Anderson Leveler

Jltab

I thought of buying this leveler, anybody had used them? and also due to the limited clearance of the T@B anybody encountered an issue? Thanks!

jkjenn

@Jltab there have been many, including a very recent discussion on this. Please try the search function.

Nomad

Yep, this is a regular topic that comes up so as Jenn says, use the search.
What you'll find is people are passionate about their choices - Anderson, BAL, and Lego Blocks

Ratkity

Both! Yes! Maybe! All! LOL - That's what you'll find. Don't worry, you need something to start off with and maybe reading some of the threads will help you sort out what will work for your needs. I take the "combo" approach. Best of luck in your search!

Nomad

I'll probably get killed for this but it seems a summary would be...
Anderson is a two person deal - one driving on, one watching
BAL is one person side/side - Make sure to keep the gear clean.
Blocks are the most versatile.

Anderson and BAL (unless you buy two) are limited to side/side leveling when unhooked.
Blocks can do side/side as well as front/back (even raising the TV) while hooked up.

Good luck :-)

Cyclonic

Yup, pretty much sums it up. in terms of capabilities.

Anderson's are also the most compact and take the guess work out of leveling, but you need two people to do it.
Blocks are very compact, can be used solo, but takes some guess work and skill to back the trailer up on them and get level.
BAL is big and heavy, but can be used solo and with a power drill can level the trailer in seconds easily.

Nomad

If you have the levels where one tick mark on the bubble =s one block, it's pretty quick and painless

jkjenn

You cannot get more precise than with a BAL.

Jltab

Thanks everyone

Nomad

Ok, lets close this one or we'll be off in the leveling rabbit hole for the umpteenth time :-(

Tabaz

Here's a photo of the Anderson Leveler in use.  After numerous attempts without help, I finally had to enlist another camper to guide me to the "sweet spot" of level.  This system really needs two people.  I ordered a new screw rod and socket for my BAL ($15 plus shipping).  After using both, the BAL is best for single campers.

Nomad

Wow, that's a messy setup - Is that a campgrounds or boondocking?

jkjenn

@OutbackAZ That is one messy campsite!

Ramrod

That is neither camping or boondocking. It's insanely fun.

Tabaz

Near the Palatki Historical Site, Sedona, Arizona. Pure  Boondocking. Heavenly weather with light to heavy rain. The soil absorbes the rain very quickly. Thanks to Phulishcat for finding it. 5,000 year old petroclifs nearby.

Tabaz

BTW, even with overcast skies, the Zamp solar kept my battery charged. Did not have to use the generator at all. And that's with judious use of the microwave.

Ratkity

I use the Anderson Leveler by myself, but I'm so used to leveling and parking a small camper (also have Legos) that I don't have an issue. Oh.. wait.. close topic. Dang-it. 

RZ, wow about microwave and panels! Uh... I think it looks like a scary messy site lol. Good thing you said it dries fast. Then there's that dust that PXL is constantly fighting. I grew up in "red clay" country in the south and hated how it stained everything! I found out that Rit Dye used to have a "rust remover" for clothes that worked getting stains out. Just imagine an excited little/big furkid flying out the door and then running in before a paw cleaning! lol - I love the pet picts on the other thread, btw!