lockmup68 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Had Bigfoots installed last October. Been loving the actual "level" part of it since, as well as the ease of getting level when pulling into a spot for the night or month. As much as the stabilizers work good, you can just never get really level--it was always a big compromise on how close to level you could get, depending on the site. No problems since getting the Bigfoot levelers installed. Yesterday, I gained an even greater appreciation for the Bigfoots. Had a black tank valve break (open fortunately) and needed to get it fixed. The shop was telling me how hard it was going to be since the coach sits so low to the ground and how hard it would be to get in and out from underneath it, will take 30 min to jack it up properly, blah, blah, blah. Hey, want me to lift it up for you? 2 min later, even my big butt can get all the way under on a creeper. And when you get to that "nice, flat, perfectly level spot: 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardbetsey Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 We have had Bigfoot systems on our last 2 5th wheel trailers. For quality and customer service there is no one who can come close to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Nothing beats auto levelers. I don't think there has been one advancement in the RV industry over the years that has spoiled us more than these things. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hard to tell, at least for me, how many you have. 4 or 6. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: Hard to tell, at least for me, how many you have. 4 or 6. Looks to me like there are six. The pictures show four rams behind the axles so there must be two more up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 yup, six. I was torn between doing four of the big ones or the six. the six was only a minimal cost difference and they said more stable, so went with that. In this pic, I actually didn't want to disconnect from the truck, so just lifted the back jacks and left the fronts up and the weight on the pin. I didn't want the front jacks lifting up the bed of the truck. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I would love to have a six point system. If you don't mind, how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Mntom said: I would love to have a six point system. If you don't mind, how much? ~$5,800 all in, installed at Bigfoot in White Pidgeon, MI (just across border from Elkhart, IN). Arrive night before, they have a few 30 amp plugs to run you for the night, get you in first thing, and you'll be on the road by eve. They are very efficient and do a nice job. Mine ended up taking another 1/2 day due to the way the existing hydraulic stabilizers were plumbed into the single hydraulic pump that also runs all the slides. A check valve had gone bad and was pushing one slide out when the other was coming in after removing the hydraulic stabilizers from the system. (Bigfoots use a separate pump per jack, except in the 6 point system, a single pump runs the two of the rear jacks, (so pump on each of the frint jacks and then a single pump each side for the rears, 4 pumps total.) But they took care of me and even fed the fish for a couple of days as I had to dash out of town for a biz meeting. Came back two days later and all cleaned up and ready to go. Not many eating options in White Pidgeon, MI, but a couple of RV Parts wholesalers that have anything and everything you ever need (scratch and dent and leftovers from all the RV plants in the area. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR "Scott" Cundiff Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 We had their single pump, four jack system put on our Hitchhiker last summer and wish we had added them from the beginning. Ours aren't automatic, but the system comes with a remote control. I can unhook and level in about 1 minute. We too, had a situation in which the camper needed to be lifted off the ground and the levelers picked it up with ease. Like you, I highly recommend this system and the folks at White Pigeon. Our "Here and There" Blog 2005 Safari Cheetah Motorhome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Love our 6 pt Big Foot auto levelers. Level and stable in about a minute is hard to beat. Sniper & Sweet P Escapees 124743 H.O.C. 1371 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Big Foot I think is the best available, but even the LCI 6 pt leveling is great. No boards to dig out of mud after sitting for a month, and no hassle of trying to get "Close Enough" when stopping for a night. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltimer51 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 When I had my Lifestyle, I had problems with the jacks behind the wheels getting water in them. After installing mud flaps, the problem seemed to be solved. George2011 F350 6.7PSD CC 4X4 DRW Lariate2015 Mobile Suites 41 RSSB4 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pethier Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 What kind of jack system is this? I want instructions. The round rocker switch is an on-off switch added by person unknown. IMG_1008 Mystery jack system controls. by philethier, on Flickr pethier, interested in toyhaulers for 13-foot car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 8:45 PM, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Big Foot I think is the best available, but even the LCI 6 pt leveling is great. No boards to dig out of mud after sitting for a month, and no hassle of trying to get "Close Enough" when stopping for a night. Agree with Jim. The 4 point system of Big Foot is adequate for Teton and a couple of other trailers out there. But the 6 point of Big Foot or the LCI 6 point should be used by the majority of frame builders. My older Big Foot 4 point system (2005) was just a little more difficult to use then the newer ones being installed. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pethier Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 13 hours ago, pethier said: What kind of jack system is this? I want instructions. The round rocker switch is an on-off switch added by person unknown. IMG_1008 Mystery jack system controls. by philethier, on Flickr It appears that at least the mounting place is from Equalizer Systems. pethier, interested in toyhaulers for 13-foot car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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