BAL Leveler Poll

[Kim Ciara]

Got mine last year. It's so easy to use, that even *I* can do it!

I agree with everyone else... it's quick, and chocks really nicely.

 

[Bullfrog Bheer]

I keep it just inside the door. It's the first thing out when we pop the door.

 

[bjjohnstone]

Love our BAL leveler! As a woman who often has to set up the campsite alone, this thing is a life saver. Makes leveling incredibly easy and fast. Wouldn't have heard about it if not for this forum. We bought it this spring on Amazon for around $55 plus shipping. We keep it in an old pizza delivery bag just inside the camper door. (My son owns a pizza shop!) It's the first thing out when we get to the campsite.

 

[Full Circle]

I can't believe i missed this post?!?! Yes, i use it every trip. I actually haven't pulled into a "level" site yet, and i have the portal to thank for enlightening me.

 

[rpm2203]

I'm a piece of wood guy. I have various strips of wood of varoius thicknesses that I use to level. I find most site fairly level, so it has not been an issue for me so far.

 

[Gummer]

Just went and bought one today while out looking at other campers. Have'nt used it yet but will in afew weeks hopefully.

 

[EastBeast]

It's on it's way from sportsmansguide.com!! Got the shipping confirmation today!
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Definitely a recommendation for Sportsman's $54.97 + $10.49 ship. It was here in a couple of days! Almost HALF the cost of the nearest dealer.

But I see today...
WX2-74076 - BAL® Light Trailer Tire Leveler
Sorry, item is sold out.

 

[gixer]

It's the best thing I never knew I needed until I found this site. Ours is homemade and I am so HAPPY that we have it. Just makes things easy!!!!

Do you have any pictures or info on how you made one?
I have not seen one just pictures,
Thanks

 

[lisainthewoods]

My DH couldn't live without it!!

 

[JR1907]

Found this interesting fix for the larger tires that don't fit into the BAL.

http://he-ruide.smugmug.com/gallery/3483784_fzzCu#196216226_BfTur

 

[buggvin]

I just bought two off of Craigslist last night... Got them both for $50 total... The tire plate was borken off at the welds on one side, but my dad is a welder and is repairing it and adding a couple of extra welds.

I only need one, but couldn't pass up the price... Hopefully I can sell one to one of the popup owners I know and get some of my money back, and still save them money on one!

 

[RonB]

Been using simple 2x8 strips for 30 years, on everything from popups to 5th wheels, and have no intention of buy BAL or even the pretty little orange blocks.

 

[huizarr]

Used a BAL on my previous Starcraft, it worked well.

Our Rockwood has a double axle so I included the BAL when I sold the Starcraft.

 

[bearman512]

I bought my BAL Leveler last year after taking me 15 minutes to get the pup on the wood blocks on a rocky remote camping site. I do most of my camping in the mountains of NM and CO and it is always a dispersed camping area or a NF campround that where designed for tent camping. I now eyeball it to a level spot push the BAL Leveler in whatever side is low then push the BAL single axle chocks on the opposite side. Level side to side then front to back. I also use a solid jack foot. With all of these the pup does not wiggle even in strong winds. I also do not have to worry about the pup rolling on some of the steep inclines.
Best money I have ever spent.

 

[kirkdavidson]

I bought a used BAL a few months ago after I bought my first PUP ('91 Coleman Chesapeake, used of course). I used is once (worked great), but the hex cap on top of the bolt came off! Has anyone else had this problem? I would LOVE to get this fixed so I can use my BAL again.

 

[rabird]

Contact 'em

They will send replacement parts to your front door for free

BAL R.V. Products Group
2600 Jeanwood Drive
Elkhart, IN 46514

PHONE: 800-347-2232

 

[Loving life]

I took your advise and bought a BAL. Finally got to use it last weekend and I just want to say THANK YOU!! If it wern't for this site and you fine folks, I probably would have never know about this little guy. This is the best tool; it levels perfectly and quickly and gives the PUP extra stability. I throw 2 chocks around the opposite tire and we're good. Oh, I took some more advise and asked a pizza boy if they had an old pizza bag they wern't using. He dug around until he found one . Now my BAL has a nice home.

 

[PopUpSteve]

Glad to know it worked out for you so well. Yup, the BAL Leveler is in the top 5 must have items for PopUp camping in my book.

 

[aeisbren]

I read in an earlier post that one member had tortion axles, I have those as well in my Palomino Mustang. The comment was that they believed that a BAL wouldn't work well with that, only on axlss using leaf springs. Is this a real concern? I don't want to go buy one if it wouldn't work or might damage my set up.

Thanks

ACOE

 

[PopUpSteve]

aeisbren, As long as it is a single axle and the tire size is 13, 14, or 15, it should work.