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Old 11-05-2013, 09:14 AM   #1
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Level up is the greatest

After reading posts after posts about how well this new system is with great pangs of envy and jealousy, I am still taken aback by the speed and functionality. What used to take a couple to a few minutes just getting the truck off of the hitch due to slow response of the front jacks now takes seconds. Seconds is not an exaggeration either, those front jacks are fast! When we arrived back at the mini-storage, Cathy watched as I went through the short time of getting unhitched and leveled. Her immediate response was "That is easy, I can do that!" Being a male, I immediately informed her that the Level Up system is a very complicated, technologically advanced, multiple component system that requires a man to operate it. I quickly ducked because I knew her very quick reaction would have most likely left a mark!!
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:05 AM   #2
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I agree ! Levelup and paint were the things I wanted most. Levelup is great and so easy. Paint is much easier to clean. The big front bath and theatre seating can't be left out either. I'm in love with Monica! Just ask DW!
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:06 AM   #3
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I agree with you Bingo. I do wish that there was a way to slow them down just a little bit when lowering it onto the truck. I just keep waiting to see all four rear tires on my dually blowing out because it sits the Monte on the truck so fast. I am getting used to it though. Of course I have noticed that the slides go in and out a lot faster than my old Montana. Hydraulics are quick. Love the Level Up though. Only problem with the quick set up is now I have to go inside and help Carla with "her' jobs. Glad you like your new home.
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:13 AM   #4
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being a old guy the level up was the primary reason we got a new rig. level up, G614 tires. The paint job was a bonus.
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Old 11-05-2013, 03:54 PM   #5
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We also have to agree completely about the level-up system. First time we set-up one of my buddies was standing there watching it work very intently. When it finished he looked at me and just said "I Hate You!" and walked away. Got to Love It!
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Old 11-05-2013, 05:03 PM   #6
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Bingo: first week we had Montana, I took it to Park near Dollywood. Old guy walked up to me said " I just timed you", It took you 11 minutes to set up! He went on to say that's some kind of record. I said not when your pressing buttons! Lol
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Old 11-05-2013, 06:10 PM   #7
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Level up is awesome. Push the button, watch, set up.

Had folks watch and just walk away. Or ask how it worked.

Spoiled? Yep. Trade it? Nope.

Welcome to the club!!!!
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Old 11-06-2013, 12:11 AM   #8
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We also love the leveling system. We've had a couple places where the uneven ground caused us to run out of throw in the jacks, so we just added a few extra wooden blocks to place on the ground under those jacks for some extra lift.
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Old 11-06-2013, 01:14 AM   #9
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...ducking we all become experts at bingo, especially after 48+ years. It's a quick move but saves a lot of dents!

We too love the levelups.
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Old 11-06-2013, 02:16 AM   #10
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Except for the 6-point vs. 4-point leveling, the BigFoot leveling system works pretty good too. It's all in the eye of the beholder.

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Old 11-06-2013, 02:43 AM   #11
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The thing I like best is pushing auto level and then pulling the anaconda out and having it almost completely hooked up when the beep goes off telling me I'm level. Have set up several times with a storm coming in and beat the storm every time.
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Old 11-06-2013, 04:46 AM   #12
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Boy Howdy ... it sure sounds like I need to get older and less agile quicker.
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