Gypsy Traveler Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Everyone, We are still looking for the perfect 5th wheel. My husband had a 5th wheel before I met him that did not have automatic leveling. He said he and his ex got into some horrible 'discussions'. SOO....the ones we are looking at now, he wants auto levelers. Some have electric, some hydraulic. I've also seen where you can have a system installed. We're still newbies so has anyone had any experience? Any advice? Thanks, Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The best by far is the Big Foot system by Quadra. Long track record of satisfied customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Our 5th wheel came with Big Foot by Quadra, love it. Newt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ours came with the Level UP system by Lippert. Love it. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3_nomads Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Our 5er has the Lippert Level Up System. It's Kathy's job to push the button, raising the hitch pin so I can pull out from under the rig. Then she pushes another button and waits about 30 seconds while the CC levels. My only suggestion is you ensure the reservoir is filled to its proper level at the dealership. Slides in, level up retracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Big Foot has a separate pump and reservoir for each jack. Newt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cochran Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ours came with the Level UP system by Lippert. Love it. Later, J X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 We really enjoy the Quadra Big Foot which makes moving about and leveling fast and easy. If you plan to have a system added to an existing fifth wheel verify with Quadra (Big Foot) or Lippert (Level Up) that it can be added to the frame. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Level up here. Would not be without autolevelers. Some systems have 4 jacks some have 6. You need to know the wt of your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 We have the Level Up system by Lippert. The only "major" system glitch has been the notorious "POPPING" that you hear in the system. It is easily remedied by adding a CAT hydraulic fluid additive to your reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Traveler Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for the feedback!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzg Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very expensive as an aftermarket system.... and very hard to justify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsimpson Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 When I bought my fifthwheel, the Bigfoot leveling system was a $3000 option and I ordinarily would have passed on it because I am cheap. But it was included as an option and I got a good deal overall on the RV and I am glad I have the Bigfoot. It sure beats carrying around and using those dirty leveling boards. It also comes in handy when I have a flat. Each jack on my unit has a 14,000 lb. capacity and can lift the entire RV off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very expensive as an aftermarket system.... and very hard to justify... A statement from someone who doesn't have a leveling system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzg Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yup..I am looking at 5K+ plus installation... for that, I am physically and mentally able to do the leveling manually,...and I am going to stay in that group probably until we buy another rig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I am on my second fiver with the Level Up system and will NEVER have any RV without an auto leveling system on it. I prefer the 6 jacks of the Level Up system to the 4 of the Bigfoot as I only have one pump and reservoir to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Bigfoot works very well. We have had it on four 5ers now. That would be my first choice. The Level-Up also works well and is available on many 5ers now. I'd own it as well - but IMO the Bigfoot is the one to add on, if it is not already there. That assumes you have a frame that can take 4-point leveling. Some of the Lippert frames (and others) are not capable of 4-point leveling. It is not in the design criteria for the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 as I only have one pump and reservoir to maintain. On the flip side, 8-1/2 years no maintenance on the four Big Foot pumps and I can level my trailer with one pump out. You would be a little short on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Traveler Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 We purchased a 2012 Jayco Pinnacle 5th wheel today. We are going to have the auto levers installed and just finance it with the trailer. I have Fibromyalgia and my husband has a couple issues so we want an easy time of things. All your input helps tremendously. My husband is worried about the 4 versus 6 point system and hydraulic versus electric. I think the RV place does the 4 point electric system. We're in Boise and I think only 2 places install these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 A nice Lippert feature: http://lci1.com/mylci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 LCI has had some pump seal issues and cylinders binding. Tje Big Foot Quadra system is well proven and works very well. And yes, they are expensive, but not hard to justify. I'd never have another 5er with out the auto level Big Foot System. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The best by far is the Big Foot system by Quadra. Long track record of satisfied customers. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. My 6 point Level Up has been FLAWLESS for the 3 1/2 years I've had this fiver ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Don Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Good luck on decision I wouldn't be with out a leveling system. I have a big foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Both the Lippert Level Up and Quadra Big Foot are hydraulic systems. There could be, but I have not seen or heard of an electric auto leveling system on a fifth wheel. Greg Lippert link http://lci1.com/level-up Quadra link http://thebigfootleveler.com/Home_Page.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 First thing we did when we bought the Mountain Aire was take it to Quadra and have a BigFoot installed. Best RV investment we ever made, we would not be without it. Other than a loose wire in the control box the first week out (fixed immediately by Quadra) it has performed flawlessly for 8 years. Another advantage other than the leveling convenience: when I bought new tires the dealer said "I can supply the tires, but I don't know if I can jack that thing up." No problem, I just put the BigFoot in manual mode and lifted the rig until all eight tires were hanging in the air. The four 6k jacks can lift 20k with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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