BIGFOOT LEVELERS - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Doncat · RV-Dreams Family Member

BIGFOOT LEVELERS

Tmcblane · RV-Dreams Family Member

Don, while I am not familiar with the bigfoot system I do have a friend who has automatic levelers on his rig. There is a sensor that is installed under the coach that senses level. So obviously the coach needs to be level before this can be setup. It seems to work well for him. It is a hydraulic system on a Teton 5th wheel.

Tim & Robyn · RV-Dreams Family Member

Don,

According to a video on the NuWa website you're supposed to be able to just press a button and walk away while the rig levels itself. Somebody who knows more than me (that wouldn't be hard) please jump in here.

Tim Fansler

Sonia · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have the Bigfoot system on my TT and it is extremely convenient. To unhitch, I put the front jacks down by the push of a button, then unhitch, then push the "auto" button and the front and rear jacks come down and adjust themselves until the trailer is level. It isn't perfect though because in the few months I've had the system, it has twice come out of level. Resetting the system requires the trailer to be on a completely level surface, which is about impossible to find.

Nevertheless, it's great not to crank anything nor to drive up on boards or anything. The system allows the trailer to be suspended in the air if, for example, the site is very unlevel side to side, the tires might be on the ground on one side, but not touching the ground on the opposite side. Because of this, it would be imperative the frame of the trailer be very sturdy, or you could twist it out of shape.

The only way to know if a given trailer can handle the Bigfoot system would be to talk to an engineer at the manufacturer. BTW, it was an expensive option on my trailer, $3,850. In addition to the issue of chassis construction, another factor would be space to mount each of the four units. They are pretty big.

Skeetshooter · RV-Dreams Community Member

I have the Big Foot System on my 2004 HH Premier F/W and it works as advertised. Once off the TV just hit the auto level button and it will level it self. It dosen't matter how unlevel the site is. The unit is programed at Big Foot when installed to find level and to do what it has to to accomplish the task.

It sure make set up and take down pretty simple. BTW I was at a HH rally in October and they had several new units on hand to view. Someone asked if the B/F system could be used to change a tire. The sales guy went over and lifted the entire coach off the ground, while stating we dont recomend this but...

Ted

Doncat · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks all for the information. Sounds like a system I want, but don't know if it is "cost effective" to install them on my weekender trailer. I may just wait until I get my retirement rig in about 3-4 years. Thanks again.