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Old 10-28-2009, 04:51 PM   #21
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I carry a 10 - 2x6's at 12" long. This way I have enough to use at least one per stabilizer, and have up to 6 for leveling under the wheels. I did chamfer the top sides on the ends to assist in pulling the trailer up on the tires on the side needing elevating.

My trailer has tandem axles. I have been using this method without incident for many years now. I am not a cheapskate, but when I looked at the price of the plastic stacking blocks, I could not possibly substantiate the cost.
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Old 10-28-2009, 05:26 PM   #22
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I, too, love the BAL - even though it is heavy (but mine came in a box which has held up well for several years now - cuts down on the mess).
The best tip for the BAL -
on uneven ground (for getting it under the tire)
- drive onto a block to raise the tire a little bit first
or sand (after the BAL has dug down into the sand for several days)
- put a block under the tire before letting the BAL down

I've used this several times - no digging, no stress

and no going back and forth and back and forth
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Old 10-28-2009, 05:33 PM   #23
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I'm going to search the forums and read up what has been discussed, but any further info on Pro's and Con's would be appreciated.
I met some people who sold their Bal Leveler because they felt their 17.5' Bigfoot was too heavy for it.
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Old 10-28-2009, 07:46 PM   #24
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One thing I like about the BAL leveler, is it's something I can use completely by myself. I tried the blocks and more times than not drove the trailer tire completely over it. Sure, you could put several down in a row, but with the BAL it doesn't matter where I park, I can always level the trailer quickly.
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:03 PM   #25
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Thanks for the tip about driving the trailer up onto a piece of wood and then using the Bal leveler. I was thinking I might try that. Sounds like plan :-)
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:04 PM   #26
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Will it work on a twin axle (like a Fiber Stream)?
The packaging has a statement that it is for single axle trailers only. I would think that you'd need 2 placed side-by-side if you were trying to raise a double axle trailer, and you'd have to crank the screws up together. I'm not sure there is room enough... (axles spaced far enough apart)

I have 2 sets of the 10 pack yellow plastic blocks. I rarely need to use more than 1 set, but sometimes I need more to raise up the stabilizing jackstands in addition to those under the tires.
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:31 PM   #27
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If my memory is not failing me this topic has been discussed previously. I use Lynx blocks with Lynx stop.

1. Drive on the final parking site.

2. Measure side to side trailer tilt angle using digital level.

3. Use simple cheat-sheet to get lift height from the angle.

4. Build the Lynx structure for including Lynx stop (Bigfoot 21 double axles).

5. Drive on and stop on the stop.

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