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Old 11-21-2011, 07:13 PM   #1
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Lynx Levelers opinions

I was browsing the RV aisle at my local Wal-Mart (an aisle I was totally unaware of a few weeks ago!) when I saw the Lynx Levelers, 10 blocks in a handy carrying case for $30. I've read a few threads in here about leveling, I see that some people mention they've used them. Are they effective, would you buy them again, or go with something else if you had it to do over? That's usually a solid indicator of a product's performance for me. Let's hear the opinions! TIA.
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:29 PM   #2
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I now have two sets and will most likely purchase a third. They work great and are much lighter then wood to carry around.
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:30 PM   #3
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I've got a set of the walmart brand (orange I believe) and a set of the camping world brand (yellow). The yellow ones are sturdier in my opinion.
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:42 PM   #4
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I have two sets of the orange Lynx levelers. Much better than wood scraps. I recommend them.
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Old 11-21-2011, 08:06 PM   #5
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I have two packages of lynx.

Work great.

I use them under the wheels, and under the stabilizers when the ground is soft of uneven.

I don't use them under the tongue jack, but I also have a Fastway flip foot and this is wider than the normal tongue jack base..

I really appreciate how they stack back up into their own zippered pouch.

Neat and tidy.

The pouch even lets me put them in muddy (getting out of dodge quick when raining) without getting the trailer muddy.

Recommended purchase!

I can't even imagine using blocks of wood.........what a hassle.
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Old 11-21-2011, 08:57 PM   #6
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+1 for me as well. We picked up a set for the a frame and haven't regretted it one bit. I use them on the low side, and toss one under the wheel of the tongue jack.

Seem to be solid and the zippered bag is a plus too... Easy storage without them getting scattered all over the place.
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Old 11-21-2011, 10:29 PM   #7
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either the orange Lynx or the yellow CW version are preferable to wood blocks in my opinion.
lightweight, easy to clean and compact.
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Old 11-21-2011, 10:38 PM   #8
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I carry 4 sets, but will likely drop back to 2 sets next season. Can't remember the last time that I used more than 1.5 sets to level.
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Yup. Work as advertised and easier to store than wood.
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Old 11-22-2011, 05:01 AM   #10
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Love them. I have 2 sets, got rid of the pouch and stack them.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:07 AM   #11
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We were camping in Shipshewana, Indiana last Spring when a fast moving storm came through. Most the campers went to the laundry room. It was a sideways rain type of storm, maybe lasting 15 minutes. I had put blocks under the leveling jacks and the hitch jack of our Grey Wolf 25RB . When we returned, the wild had spun our trailer on the blocks (yes, we had wheel choks too) a few inches and the tongue jack plate was almost off the block. I had to rehitch and adjust. From now on, I use a wood block under the hitch jack!
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:21 AM   #12
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Been using them for years and haven't had any issues with them.
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:10 AM   #13
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2 sets here, and sometimes use all of them for both under the wheels, tongue jack, and stab jacks. I also carry some wood blocks of different sizes for misc. uses.

I also have 1 of the Lynx Leveler wheel chocks.....that works well, also.
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We have two sets and will be purchasing one, if not two more sets. There was a spot last year where we had to dig down on one side to get it level and we had used all of them on the other side. They work great! Much easier to store than wood planks. And how do you know how many pieces of wood you'll need? This way you can build it up by 1" increments until you're level.
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Is there a load limit? Maybe that's what I'll include on my Christmas list.
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Old 11-22-2011, 11:25 PM   #16
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Wow, seems like lots 'o positive experience with these, and few drawbacks. Looks like a set is going on my next Wal-Mart list. Thanks everyone!
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Old 11-23-2011, 01:16 AM   #17
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We have two sets of 8. They are used under the wheels, front jack, and the stabilizers. There are times when I wish I had just one more set of 8. I can't think of one bad thing to say Bout them. They work as advertised.
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Old 11-23-2011, 07:14 PM   #18
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Is there a load limit? Maybe that's what I'll include on my Christmas list.
They show class A motor homes using the on their website (marketing I know) and I can't find a specified weight limit. I wouldn't use them with a semi truck, but I would imagine any rv would be fine. Put em on your list...
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A couple of sets are standard equipment, but I still carry some 2x6s and a 6x6 block for the tongue jack.

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A couple of sets are standard equipment, but I still carry some 2x6s and a 6x6 block for the tongue jack.
The tongue without a foot will cut into the Lynx Levelers, so you need a board on top if using Lynx Levelers. I will also use a board on top of the Lynx Levelers at my stab jacks, as the Lynx Levelers have an uneven surface.
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