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06-06-2016, 07:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Greer
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 511
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LevelMatePro
Anyone try this system with their AS?
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06-06-2016, 10:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB International
Metuchen
, New Jersey
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 114
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Seems like a good system. If this was paired with the Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler then it would make sense to consider this, but to incorporate the LevelMatePro ($140.00) into an existing block setup would be unwise.
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06-06-2016, 10:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Looks like a very expensive replacement for a $2.00 bubble level. Now if it were connected directly to a jacking system it might have value.
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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06-06-2016, 10:36 AM
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4 Rivet Member
houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 403
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i dunno, this looks cool to me!
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'12 Chevy 2500HD Gasser
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06-06-2016, 10:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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Interesting idea, and I suppose potentially has some advantages, but these days I find myself moving away from more and more expensive electronic gadgets and back to simpler things!
Probably due to the cost of the gadgets and frustration when they don't work properly or the batteries fail when I need them!
For example I could never see a whole lot of point in an electronic compass! The original model is pretty darn simple and there isn't a whole lot to go wrong with it!
Another example I struggle with is electronic digital calipers - I have several and it just seems that whenever I pick one up to use it the button cell batteries have given up the ghost!
Quicker just to pick up my old standby calipers with the mechanical dial indicator rather than change batteries in the digital one only to find they have gone flat again next time I want to use it!
Must be a sign of old age! I used to be addicted to every new electronic gadget that came along bit more and more I find myself following the "KISS" principle!
Brian.
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Brian & Connie Mitchell
2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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06-06-2016, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Greer
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 511
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Does have a cool factor ... Don't personally see one in my future
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06-13-2016, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,321
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Looks like an expensive gimmick to me..... the big bubble level on the front of my trailer does a great job!
Technology = frustration! - often takes more time than its worth. - the older I get the more I despise technology.
I am getting to be a curmudgeon in my late 40's!
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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06-13-2016, 08:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Sunriver
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 128
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Levelmatepro
I use a level bubble download on my Iphone for free works great.
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06-13-2016, 08:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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The I phone has a built in level that no one know about. Open the compass and slid the screen to the left. it is not the common bubble level that most of us are familiar with but it works.
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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06-13-2016, 08:43 AM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
The I phone has a built in level that no one know about. Open the compass and slid the screen to the left. it is not the common bubble level that most of us are familiar with but it works.
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I know about it.... And use it!
PaulnGina
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
Blessed and highly favored
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I this great country!!!!
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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06-13-2016, 09:54 AM
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Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
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As to the bubble on the jack for leveling, I have found that the bubble moves if there is any slack in the wheel chocks. The rig will move forward/back when unhitching a little bit, moving the jack head. I re zeroed the jack bubble a few times until I saw what was happening. I use the cheap dual levels stuck on the side.
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06-13-2016, 08:12 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,722
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingeezer
Interesting idea, and I suppose potentially has some advantages, but these days I find myself moving away from more and more expensive electronic gadgets and back to simpler things!
Probably due to the cost of the gadgets and frustration when they don't work properly or the batteries fail when I need them!
For example I could never see a whole lot of point in an electronic compass! The original model is pretty darn simple and there isn't a whole lot to go wrong with it!
Another example I struggle with is electronic digital calipers - I have several and it just seems that whenever I pick one up to use it the button cell batteries have given up the ghost!
Quicker just to pick up my old standby calipers with the mechanical dial indicator rather than change batteries in the digital one only to find they have gone flat again next time I want to use it!
Must be a sign of old age! I used to be addicted to every new electronic gadget that came along bit more and more I find myself following the "KISS" principle!
Brian.
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I'm not sure it's old age but I'm in agreement. The toys are nice but can be overwhelming and enslaving! I ditched my electronic calipers for a mechanical dial for the exact same reasons you mentioned. But to each his own!
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06-14-2016, 09:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Decatur
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
The I phone has a built in level that no one know about. Open the compass and slid the screen to the left. it is not the common bubble level that most of us are familiar with but it works.
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New to me! Love this Forum.
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06-16-2016, 06:40 AM
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New Member
2013 22' FB Sport
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
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LevelMatePRO...I say YESSSS!
Howdy forum,
Just ran across this forum and really like it. Lots of good information and tips!
I took a chance and purchased one of these and love it. It is accurate as the company states and I use Camco leveling blocks so knowing how high to stack them has been a real time saver. But surprisingly the feature I like the most is being able to save my hitch height when I disconnect. It allows me to recall the saved hitch height when I get ready to head out. This generally saves me several trips in and out of the truck at a time when I am ready to just get down the road.
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06-16-2016, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Spicewood (W of Austin)
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 2,981
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingeezer
Interesting idea, and I suppose potentially has some advantages, but these days I find myself moving away from more and more expensive electronic gadgets and back to simpler things!
Probably due to the cost of the gadgets and frustration when they don't work properly or the batteries fail when I need them!
For example I could never see a whole lot of point in an electronic compass! The original model is pretty darn simple and there isn't a whole lot to go wrong with it!
Another example I struggle with is electronic digital calipers - I have several and it just seems that whenever I pick one up to use it the button cell batteries have given up the ghost!
Quicker just to pick up my old standby calipers with the mechanical dial indicator rather than change batteries in the digital one only to find they have gone flat again next time I want to use it!
Must be a sign of old age! I used to be addicted to every new electronic gadget that came along bit more and more I find myself following the "KISS" principle!
Brian.
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I use the calculator within my smartphone even tho' I found the operating manual for my 1960's slide-rule used at NASA..... I still don't like to re-read it every time I need a simple answer.
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06-16-2016, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Sigh. I still have my K&E Deci-Lon slide rule, and found a copy of the book.
The slide rule is the one I went to college with in the 60's.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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06-16-2016, 10:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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The first time I saw a digital wrist watch was when an engineer friend of mine showed his new $500 watch. Remember the red digits and nothing else displayed like date etc.. Back in the early '70's.
I asked if he knew why they invented that watch. He said "No, Why". I said "It's for those who can't tell the big hand from the little one".
I came across my old Picket slide rule a while back. Now I can't remember where it is. Should I be worried?
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06-16-2016, 10:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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It will be just fine. The slide rule will be ok.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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07-02-2016, 02:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 9
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LevelMatePro
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cispook
Anyone try this system with their AS?
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Just used my LevelMatePro for the first time with Anderson Levelers and a ProPride. I really like it for the time savings and lack of arguments with the DW as to whether we are level enough side to side, LOL.
The hitch height save and recall function saves having to get out of the TV for a "final" stinger height adjustment. Just keep backing up into the main unit.
Setup is very simple and use is intuitive. No PhD required. A great product, already one of my favourites and I have no regrets getting it.
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07-02-2016, 03:26 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,722
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slow
Just used my LevelMatePro for the first time with Anderson Levelers and a ProPride. I really like it for the time savings and lack of arguments with the DW as to whether we are level enough side to side, LOL.
The hitch height save and recall function saves having to get out of the TV for a "final" stinger height adjustment. Just keep backing up into the main unit.
Setup is very simple and use is intuitive. No PhD required. A great product, already one of my favourites and I have no regrets getting it.
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I trying to understand how it is used. Does the device itself have to be placed in the AS on a level spot (like the floor or counter top)? Does it then need to be calibrated to that spot?
Thanks!
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