6 point versus 4 point level.

[MLP]

What is the difference between the four point and six point leveling system (outside of the extra two points of contact)?

 

[jimtoo]

Hi MLP,

Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and hopefully to the family. We have a great bunch of folks here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge when needed.

The difference between the 4 and 6 is the 4 gives 2 at front and 2 behind the axles about 3' or so... the 6 jack system adds 2 more jacks about 3' in front of the axles also. By adding the 2 in front of the axles it reduces the flex and movement that is transferred to the axles which takes even more of the movement out of the unit. Well worth it I am told.

I'm sure some more of our family will jump in that have the 6 point system with info also.

Enjoy the forum.

Jim M

 

[MLP]

Thanq you much. I was wondering because weight didnt seem to be the causal factor. I like stability.

 

[jimtoo]

It seems that everyone that has the 6 point system is really happy with the stability it gives the trailer. I used to have a couple of hand crank jacks in front of my axles on my previous unit and it really made a difference. I have not installed them on this unit yet... I am thinking I might upgrade my system to the 4 point and see how it works with the rear stabilizers and 4 electrics.

Jim M

 

[jdamude]

We have a BC 3650RL and are using it for the first time this weekend. We find the trailer moves quite a bit while on the 6 way level up. Every time you move a little bit the trailer shakes. Any tips would be appreciated

thanks
Jeff

 

[jayc]

We have the 4 point on our Landmark but it also has an electric stabilizer in the rear that is a part of the leveling system and comes down automatically, giving us 6 points of contact.

 

[MLP]

It seems that everyone that has the 6 point system is really happy with the stability it gives the trailer. I used to have a couple of hand crank jacks in front of my axles on my previous unit and it really made a difference. I have not installed them on this unit yet... I am thinking I might upgrade my system to the 4 point and see how it works with the rear stabilizers and 4 electrics.

Jim M

Thank you Jim

 

[emm4273610re]

We have a BC 3650RL and are using it for the first time this weekend. We find the trailer moves quite a bit while on the 6 way level up. Every time you move a little bit the trailer shakes. Any tips would be appreciated

thanks
Jeff

Try keeping the rams as short as possible. Extended all the way is like you walking on stilts. I know you bought the 6 point to get away from moving blocks to level, but try it.

 

[Gaffer]

You don't mention what size or type or brand of rig you have. You might look at the Rieco Titan system http://www.riecotitan.com/products/groundcontrol.php if you want to DIY.

 

[jimpav]

With our 4 point Ground Control, rear electric stabilizers and JT's all around, we don't shake at all in the slightest........well perhaps a little depending on the "frisky" factor.

 

[JohnDar]

As I mentioned in a similar thread, I installed the Ground Control system on my BH3670. As far as rigs go, they don't get much bigger unless it's a TH. I also have the OEM rear electric stabilizer, so that gives me six points of contact. I still put my cribbing pads under all of the feet, just so that I don't have to extend the jacks as far. Helps spread the load, too, since we're on not on a paved site.

At the time I did it, Reico-Titan was still and independent entity and not a subsidiary of Lippert. And the cost ($2500, delivered) was way too attractive to want to haul the rig to Elkhart for the Level-Up install.