Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level and if there are better or cheaper alternatives or should I just use a spirit level to level the van when unhitching the van.
Thanks Possum for the quick reply. I might just use the post level that I already have that will do the same job as the $6 "T".
rgren2 said
10:45 AM May 27, 2021
You can get a phone App as well.
Cupie said
01:22 PM May 27, 2021
Some 20 years ago I set up a 'T' level on my A frame & synced it with a large spirit level placed at my 3 way fridge.
Which reminds me .. about time that I checked to see if it's still true. I'll put it on the list.
Possum3 said
01:28 PM May 27, 2021
Cupie wrote:
Some 20 years ago I set up a 'T' level on my A frame & synced it with a large spirit level placed at my 3 way fridge.
Which reminds me .. about time that I checked to see if it's still true. I'll put it on the list.
Unless the chassis has warped - and both bubbles still at top Physics say it must still be the same, so save the time and just use it for another beer.
PeterD said
03:09 PM May 27, 2021
M80 D wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level
I might if I knew what a Savvy Level is. We just use the bullseye level that came with the fridge.
Possum3 said
03:57 PM May 27, 2021
Savvy Level is a complete integrated remote level ling system designed for caravans, campers, 4WDs and RVs. This small hardware device is fixed into the van or vehicle. This device uses its own sophisticated internal mathematical algorithms under real time execution by the command of the main micro-processor.
www.allbrandcs.com.au/savvylevel
SavvyLevel is the latest upgrade you need for your caravan. It is the most convenient way to balance your caravan for safety and personalisation, You get to level your caravan for perfect balance in as easy as ONE minute just by pressing ONE tap in ONE single phone app.
KJB said
03:59 PM May 27, 2021
PeterD wrote:
M80 D wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level
I might if I knew what a Savvy Level is. We just use the bullseye level that came with the fridge.
Or a glass of water on the table or floor....! Close enough.......
Brenda and Alan said
04:57 PM May 27, 2021
The T level mounted on the drawbar at $6 beats a Savvy level at $300 every time and you have two hands free to adjust the legs or move the tug. Sound like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Alan
BAZZA44 said
05:09 PM May 27, 2021
What is wrong with standing back, looking at the van, all good. Cost zero.
Barry
peter67 said
05:23 PM May 27, 2021
Nah too easy.
Tony Bev said
05:55 PM May 27, 2021
Cupie wrote:
Some 20 years ago I set up a 'T' level on my A frame & synced it with a large spirit level placed at my 3 way fridge.
Which reminds me .. about time that I checked to see if it's still true. I'll put it on the list.
That is how I set up my second hand caravan, as the original "T" spirit level was level with the drawbar, but out with the fridge
After removing the old "T" spirit level, I put plenty of silicone ender the new "T" level, to make it level with the 3 way fridge
Jaahn said
07:35 PM May 27, 2021
Brenda and Alan wrote:
The T level mounted on the drawbar at $6 beats a Savvy level at $300 every time and you have two hands free to adjust the legs or move the tug. Sound like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Alan
hi
You know it is almost inconceivable that any sane person would pay that much for an electronic gismo instead of a simple T level for peanuts. indeed it is probable it will soon fail anyway as most of the electronics come from 'you know where' but the level might last a lifetime. Mine have !
The obsession with electronic solutions to problems that do not exist, as Alan said, is just 'come in spinner' for over capitalised newbies IMHO, eg also phone apps for chargers and batteries and similar !!
luddite jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Thursday 27th of May 2021 07:37:31 PM
BaldEd said
07:48 PM May 27, 2021
I am a firm believer of the KISS principle and in keeping things cheap. I always endeavour to park up reasonably laterally level first so that I'm not in any danger of rolling out of bed in the night. To level the van longitudinally, I use a $3 spirit level (cheap from a big box store). Place the spirit level on the A-frame and spin the jockey wheel handle till van is level, then spin the spirit level 180 degrees to average out the bubble misalignment. Job done in seconds.
Another cheap solution is to install a free level app in your smart phone.
Looks like you all agree. Buy a good bubble machine and spend the other $300 on 6 slabs of beer. LOL.
My Princess is over the moon, but not too keen on the alternative, thinks I drink enough without your encouragement.
I'm happily convinced. 6 slabs, and /or, 7 bottles of rum or whisky. Look out happy out happy hour.
Craig1 said
09:20 PM May 27, 2021
Ya payin too much, $48 at BWS this week
gdayjr said
06:07 AM May 28, 2021
You know most smart phones have this app on them, or it can be downloaded real easy.
Its FREE
Derek Barnes said
07:54 AM May 28, 2021
We have the Savvy Level and it works perfectly. I can easily tell the driver if we are not level side to side as we are driving into the spot so we can put a levelling wedge under a wheel straight away. Then after the car is unhitched it is a very easy matter to wind the jockey wheel down to the correct level front to back. The sensor is wired to the 12V batteries so no separate batteries to run out. No squinting at bubbles. The app is very clear and easy to read and accurate (see photo below). At night you don't have to shine torches on a bubble level you just open the app as usual and it graphically and numerically indicates the level of the caravan both front to back and side to side.
Use the exact same one Mike.
$300 for a gadget to level the van?
I would want it to unhitch and put all the jacks down too for that price.
Mike Harding said
01:46 PM May 28, 2021
Greg 1 wrote:
$300 for a gadget to level the van? I would want it to unhitch and put all the jacks down too for that price.
Now for that Greg, I would pay $300! :)
oldbloke said
02:44 PM May 28, 2021
Cupie wrote:
Some 20 years ago I set up a 'T' level on my A frame & synced it with a large spirit level placed at my 3 way fridge.
Which reminds me .. about time that I checked to see if it's still true. I'll put it on the list.
That's what I did.
But ive noticed the chassis sometimes twists. So also have a small 3" long level i carry to check in a few spots
I
Woody n Sue said
06:26 PM May 28, 2021
I just use my eye sight so long as its close and my head is slightly higher than my feet when in bed I happy ,
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:09 PM May 28, 2021
X2 Mike Harding,
Only your one is a little more up market to a similar one I bought several years ago. Fits into the drawer, just inside the door. Was cheap, easy to use on the floor, across the van, then down the length. Doesn't get cooked in tropical sun, walked on. Just right!
AndyCap100 said
11:43 AM May 29, 2021
Small levels are notoriously inaccurate .as they only level the actual short piece they sit on . If a builder turned up to do your house brickwork or foundations and used one of these silly little plastic things what would you say!! Well, as your Aussies probably not much . Ha Ha .
I at least use a 1.2m level ,of course having been `in the trade` for allmost 50 yrs i do have a few lying around . Could use the laser level of course but that`s maybe taking things too far .lol.
Cheers Andy .
Mike Harding said
11:52 AM May 29, 2021
AndyCap100 wrote:
If a builder turned up to do your house brickwork or foundations and used one of these silly little plastic things what would you say!!
I'd say "That's a nice level, where did you buy it because I'd like one too."
Dougwe said
12:30 PM May 29, 2021
BAZZA44 wrote:
What is wrong with standing back, looking at the van, all good. Cost zero.
Barry
I have done that many times myself Barry and as you, all good. Sometimes I find that too easy so.....
..... I also have a 'T Level' on the Aframe but have also double checked with a hand spirit Level, on the floor just inside door of teepee. I find the hand one a little better. It usually lives on the front seat of the Collie.
Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level and if there are better or cheaper alternatives or should I just use a spirit level to level the van when unhitching the van.
Some 20 years ago I set up a 'T' level on my A frame & synced it with a large spirit level placed at my 3 way fridge.
Which reminds me .. about time that I checked to see if it's still true. I'll put it on the list.
Unless the chassis has warped - and both bubbles still at top Physics say it must still be the same, so save the time and just use it for another beer.
I might if I knew what a Savvy Level is. We just use the bullseye level that came with the fridge.
www.allbrandcs.com.au/savvylevel
SavvyLevel is the latest upgrade you need for your caravan. It is the most convenient way to balance your caravan for safety and personalisation, You get to level your caravan for perfect balance in as easy as ONE minute just by pressing ONE tap in ONE single phone app.
Or a glass of water on the table or floor....! Close enough.......
The T level mounted on the drawbar at $6 beats a Savvy level at $300 every time and you have two hands free to adjust the legs or move the tug. Sound like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Alan
Barry
That is how I set up my second hand caravan, as the original "T" spirit level was level with the drawbar, but out with the fridge
After removing the old "T" spirit level, I put plenty of silicone ender the new "T" level, to make it level with the 3 way fridge
hi
You know it is almost inconceivable that any sane person would pay that much for an electronic gismo instead of a simple T level for peanuts. indeed it is probable it will soon fail anyway as most of the electronics come from 'you know where'
but the level might last a lifetime. Mine have !
The obsession with electronic solutions to problems that do not exist, as Alan said, is just 'come in spinner' for over capitalised newbies IMHO, eg also phone apps for chargers and batteries and similar !!
luddite jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Thursday 27th of May 2021 07:37:31 PM
Another cheap solution is to install a free level app in your smart phone.
For those who need a bit more tolerance!
Looks like you all agree. Buy a good bubble machine and spend the other $300 on 6 slabs of beer. LOL.
My Princess is over the moon, but not too keen on the alternative,
thinks I drink enough without your encouragement. 
I'm happily convinced. 6 slabs, and /or, 7 bottles of rum or whisky. Look out happy out happy hour.
You know most smart phones have this app on them, or it can be downloaded real easy.
Its FREE
We have the Savvy Level and it works perfectly. I can easily tell the driver if we are not level side to side as we are driving into the spot so we can put a levelling wedge under a wheel straight away. Then after the car is unhitched it is a very easy matter to wind the jockey wheel down to the correct level front to back. The sensor is wired to the 12V batteries so no separate batteries to run out. No squinting at bubbles. The app is very clear and easy to read and accurate (see photo below). At night you don't have to shine torches on a bubble level you just open the app as usual and it graphically and numerically indicates the level of the caravan both front to back and side to side.
This is our spirit Level, I pulled it out of a level. Also use it on the camera as the typical camera levels are less accurate.
I'm not a fan of the Tee levels, not accurate enough for me but this does well:
Bunnings $3.25
Now for that Greg, I would pay $300! :)
That's what I did.
But ive noticed the chassis sometimes twists. So also have a small 3" long level i carry to check in a few spots
I
Only your one is a little more up market to a similar one I bought several years ago. Fits into the drawer, just inside the door. Was cheap, easy to use on the floor, across the van, then down the length. Doesn't get cooked in tropical sun, walked on. Just right!
I at least use a 1.2m level ,of course having been `in the trade` for allmost 50 yrs i do have a few lying around . Could use the laser level of course but that`s maybe taking things too far .lol.
Cheers Andy .
I'd say "That's a nice level, where did you buy it because I'd like one too."
I have done that many times myself Barry and as you, all good. Sometimes I find that too easy so.....
..... I also have a 'T Level' on the Aframe but have also double checked with a hand spirit Level, on the floor just inside door of teepee. I find the hand one a little better. It usually lives on the front seat of the Collie.