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Has anyone used any kind of auto lifting/leveling system for their trailer? I know that the 14RB comes with some kind of stabilizer jacks … 2 are standard with another two as an option.

I suspect that they are some kind of manual scissor jack that will require me to get down on my knees … hence the problem. I have extremely bad knees and that will not happen.

While at the recent RV show in Toronto I saw an automatic lifting and leveling system that really caught my eye. Not cheap … if fact quite expensive, but if it does what it claims it would be good for me. They had it set up on a small travel trailer and had the tires off the ground. It was as solid as a rock when I entered the trailer.

The system is totally automatic and is activated with a remote control … just what I need, another remote control device.

Here is the link to the device … any thoughts on this or any other form of lifting/leveling devices would be appreciated.

http://www.ares-engineering.com/

Regards

Karsty

PS: My 14RB Escape Spree has been ordered. The dealer called the other day to get the interior colours I wanted. I should have it in time for spring. Can’t wait to start my travelling adventures.

Thanks John … these are the same auto levelling devices for the trailer as well.  The trailer they had on display was a small 14-16 foot travel trailer.  This advertisement is obviously European but try and picture it for travel trailers.

Thanks

Karsten

I also have bad knees, currently recovering from my second knee replacement 3 months ago.  We have also been camping 3 times in that time and I have managed to lower the rear jacks on my 16BH with no problem.  The handle fits right under the bumper, and you don't have to actually see the jack rod to insert it.  You can  see enough of the jack between the bumper and the trailer to line it up.

What's harder for me is trying to light the furnace.  I have a harder time trying to light the pilot without getting down where I can see it.  So DBF gets that job!

kayaknut said: P.S. – Have you ever been up to Killarny Prov. Park or up to Bruce Pen. N.P.? I saw some lovely pictures of the Georgian Bay area the other day, and was thinking it would not only be a nice place to visit, but would make for some AWESOME sea kayakin

Hey Julie: I've never been to Killarney but I know several folks that have. They say it is a spectacular place to go … and I have two friends in particular that do kayaking in the area. You'll love it. Killarney is only about 300 miles from Niagara so if you ever plan a trip you'll have to let me know … maybe we can meet and explore the area together.

Hi Karsty,

I live down the QEW in Stevensville and from your previous posts I think I recall that you purchased your trailer from Niagara Trailers in St. Davids. You mentioned that you hope to get a good demonstration of your trailer. If you did buy from Niagara Trailers, you will get a good demo of the various functions, The one problem is that the guy who does the demonstrations goes quite quickly and assumes things the customer might not know. I found that with the various trailers I've bought there I have to keep stopping him and getting him to repeat things. For example when he tells how to light the pilot for the water heater, he's finished while I'm still taking in the first point. He does know his stuff but I thought it would help you to know that you might want him to slow down. I guess he's done it thousands of times and just assumes a lot. Hope this helps. I'll be picking up my new 16BH in a couple of months.

Good luck.

Garth Reid

garthmoe@yahoo.com