What did you do to your camper today?

[mariev]

I always need more storage space, so I found some things to get rid of and organised my tiny office. I moved my router in there. I thought it had to be near the window but I tried moving it around and it still works. I switched to HomeFi recently and it’s been worth it.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

Just ordered a keyless entry latch (on sale for $110) and a Levelmate Pro digital leveler with iPhone app. ...

Originally Posted by GolfingDave

You will like both very much and probably wish you would have bought sooner.
...
Levelmate sure makes the side to side so much easier. I like it even more when I can find that sweet spot on the site where I do not need and wheel leveling. ...

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good reviews. Does anyone here have experience with it? I searched the electronics subforum for "Beech Lane" but found nothing.

[Boomerweps]

Originally Posted by chriscowles

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good reviews. Does anyone here have experience with it? I searched the electronics subforum for "Beech Lane" but found nothing.

I saw a Utube video of somebody using the Beech Lane level and found the Levelmate cheaper on Amazon, only reason I chose it. They both appear to use very similar apps.

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by chriscowles

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good reviews. Does anyone here have experience with it? I searched the electronics subforum for "Beech Lane" but found nothing.

I have LevelMate Pro, but I’d try the Beech Lane if anything happens to my LevelMate. The Beech Lane is fairly new, but I’ve been impressed with the company’s warranted response. I have the Beech Lane Levelers and after several years of use, the rubber mats ripped. Although they were still usable, I emailed Beech Lane and asked if the warranted covered them. Of course! was the response and within a week I had them at my doorstep. Easy to deal with, so I would certainly purchase their products again.

[JWood422]

Originally Posted by MillMitch

Finally replaced the oem tires on our 2018 Grey Wolf 23MK. Got the Carlisle's and upgraded from C's to D's. We are still fairly low mileage campers. We avoid weekend trips (crowded and not worth the setup/packup hassle) and typically get out for 3 or 4 trips a summer, usually Sun-Fri.

I’m replacing my Carlisle Cs with Carlisle Ds tomorrow. I’ve had no trouble at all with what I have but priced Goodyear Endurance tires anyway. Jeepers they’re expensive. I’m anxious to see if I can tell any difference in the higher rated tires.

[GolfingDave]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

I have the Beech Lane Levelers and after several years of use, the rubber mats ripped.

When do you use these mats? My only thought was if you need more than the four inches and are driving up onto a plank of wood first?

I might have had one slip one time when there was some tiny loose gravel on top of concrete if I recall correctly. I just tapped it under the tire better that time most likely. That was my second stop camping.

[DJ252]

Originally Posted by chriscowles

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good reviews. Does anyone here have experience with it? I searched the electronics subforum for "Beech Lane" but found nothing.

I chose the LevelMate Pro+, for the sole reason, that it can be powered via USB.

Didn't want the hassle of needing it, only to have the battery to be dead.

Found a handy source of 12V, wired in a USB outlet from the autoparts house, took out the batt from the LMP+ and plugged it in. Good to go, more or less forever.

[corn18]

Originally Posted by DJ252

I chose the LevelMate Pro+, for the sole reason, that it can be powered via USB.

Didn't want the hassle of needing it, only to have the battery to be dead.

Found a handy source of 12V, wired in a USB outlet from the autoparts house, took out the batt from the LMP+ and plugged it in. Good to go, more or less forever.

Does it lose calibration if you remove the battery and USB power for extended periods (storage)? I have the 12V to USB connector on the way but do not want the LevelMate powered by USB while in storage. So I was thinking I would just leave the battery in to maintain calibration.

[GolfingDave]

Originally Posted by corn18

Does it lose calibration if you remove the battery and USB power for extended periods (storage)?

One way to find out. Someone has to be first.

I do know they say to remove the battery if using USB but for the reason of forgetting you have it in there and the battery leaking years down the road.

[DJ252]

Originally Posted by corn18

Does it lose calibration if you remove the battery and USB power for extended periods (storage)? I have the 12V to USB connector on the way but do not want the LevelMate powered by USB while in storage. So I was thinking I would just leave the battery in to maintain calibration.

Ya know, thats a good question. I guess I should check that today and get back with you. It hasn't been moved since I did that, so whatever might need to be done, won't be too tricky.

But if loss of power, caused loss of memory, that'd happen with a dead internal battery anyway so ...

It does not lose memory when turned off, which unless in active use, is how I keep it.

As I read the manual, the battery that came with it is not a rechargeable type and recommended removal, if plugged in.

[corn18]

Originally Posted by DJ252

Ya know, thats a good question. I guess I should check that today and get back with you. It hasn't been moved since I did that, so whatever might need to be done, won't be too tricky.

But if loss of power, caused loss of memory, that'd happen with a dead internal battery anyway so ...

It does not lose memory when turned off, which unless in active use, is how I keep it.

As I read the manual, the battery that came with it is not a rechargeable type and recommended removal, if plugged in.

Saw this in the manual so I am hoping it retains calibration with no battery and no USB power.
"The LevelMatePRO+ has an on/off switch that controls power from the battery to the system. When the switch is in the off position the battery is completely disconnected from the system and no power will be drawn from the battery."

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by GolfingDave

When do you use these mats? My only thought was if you need more than the four inches and are driving up onto a plank of wood first?

I might have had one slip one time when there was some tiny loose gravel on top of concrete if I recall correctly. I just tapped it under the tire better that time most likely. That was my second stop camping.

I use the rubber mats each time I use the levelers.

[corn18]

I made a set of air bags 18 years ago that are just like the Beech Lane air bag levelers. LevelAir made them at that time. Those plus the LevelMatePro+ will sure make leveling easy peasy.

[Iwritecode]

Originally Posted by chriscowles

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good reviews. Does anyone here have experience with it? I searched the electronics subforum for "Beech Lane" but found nothing.

I searched the full site and got a few hits.

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ht-275846.html

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ml#post2907761

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ml#post2846774

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ml#post2768022

[DJ252]

Originally Posted by corn18

Does it lose calibration if you remove the battery and USB power for extended periods (storage)? I have the 12V to USB connector on the way but do not want the LevelMate powered by USB while in storage. So I was thinking I would just leave the battery in to maintain calibration.

All the trailer settings and increment preferences, must have been saved in the app.

It did show that I was off left to right by a half" but a hand level, said it was fine.

Just re-zeroed it and good to go.

[Boomerweps]

“Replying to myself”. Ode to Billy Idol

I did crawl around on top my TT again and installed the sticky CIGS 100 watt “compact” panels (2). Put the new panels in series and the old set in series and then paralleled the two strings together. Not quite 60volts showing on the SCC. I could even add another couple series pair since it’s a 100/30 unit. No amps showing since the batteries are fully charged. Panel are only rated at 5A. Roof space wise I have room for a pair of the 100 watt long panels but I’m done for a while. I did have to make a couple custom length extensions for the roof top pair to feed down to the parallel adapters. I actually fully used the MC4 tools to really tighten the end assembly for the first time. They sure make popping them apart easier.

[corn18]

Originally Posted by DJ252

All the trailer settings and increment preferences, must have been saved in the app.

It did show that I was off left to right by a half" but a hand level, said it was fine.

Just re-zeroed it and good to go.

Yeah! Just finished installing the buck converter and removed the battery from the LevelMatePRO+. Seems to work a treat. Now I never have to think about turning it off and on.