled manually. This device makes that task quick and easy. No hassle at all.
@@RVgeeks That wasn't my question. Why buy an RV that needs to be leveled. Why not something more simple.
Got it! ALL RVs need to be at least close to level. Unless you want to live on a slope! It’s just part of RVing, but no big deal to get level.
@@RVgeeks Okay, got it. Skip buying an RV. Instead go with my first plan and buy a box van and convert it. Got it. Less hassle. And I won't give a damn if it's on a slight slope. More I learn about RVs the more a box van sounds attractive. lol