where to mount LEV-O-GAUGE n a H3

[NEOCON1]

just ordered this and wonder where to mount i got the regular one not the SR.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?hl=en&q=Sun%20Lev-O-Gauge&sa=N&tab=wf

[fourfourto]

I had one in my murano.I took it out and used new tape,It sits nicely left of cluster .You could put it to the right but the passanger has a excellent view.If you tilt your head a bit driver can see it well also.
ebay guy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Tilt-Gauge-Clinometer-fits-Boat-Sailboat-RV-ATV_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26451QQitemZ4621528 761QQrdZ1)


My pictures not coming up ? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

There was an FTP (file transfer) error. The detail is 'Upload to '/testdir/test.txt' failed. Detail: '552 Transfer aborted. Disk quota exceeded

WTF http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[NEOCON1]

442

thanks for the info , everyone is having trouble with pix loading i think the server may be getting full LOL .

[fourfourto]

NEOCON1 I hope they fix it we need are pics.

[NEOCON1]

yea this sucks , we do love pix dont we ?

[H3HUMVEE]

I got mine from trail duty ... it has a bracket for mounting it on the dash ... I'll try to take a picture and post it.

[ETD]

Mounted mine on the visor. Figured that I'd pull down the visor when the time comes. Haven't been off kilter since I bought it though. May still mount it on the dash. We'll see.

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by ETD:
Mounted mine on the visor.

That's a cool idea.

[fourfourto]

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[timgco]

mounted both of ours above the rear view mirror on the windshield. It's up high were it needs to be in the center of the truck, but it's not straight up and down. So it may be close to accurate, but not perfect.

I couldn't find a spot that was straight up and down without using a bracket.

Although the visor would work, somtimes you are in a spot were you can't have the visor hanging down in front of your view to see a spotter.

FWIW..........

[westhillsat]

Originally posted by H3HUMVEE:
I got mine from trail duty ... it has a bracket for mounting it on the dash ... I'll try to take a picture and post it.

I just ordered one from them tonite. Can you take it off of the bracket or is the whole thing there forever?

[fourfourto]

are you using it for right /left angle or for foward/back angle.

[ETD]

Can you take it off of the bracket or is the whole thing there forever?

You can take it off the bracket and mount with the 3M tape. You can mount the bracket with screws or 3M tape. BTW, the bracket is a 2 piece design so you can mount it as many ways as your imagination takes you...

[NEOCON1]

side to side is most important , but would like a way to make it where i can flip it the other way too , for seeing how steep of stuff im going up http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif may need a second one on B-pillar for that http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

442 im seeing the top third of your pic and nothing else

[PackerFever]

I was thinkng on the pillars as well. But if may be too far off center....not sure. But those pillars are huge, may as well use them.

[westhillsat]

I was going for the right/left angle, but Neo brings up a good point.

[fourfourto]

I have it set for foward/ back angle.side to side whould be nice.Maybee velcro mount.
Anyone have a real clinometer that covers all angles.I would like to see one of those mounted.


Pics still arent loading up.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[fourfourto]

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fourfourto]

pics are loading ,another angle

[fourfourto]

On this pic it showed as 30 deg angle.

[ETD]

Again, I'm thinking that if you mount it right on the visor, you can move the visor 90 degrees to get the up/down grade or pull it down to get side/side grade. I'll let you know.

[NEOCON1]

great pics thanks 442 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fourfourto]

ETD
Hummer Veteran

Posted Mar 20, 6:28 PM
Again, I'm thinking that if you mount it right on the visor, you can move the visor 90 degrees to get the up/down grade or pull it down to get side/side grade. I'll let you know

You would need 2 to do what you want.
If you put it on the visor for left /right tilt than swing it open to drivers window for up /down it will face outside truck.

If you mount it horizontaly on the visor for left/right im not sure it will work. You might not see it that well but you would have up /down when swung towards drivers window.
Let me know how you make out.

Anyone mount a real 4 way clinometer.If so info and pics.

[jp's-h3]

TRAIL DUTY LINK. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/tiltmeter.html (http://www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/tiltmeter.html)

[fourfourto]

The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though?

[DTHVLY]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though?

This one does both.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/yotataco/gauge.jpg

[ETD]

You would need 2 to do what you want.
If you put it on the visor for left /right tilt than swing it open to drivers window for up /down it will face outside truck.

Huh, you are correct, Sir. I was having a brain furt.

That one in DTHLY's photo looks cool but has redundant compass. What's the middle gauge?

[Mancil]

Originally posted by DTHVLY:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though?

This one does both.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/yotataco/gauge.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

here did you find that ?

[HummBebe]

You know, I have been trying to figure out where to mount my levo guage. Hmmmm.....

[fourfourto]

Huh, you are correct, Sir. I was having a brain furt.

Sir. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif 442 or john http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

here did you find that ?

X2

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by Mancil:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DTHVLY:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though?

This one does both.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/yotataco/gauge.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

here did you find that ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

x2 - Want to know!

[jp's-h3]

I want one!
X3

[NEOCON1]

Ipe X2 fill us in man , stop bogarting that awsome info , that is trick i want one too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif tell us where , tell now http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
Ipe X2 fill us in man , stop bogarting that awsome info , that is trick i want one too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif tell us where , tell now http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Huh??? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[NEOCON1]

fill us in man , stop bogarting that awsome info , that is trick i want one too tell us where , tell now

sorry Ipe that reads confusing http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif i was agreeing with you and quote was directed to deathvalley . so guess no info yet . i just want the gauge on the right side of it screw the other two gauges http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Ipedog]

Thats okay. My brain won't be fully functional for hours... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Ipedog]

Been googling for a while with few results. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

http://www.autoaccessory4u.com/unclwjegr.html

JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/showCustom-0/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008964/c-10614/Nty-1/p-2008964/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10614/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=tilt)

[fourfourto]

Been googling for a while with few results.

http://www.autoaccessory4u.com/unclwjegr.html

JC Whitney
Rob (Ipedog - Say "Ip-E-Dog")

I saw those bought one its cheap and I ebayed it.
The one listed by DTHVLY Hummer Veteran looks good?

[Ipedog]

I saw those bought one its cheap and I ebayed it.
The one listed by DTHVLY Hummer Veteran looks good?


I thought they looked pretty cheesey too, thats why the: http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif.

I just can't find the one that DTHVLY posted. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[fourfourto]

I couldnt find a spot to mount it .I was thinking above mirror but the bracket does not angle enough. The add showed it angled more, it didnt so I got rid of it.



DTHVLY ???????????? list info! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[DDWH]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
The one listed by DTHVLY Hummer Veteran looks good?

I just can't find the one that DTHVLY posted. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Go to your local Toyota dealership and buy one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Ipedog]

Okay... I found this (http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/so_inclinometer.cfm) :

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/images/inclinometer.jpg


It looks like it would work very well... BUT... I don't see a US distributor. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[DDWH]

Looks nice, probably made in china, I am sure there's a US one of it...keep lookin Rob http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Ipedog]

keep lookin Rob http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Yeah... its boring at work today. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Sewie]

I found a bunch of 'em on Ebay.

Ebay search results (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2 F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=clinometer&category0=)

[DTHVLY]

That one comes on the new FJ but if you don't need the temp gauge that jeep one on ebay would be the closest to it. I haven't been able to find that ball style anywhere but on that FJ one.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/yotataco/FJint.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-CJ-CJ5-CJ7-5-7-YJ-T...temZ8048502377QQrdZ1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-CJ-CJ5-CJ7-5-7-YJ-TJ-Wrangler-NEW-Clinometer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33639QQitemZ 8048502377QQrdZ1)

[Nav4-NEOCON1]

i think ill ask Neo if i can take a test drive in one of those things , he can rip it off the dash , think they would miss it

[fourfourto]

I have been looking for one to mount above mirror. No luck.I would like side to side angle.

Maybee Ill do some midnight auto at the toyota dealer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

I think I'm just goint ot get the lev-o-gauge from trail duty. The search for something better is turning out to be too much of a PIA... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

ok this is how i mounted the cheap $10.00 one . i like it . got to 30 degrees today on the happening http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

look what BABHUMV set up in his . Nav , clinometer , camera , c.b. , ipod . lots of cool toys . i saw it today at the happening http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and got these spy shots http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[fourfourto]

ok this is how i mounted the cheap $10.00 one . i like it . got to 30 degrees today on the happening

It looks good there for side to side angle http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
What do you do for front back angle ?

[NEOCON1]

442 , no gauge for front to back. just concerned about roll over . if i get past 35 to 37 degrees i need to start making things better before they get worse http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
ok this is how i mounted the cheap $10.00 one.

I really like that setup. How did you end up mounting it to the glass?

[NEOCON1]

How did you end up mounting it to the glass?

hey Darth , real simple it comes with double stick tape on the back just peel and stick . was thinking i could get another and mount like 442's and that would give front to rear .

[fourfourto]

was thinking i could get another and mount like 442's and that would give front to rear .


I was thinking of getting another one and mount it like NEOCON1 and would get side to side.

. if i get past 35 to 37 degrees i need to start making things better before they get worse

I thought the H3 can handle 40 deg? you just playing it safe.

[NEOCON1]

yea , 37 thats when you want to start being very very careful a good bump or sudden wheel grap that close to 40 could be very very bad but when its that close you want to be crawlin very lightly http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif you will know it because your seat will be up da booty http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif and with 35's have to be even more cautious http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[timgco]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
yea , 37 thats when you want to start being very very careful a good bump or sudden wheel grap that close to 40 could be very very bad but when its that close you want to be crawlin very lightly http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif you will know it because your seat will be up da booty http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif and with 35's have to be even more cautious http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

LMAO! You're going to love Moab and the side slopes. When your lev-o-guage pushes the max, that's whhen things get really interesting.

[jp's-h3]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Been googling for a while with few results.

http://www.autoaccessory4u.com/unclwjegr.html

JC Whitney
Rob (Ipedog - Say "Ip-E-Dog")

I saw those bought one its cheap and I ebayed it.
The one listed by DTHVLY Hummer Veteran looks good? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Looks ok but, it has a jeep on it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[jp's-h3]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
Okay... I found this (http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/so_inclinometer.cfm) :

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/images/inclinometer.jpg


It looks like it would work very well... BUT... I don't see a US distributor. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

A little pricey! the nicest one yet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[westhillsat]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
look what BABHUMV set up in his . Nav , clinometer , camera , c.b. , ipod . lots of cool toys . i saw it today at the happening http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and got these spy shots http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

That's the 007 mobile!!

[KenP]

Originally posted by DTHVLY:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though?

This one does both.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/yotataco/gauge.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Those are garbage. Not filled with the right liquid.

Lev-O-Gauge can be bought at West Marine.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/pro...+matchallpartial/0/0 (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/72094/0/0/lev/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0)
We have the 45-0-45 and it was only 12 bucks. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I mounted it on the dash and it works great for giving you a very good idea of where you are. However, if the pucker factor rises too high, STOP! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[KenP]

BTW, if you live near a West Marine, they have them in stock.

[PARAGON]

You can find the best gauge made here: http://www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/tiltmeter.html

It can be mounted viturally anywhere due to it's mounting brackets, has pefect dampening fluid.

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
The TRAIL DUTY is nice but I would like to find one that does both.
Were to put it though? You can buy two. Mount one on the dash with the included bracket and then the other will mount flat without the bracket with double sided tape on the overhead.

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
ok this is how i mounted the cheap $10.00 one . i like it . got to 30 degrees today on the happening http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif There is a problem with that setup. First lev-o-gauges are a marine product, second they have to be mounted on the 90degree vertical plane level with the vehicle. Obviously, yours leans a little which affects the reading (not that it really matters as for you, just when you compare notes to what others might be doing). Third, the lev-o-gauge, due to this reason, has extremely limited mounting options.

The tilt-meter from trail-duty is simply the best, most accurate there is. The UK one, I am not familiar with, but the other mechanical gauges are junk.

[NEOCON1]

lets say it is mounted perfectly vertical . when you are on an incline and sideslope together it would never be vertical . these marine ones will give a reading that should be within 5 degrees of true . when sailing you are pitching and yawing at the same time so should still be accurate +/- 5 degrees . i just want it to calm me down win the seat is up my a$$ http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif but thanks for all the tips http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif i will not go by gauge alone but is just another tool for having a rough idea of side slope degree . thanx again http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
lets say it is mounted perfectly vertical . when you are on an incline and sideslope together it would never be vertical . these marine ones will give a reading that should be within 5 degrees of true . when sailing you are pitching and yawing at the same time so should still be accurate +/- 5 degrees . i just want it to calm me down win the seat is up my a$$ http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif but thanks for all the tips http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif i will not go by gauge alone but is just another tool for having a rough idea of side slope degree . thanx again http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif No, you are right. It's a tool for use to compare from one situation to the next. Since your setup while wheeling changes (actual CoG) and whatnot, it doesn't have to be perfectly accurate. It's just something to glance at and give you an idea of where you are in the grand scheme of things because everybody's pucker factor differs.

I was simply mentioning that further you get from vertical in the mounting, the less accurate it will be. So much so that at one point, it will give you a much lower reading to begin with and then shoot to a high reading without venturing very long in the middle.

[NEOCON1]

thanks paragon , you make some very important points , i do get so much great info from you old timers http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif. this site is great for us newer guys to learn from you much more trail wise guys , thanks again http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[fourfourto]

Posted Mar 26, 2:10 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Ipedog:
Okay... I found this :




It looks like it would work very well... BUT... I don't see a US distributor.


A little pricey! the nicest one yet

X2



NEOCON1 I mounted it were you have yours with velcro.I used my ezpass bracket.I think it looks better there also.

[fourfourto]

I also put a piece of velcro on dash so I can quickly move it for foward /back angle.Just line up the velcro and should be level even if your not on level ground at the time.also can be moved back to windshied by lining up the velcro even if your not level.
I could always get another one ,there cheap .
Still looking for a good one that mounts easy that does all angles.

[fourfourto]

mounted on dash again also with the velcro mount you hav a little wiggle room for offset adjustments as needed.

[Mancil]

Here is another on, I like this one... now just trying to find it in the states
http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/PU_land_meter2.JPG

Like to site
Linker (http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Sherrill_Compass.html)

[NEOCON1]

Ipe !!!! you have the best idea man http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif very easy to switch and only one needed , very nice http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

mancil , those are some really cool ones http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif great find man http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Wile E. Coyote]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
NEOCON1,

The factory spec on our H3s state the side slope capability as 40% and that equates to 36 degrees. (Think of a flat surface as 0% and a vertical wall as 100% slope or 90 degrees. Then, 40% of 90 desgree is 36 degrees (.40 x 90 = 36). Keep that in mind when looking at your LEV-O-GAGE as you are traversing over a challenging terrain. Also, these inclinometer have an accuracy of around +/- 2 degrees under optimal condition. The optimal condition would be to mount it upright and in transverse direction to the forward of the vehicle. The way you have it mounted is not quite upright, however, it is pretty much transverse to the vehicle which matters most, so your inclimeter setup should work pretty good. As always, use your good judgement when offroading.

The "LEV-O-GAGE" Product has been around for more than 30 years serving the offroading industry. It was not made specifically as a marine product although they are sold for a lot of different uses. Here is a link to their products LEV-O-GAGE (http://www.suncompany.net/SubCategory.php?SubCategory=Inclinometers)

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
NEOCON1,

The factory spec on our H3s state the side slope capability as 40% and that equates to 36 degrees. (Think of a flat surface as 0% and a vertical wall as 100% slope or 90 degrees. Then, 40% of 90 desgree is 36 degrees (.40 x 90 = 36). Keep that in mind when looking at your LEV-O-GAGE as you are traversing over a challenging terrain. Also, these inclinometer have an accuracy of around +/- 2 degrees under optimal condition. The optimal condition would be to mount it upright and in transverse direction to the forward of the vehicle. The way you have it mounted is not quite upright, however, it is pretty much transverse to the vehicle which matters most, so your inclimeter setup should work pretty good. As always, use your good judgement when offroading.

The "LEV-O-GAGE" Product has been around for more than 30 years serving the offroading industry. It was not made specifically as a marine product although they are sold for a lot of different uses. Here is a link to their products LEV-O-GAGE (http://www.suncompany.net/SubCategory.php?SubCategory=Inclinometers) DAYUM!!!! You so stupid, if you were to fall out a window, you would go up.

45 degrees = 100% slope
40% slope = about 22.92 degrees

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
NEOCON1,

The factory spec on our H3s state the side slope capability as 40% and that equates to 36 degrees. (Think of a flat surface as 0% and a vertical wall as 100% slope or 90 degrees. Then, 40% of 90 desgree is 36 degrees (.40 x 90 = 36). Keep that in mind when looking at your LEV-O-GAGE as you are traversing over a challenging terrain. Also, these inclinometer have an accuracy of around +/- 2 degrees under optimal condition. The optimal condition would be to mount it upright and in transverse direction to the forward of the vehicle. The way you have it mounted is not quite upright, however, it is pretty much transverse to the vehicle which matters most, so your inclimeter setup should work pretty good. As always, use your good judgement when offroading.

The "LEV-O-GAGE" Product has been around for more than 30 years serving the offroading industry. It was not made specifically as a marine product although they are sold for a lot of different uses. Here is a link to their products LEV-O-GAGE (http://www.suncompany.net/SubCategory.php?SubCategory=Inclinometers) Please post a picture of you in your rig at 36 degrees

[Wile E. Coyote]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
DAYUM!!!! You so stupid, if you were to fall out a window, you would go up.

45 degrees = 100% slope
40% slope = about 22.92 degrees

Hey Paragon, you moron, did you flunk your high school geometry? Get your facts straight before you post anymore on the technical discussion.

By the way, I couldn't resist..., here's a picture for you, Paragon, you idiot.

[PARAGON]

Why no, actually I participated in the Presidential Math and Science Competition.

Your point?

Does the Coyote ever win?

[DRTYFN]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
You can find the best gauge made here: http://www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/tiltmeter.html

It can be mounted viturally anywhere due to it's mounting brackets, has pefect dampening fluid.

Is that the one you told me about way back when?

[PARAGON]

nope

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wile E. Coyote:
NEOCON1,

The factory spec on our H3s state the side slope capability as 40% and that equates to 36 degrees. (Think of a flat surface as 0% and a vertical wall as 100% slope or 90 degrees. Then, 40% of 90 desgree is 36 degrees (.40 x 90 = 36). Keep that in mind when looking at your LEV-O-GAGE as you are traversing over a challenging terrain. Also, these inclinometer have an accuracy of around +/- 2 degrees under optimal condition. The optimal condition would be to mount it upright and in transverse direction to the forward of the vehicle. The way you have it mounted is not quite upright, however, it is pretty much transverse to the vehicle which matters most, so your inclimeter setup should work pretty good. As always, use your good judgement when offroading.

The "LEV-O-GAGE" Product has been around for more than 30 years serving the offroading industry. It was not made specifically as a marine product although they are sold for a lot of different uses. Here is a link to their products LEV-O-GAGE (http://www.suncompany.net/SubCategory.php?SubCategory=Inclinometers) DAYUM!!!! You so stupid, if you were to fall out a window, you would go up.

45 degrees = 100% slope
40% slope = about 22.92 degrees </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Paragon's correct. A 100% grade means the rise and the run are equal - i.e., the hill climbs 10 feet for every 10 feet it moves horizontally - i.e., 45%.
A 40% grade means that the grade rises 4 feet for every 10 feet of horizontal travel (the rise is 40% of the run) - not that the angle is 40% of anything.
The ArcTangent of 0.40 is the angle of a 40% grade in degrees. See http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/ttrig.html

I don't have my HP calculator with me but this web calculator thingy (http://www.1728.com/trigcalc.htm) says that the ArcTangent of 0.40 is 21.801 Degrees. I'm not sure if that calc is accurate, but, either way, it's awfully close to what Paragon is saying (he did say "about" 22.9 degrees) and awfully far from 36 degrees.

[PackerFever]

Thanks for the math education fellas. I may seem sarcastic but I really do appreciate it.

I mounted the Lev o Gauge in the center of the windshield along the liner, looks great and works great. I also mounted one on the door panel just above and in front of the exit handle. I can see that one fine and the one on the windsheild can be sen by everyone in the vehicle. Velcro would have been a nice touch but I used the two sided tape that came on the gauge. I used a level to make sure the vehicle was square and then stuck it to the points I wanted it. they may be a little off but again, these are tools and do not replace common sense. Besdies, I'm a little off as well so it seems like a good fit to me.