Electric levelers in SoCal January 31, 2022, 12:37:00 am Any recommendations for a type of electric levelers and installers for the Ventura or Los Angeles?
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #1 – January 31, 2022, 12:05:27 pm Hi Gerald; Electrically powered hydraulic pump and ram systems are about all that will work with heavy class 'C' motorhomes. Unless you are really handy and dedicated, your choices are to buy the system and have it shipped to an installer of your choice. Certified installers for the brand you choose are better. The L.A. area has many choices for installers. The only brands that I know of offhand are: Big Foot, Equalizer Systems, Lippert, and long established HWH. All are in the $3k to $5k range. I would guess that used systems are available, and maybe a better fit for used motorhomes. You didn't say what year of motor home you have. RonB 2 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #2 – January 31, 2022, 04:50:02 pm Hi RonI have a 2005 mid-bath 26.6 blue model. A local company said they use Lippert and was going to send a price. They said they have installed them on with success. Thank you for your reply.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #3 – January 31, 2022, 07:48:16 pm See this if you haven't already:The Lazy Daze Companion: LevelingEach system has pluses and minuses. It's a matter of picking the ones you can live with. Rich
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #4 – February 01, 2022, 12:49:43 am RichGreat article. Decisions decisions.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #5 – February 01, 2022, 11:19:59 pm Received my price $4,500 for the levelers and assorted parts, gages, etc...$3,250 Labor to install $330 TaxesHoly cow!
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #6 – February 02, 2022, 12:34:37 am Yikes! You can buy a lot of leveling blocks for that price! 😮 2 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #7 – February 02, 2022, 02:27:25 am Hi Gerald; That's for the Lippert brand of levelers. What option/features does that price go with? RonB
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #8 – February 02, 2022, 09:48:01 am I have decided to get Beech levelers....they are similar to Andersen but black and made more heavy duty. I can not justify the high price of electric...get 3 or 4 of these and save the big bucks for a safety slush fund. 3 of these on amazon for under 140.00.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #9 – February 02, 2022, 09:48:21 am I have decided to get Beech levelers....they are similar to Andersen but black and made more heavy duty. I can not justify the high price of electric...get 3 or 4 of these and save the big bucks for a safety slush fund. 3 of these on amazon for under 140.00.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #10 – February 02, 2022, 10:55:40 am Quote from: Franram - February 02, 2022, 09:48:21 amI have decided to get Beech levelers....they are similar to Andersen but black and made more heavy duty. I can not justify the high price of electric...get 3 or 4 of these and save the big bucks for a safety slush fund. 3 of these on amazon for under 140.00.These types are better suited to trailers, which typically require them only for side-to-side leveling. They could be tricky with duallies and also aligning front-to-back. Ramps or stepped blocks are easier to judge and thus make for quicker leveling. Realize too that hydraulic levelers will keep the leveled rig from rocking, if you care about that. We don't, and use home-made stepped blocks and assorted wood boards for quick, easy leveling.Steve 3 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #11 – February 02, 2022, 02:17:03 pm FRANRAMThe OP seemed to be talking about "electric" levelers, which in my mind implies 'hydraulic ram pistons' activated by an electronically powered control board. Levelers of that type are intended to remotely lift and level a motor home such as our Lazy Daze.The types you mention are a far cry from what was asked at the beginning of this thread. They [Beach Camper Levelers] are not remote and will require the driver to position them to best advantage.Camper Levelers | Beech Lane
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #12 – February 02, 2022, 03:35:11 pm Three or four bags of LYNX leveling blocks will be many times more useful and easier to use, compared to the Beech.Amazon.com: Tri-Lynx 00015 Lynx Levelers - 10 Pack , Orange : AutomotiveHighly recommended.Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #13 – February 02, 2022, 06:26:36 pm Quote from: Larry W - February 02, 2022, 03:35:11 pmThree or four bags of LYNX leveling blocks will be many times more useful and easier to use, compared to the Beech.Amazon.com: Tri-Lynx 00015 Lynx Levelers - 10 Pack , Orange : Automotive+1We used Lynx Levelers for several years with our LD before we put on a Quadra Bigfoot system.Art As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #14 – February 02, 2022, 09:06:31 pm Called the Mothership and was referred to Arrow Trailers in Montclair about 65 miles from my home. Spoke to Gary the owner very knowledgeable and he said most if not all motor home manufacturers are installing hydraulic not electric levelers. He recommended HWH for the heavy duty build of same and came in at $7,651.33 labor and materials. I am going for it tired of fighting the blocks, level gauges and refrigerator. He said they have flip down front levelers that help in increasing lift and greater ground clearance. Will update once all is set. Still working so willing to spend the money. 2 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #15 – February 03, 2022, 08:07:47 pm Wow that's a costly investment! But when I bought my LD MB it already had HWH levelers and they are wonderful. One spring was broken on a front jack, and last fall I finally had both springs replaced (they come as a set). No problems even when the spring was broken, since flip down levelers can be pushed up by hand, plus you can drive off them if necessary, which is not the case with other styles. They are especially great since the joystick type controller by the driver's seat make it easy. Love 'em! Kristin 2 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #16 – February 03, 2022, 10:50:43 pm Well things change fast. I found an Airstream 30’ with leveling jacks. Now I need to sell my rig.
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #17 – February 04, 2022, 12:10:16 am Quote from: Gerald - February 03, 2022, 10:50:43 pmNow I need to sell my rig.You have my attention. What do you have?
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #18 – February 04, 2022, 12:31:32 am Quote from: Dave Katleman - February 04, 2022, 12:10:16 amYou have my attention. What do you have?Dave, reply #2 says he has a 2005 MB, blue. 1 Likes
Re: Electric levelers in SoCal Reply #19 – February 04, 2022, 08:49:40 am We bought Big Foot Levelers in the fall of 2020. We purchased the manual leveling system that was less expensive than the automatic levelers. It takes us less than 2 minutes to level with them. The levelers cost $2,077 and the installation was $2,279.
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