I love this thing! Maybe it's because I'm a girl, but I always struggled leveling our motorhome (25' LTV Unity). 😆 I ran across this device on an RV blog and immediately began investigating. It didn't take long to realize I had to have it. The box arrived quickly. Yay! I checked out the instructions and You Tube installation video and downloaded the app. Set up was easy and straightforward. I gathered the tools necessary...level, tape measure and small phillips head screwdriver and attached the device to the wall inside a closet. I then took (and wrote down) the required measurements between the tires and set out to find a level spot so I could initialize the unit. It needs to set a basis for "level", so it's necessary to level your rig or find a level spot. That was the hardest part as most all parking lots have some slope for water drainage. I finally found a level area and was good to go.
We just returned from a 3 week trip, and at each campground, leveling our Motorhome was a breeze. I was able to move forward/back as necessary to adjust, and if over about 2", I would set up the leveling blocks. It is nice because it tells you how many inches each wheel is out of level (if at all). Really took time off the set up process.
The cost is nothing to sneeze at, but if you can swing it...I would highly recommend this device. The unit runs off a 2032 battery and broadcasts a bluetooth signal for an hour after you turn on the app...this is to preserve the battery.
EDIT: 7/14/18 - Still enjoying the LevelMate Pro Pro for ease of leveling. The thing that bothers me is the battery situation. Every trip we take after the RV has been in storage awhile...the battery is dead and I have to change it. Not overly convenient in that I installer this in a closet and 4 tiny screws have to be removed. It helps keeping the appropriate screwdriver and stock of CR2032 batteries. I believe the new models ha e since addressed this. An on/off switch would be very nice to ensure the bluetooth doesn’t broadcast when not needed.
Product worked fine then just stopped working, Replaced Battery and still nothing. Left One star review to start. I really like this product.
Update Chuck from Logic Blue Tech called me and is sending replacement. After I emailed them about warranty he called me within an hour. I would call this excellent customer service.
I spent about one hour installing the levelmate pro. I just eyeballed the horizontal. No level necessary. The hard part was leveling my RV trailer manually like I have always done before using a 7 foot level for maximum accuracy. I adjusted the side to side to exactly center the bubble on the level. I also adjusted the front to back the same way. The accuracy of this step will affect the accuracy of the levelmate pro when the levelmate is calibrated electronically.
What I find the most useful is that the levelmate tells you how much height is needed to achieve accurate leveling side to side. The front to back height is also useful if your jack adjustment requires additional blocking.
My only minor complaint is that the app for Apple or Android does not rotatethe screen. I am also using my tablet as a review monitor with a horizontal orientation. The levelmate graphics do not force you to rotate the tablet vertially when using levelmate but it would be nice if the app rotated the screen like most other apps.
Da Bomb!! The level mate pro makes leveling our 30ft RV a snap. Can nearly always get it exactly level! We use the LevelMate Pro in conjunction with Anderson levelers. These two products used together make leveling the RV a snap...even if I am doing it alone! One trick. I learned is to set the parking brake as soon as you hit the sweet spot. Simply placing the truck in park will usually allow to truck and RV to roll slightly and and move away from being level. Setting the parking brake "locks it in place"!
The LevelMatePRO is extremely easy to install and works flawlessly. Installation took about 20 minutes and it was up and running. I tested it out on our last camping trip, and it made set up extremely easy. While in my truck I was able to open the app and get real time level of my trailer while backing.
Feature Product
- 2nd Generation with ON/OFF switch now shipping.
- Drastically reduces setup time--works with RVs, trailers, and 5th wheels.
- Easy to install and simple to use. Designed and manufactured in the USA.
- Enables dynamic site evaluation before you park; accurate to 0.1 degrees.
- Works with most Apple or Android smartphones and tablets.
Description
LevelMatePRO is a wireless vehicle leveling system that accurately reports how much height is required to reach a level position and tells you where that height is needed. It utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 to connect with your smartphone or tablet, where an easy-to-use app displays the needed leveling information. LevelMatePRO was designed for use with both drivable and towable vehicles. You can monitor leveling data as you pull into a site, allowing you to pick the most level spot before you park. For towable vehicles, LevelMatePRO allows you to save and recall your hitch position for quick and easy reconnects to your tow vehicle. LevelMatePRO is recommended for use with RV's, camping trailers of all kinds, food trucks, mobile medical vehicles, concession vehicles, mobile emergency command post vehicles, race car trailers, horse trailers, and more. Simplify your vehicle setup, reduce setup time, and increase safety with the LevelMatePRO system. Start the LevelMatePRO app as soon as you reach your destination. As you pull into each potential site, the app will dynamically display accurate information about how level the site is. If a site will require too many blocks to get your vehicle level, or if your jacks won't reach the ground, you can move on and try a different spot. LevelMatePRO was designed to be accurate. We believe using the best hardware is essential to creating a great product, so we selected a high quality 3-axis digital accelerometer to accurately calculate angles and height requirements. An on-board digital temperature sensor is carefully calibrated to ensure that accuracy is maintained over a wide range of operating temperatures.
I really want to love this thing. However, I can't love that it only has a battery life of about 2 months. We bought this in December and used it on our trip in January. Our unit was DOA and we had to replace the battery. It functions exactly how I would expect and we absolutely love that aspect of it. It sure does make leveling the trailer a breeze. However, we just went to use it again the first part of March and the battery is already dead. Glad we had extra batteries with us! Other than the battery issue, this thing is absolutely wonderful.
Used this item this past week for leveling my travel trailer and made leveling from my truck easy using the Anderson Levelers. I was able to back up slowly and watch for level, then stop and chock for level. It worked very well from inside my truck for self leveling. Since I have only used it one time, I can say for battery life or other, but when we was parked, I got no signal (like it is supposed to do) and while traveling and upon arriving to camp site, it found signal quick and should help battery life with auto on/off upon movement.
This product was also recommended by The RVGEEKS, and boy were they spot on!! I have automatic levelers in my motorhome and this works so much better. Use it to find the most level spot, then use my automatic levelers in the coach, and finally finish off to a perfect level with this!! It all takes about maybe 5 minutes. I cannot say enough about the ease and usefulness of this product!! Make it a MUST on your list, you will not be sorry! Simple to install and set up and even more simple to use.
Update 8/27/2018: I installed the replacement LevelMate this afternoon. About a ten minute project. Seems to be working as expected. LevelMate sent me a replacement without any difficulty and enclosed a return USPS shipping label for the defective unit. All things considered a good experience. Changing my review to 4 star. I'll update that after some experience with this on.
I've worked at using this for two months and am extremely disappointed. After resetting it numerous times I have yet to see it come close to accurate. I use a large carpenters level to set level. This device does not remember its settings. New battery did not help. I have hydraulic manual leveling jacks. Was hoping: to set it next to my control and use it to set level as well as evaluate a site before trying to settle in. Wish I hadn't screwed it into an exposed wall. One star for shipping and one for and interesting idea. None for intended function. In other news; my carpenters level is performing well.
Easy to install. Need to get RV leveled initially as per instructions. I used a 4 foot level to check the RV before installing and calibrating. Only issue is that you have to remember to switch on the unit before traveling as the unit "goes to sleep" after a period of time of non-movement (parked) that is customizable. So, if the unit is not switched on, once you get to your destination, you have to go in the RV to turn it on. If the unit is turned on before departure, it will remain on as long as the unit detects motion. Once at your destination, it will remain on for 1-2 hours (customizable) while you get leveled and parked. It can stay on indefinitely if you want, but battery-life will be shortened. Overall, I really like this unit, but I will admit that I often forget to switch it on before I depart my RV space. It will advise you via free app (Bluetooth) which side (driver's-side or passenger-side) is too low and how many inches that side needs to be raised to level the RV as much as possible (0.25", 0.50", 0.75", 1.00", etc), and it will also advise how many inches up or down for leveling from front to back so you can open the app in the tow vehicle (TV) and see which side needs to be raised. I generally don't add any leveling blocks if the side is less than 1" from level as my auto-leveling system in my RV can generally handle this easily. I have not found any problems with poor connection to the main unit that is mounted in my RV bedroom. You do want the unit mounted up front closest to the TV. Don't mount it in the back of the RV. The unit is not that big (4"L x 2"W x 1.25" D) and screws into the wall of the RV (screws provided). I would buy again.
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