New toy bug has bit me

[CallMeChris]

As I'm browsing around the internet looking for ideas for the new camper I stumbled across the Anderson leveling system. I've leveled a lot of campers over the years setting them up for FEMA and getting my father in law set up and always used cement blocks and lumber...but this is MY first camper (2nd really but the first one was never used...long story. haha) and I like toys. I've read almost nothing negative about the anderson setup so I'm sure that's what I'll go with but I'm tore on getting the leveling kit or biting the bullet and getting the whole duffel bag full of goodies. Is there anything in there I can live without? Is it a ploy on their part to get more of my money? Is it worth it and I'll thank myself later for just doing it now and getting it out of the way?

The bag in question...

Ultimate Trailer Gear duffel bagÂ*| Andersen Hitches



Inquiring minds want to know!

[Crabman]

200 bucks, wow..... Looks interesting but Crabman is known here for being a cheapskate.

[#campingamma]

I have these and absolutely love them 👍

[schrederman]

Looks like it would be easier than what I do but $200- looks like a lot of bucks for what's there... just my nickels worth... (inflation)...

[Paintinfool3]

sorry but I use regular lego style leveling block and a rug in front of the door ... not near as expensive but each to their own

[secal48]

X2 on the Legos and rug. Leaves a fair bit of money in the wallet for gas to go cruise with.

[DocBrown]

A gift for the person who has everything! I'll stick with my 1" boards and wooden chock block. Cost = $0.00.

In all seriousness, there really isn't anything there that can't be done by fabricating your own for a fraction of the cost. The Rapid Jack has some merit but by itself it's $50! Yikes.

[Rustysocket]

Looks like 20$ worth of plastic crap to me.

I guess if you got 200$ to burn, but I tend to look around at what people are actually using. Never seen that system in use before. Lego's and Wood - everywhere.

[CallMeChris]

Thanks for the input, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on something I would regret not getting later on.

[Rustysocket]

I understand. I'm the same way. If something really has utility I'll buy it.... but when I look at that kit I just don't see much there that's useful for that kind of money.

Seriously though, when your camping look around at what some of these older retired guys are doing. A lot of them have the process down and have some great ideas.

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[bankr63]

Andersen levellers, yes, love them. Way easier than figuring out how many blocks to use; just back onto them til the bubble says level. Now that DW knows how to set them, I don't even have to step out of the truck until unhitch time. A good solid $80 investment. The rest of the gear, not so much.


Rapid Jack is probably a good idea if you would change your own tire in the event of a flat - I never have changed my trailer tire. I just called CAA (AAA) for my last and only blowout (I have an RV+ membership). If I was really stuck, I would probably just use an Andersen leveller on the good tire and the tongue jack to raise the blown tire.


For the sand pads, I just use my old Lego block levellers that got pretty torn up by the last trailer.


Chocks, already had 4.


Not really sure what the dish drainer looking thing is for? Clean step? Like a door mat maybe?


Note: If you get the levellers, you will probably have to cut about an inch or so off the end to fit between the closer fitting axles on the Jay Feathers. The instructions are included for doing this, and it takes 5 minutes (and creates the purdiest pink plastic snowstorm). Cutting doesn't affect performance.


Another Note: $10 cheaper plus free shipping on Amazon if you do go for it.