For many caravanners, levelling the van at day’s end is a familiar ritual – part science, part guesswork, and occasionally part frustration. Just when you think you’ve mastered the process, along comes a new generation of technology that make this task easier. Enter the SavvyLevel 5, the fifth generation levelling system that doesn’t just refine the experience – it elevates it.
Before diving into the tech, it’s worth sharing why the SavvyLevel 5 immediately stood out to me as a touring caravanner. When you’re on the road, pulling into a rest area or campground after a long day, getting your caravan level isn’t just a nicety. It affects everything: your sleep, your fridge door, your shower drainage, even how your kitchen bench feels under your hands. A level van is a comfortable van.
That’s where real-time, in-car levelling becomes invaluable. Being able to see your van’s pitch and roll from the driver’s seat lets you position your rig perfectly, often without unhitching, and sometimes without even stepping out. Until now, many wireless levelling systems have struggled with low resolution and inconsistent readings. Small vehicle movements go undetected, and results vary with temperature and device placement, making accurate levelling, especially on the move, difficult or impossible. The SavvyLevel 5 changes that.
AUSTRALIAN-DESIGNED AND MADE
The SavvyLevel 5 is not just an incremental update; it’s a rethink of what a levelling device should be.
KEY FEATURES
- Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology: Thirty times stronger than previous generations, ensuring rock-solid connectivity anywhere in your caravan;
- Automatic phone connection: No more fiddling with pairing or waiting for the device to ‘wake up’. It’s ready when you are;
- Updated iOS and Android apps: Clean, intuitive and responsive. The caravan and motorhome versions are tailored to each type of RV;
- Flexible power options: Run it via USB or wire it directly to your RV’s 12V system;
- Advanced gyroscopic sensor: Delivers precise, reliable levelling data without the jitter or ‘flappy’ readings common in older devices; and
- Sensor fusion technology: Smooths out micro-movements and eliminates unreadable spikes, giving you stable, trustworthy information.
INSTALLATION
One of the biggest surprises of the SavvyLevel 5 is how simple it is to install. With USB ports already fitted in our caravan, it was as easy as:
- Mounting the unit under the overhead cabinetry using the supplied double-sided tape;
- Plugging it into a USB power socket; and
- Running a quick calibration through the app.
That was it. No tools, no wiring, no drama. Within minutes, the system was live and ready for touring.
REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE
I’ve always been a fan of the humble spirit level on the drawbar. It’s simple, reliable and doesn’t need batteries. But earlier electronic levelling devices never quite won me over. They were too sensitive, too jittery or too unreliable when it mattered most.
The SavvyLevel 5 is the first device that genuinely feels like a modern replacement for the spirit level. It’s accurate, stable and consistent. But its real magic lies in what the spirit level can’t do: help you manoeuvre your caravan into a level position before you even step out of the car. That alone is a game-changer.
Whether you’re pulling into a free camp, a national park site, or an overnight rest area, being able to see your levelling data in real time from the driver’s seat saves time, effort and the occasional domestic disagreement.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The SavvyLevel 5 isn’t just another gadget. It’s a practical upgrade that improves the everyday touring experience. It solves the frustrations of earlier wireless levellers and brings a level of reliability and accuracy that finally matches the needs of modern caravanners.
For me, the biggest win is simple: I can now position my caravan perfectly level before I even open the door. That’s worth its weight in gold after a long day on the road.
Happy, ‘level’ travels to you all.
