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tuffr2 · 11-20-2018, 10:58 AM

I saw this in action at a RV show. It seemed to work well. I had the Lipert 6 point leveling on a 5th wheel but it was not calibrated quite right. It was close then I would tweak it.

It had 3 problems:

1. If I was pulling up the back hydraulics sometimes it would trip a breaker. I lived with this issue.

2. The control panel lost sensitivity. I would need to hit the button multiple times to get it to work.

3. As mentioned- it was not calibrated exactly but it was close.

So I wonder how well the BAL system for travel trailers works? It seems like a great feature but only if it works correctly.

bkrahn · 11-20-2018, 11:40 AM

We just had our first Outback in the shop with the BAL system. First thing we had to replace the rear jacks as both motors were burned out (this is on a brand new coach). Took us awhile also to get the level point set as there was no literature anywhere for this. Also the Outback has a high ground clearance so we had to put blocks under all jacks so they would not over extend. I think it could be a good system......once they work out all the bugs.

60sumtin · 11-20-2018, 12:15 PM

The user manual only say the ground must be reasonably level so what that means who knows, it doesn't say. Since you've owned a levelling system before you can probably decide for yourself whether or not its worth it. Since its a RV related product I'm skeptical of its quality.

tuffr2 · 11-20-2018, 03:41 PM

I am hoping that the BAL leveling system for a travel trailer is better than the 6 point Lipert system.

So far, seems the BAL system also has issues.

Without a leveling system I guess you need to carry boards to put under the tires to level side to side.