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Handyhiker · 10-17-2015, 10:46 AM

So I was looking for a winter cover for the new to me, MH. While looking on the local CL, I see an add for a Bigfoot 4 pump auto leveling system. So I call. Yup still have it and it is tested and works. All complete except 2 of the plastic covers that are $37ea. new.
I got the whole system for $800

This is the only thing I really wanted on our MH that it did not have. I am stoked!!

1ciderdog · 10-17-2015, 11:14 AM

Great!!!!

FIRE UP · 10-17-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Handyhiker

So I was looking for a winter cover for the new to me, MH. While looking on the local CL, I see an add for a Bigfoot 4 pump auto leveling system. So I call. Yup still have it and it is tested and works. All complete except 2 of the plastic covers that are $37ea. new.
I got the whole system for $800

This is the only thing I really wanted on our MH that it did not have. I am stoked!!

Well Sir,
I don't know anything about those but, if you say it's a great deal, well, I guess it is. I'd like to see pics of the system and, even after it's installed. Are you going to the install yourself?
Scott

Handyhiker · 10-17-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FIRE UP

Well Sir,
I don't know anything about those but, if you say it's a great deal, well, I guess it is. I'd like to see pics of the system and, even after it's installed. Are you going to the install yourself?
Scott

The system sells for right at $4000. Yes, I will install myself. These have power down and power up. No springs for retract. Also has an emergency up and an alarm if it is not retracted and the motor home is tried to be moved with it down. I will get some pics and also some of the install. Unfortunately it is not going to happen this weekend. It is a snow sleet mix in Akron Ohio and I would have to do it outside. Brrrr!!

Class 8 Automatic Leveling System

jacwjames · 10-17-2015, 03:40 PM

Definitely a great deal and worth the investment. Makes life a lot easier if you have levelers. Even if we are on level lot we drop our jacks so that it stabilizes the rig and prevents it from rocking in the wind.

Good luck installing and let us know how it goes.

I kept searching for a surge protector for my rig and finally found a new in box one for $200, about 1/2 of the cost of new. Works like a charm, already caught a crossed neutral/hot post at a campground.

Inthe70s · 10-17-2015, 04:38 PM

That looks sweet! I'm looking forward to seeing the install and pics.

JohnHenry · 10-17-2015, 05:14 PM

Good find. Hope the install goes well.

MSHappyCampers · 10-17-2015, 05:35 PM

Congrats!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

Sweetbriar · 10-18-2015, 04:28 AM

$800, that's a super deal. Did a drive way self install with the single pump system on my rig two seasons ago. Great system. Hard to beat the power retract.

Handyhiker · 10-19-2015, 06:50 AM

Here are some pics of the system. I wanted to check all the wires and make sure I understand it before I start. After laying everything out and looking at the install instructions, this is a fairly easy install. Hardest part will be drilling the frame to mount the jacks.

Sweetbriar · 10-19-2015, 07:17 AM

When I did my install the options were drilling or buying the mounts and welding. Went with the weld mounts which added about $200 to the project cost (material and labor). Hired a welder I found on Craig's List who charged me $25 a mount. The idea of drilling 20. Four jacks plus the single tank/pump unit and drilling that many holes, correctly, wasn't something I wanted to do.

ROAquaman · 10-19-2015, 07:22 AM

Great score!!! I'm jealous.
I would love to have this for our MH.

Handyhiker · 10-19-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetbriar

When I did my install the options were drilling or buying the mounts and welding. Went with the weld mounts which added about $200 to the project cost (material and labor). Hired a welder I found on Craig's List who charged me $25 a mount. The idea of drilling 20. Four jacks plus the single tank/pump unit and drilling that many holes, correctly, wasn't something I wanted to do.

I have cobalt drill bits that should drill the frame fairly easily. Hardest part will be just getting enough room to get the drill under there. Worst case I will have to buy a right angle drill. For the one project use, I figure Harbor Freight.

TQ60 · 10-19-2015, 07:54 AM

Check with frame manufacturer as well as lift manufacturer to confirm exact process as drilling frame rail not good in certian places.

May be a clamp style bracket ?

Check for local industrial supplies as they may have better "tooling" for the task at hand.

Proper stepping up in size will matter as to small step not good.

Maybe pilot hole at 1/8 then full diameter in one step.

Make templates to act as drill guides using actual brackets and hole center punches.

Good lock and more photos!