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09-20-2022, 06:51 AM #1
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Best location to mount levelmate pro
I’m getting a Levelmate Pro Plus for my birthday!! Any recommendations for the best place to mount it in my 312 BHTS? I’ll want to be near a usb plug or some 12 v source. Thanks.
2021 Reflection 312 BHTS, Silverado 2500 Duramax
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09-20-2022, 07:19 AM #2
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I put mine in the front storage unit in my 2600RB. I just have the battery unit (which is frustrating because that battery goes dead fast!) But you could probably tie into the LED nose lights or the storage lighting, before any switching. My theory is to get it as close to the front of the unit as possible to lessen the distance between the Levelmate and your phone as you sit in the driver's seat. When I had it in my previous trailer I had it near the rear and would lose the signal when standing at the tongue jack (and that was only a 22' unit!)
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towed by a 2019 Nissan NV 3500 Passenger van
prior trailer: 2017 Coleman CTS16FB towed by a 2012 Kia Sedona, then the 2019 NV.
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09-20-2022, 07:29 AM #3
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Mark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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09-20-2022, 11:39 AM #4
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09-20-2022, 12:11 PM #5
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I concur with mounting it as far forward as possible. Our 2016 (spring 2015 build) Reflection 337 came off the line a few months before auto-leveling became standard on the Reflection fifth wheels. With the LevelMatePRO mounted forward, I could pick up the signal on my phone from the cab of the truck. That way I could move the trailer a few feet forward and backward to find the least unlevel spot on an uneven campsite before I put the Beech-Lane levelers under the low side wheels. I thought I was in Hog Heaven!
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
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(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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09-20-2022, 04:10 PM #6
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We mounted ours in the compartment near the water and leveling system. So when we are getting into the site we can turn it on quick to check level before we disconnect the truck. So it is just above the wall between the front compartment and the pass through.
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09-20-2022, 05:17 PM #7
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I have one of the earlier versions, which requires removing multiple screws to replace the battery (which dies moderately quickly). I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1, soldered it to the battery terminals in the unit, and then powered it using the 12v wires from the pass-through light fixture. Mounted everything next to the light. No more battery replacement needed, ever. (well, except for the 2 GC2 that run the whole camper...)
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09-21-2022, 08:52 AM #8
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I have the battery powered one and have it mounted just inside the left front compartment door. Before we even back in I open the door, turn it on and watch my phone as we settle in. That door stays open until we are completely leveled and is my reminder to turn it off to save battery power. I'm thinking I may do what @sande005 has done. Have been considering a hard wire for some time.
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10-20-2022, 05:08 PM #9
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Decided on the basement storage area next to a light fixture from which a DC voltage was wired to the levelmate pro plus. I took the battery out and configured it for always on.
On my first attempt I just screwed it to the carpet covered luan board where some framing is behind. The carpet covering made it a bit wobbly. Not good enough.
Second attempt involved the 1/4” oak backing board which is super solidly screwed to the frame behind the luan. Perfect.
2021 Reflection 312 BHTS, Silverado 2500 Duramax
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