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10-24-2020, 07:39 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Reno
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Auto level off??
My six point auto level says it’s successfully leveled, but with two manual bubble levels they both say that the front and or front-left needs to come up a bit...is this a problem?
I placed the bubble levels on the floor, the counter, the table and the shower floor...all locations showed the same half-bubble off of center.
When I used my iPhone bubble level app, it shows completely level...go figure!
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10-24-2020, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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The auto level needs to be calibrated. Go into manual mode, get the trailer level and then store the new setting. I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but if I remember correctly, to store, you turn it off, then press up 10 times, down 10 times then turn on. It’s been a couple years since I’ve had to recalibrate mine. I just call Lippert tech support for the procedure when I do it, my memory is t that good to recall exact steps of something I do once every 2-3 years
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10-24-2020, 07:49 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,349
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If you rotate the bubble levels do they still indicate the same? I used to use a 6' carpenter level and now I use this
https://www.campingworld.com/dw/imag...sh=1000&sm=fit
I don't endorse or represent CW, pic just for reference. there is a procedure to reset "zero point" if it is truly off.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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10-24-2020, 07:51 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
The auto level needs to be calibrated. Go into manual mode, get the trailer level and then store the new setting. I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but if I remember correctly, to store, you turn it off, then press up 10 times, down 10 times then turn on. It’s been a couple years since I’ve had to recalibrate mine. I just call Lippert tech support for the procedure when I do it, my memory is t that good to recall exact steps of something I do once every 2-3 years
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Depends on which panel he has outside. If he only has the small one then he will need to go inside to the LCI panel. choose leveling, and then go to the ADVANCED features, you will be guided to the procedure to reset zero. It sucks when they keep changing stuff and us techs have to "figure it out"
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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10-24-2020, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
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I wouldn't trust a bubble level myself. I keep a 2' level in my pass thru. It doesn't take up much space and you can get one for a pretty reasonable price.I have installed the Level Mate Pro system but still occasionally check it with the 2' carpenters level.
I'd confirm the trailer level with something better than a bubble level before making any adjustments.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
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10-24-2020, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
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If it's absolutely critical that is must be within a gnats a## of being perfectly level they sell digital levels that will tell you within a .001 degree of level.
I've always figured they've built buildings for a 100 years with bubble levels so one of them will get my rv close enough that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference unless I spill my bag of marbles.
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10-24-2020, 10:49 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
If it's absolutely critical that is must be within a gnats a## of being perfectly level they sell digital levels that will tell you within a .001 degree of level.
I've always figured they've built buildings for a 100 years with bubble levels so one of them will get my rv close enough that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference unless I spill my bag of marbles.
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Like the one I linked to. It works GREAT and has been part of my regular tools for the last 6 or 7 years. and its a snap to recalibrate if needed. I have had to once in all the years I have had it.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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10-24-2020, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Wickenburg
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A lot of people don't realize that their smartphone comes with quite a nice level. On an iPhone, it's inside the Measure app. Don't know where in Android except that there is one.
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10-24-2020, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Trinidad,TX
Posts: 975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
If it's absolutely critical that is must be within a gnats a## of being perfectly level they sell digital levels that will tell you within a .001 degree of level.
I've always figured they've built buildings for a 100 years with bubble levels so one of them will get my rv close enough that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference unless I spill my bag of marbles.
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The term "bubble level" means different things to different people. The flat thing with circles and a bubble is not as accurate as a quality carpenters level.
To the OP, you need to manually level and recalibrate as described above.
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Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
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