BAL light trailer tire leveler on Outback?

Redufresne

I searched and could not find.  Has anyone with an Outback successfully used the cool leveler listed below?  I ask because I know the tires on Outback are a bit different.

http://www.amazon.com/BAL-28050-Light-Trailer-Leveler/dp/B000BH5MAA/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=thesmaltraien-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=674IXVOICFYRS53Z&creativeASIN=B000BH5MAA

Verna

Yes, OutbackAZ bought my BAL tire leveler from me, and we made sure it worked before the transaction was completed. 

Mouseketab

Dutchmen T@Bs have 16" rims/tires and the BAL works great, so as long as the Outback doesn't have anything bigger than 16s, you should be fine.

Redufresne

Thanks so much!

Mercator

BTW, the BAL leveller will fit perfectly in the tongue box, forward of the propane tank and battery box.  I put it in with the legs up and the other end sits on the tongue and will not fall out.  I do use a bungee to hold it to the propane tank so that it doesn't rattle around.

Redufresne

Oh, wow, Mercator, this is good to know!  We are having spare moved to tongue in front of propane box (I sure hope they place it so the crank still works) and adding a sewer hose storage pipe along back under the luggage rack.  So should have room in box for this, too!  Seems like a very worthwhile purchase.  We dont want EVERY gadget, but ones that lighten the load are always welcome!

jkjenn

Yes, using with my Outback axle and tires and storing in the tongue box. I keep it in a pizza carrier to protect the threads from extra dirt.

Redufresne

Thank you JKJenn!  You are going to be a favorite resource, I can see.  Anyone know the certain date for Teardrop Rally in Ohio?

Mercator

I also use a 1 foot level, like this.



First I put it on the tongue of the trailer and level front to back and then I put it on the side of the T@B, near the door to see which side of the trailer needs to be raised and put the BAL leveller on that side.

Be sure and keep the leveller screw lubricated as it doesn't like to run dry.

I also use my electric drill to run turn the screw jack on the BAL.

I also have an adapter that fits the stabilizer jacks and goes into my cordless drill so that I can use my drill to raise and lower them too.

jkjenn

Mercator said:

I also use a 1 foot level, like this.



First I put it on the tongue of the trailer and level front to back and then I put it on the side of the T@B, near the door to see which side of the trailer needs to be raised and put the BAL leveller on that side.

Be sure and keep the leveller screw lubricated as it doesn't like to run dry.

I also use my electric drill to run turn the screw jack on the BAL.

I also have an adapter that fits the stabilizer jacks and goes into my cordless drill so that I can use my drill to raise and lower them too.

What's the voltage of your drill and which adapter do you use for the BAL leveler, Ray?

Mercator

jkjenn said:

Mercator said:

I also use my electric drill to run turn the screw jack on the BAL.

What's the voltage of your drill and which adapter do you use for the BAL leveler, Ray?

I use an 18V Milwaukee cordless drill.  I also had to purchase an adapter for my drill to accept a 3/4" (I think) socket.



The drill helps take the leveller most of the way, but I still need to use the supplied wrench for the final lift/adjustment.  It really helps speed up lowering it when breaking camp.

Michigan_Mike

Redufresne said:

Anyone know the certain date for Teardrop Rally in Ohio?

From LG:

The web site will be updated this week. It will be July 12-16. We will have online reg. soon. 

Thanks

Joe Kicos

Owner/Chief Executive Officer 

Little Guy Worldwide

4122 Erie Ave SW

Massillon, OH 44646

Nomad

I find if I do the level on the tongue or the countertop, my fridge isn't level (the most important thing to get level) so I level side-to-side on the fridge frame.

rlenz

After unhitching we usually end up moving the t@b by pushing or pulling it. Sometimes 180 degrees or so. Then the BAL leveler does its thing. Love it.

Cheers
Rob

Nomad

I'm rarely in a campground where I can roll it around. Can usually only muscle it enough to get it on the hitch. Have gotten pretty dang good at backing into a position with a view though - Even sideways - Can you say "jackknife" :-)

Mercator

PXLated said:

I'm rarely in a campground where I can roll it around. Can usually only muscle it enough to get it on the hitch. Have gotten pretty dang good at backing into a position with a view though - Even sideways - Can you say "jackknife" :-)

My wife and I were able to move the T@B around like Rob and particularly like to be able to orient the trailer for privacy and view.  However, Vida recently had knee replacement and we don't think she will want to put strain on the knee this year.  I have decided to get some mechanical help - the Warn Drill Winch.  It can handle up to 500 lbs and should assist in manoeuvring the T@B - even pulling it up to the trailer hitch if required. The cable is 30 feet long, but I have some strong rope and a tree saver strap to extend the reach if needed.  I have a Milwaukee 18 volt cordless drill which will handle this new chore.

Mr_Mrs_Gnome

Pretty darn cool Ray! Never knew there was such a thing.