Finally got the platinum (manual) system installed on my class C. Snap Pads were a no-go... road clearance is already tight, and the pads made it even worse.
I cut a rubber stall mat (Tractor Supply) down to 1' x 1' squares and toss those under the feet.
Operation is simple... with the ignition off, press the power button. Then press the start button. Both front feet extend to contact the ground, then the back feet extend to contact. It's rock solid stable at that point, but so-so level. The problem I have with this "recommend" method is, although it stabilizes the MH, it raises it unnecessarily high - making the step up into the MH a little steep.
The method I found works for me is to find the highest corner, then manually extend that foot to just contact the ground. Then alternate between the other three corners until level.
So far, I am extremely happy with the system. Took all of two hours for the installation! I paid just under $3k installed at their White Pigeon MI HQ. The wife (and probably others) think it's a hassle for the manual system. But I'd rather spend that extra thousand+ bucks the automatic system costs on camping. It takes me maybe 3 minutes to get level. Whatever floats your boat!
For the techies... (yeah, I like to tinker with electronics) For manual leveling assist, I'm currently working on a small electronic device about the size of the LevelMate. The difference is it doesn't need to connect to your phone... but uses a series of beeps and LED lights to indicate level. Easy to install and set up, extremely accurate, and no app to download. Still in development stages, but if there is interest in a device like this, I would make it available...
Knowing electronics, I can't figure why it costs a thousand bucks extra for the automatic system!
Maybe after my warranty expires I'll hack into the controller and roll my own for a fraction of that price...
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