aarondeere
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So I'm getting closer to getting my voltage. Suppose to be completed tomorrow 2/7 and can't wait. For those of you that have the LCI electric self leveling system I've got a few questions. Does the system have the capacity to lift the wheels off the ground in case you have a flat and need to change a tire? Also what kind of blocks are you putting under your jacks when the ground is soft? I've always carried wood planks for leveling but was thinking of going with some plastic blocks to reduce weight and space. Will they support the concentrated weight. Thanks
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workhardplayharder
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I carry wood blocks. I also carry some of the "Lego" style plastic blocks to pre-level the unit if the ground is sloped.
The system is not designed to lift wheels for tire change.
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grizzly660fan
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I have had the lego style blocks for years and continue to use them with our Voltage. Yes the auto level system can lift wheels off the ground.
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aarondeere
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grizzly660fan wrote:I have had the lego style blocks for years and continue to use them with our Voltage. Yes the auto level system can lift wheels off the ground.
Good deal  I was hoping the system was capable enough and good to hear the plastic blocks will hold up. Thanks again.
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katoomer
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Don't know what the system looks like but I'd be careful about lifting the whels off the ground. Putting too much stress on the levelers especially if the ground is not level. The trailer could start moving and bend the levelers.
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DodgeVoltage
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The mobile tech that works on mine used to be a shop foreman at a now out of business dealership. He said that they will pick them up, but they aren't made to lift that kind of weight. He had seen some fail. He said they are "stabilizers" meant to take the rock and roll out of the trailer only. I know my 6 leveler setup looks cheap and I wouldn't trust it to lift it safely. After going from a trailer with large, hydraulic front jacks, I still don't think the front one's look strong enough to hold it up when I unhook. I know it will be fine, but you'd think they would be a little more substantial, especially on a 19,000 lb trailer like mine.
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Dutchmen rep told us that each jack was rated at 6k. Lifted one up on its side at the RV show......grain of salt......
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