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Setting up camp used to mean crawling under the trailer and guessing at which side needed more lift. With this system, that’s gone. The Lippert Ground Control 3.0 uses four precise, motorized steel jacks and an auto-level feature that does the work for you. Hit one button on the touchpad and all four jacks raise, lower, and stabilize until your rig is perfectly level. Hall effect sensors monitor motor revolutions per minute for accurate movement, while the hitch recognition memory brings your trailer back to the same spot when you’re ready to hook up again.
Getting level by hand takes time, blocks, and plenty of trial and error. This system handles it automatically so you can start relaxing sooner. Larry from South Carolina called it one of his best upgrades—he lifts off the truck, presses auto level, and the system takes care of everything in seconds. The Ground Control 3.0 runs on a 12-volt system and comes with a control module, wiring harnesses, rear sensor, and mounting hardware so you can bolt it on without welding or splicing.
Once parked, stability matters as much as speed. Each of the four bolt-on jacks is built from corrosion-resistant steel with a black powder coat finish for long-term durability. Large round foot plates spread weight evenly and keep the jacks from sinking into soft ground. The front landing gear offers 21" of travel while the rear jacks provide 12-1/2", giving your rig a steady stance even on uneven terrain.
Electric systems are great until something unexpected happens. Every jack in this setup includes manual override ports at the top and bottom of the motor so you can raise or lower them with a 3/8" drive ratchet if power ever drops out. It’s peace of mind built right into the design—no need to worry about getting stuck mid-operation when batteries run low.
The included touchpad mounts inside a front storage compartment where it stays protected from weather but within sight of your hitch. Its lighted LCD screen gives clear prompts so you always know what function is running. You can level from that touchpad or add an optional touchscreen remote (sold separately) to handle it from up to 50 feet away—handy when you’re working solo or fine-tuning position before hitching back up.
Determine where these jacks will be mounted on your trailer. Use this system if there will be 20' or less between the center of the landing gear footpad and the center of the rear jack footpad. If your setup requires more than 20' between the jacks, use the 6-point Ground Control system (LC675817) instead.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
First, let me say what a difference. I have a 36 foot 5th wheel and due to the location of the steps I was unable to use the 6 point system. The skid its delivered on is 300 pounds so this hardware is definitely heavy duty. Install time from what I read was between 4-22 hours. Working by myself it was about 12 hours mainly due to issues getting the front jacks out (poor design). if you have basic mechanical skills this is a breeze. A sharp drill bit and a tap and die set will speed up the install on the rear jacks as the self tapping bolts will not cut threads in the drilled holes. A lot of extra wire which is a plus depending on how you have to run the wiring to the jacks. Instructions are easy to follow with pictures to help. Make sure the trailer is level when you hook it up for the first time or your "zero point" will be off. Only negative part of the process was the poor protection for the controller which was smashed inside of the shipping box. etrailer customer service was able to get a replacement out quickly before we left on vacation. Can't wait to leave for vacation and try it in the real world and not just the back yard.
Had initial problems with the remote. After several emails with e-tailer support, contacted Lippert support to find out the remote and controller were not compatible. Lippert gifted me a new controller and stepped me through setup on iPhone. System works great.
Lippert Components Ground Control 3.0 is the best component I have upgraded on our 5th Wheel. Setup takes 1/4 of the time now and rv is always level. Installing the components took some muscle and skill but you will not regret the end result. We have had them almost a year and used these new legs around 8 times - every time they work perfectly.
It’s a good system. A little challenging to install unless you have a good level area to work. I am very happy with it so far. Has made setting up our camper 10 times faster and easier. My wife loves to push the button and let the jacks do the work instead of me yelling out the truck window at her....haha. I would recommend it for sure.
I installed these on our 29 foot Arctic Fox 5th Wheel, installation was moderate on the difficulty scale for someone with the appropriate tools and ability. Quality of the product, fit and finish, and operation are a 10/10. Beautiful system and pre-purchase help from Judy at etrailer was excellent!
I highly recommend this system, no more cranking scissor jacks and excellent stability.
Great so far. The only disappointment is that it came with a remote that doesn’t work with the controller. I called LCI and they said the new system controller is not compatible with the remote. Why include the remote at all then?
awesome product,installed the system in a day,did just as instructions said and no problem,love them when at camping site al I have to do is run them up and drive truck out from under trailer and then press button then step back and they do the rest. this is so much simpler than blocking up the wheels which never is quite level and with these it is always perfectly level. would recommend these for anyone with a 5th wheel as they are easy to use and the unit is very sturdy.
First, the customer service from etrailer is the best that I have ever experienced. I ultimately decided to purchase this system from etrailer, in lieu of the cheaper prices from Amazon and Walmart, because of the excellent pre-sale service from Mr. Jon Griggs. After purchase I had outstanding support from Carol C., Chelsea D., George J. and Trevor Wh.
Second the Lippert system is straightforward to install and works perfectly. I didn't like the self tapping hardware for the rear jack installation, so I used my own grade 8 hardware. Some of the terminology used for the levelling adjustments in the included manual and and stick on labels are not consistent with each other and that which appears on the led display. After some playing around with it, I got it figured out. The included remote control locked up after the initial set-up and can't be cleared. Overall the system works very well and makes uncoupling, levelling and recoupling a breeze.
The Lippert Ground Control auto leveling system is the greatest RV accessory there is for older RVers. This unit was fairly easy to install and with a few changes in the how to guide, it would have been simple. It took about 5 hours to install and wire. We have used the unit about a dozen times since the install and it has been a joy to have. Just push a couple of buttons and do something else while it levels the 5th wheel. The unit memory allows for re hook up with the same few button pushes. The 4 point contact system is ample for the 35 foot 5th wheel, very little movement in a rig with 3 slides weighting in at little over 6.6 tons.
I love it. No more leveling blocks to place, love the solid feel while walking around inside, and reconnecting the 5th Wheel could not be easier.
I wish ground clearance when fully retracted could be a inch or so better but acceptable. Installation required some minor modifications on my rig.
Csimon
10/29/2022
Manual control is still working great after 1 year. However the remote battery has died and LCI claims no replacement and another one cost a lot Thats not cool LCI
Installation would have been a breeze, but my trailer had a completely sealed under side which offered some challenges. That’s nothing to do with the product. The jacks are amazing, makes setup very easy with the push of a button. Should have installed these years ago.
Mike G.
5/9/2020
Excellent. These self leveling jacks make set up of my 5th wheel trailer a snap. Really like the reconnect mode, no guessing where to set the pin for recouping. Should have installed these years ago.
Installation was straight forward, if time consuming. Only issue was Lippert was changing unit, and I got the control unit for the new system and the remote for the old system. Lippert shipped me the components to use the new app remote, and that works fine.
It's is a great improvement to push a button and wait 5 minutes or so for the camper to be perfectly level instead of backing up, check, pull forward, stack block, backup, rinse and repeat a few more times. Setup is so much easier it is amazing! Highly recommend this product.
Mark
9/8/2023
Still working great after a year. So convenient to push a button and wait a few minutes, and the camper is level.
Mike L.
11/1/2023
I have had the ground control system which I installed myself for a year now and so far have a couple issues. Mostly a learning curve but once you learn the system it does everything I expected the system to do. The remote control has only one function and that is to raise and lower the jacks. The landing gear button does nothing. Trailer when level still has some motion but it is a minimum. The system does make it easier to level the trailer and reconnect when ready to leave. I like it so far with minimum issues.
Donald B.
6/1/2017
Its working well. Wish there was an upgrade to the remote that the landing gear button would become functional. Other than that i am real pleased.
One of the best investments I ever made! No more running around will level to check for leveling of unit. Just press the auto level and it's magically done! With the large pads and location of rear jacks, the trailer is more stable than the factory manual jacks. Highly recommend the LC358590 for your 5th wheel. Excellent service and technical help from etrailer staff!
Gary D.
3/15/2018
Like a Champ
This package was well put together in one box (275 lbs). The instructions were brief and to the point. No blather. Most of the work was in dropping the underbelly and pulling the 3 wiring harnesses to the rear of the 5th wheel. My trailer had brackets for the 2 rear jacks mounted on the frame and a mounting plate for the rear centerline sensor. This kit included both these items, which are now extra.
James
7/25/2023
The jack system is wonderful to watch as it levels my 5th wheel trailer. Set uppack up is much shorter and accurate. The auto hitch feature is great.
1. This is a tremendous product. Wish we had ordered our fiver with this factory installed. Super happy it was available as an aftermarket product. Works exactly as LCI and etrailer said it would. If you do not have auto-level, get this!
2. etrailer is great. Ordering was simple and the leveling system delivered ahead of schedule. Would rate them as a five-star e-retailer.
3. Both etrailer and LCI said this could be installed directly on my 27.5 RLTS. The supporting installation manuals intimated that as well. And as I am mechanically inclined, that convinced me I could handle the install myself. Once I received the system, that proved not to be the case. The front jacks required modifications to fit and the rear jack mounting brackets were too big for my trailer frame. So, ended up taking my trailer and the leveling system to LCI's Service Center in Indiana to have it installed. That was a cost I was hoping to avoid with the self-install. However, LCI's Service Center and tech department is fantastic. Great customer service and installation.
4. Bottom line, if your are installing yourself, connect with etrailer and LCI and obtain product drawings and dimensions to confirm fit. Or, buy it from etrailer and have it professionally installed at LCI.
Mike R.
3/30/2020
Still working as advertised. Great product. Would never own another trailer without a leveling system.
This is a great upgrade to any 5th wheel and worth every penny. It is some work to install but if you have a little mechanical skills and take your time its no problem!!
Works very well!!
shipped in a timely manner. Easy install wit good instructions. I did have one question about the location of the rear lifts and called the company and we had an answer instantly. Wiring was very easy with good instructions. The system worked on the first try and have had no issues so far. Great system. I was looking at newer campers with auto leveling and about 40 to $50,ooo if I traded my paid for camper in. The cost saved me a lot of money and works as it should and saves my back and a lot of set up time. would and have recommended to others. Thanks.
Tommy
2/13/2025
works perfectly. saves a lot of time not to mention my back. no more backing and pulling up park it un hook and press the level button. you no longer need or have to store all the leveling devices you use to use. worth every penny and beats buying another rv just to get auto leveling. I would do it all over again but sooner. Simple to install..
Jerred H.
2/13/2025
Installation took me about 16 hours, which includes sealing up the bottom of camper. Had to make a few modifications to trailer, no major problems. So far, works the way advertised. Missing some hardware, made one phone call and company sent out the difference.
The leveling system works very well.I am very satisfied. I do recommend that before you do level the trailer that you get the trailer some what level first though.I installed it myself and the installation was not to hard. I did have to modify one of the rear brackets because of the slide out. But other than that not bad.
This is an excellent product! Don't know why I waited so long to purchase. If you have basic mechanical skills you can install this. Took me about 4 hrs to install with the help of a friend to install the landing gear jacks. Had to modify the jack mounting tabs just a little to get them to fit, but not anything a little grinder could'nt handle. Overall, heavy duty, easy to install and a must have for any 5th wheel. Have used it many times without any issues...love it!!!!
Price, delivery, communication all great. Install was complex on my rig and it is a Lippert frame and chassis. Required a lot of mods on my 2017 Attitude 28SAG. Had to cut away some metal (non structural) to get mounting points on rear jacks. Had to reroute fuel lines to genset. With no access to the left front landing gear, I cut and added an access door and gained bonus storage area. Wiring was a breeze with the nice harnesses, long enough for any size rig. Quiet and fast.
Caution: make sure you mount the Quick Release Pull Pin with the barrel away from the frame: This unit retracts automatically very close to frame and you can bend the pin.
Cons:
Mounting plate for rear sensor was not painted and was rusty. No screws included to mount sensor but listed on parts list. only included 8 frame attacing bolts, install requires 12.
No big deal.
Overall well worth the money and the effort.
The system is not what was advertised, it's better, at least for me. Everything arrived on a pallet in excellent condition, except for the advertised remote. I contacted etrailer and they put a replacement on order which I received a few days later. In the meantime, I tried to place the controller in the mode to sync the remote and see if the remote I had with my RV would sync, but I could not get the controller in that mode to accept a remote. Upon reading the controller label, I noticed it said BT and had a passcode on the side of it, so I downloaded the app and it connected to my phone. It seems the LCI Linc remote is obsolete for my Ground Control 3.0 and it is now using the phone app. Everything seems to work as expected; I'm excited to try everything out this weekend on our first outing. I was able to push a fiberglass push stick from the front basement to where the rear jacks are located without dropping the underbelly and pull all the required cables to the rear of the camper and utilize existing frame holes to bring the connectors out to the rear jacks. I think this will be a nice upgrade to our fifth wheel after our factory landing gear failed.
One of the best additions to our 5th wheel yet! I added these myself and it was not too hard, but I do have the proper tools. One install issue was around the pushout where I had to modify a bracket(see photos) We did a coast to coast and stayed in a LOT of places. These jacks worked very well as long as I got reasonably level side to side first. A few inches out is fine so most spots were a breeze, a few I needed to be on blocks so the tires did not come off the ground. The phone app is great to see initial level from the drivers seat, but I did most final leveling from the control pad. Overall great product and I recommend them especially if you are setting and breaking camp a lot.
This is one of the best upgrades I have done to my 2012 fifth wheel. You lift it off the truck and press auto level and it does the rest. I use 3 inch blocks under all the pads as SOP. If the camper is really off level, I raise the tires first on boards or ramps so the jacks don't try to lift them. So much time saved.
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Heather A.
5/16/2023
Wow that does seem silly Christopher, I completely agree. There has been an ongoing issue with the wrong remotes coming with the new units. I have sent your information to our customer service team and they should reach out to you shortly.