Beech Lane Levelers

[Second Chance]

I didn't find this product mentioned anywhere on the forum, so starting a new thread.

Having just broken my third Andersen leveler in three years (partially my fault, but still...), I ran across these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Beech-Lane-...Blevelers&th=1

They tout a different resin and say they "... don't break like other levelers). They are rated for 5,000 lbs. more than the Andersens and have a non-skid surface on them. Any exposure or experience out there? Anyone hear of the company before?

Rob

[theclarks]

Just my luck, I just ordered the Andersen's today. . . . I'll be following the replies on the "Beach Lane Levelers" . . . . .

[WhittleBurner]

I saw those the other day on Amazon. Let us know how they hold up if you try them. We just got our 2nd Andersen leveler replaced in less than a year. If they ever stop replacing them I would not buy them again.
While they do make leveling fast and easy it is a little frustrating that they break and we still feel the need to take wood along just in case.

[Cate&Rob]

SC Rob - Interesting find. I am still on my first set of Andersen levellers with no problems so far, but I will be interested in what you learn about these new products. From what I know about plastics (which is only enough to be dangerous) Beech Lane has the answer to Andersen saving a few cents on their plastic formulation.

Rob

[Country Campers]

Just a question on these types of levelers. Do you pull up on them and when you get level put the chock behind the wheel?

Also, do you have to hook up and pull on camper to get chocks out and then back off levelers?

If this is true it sounds a little bit like a pain in butt to use....
I have never used these so just wondering. Input would be great.

Brian

[Second Chance]

Just a question on these types of levelers. Do you pull up on them and when you get level put the chock behind the wheel?

Also, do you have to hook up and pull on camper to get chocks out and then back off levelers?

If this is true it sounds a little bit like a pain in butt to use....
I have never used these so just wondering. Input would be great.

Brian

Yes to both - very easy. I use a LevelMatePRO (Bluetooth connected leveling device) and can sit in the truck cab and tell when the trailer is level side-to-side looking at my phone. I then drop the front landing gear and use the LevelMatePRO to level front-to-back. Whole thing takes me about 5 minutes (less when leaving). SO much easier than any other method if you don't have auto-leveling (which we don't).

Rob

[kevinpo]

Hello,
I was unable to determine from the pictures what plastic they are made from. My guess is a glass filled nylon. Usually in the 30-50% glass filled range. It would make them just about indestructible except by 450F heat and higher. Also black is the most stable color for plastics in regards to UV protection. Red and orange being the worst.

Regards,
Kevin

[DaveMatthewsBand]

...I use a LevelMatePRO (Bluetooth connected leveling device) and can sit in the truck cab and tell when the trailer is level side-to-side looking at my phone. I then drop the front landing gear and use the LevelMatePRO to level front-to-back. Whole thing takes me about 5 minutes (less when leaving). SO much easier than any other method if you don't have auto-leveling (which we don't).

Rob

We also use the LevelMatePRO!
It’s an awesome product, works perfectly every time.



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[Keebler]

Just a question on these types of levelers. Do you pull up on them and when you get level put the chock behind the wheel?

Also, do you have to hook up and pull on camper to get chocks out and then back off levelers?

I had the Andersen levelers for years from my pre-auto level days. I can say from an ease of use standpoint, auto-level is the only thing easier.

To answer those questions, yes, you place the longer pieces (one under each tire on a tandem) and pull forward to the thicker end until the desired height is obtained (I think it gives 4" of lift), then put the smaller piece of the leveler behind the tire to hold it in place.

To get off, you simply pull forward. Literally takes minutes. I wish I had a commission from every person that watched me set up, came over and said how amazed they were, and bought a pair.

Regarding durability, I am only a sample of one, so I can't say anything other than I used mine for years before auto autolevel and still carry them for the really bad situations that would leave a wheel off the ground post auto level. No issues for me...yet; although now used very rarely.

Out of curiosity, I went to Andersen's and Beechlane's website. Andersen does state "Life time part replacement" (you pay shipping). Beechlane isn't spending much on their website, so not sure about any warranty.

[J&G garage]

Looks like they put the non-skid on the wrong side of the leveler. There is no advantage to putting it on the tire side of the leveler as the traction issue is between the leveler and the ground. The tire isn't looking for traction.