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I'm going on three seasons with the same battery in my LevelMatePro. It will auto shut off but I use the switch which may add to the battery longevity.
We have been camping for more than 30 years. First a 20 ft tag, 25 ft 5th wheel, 36 ft 5th wheel. Crank corner jacks are for fine tuning to minimize vehicle bounce and improve comfort. First you need to approximate level left to right by rolling onto blocks on one side. Second, level front to rear as you indicated and unhook from the tow vehicle. Third, lower the corner jacks on 2 x 6’s or so and snug them tight. Fine tune these to establish level. Bathroom door and cabinet doors should not close or open by themselves.
I'm going on three seasons with the same battery in my LevelMatePro. It will auto shut off but I use the switch which may add to the battery longevity.
Jim
I have the old version with no switch. The battery is usually good for one trip. I really need to resolve this.
Jim
Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
I have the old version with no switch. The battery is usually good for one trip. I really need to resolve this.
Jim
I just got a 12v to 3v DC converter from Amazon. Soldered it in place of the battery per a post from howson that I can't find right now. Works great. I set it to a 10 hr timeout since I no longer have a battery. That way I don't have to keep fiddling with the switch. Power it off and on before leaving home and it's good for the day.
Terry
Terry and Patty (Dogs-Sophie and Tessa)
2020 Reflection 297RSTS - bought Oct 2019
2021 F350 crew cab, SRW, 6.7L diesel, 14K equal-i-zer hitch
I just got a 12v to 3v DC converter from Amazon. Soldered it in place of the battery per a post from howson that I can't find right now. Works great. I set it to a 10 hr timeout since I no longer have a battery. That way I don't have to keep fiddling with the switch. Power it off and on before leaving home and it's good for the day.
Terry
But don't you lose the memory settings such as length and width or is that a function of the app and not the leveler?
Jim
Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
edit: oops--confused the Mopeka with the LevelMatePro. I did solder the LevelMatePro (re-read my own post).
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Howard & Francine
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
TucsonJimhowson Same idea. I actually got the idea from a post I saw somewhere about the Levelmate. I just soldered wire to the battery contacts where the battery sits. My father in law has one power supply feeding both propane sensors and his LevelMate with no issue.
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Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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