We have the curved Andersen levelers and have never had any problems and LOVE them! They are way easier to use than guessing how many blocks to use. We have never driven over them, always backed off of them.
Before we used our levelers for the first time, we watched videos on the company’s RUclips channel. They advised pulling straight forward off the blocks.. I agree that it would probably be less stressful just to back off of them.
Combined with the Levelmate Pro for iPhone app level info in the tow vehicle, the benefit of the Anderson levelers is amplified exponentially, Just sayin' 😎
I have used Anderson Levelers for 8 years, I like using them and had good luck with them. they have broken but Anderson replaces them for free. The rubber pad really helps. I always roll back of them vs driving over them, so they don't break that way.
Have used Anderson levelers for 7 years (same ones) and have worked well for us. I pair that with the Levelmate Pro, makes it easier for us to level up. As always......great channel, great content.
We. Use curved levelers on tandem axle trailers for 3 years. Works great when used correctly ( not like this video) and have never broke@@ValleyCustoms
You have been producing great content for years and it is still top notch. Your balls jokes had me rolling on the floor. We have certainly been guilty of buying some useless junk. You all have been an inspiration over the years and have influenced us to try RUclips as a creator. We started a YT channel about 2 years ago and posted our first video about 3 weeks ago (A Channel Trailer). We hope to eventually approach the levels that you have already achieved. Merry Christmas and safe travels!
I have a hitch grip for 6-7 years and love it. It saves my back because I don't have to bend over as far to pick up the hitch and it really helps me lining up the hitch to the receiver. I consider it a must have.
Andersen lever blocks are made in Idaho Falls, Idaho, my home town. They had a batch of bad blocks about 5 years ago, they would have replaced the broken items and paid for the shipping to you. My son had some of the duds, replaced with no questions asked. I have used the Andersen levering blocks for years, great product.
Thanks, that is interesting to learn about the bad batch. First time I have heard of the issue! Yes, maybe ours came from that batch. Overall, I’ve heard many positive reports about these levelers and of course we were surprised that they failed on the first use. Thank you for the information.
One note on the curved levelers: The smaller curved piece should be placed underneath the curved leveler once you have your camper positioned over them. This keeps the tire from rolling further over the leveler and likely decreases the chance that the leveler will eventually break under the weight of the camper. We then place a regular chock on the other side of the tire. This is a much more secure arrangement. Thanks for your videos. We always enjoy them.
Have used most of those over 40 years of trailer towing. After breaking a bunch of the yellow/orange stackable squares of uneven ground I now use 1" horse stall matts cut into 7x11 pads. Made for horses they will take anything you put under or on them. You can't break them, they have a coarse finish and won't slide. They are a bit heavier than the plastic junk but and will last forever.
Always watch your videos and love your tips. We used the blocks for years, but our "off brand" based on Anderson has worked well for us and simplified the process. I like KISS. We leveled our RV and then installed (stuck on) these bubble levels. One on front corner and one on the side corner. Still have to get out of the truck to verify level. So if you ever find something that works well remotely, let us all know. I don't have much in the way of junk because of RVers like you keep us safe. 🙂
FWIW, my $30 "Rophor" curved levelers came with mats, chocks, and a storage bag. They work great. They claim 35,000 lbs capacity. My RV is just under 10,000 lbs. My interlocking Lego-style levelers have always been a giant pain, and two packs of Legos didn't get me as high as the Rophors, but they took up almost twice the storage space as the Rophor curved levelers.
We use the Beech Lane levelers and LOVE them! They have never cracked, but we never pull off of them the way you did!! In fact Jim & I both yelled out NOOOO!! When we watched you do that. Your jokes are so immature. LOL! 🤣We know you are funny, but now we see you're nuts. Hahahaha! Which is one of the reasons we love watching!! -Jim & Michelle
Great video! You answered a question I had with the curved leveling blocks I didn't think they would hold up to weight and many sites are gravel and would not even have a smooth even surface that would cause a better chance of failing.
I'm in my 70's and found hitch grip. Awesome. What I could barely do using 2 hands & my back + at least 1 grease stain on my clothes, I can now do with 1 arm. It's easy to register the grip on the ball, if you're intentional about it. I then gave my 78 year old buddy one and he said I extended their RVing life by several years! Just store it in a milk crate right inside your tailgate, or in a forward cubby with other hitch-up tools. Tip: if you don't see a need for the one you have, save till you're in your 60s. You'll be glad you did!. Check out Beech Lane version of the curved lifters...less $, more features like rubber mat and 2 wedges for under the curves. Also, great customer service!
Thanks for the heads up on some of this stuff!! We use the hitch grip every time, keeps my hands and jeans clean and I just love it. Easy to throw in the back of the truck after. Loloho
Yep, I’m with you on the Anderson levelers. We tried them but their propensity to slide on asphalt, especially if wet, makes them a no for us. The Lynx blocks are more compact, easier & multi-taskers, always a plus. We tend to be “simpler is better” kind of campers. We pack only what makes us comfortable & ignore “RV accessory” trends. Too many influencers trying to get us to buy stuff we don’t need. I say that but yet, I definitely asked for an inflatable paddle board for Christmas to travel with so…🤷🏻♀️😁
Now you have tow things to clean with the hitch grip, vs a rubber throw away glove. Make ice overnight when you are not moving or when camped for a few days. Traveling light is right! 💯 spot on with simplicity.
Like one of your followers said, they have had there set of Anderson levelers for 7 years and I have had my set for 3 years with not a problem. Mine are an off brand KGDJS. I bought mine for my bumper pull and now am using them on my 5th wheel. I like the simplicity of this system...
We used the camco version of the curved levelers. Two issues for us: they tend to slide on hard smooth surfaces ( i think a rubber surface would prevent that), and the higher you drive onto the leveler, the more pressure you put on the surface below. If its on gravel or dirt, they dig in, which leasens their effectiveness. We switched back the lego style like you did.
For leveling, I just screwed a T-style bubble level (round would work, too) on my floor where I can see it from the driver's seat, but it's still out of the way (right behind the passenger seat). Then I just drive back and forth in the campsite to find the best level. They use my curved levelers, if still needed. With the curved levelers, I just watch the T-bubble levels and drive forward until level. I'm pretty pleased with the system.
We are Anderson leveler lovers also. Never had a problem. Of course, we have a smaller trailer than you, a fiberglass 15 foot camper. And... we've never pulled forward or backward off the higher end of the levelers - it looked risky to us. We just back off the lower lift end when leaving the site. And we've never had a sliding issue.
I'm trying to wrap my head around the Utter Nipple Ice Tray. You put water in, and you let it freeze. Just how is the ice available for my cocktail? Does it fall out that hole you used to fill it up? Too much stress in our retired lives!
I took my broken curved leveler, (like yours it broke on the first use) and put it in one of my plastic totes in the truck bed to use as an organizer. It holds WD 40 cans, hitch ball covers. Hitch pins, and other small paraphernalia making it easier to find.
Use the Anderson levelers and love them. I use then on my tandem axle trailer with no problem. I do have texture on mine at the bottom. I have never had them slip on my driveway or camp site. Typically campsites we use are crushed limestone gravel or concrete. Have used on asphalt also never had them slip. If my site is less that 5” out of level these are the ticket. They have never not worked on my camper. Paired with the Level Mate Pro set us is super quick and easy.
The honest answer is that I tend to keep this RV clutter around for use in videos. It's useful to have the item in hand when discussing it, even if it is junk. I'm tempted to do a deep clean of my entire garage. I would love to toss it all out. Hope you are well!
@@LongLongHoneymoon That makes sense. Even though it's not useful for its intended purpose, it's good for "content." It's kind of like a Hutzler banana slicer.
Long time, first time. Love you guys. I have used the Anderson levelers for decades with nary a problem. Sounds like you got a bad batch. (27' twin axle airstream.)
We consider the Anderson levelers & Levelmate Pro to be 2 out of the 3 best ideas for making life with our Oliver better. The 3rd idea was the puppy piddle pads for showers we got from y'all. Thanks
We had many years of success with the red levelers and never had a problem with them. I prefer to pick up the shaft vs the greasy balls to insert it into the receiver! No tools needed!! 😉😂🤣😂
Have different brand of the curved self leveling blocked that are softer plastic, and have not had a problem. Level mate pro works so much better, had it for 2 years, and solo rv’er. After it’s set up you’re good to go. I have a different step support that goes on the bottom step, and stays on the step. Helps my dog feel secure. Quick to set up. I just bought a small ice maker, and don’t have to deal with the mess.
Sean I must say I've seen more use out of those orange flat stacksbles then the Anderson level system. I like the light up leveler that Mark uses on KYD thst he uses to level with. Thanks for the info
We have use the Anderson Levellers for 4 years and have had good success, yes they do slip when things are slick but that is rare, also cut the end off one so it doesn’t get stuck between the wheels, we also always back off them, never forward! There are situations when they won’t work, but on the whole they are a useful piece of kit.
I certainly like my Anderson Levelers, but I don’t use them often. If I only need to adjust an inch or two to be level, I find the stackable leveling blocks to be easier.
The "Hitch Grip" is a back saver for me - - inserting and removing the solid bar hitch is much simpler for me - - and once your back "goes out" your will appreciate the relief this little unit offers when you need to remove/replace your 40# hitcher
I love my hitch grip. It allows me to handle my Blue Ox hitch with the rock tamers by myself. I also have a set of curved levelers and have used them religiously without any issues.
I’ve used the Anderson leveling blocks for a few years and they work great. Our trailer is lighter than yours. Don’t know what their weight rating is. Love your videos, keep them coming.
Sean, That Level ‘Wizard’ definitely needs a new wand! Give it a quarter turn and the lights didn’t change ….. well, that’s wrong. Anderson levels .. they’ve definitely slipped on a concrete pad for us, but were usually on dirt/gravel so they do OK for us most of the time. I’d like an easy way to tame the fresh water hoses. We keep them in a covered rectangular bin so they can’t leak any remaining water into the rig; it’s always great fun draining & winding them in tight circles in the bin. But the bin …. gets it done.
I dunno about the other things but the red plastic levelers I have used for many years with good results. Yes, they do sometimes slide, a drawback for sure but they've not broken nor let me down. I almost didn't post this because youz guys are my "go to" for good information, certainly the RVers that I always trust for furthering my own skills in travel. Sorry you had a bad experience and I still think the world of your content.
Thanks... someone in the comments here told us there was a bad batch of the red levelers that got sold a few years ago. I guess we ended up with some of the bad ones. I was shocked to see them break on the first use because I had heard so many good reports about them. I do think the company seems like a good operation. Many people say the company sent them replacement levelers. Glad to hear they have worked well for you!
I use 2x10 planks. 5 ft long to level. I chevk level on trailer bumper. Figure how much I need, 1.5 or 3 in or more, if needed. Pull trailer ahead, set plank, back onto and finish with stablizers to fine tune side to side. Takes maybe 10 minutes.
The first levelers are great for teardrop and single axle trailers. I’ve seen a few marriages almost come to an end when trying to use them on double axle trailers. Especially when it’s wet out. 😂
Been using Anderson for 3 years Zero issues. Even if I did break them at this point I would get another set. Super simple to use. Paired with my level mate pro it takes seconds to level my rig. You do not drive off of the high point.
I never was impressed with the curved levelers even though they were the rave years ago on RV forums. They looked like they would break to me. I use 2x6 scraps with a bevel cut on each end. There are many gadgets in the RV world that are a waste of money. A few things I put on any new camper I buy are *Husky/Brute electric tongue jack. *2 Trojan (or equivalent) 6 volt batteries. *Tri-Metric/Bogart Engineering battery monitor. I also take the time to paint the inside of the square bumper with enamel paint. Keeps the rust at bay which just tears up a sewer hose. One thing I miss is a nice Watts adjustable city water regulator. I accidentally left it attached to a spigot two years ago. The price has tripled since I bought that one so buy the cheapie fixed one now.
My Andersons didn't break (they didn't look like a cold shot part like yours did) but I still gave them away. Slid and the lego type blocks from multiple manufacturers work perfectly and I had them first.
As a senior, solo, female, with nowhere near your muscle mass, I depend on the hitch grip. I'd hurt myself if I tried to man handle my large, awkward and heavy BlueOx hitch. I think it's made with people like me in mind rather than you.
We have the ramp levelers and they came with the rubber pads. I’m on a class C but have only used them once? Twice maybe? I still like the blocks better. The rubber pads are nice though. I’m not sold on them yet 🤷🏼♂️ Lots of gimmicks out there. I’m done buying stuff. I don’t need it. The levelers may go the way of the DoDo 😂. Maybe.
My wife laughed so hard and so did I about the ball hitch holder. The best one I saw was the kitchen utensils About the banana peeler I think It is a classic please show everyone that again JK
🤣 I always loved that shot at the end but it's the first time I saw the part of you retrieving the camera. That little cloud that was directly above was so perfect that it made me think it was staged. Great topic for videos. I have that leveling system too and it is very iffy at best. Maybe if it was made in America? I've also had those waffle-type levelers but mine broke with first use, like your curved ones did. It makes you wonder if they even test these products before selling them. Don't see how they stand to make money that way. Merry Christmas, honeymooners. 🎄❄🥂🕊
Thanks, I love that you watched to the end and caught that Easter egg. Not staged... sometimes the universe cooperates and we get a little magic. Appreciate you noticing. Merry Christmas to you too
lol. Yep pretty much all junk. I do have a set of those Anderson levelers, but rarely used them as they just don't have enough friction. I ended up getting some rubber material to jam between the big block and the little support block and that helps the trailer from lurching when I am up on the blocks and unhitch, but end of the day I find it easier just to use what I call the lego style blocks. That hitch grip looks like something that might help one break a toe, although I have seen folks using that quite successfully. Continued safe travels....
@LongLongHoneymoon Not the first time a company incorrectly demonstrated its own product. It only makes sense to back onto the low end and then pull forward off the same low end. They do this in the second demonstration. They should replace them for you and correct their video and instructions.
The Hitch Grip is AMAZING. I'm the thinking you were looking for a reason to do a video out of boredom. The Hitch Grip does exactly what it's intended for; allowing people to install/ remove their hitches safely. Try hammering something that actually DOES NOT WORK! Just my humble opinion.....
Thanks for your comments. I tried to say some nice things about the hitch grip. In fact, I specifically said that it is a smart design and I’m going to give it another chance in the future. I’m happy to hear that it is working well for you. In fact, you’re not the first person to praise the hitch grip! So I will definitely give it another chance. As for the video, the entire video was inspired by a suggestion from a viewer. Just a bit of lighthearted fun, nothing more
I've had Anderson leveler blocks for 5 years with no issues. Not sure why your directions said to drive off of the blocks the way they did, but you NEVER drive over the thick ends.
Those leveler blocks look cheap to begin with_ specially with the big holes thru the material. Those are designed much lighter trailers; maybe single axles. That hitch grip is just dumb, IMO; clean off the ball and move it,; you need to keep it clean anyways.
Seems like a dumb idea to drive off the end of the levelers even if that’s what the instructions say. Mine lasted about 7 years before cracking, but not fully through. I have the taller version now and have been fine.
That was the official instruction from the company, so I thought they were designed for it. I think they both had already cracked, but that finished them off.
Our curved levelers are great! Never had a problem with breaking or sliding-our travel trailer probably isn’t as big as yours though. The double entendres were hilarious!
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Forgot to pin this, Sean.
@@Pack.Leader thanks for the heads up! 🙏
We have the curved Andersen levelers and have never had any problems and LOVE them! They are way easier to use than guessing how many blocks to use. We have never driven over them, always backed off of them.
Before we used our levelers for the first time, we watched videos on the company’s RUclips channel. They advised pulling straight forward off the blocks.. I agree that it would probably be less stressful just to back off of them.
We have the Andersens too, and yes they slip sometimes ( no rubber mat was included) but we haven’t had one break yet.
I love the Anderson levelers... Rarely slip (and easily remedied), and never break... Perhaps your set was defective? Just sayin' 😎
Combined with the Levelmate Pro for iPhone app level info in the tow vehicle, the benefit of the Anderson levelers is amplified exponentially, Just sayin' 😎
I have used Anderson Levelers for 8 years, I like using them and had good luck with them. they have broken but Anderson replaces them for free. The rubber pad really helps. I always roll back of them vs driving over them, so they don't break that way.
Have used Anderson levelers for 7 years (same ones) and have worked well for us. I pair that with the Levelmate Pro, makes it easier for us to level up. As always......great channel, great content.
Single or tandem? I love my Anderson Leveler (with rubber) with a single axle 1970s TT.
We. Use curved levelers on tandem axle trailers for 3 years. Works great when used correctly ( not like this video) and have never broke@@ValleyCustoms
Another great video. All us RV folks appreciate everything you do for the RV community. Thank you so much.
You have been producing great content for years and it is still top notch. Your balls jokes had me rolling on the floor. We have certainly been guilty of buying some useless junk.
You all have been an inspiration over the years and have influenced us to try RUclips as a creator. We started a YT channel about 2 years ago and posted our first video about 3 weeks ago (A Channel Trailer). We hope to eventually approach the levels that you have already achieved. Merry Christmas and safe travels!
I have a hitch grip for 6-7 years and love it. It saves my back because I don't have to bend over as far to pick up the hitch and it really helps me lining up the hitch to the receiver. I consider it a must have.
Andersen lever blocks are made in Idaho Falls, Idaho, my home town. They had a batch of bad blocks about 5 years ago, they would have replaced the broken items and paid for the shipping to you. My son had some of the duds, replaced with no questions asked. I have used the Andersen levering blocks for years, great product.
Thanks, that is interesting to learn about the bad batch. First time I have heard of the issue! Yes, maybe ours came from that batch. Overall, I’ve heard many positive reports about these levelers and of course we were surprised that they failed on the first use. Thank you for the information.
Same here! Had 1 break and they replaced it minus shipping. They did ask what type of ground it was being used on when it broke.
Never had one of my 2x6s break.
One note on the curved levelers: The smaller curved piece should be placed underneath the curved leveler once you have your camper positioned over them. This keeps the tire from rolling further over the leveler and likely decreases the chance that the leveler will eventually break under the weight of the camper. We then place a regular chock on the other side of the tire. This is a much more secure arrangement. Thanks for your videos. We always enjoy them.
Have used most of those over 40 years of trailer towing. After breaking a bunch of the yellow/orange stackable squares of uneven ground I now use 1" horse stall matts cut into 7x11 pads. Made for horses they will take anything you put under or on them. You can't break them, they have a coarse finish and won't slide. They are a bit heavier than the plastic junk but and will last forever.
5:22 Sean you are truly a man of wisdom and culture lol !
Always watch your videos and love your tips. We used the blocks for years, but our "off brand" based on Anderson has worked well for us and simplified the process. I like KISS. We leveled our RV and then installed (stuck on) these bubble levels. One on front corner and one on the side corner. Still have to get out of the truck to verify level. So if you ever find something that works well remotely, let us all know. I don't have much in the way of junk because of RVers like you keep us safe. 🙂
I use wood blocks for leveling and a carpenter level. It works.
FWIW, my $30 "Rophor" curved levelers came with mats, chocks, and a storage bag. They work great. They claim 35,000 lbs capacity. My RV is just under 10,000 lbs. My interlocking Lego-style levelers have always been a giant pain, and two packs of Legos didn't get me as high as the Rophors, but they took up almost twice the storage space as the Rophor curved levelers.
We use the Beech Lane levelers and LOVE them! They have never cracked, but we never pull off of them the way you did!! In fact Jim & I both yelled out NOOOO!! When we watched you do that. Your jokes are so immature. LOL! 🤣We know you are funny, but now we see you're nuts. Hahahaha! Which is one of the reasons we love watching!! -Jim & Michelle
Great video! You answered a question I had with the curved leveling blocks I didn't think they would hold up to weight and many sites are gravel and would not even have a smooth even surface that would cause a better chance of failing.
The Hitch Grip I love. Getting on in years it makes putting in the hitch much easier and less strain on the back and hands.
I'm in my 70's and found hitch grip. Awesome. What I could barely do using 2 hands & my back + at least 1 grease stain on my clothes, I can now do with 1 arm. It's easy to register the grip on the ball, if you're intentional about it. I then gave my 78 year old buddy one and he said I extended their RVing life by several years! Just store it in a milk crate right inside your tailgate, or in a forward cubby with other hitch-up tools.
Tip: if you don't see a need for the one you have, save till you're in your 60s. You'll be glad you did!.
Check out Beech Lane version of the curved lifters...less $, more features like rubber mat and 2 wedges for under the curves. Also, great customer service!
Thanks for your comments… very interesting! I need give the Hitch Grip another chance.
It's amazing how much of the same stuff we all go through and don't use.
Thanks for the heads up on some of this stuff!! We use the hitch grip every time, keeps my hands and jeans clean and I just love it. Easy to throw in the back of the truck after. Loloho
Yep, I’m with you on the Anderson levelers. We tried them but their propensity to slide on asphalt, especially if wet, makes them a no for us. The Lynx blocks are more compact, easier & multi-taskers, always a plus.
We tend to be “simpler is better” kind of campers. We pack only what makes us comfortable & ignore “RV accessory” trends. Too many influencers trying to get us to buy stuff we don’t need. I say that but yet, I definitely asked for an inflatable paddle board for Christmas to travel with so…🤷🏻♀️😁
TS 08:28 We prefer an ice cube maker. About $80 at WalMart. It is used non stop on each camping trip.
I can hear Kristi in the background laughing her ears off when you were voicing your “hitch grip” segment. Two hands, lubricate…….
Very helpful to be alerted to potentially worthless products. Simple is good.
We all have RV clutter! Thanks for listing a few. Agree with your Anderson levelers. Mine are in the garage also.
Now you have tow things to clean with the hitch grip, vs a rubber throw away glove. Make ice overnight when you are not moving or when camped for a few days. Traveling light is right! 💯 spot on with simplicity.
I couldn't help laughing when your hitch grip comment was: my balls are so large and heavy......sorry, I couldn't help it.
I use an automotive screw jack under the first step and it is much needed. It works great.
I’ve used the Andersen levelers for years and never had a problem with them
Yes a lot of people seem to love them! Maybe we just got a bad batch.
My friends use them, I didn't want to pay the price so we use the yellow curved ones (Camco??) we love them.
We love our Andersons too. Been using them for 7 years. Perhaps they changed the formulation of the plastic?
Like one of your followers said, they have had there set of Anderson levelers for 7 years and I have had my set for 3 years with not a problem. Mine are an off brand KGDJS. I bought mine for my bumper pull and now am using them on my 5th wheel. I like the simplicity of this system...
That hitchgrip looks like a surefire way to drop the hitch on your foot.
We used the camco version of the curved levelers. Two issues for us: they tend to slide on hard smooth surfaces ( i think a rubber surface would prevent that), and the higher you drive onto the leveler, the more pressure you put on the surface below. If its on gravel or dirt, they dig in, which leasens their effectiveness. We switched back the lego style like you did.
For leveling, I just screwed a T-style bubble level (round would work, too) on my floor where I can see it from the driver's seat, but it's still out of the way (right behind the passenger seat). Then I just drive back and forth in the campsite to find the best level. They use my curved levelers, if still needed. With the curved levelers, I just watch the T-bubble levels and drive forward until level. I'm pretty pleased with the system.
We are Anderson leveler lovers also. Never had a problem. Of course, we have a smaller trailer than you, a fiberglass 15 foot camper. And... we've never pulled forward or backward off the higher end of the levelers - it looked risky to us. We just back off the lower lift end when leaving the site. And we've never had a sliding issue.
I'm trying to wrap my head around the Utter Nipple Ice Tray. You put water in, and you let it freeze. Just how is the ice available for my cocktail? Does it fall out that hole you used to fill it up? Too much stress in our retired lives!
I hate to think how much money I have spent on useless stuff for my RV over all these years lol I have probably thrown away more than I have used.
I took my broken curved leveler, (like yours it broke on the first use) and put it in one of my plastic totes in the truck bed to use as an organizer. It holds WD 40 cans, hitch ball covers. Hitch pins, and other small paraphernalia making it easier to find.
Use the Anderson levelers and love them. I use then on my tandem axle trailer with no problem. I do have texture on mine at the bottom. I have never had them slip on my driveway or camp site. Typically campsites we use are crushed limestone gravel or concrete. Have used on asphalt also never had them slip. If my site is less that 5” out of level these are the ticket. They have never not worked on my camper. Paired with the Level Mate Pro set us is super quick and easy.
@Sean, I have to ask ... why are the broken curved levelers still in your garage? If I couldn't return them, they'd have gone straight in the trash.
The honest answer is that I tend to keep this RV clutter around for use in videos. It's useful to have the item in hand when discussing it, even if it is junk. I'm tempted to do a deep clean of my entire garage. I would love to toss it all out. Hope you are well!
@@LongLongHoneymoon That makes sense. Even though it's not useful for its intended purpose, it's good for "content." It's kind of like a Hutzler banana slicer.
Long time, first time. Love you guys. I have used the Anderson levelers for decades with nary a problem. Sounds like you got a bad batch. (27' twin axle airstream.)
We appreciate it, and yes, we suspect that we got a dud batch.
We consider the Anderson levelers & Levelmate Pro to be 2 out of the 3 best ideas for making life with our Oliver better. The 3rd idea was the puppy piddle pads for showers we got from y'all. Thanks
We had many years of success with the red levelers and never had a problem with them. I prefer to pick up the shaft vs the greasy balls to insert it into the receiver! No tools needed!! 😉😂🤣😂
I too have used the Anderson levelers for years with no problem. We have a single axle Little Guy Max.
Our Anderson levelers broke as well. I bought Beech Lane curved levelers, much better, heavy duty!
Great videos!
I put rubberized anti-slip strips on the bottom of my Anderson levelers and have never had them slip since.
Have different brand of the curved self leveling blocked that are softer plastic, and have not had a problem.
Level mate pro works so much better, had it for 2 years, and solo rv’er. After it’s set up you’re good to go.
I have a different step support that goes on the bottom step, and stays on the step. Helps my dog feel secure. Quick to set up.
I just bought a small ice maker, and don’t have to deal with the mess.
Sean I must say I've seen more use out of those orange flat stacksbles then the Anderson level system. I like the light up leveler that Mark uses on KYD thst he uses to level with. Thanks for the info
We have use the Anderson Levellers for 4 years and have had good success, yes they do slip when things are slick but that is rare, also cut the end off one so it doesn’t get stuck between the wheels, we also always back off them, never forward! There are situations when they won’t work, but on the whole they are a useful piece of kit.
I certainly like my Anderson Levelers, but I don’t use them often. If I only need to adjust an inch or two to be level, I find the stackable leveling blocks to be easier.
The "Hitch Grip" is a back saver for me - - inserting and removing the solid bar hitch is much simpler for me - - and once your back "goes out" your will appreciate the relief this little unit offers when you need to remove/replace your 40# hitcher
I love my hitch grip. It allows me to handle my Blue Ox hitch with the rock tamers by myself. I also have a set of curved levelers and have used them religiously without any issues.
I’ve used the Anderson leveling blocks for a few years and they work great. Our trailer is lighter than yours. Don’t know what their weight rating is. Love your videos, keep them coming.
Sean,
That Level ‘Wizard’ definitely needs a new wand! Give it a quarter turn and the lights didn’t change ….. well, that’s wrong.
Anderson levels .. they’ve definitely slipped on a concrete pad for us, but were usually on dirt/gravel so they do OK for us most of the time.
I’d like an easy way to tame the fresh water hoses. We keep them in a covered rectangular bin so they can’t leak any remaining water into the rig; it’s always great fun draining & winding them in tight circles in the bin. But the bin …. gets it done.
I dunno about the other things but the red plastic levelers I have used for many years with good results. Yes, they do sometimes slide, a drawback for sure but they've not broken nor let me down. I almost didn't post this because youz guys are my "go to" for good information, certainly the RVers that I always trust for furthering my own skills in travel. Sorry you had a bad experience and I still think the world of your content.
Thanks... someone in the comments here told us there was a bad batch of the red levelers that got sold a few years ago. I guess we ended up with some of the bad ones. I was shocked to see them break on the first use because I had heard so many good reports about them. I do think the company seems like a good operation. Many people say the company sent them replacement levelers. Glad to hear they have worked well for you!
Love the red levelers. Using them for a long time with no problems. Never tried to drive off the high end. Just back off
Can you switch hands to better hold your ball with the hitch grip? May add a step?
I use 2x10 planks. 5 ft long to level. I chevk level on trailer bumper. Figure how much I need, 1.5 or 3 in or more, if needed. Pull trailer ahead, set plank, back onto and finish with stablizers to fine tune side to side. Takes maybe 10 minutes.
We had save a step with our TT and I liked them , they are now in the garage because we moved to a 5er
Great video! First of its kind I’ve seen.
😂😂😂 That thing for the step is supposed to be put under the first step
There are two different lengths. This one is for the second step. There is a shorter length for the first step.
@LongLongHoneymoon duh
@@sgtwrench69 yes, this one would not possibly fit beneath the first step, as you can see in the video.
The first levelers are great for teardrop and single axle trailers. I’ve seen a few marriages almost come to an end when trying to use them on double axle trailers. Especially when it’s wet out. 😂
We bought a different brand of curved levelers and after we solved the rubber mat issue they are great for us.
Thanks!
Been using Anderson for 3 years Zero issues. Even if I did break them at this point I would get another set. Super simple to use. Paired with my level mate pro it takes seconds to level my rig. You do not drive off of the high point.
I never was impressed with the curved levelers even though they were the rave years ago on RV forums. They looked like they would break to me. I use 2x6 scraps with a bevel cut on each end. There are many gadgets in the RV world that are a waste of money.
A few things I put on any new camper I buy are *Husky/Brute electric tongue jack. *2 Trojan (or equivalent) 6 volt batteries. *Tri-Metric/Bogart Engineering battery monitor. I also take the time to paint the inside of the square bumper with enamel paint. Keeps the rust at bay which just tears up a sewer hose. One thing I miss is a nice Watts adjustable city water regulator. I accidentally left it attached to a spigot two years ago. The price has tripled since I bought that one so buy the cheapie fixed one now.
Another great review- thanks for the laughs- and ROLL TIDE my brother 🍻
RTR!!!!
My Andersons didn't break (they didn't look like a cold shot part like yours did) but I still gave them away. Slid and the lego type blocks from multiple manufacturers work perfectly and I had them first.
The hitch ball grip killed me 😂
As a senior, solo, female, with nowhere near your muscle mass, I depend on the hitch grip. I'd hurt myself if I tried to man handle my large, awkward and heavy BlueOx hitch. I think it's made with people like me in mind rather than you.
Thanks, very interesting perspective!
We have the ramp levelers and they came with the rubber pads. I’m on a class C but have only used them once? Twice maybe? I still like the blocks better. The rubber pads are nice though. I’m not sold on them yet 🤷🏼♂️
Lots of gimmicks out there. I’m done buying stuff. I don’t need it. The levelers may go the way of the DoDo 😂. Maybe.
My wife laughed so hard and so did I about the ball hitch holder. The best one I saw was the kitchen utensils About the banana peeler I think It is a classic please show everyone that again JK
Enjoyed, as always 🤠
Hitch grip is great, not sure I could handle my hitch without it.
🤣 I always loved that shot at the end but it's the first time I saw the part of you retrieving the camera. That little cloud that was directly above was so perfect that it made me think it was staged.
Great topic for videos. I have that leveling system too and it is very iffy at best. Maybe if it was made in America?
I've also had those waffle-type levelers but mine broke with first use, like your curved ones did. It makes you wonder if they even test these products before selling them. Don't see how they stand to make money that way.
Merry Christmas, honeymooners. 🎄❄🥂🕊
Thanks, I love that you watched to the end and caught that Easter egg. Not staged... sometimes the universe cooperates and we get a little magic. Appreciate you noticing. Merry Christmas to you too
@@LongLongHoneymoon Love you guys. You're both terrific. 🌹❤
Absolutely love my Hitch Grip. So much easier to carry the hitch.
lol. Yep pretty much all junk. I do have a set of those Anderson levelers, but rarely used them as they just don't have enough friction. I ended up getting some rubber material to jam between the big block and the little support block and that helps the trailer from lurching when I am up on the blocks and unhitch, but end of the day I find it easier just to use what I call the lego style blocks. That hitch grip looks like something that might help one break a toe, although I have seen folks using that quite successfully. Continued safe travels....
Great review of the hitch grip! 😂
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
4 years in with Andersen levelers and no issues at all.
You always make me laugh! Thank you!
I think the levelers should face the other way then back on and pull forward off. You drove over them the wrong way😂😂😂
What about this...ruclips.net/video/b4JQV15VzBc/видео.html
@LongLongHoneymoon Not the first time a company incorrectly demonstrated its own product. It only makes sense to back onto the low end and then pull forward off the same low end. They do this in the second demonstration. They should replace them for you and correct their video and instructions.
The Hitch Grip is AMAZING. I'm the thinking you were looking for a reason to do a video out of boredom. The Hitch Grip does exactly what it's intended for; allowing people to install/ remove their hitches safely. Try hammering something that actually DOES NOT WORK! Just my humble opinion.....
Thanks for your comments. I tried to say some nice things about the hitch grip. In fact, I specifically said that it is a smart design and I’m going to give it another chance in the future. I’m happy to hear that it is working well for you. In fact, you’re not the first person to praise the hitch grip! So I will definitely give it another chance. As for the video, the entire video was inspired by a suggestion from a viewer. Just a bit of lighthearted fun, nothing more
I've had Anderson leveler blocks for 5 years with no issues. Not sure why your directions said to drive off of the blocks the way they did, but you NEVER drive over the thick ends.
Merry Christmas
Good information
Our Anderson levelers broke also.
see those holes ontop of your hitch put a pipe clamp on it simple
It goes on the bottom step
I just use a 6 inch bubble level .
Great video👍still funny Sean🤣
Electric ice maker is the way to go. Easy to use and makes a shit load of ice in about 10 minutes.
Those leveler blocks look cheap to begin with_ specially with the big holes thru the material. Those are designed much lighter trailers; maybe single axles.
That hitch grip is just dumb, IMO; clean off the ball and move it,; you need to keep it clean anyways.
I never bought any of them. As an engineer. I found them to be cheesy gadgets not worth spending money on.
Seems like a dumb idea to drive off the end of the levelers even if that’s what the instructions say. Mine lasted about 7 years before cracking, but not fully through. I have the taller version now and have been fine.
That was the official instruction from the company, so I thought they were designed for it. I think they both had already cracked, but that finished them off.
Good video
Could just show where the manufacturer told you to roll over the top of plastic
Here ruclips.net/video/b4JQV15VzBc/видео.htmlsi=ed2hsWM6Rm1VrhVp&t=67
@LongLongHoneymoon Yeah he went backwards
@@sgtwrench69 No, he clearly went forwards and the narration states, "when you're done, you can simply drive off." Case closed. 😂
They will replace them for free if they break
I never invested in the items that he showed in this video. Thank you for your honest review. Best wishes.
Our curved levelers are great! Never had a problem with breaking or sliding-our travel trailer probably isn’t as big as yours though.
The double entendres were hilarious!
You are FUNNY!!
I use the hitch grip and love it. Weight distributing hitch install and removal is much easier with it