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05-30-2014, 08:57 AM
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AKA: 'tiredTeacher
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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Have y'all seen these?
I ordered two from Amazon.
AW
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Wright and Penny
(with Fitz and Lizzie, the camping kitties)
Richmond, Va.
2010 Tundra 4X4 5.7L V8
2014 Rockwood 2604WS
Life is a cruel teacher. She gives the test first; the lesson then follows.
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05-30-2014, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Southeastern PA
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Wow cool, anyone have these already? Any comments?
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Tim & Tracy, Jennifer (20), Alyssa (15), our dog Jazy
2012 Ford F150 EB Crew FX4 3.73 gears
2017 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH
Previous: 2012 Flagstaff MicroLite 23LB
2006 GMC Envoy Denali V8 & 2005 GMC Envoy I6
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05-30-2014, 09:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
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There is another thread going on these.I have a set.They work well.A whole lot lighter than blocks and are much easier to use and get level.I think they are well worth the $$$. 
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05-30-2014, 12:30 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
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Appear to be a lot easier than boards and plastic blocks!
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6 (sold)
Family of 4 whose always on the GEAUX!
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05-30-2014, 05:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I bought a set last year and they are great. They are easy to use. Better than wood blocks.
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05-30-2014, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Southeastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by psrujak
I bought a set last year and they are great. They are easy to use. Better than wood blocks.
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Do you have a double axle? Is it hard to wedge it in the 2nd axle?
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Tim & Tracy, Jennifer (20), Alyssa (15), our dog Jazy
2012 Ford F150 EB Crew FX4 3.73 gears
2017 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH
Previous: 2012 Flagstaff MicroLite 23LB
2006 GMC Envoy Denali V8 & 2005 GMC Envoy I6
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05-30-2014, 05:46 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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I have a set similar to the Anderson. The problem I have is that there is not enough room between the two tires to place one in that area.
I had to chop the thin end off of one to allow it to go between the tires.
Anyone have these, and can post the length of the item?
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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05-30-2014, 06:25 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
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I have a set of Andersen's and they work great. DW loves them, since she's the one who deals with the side to side leveling. 
Here's the difference in length between the two levelers. Had to cut one to fit between the tires. Sorry, didn't measure them for length.....
3" between the tires....
And the shorter one fits like a glove.....
And the length of the levelers.....
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2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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05-30-2014, 07:27 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaGrinch
...Here's the difference in length between the two levelers. Had to cut one to fit between the tires.
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Cut 1/2" off the bottom rear corners @ 45° and didn't have to cut the ends off. Did it on both, so I don't have to keep track of which one I grab. We only have about 3" between tires also.
I really hope I don't have to use them. 
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05-30-2014, 07:46 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Great minds think alike. That's exactly what I had to do.
Sorry no pictures.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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05-31-2014, 01:34 PM
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Playtime III
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Looks like the only drawback might be if you are on soft ground. The blocks/lumber would spread out the weight a little more. 3/4" plywood might solve that.
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TT 2011 2902SS
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05-31-2014, 02:20 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Cut 1/2" off the bottom rear corners @ 45° and didn't have to cut the ends off. Did it on both, so I don't have to keep track of which one I grab. We only have about 3" between tires also.
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OK, (sigh) my non tech brain is having problems visualizing what you're describing OC.
Can ya post a picture?
We bought these when we purchased the V-Lite and DH took them back for a refund.
I'm thinkin' we need to give 'em another try. Last weekend we used lego blocks on the passenger side, and you can't chock a wheel when you use legos. Of course we put the X-chocks on, but still.....
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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05-31-2014, 02:37 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezer
OK, (sigh) my non tech brain is having problems visualizing what you're describing OC. Can ya post a picture?...
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At your service Ma'am.
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05-31-2014, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awellis3
I ordered two from Amazon.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DisDad01
Wow cool, anyone have these already? Any comments?
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Originally Posted by DaveandSue
There is another thread going on these.I have a set.They work well.A whole lot lighter than blocks and are much easier to use and get level.I think they are well worth the $$$. |
HAHA We discussed this new contraption a few weeks ago 
Yes they work and a whole bunch of us went out and bought a set
Problems: None except one: for dual axel RVs (my 5er at least) I had to trim one so that it would fit between the tires.
Oh yeah...dual axel RVs need 2 so it is almost 2.5x as expensive as lego blocks.
Use: Butt-easy! Set them in and back up until 6 Actual says STOP! Done. That easy.
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| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
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Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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05-31-2014, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
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Has anyone ever had them interfere with the between the tire chocks? I have the home made 4x4/all thread version.
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2018 Work & Play 25WAB
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05-31-2014, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdelam
Has anyone ever had them interfere with the between the tire chocks? I have the home made 4x4/all thread version.
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Not that I am aware of - OC has a mod that cuts off 1/2" on the BACK end rather that the front net. Believe that will obviate any X-Chock interference
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Bob & Anne-Marie [BamaBob & 6 Actual]
| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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05-31-2014, 08:38 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
Not that I am aware of - OC has a mod that cuts off 1/2" on the BACK end rather that the front net. Believe that will obviate any X-Chock interference
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Don't think my mod will make any difference, as you have to use the levelers before you use the Bal X Chocks and the levelers are under the tires. Don't really understand the concern. I guess I'm just dense.
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05-31-2014, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
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Just seemed that if you weren't too off then there would be a large chunk of the leveler between the tires. Doesn't sound like its not a concern though.
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2020 GMC Denali 4X4 2500HD Duramax
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05-31-2014, 08:44 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
At your service Ma'am.
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 Purrfect! Now I get it. Bein' a female kinda person, I needed to imagine the heel of a shoe being worn down.
And DH has a grinder in his shop. Easy Peasy! I could do *that* while he's gone golfin'. 
But, I can't make that king pin and/or ladder mod for the satellite dish. 
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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05-31-2014, 08:49 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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As stated, DH and I bought these when we purchased the V-Lite back in May of last year. Don't remember why, but he took 'em back for a credit when we took the V-Lite in for warranty work. I don't think he actually ever tried 'em. I seem to remember something about storage space. Can't use that excuse any more. The 5er has much more storage space.
I told him today we need to give these another try. (I'm gonna order 'em. He can thank me later.)
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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