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08-17-2016, 12:27 AM
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Best way to level without jacks
We just purchased a 21QB Coachman Freelander. Before taking it on the road I want to purchase something on the less expensive side to keep the RV stable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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08-17-2016, 05:08 AM
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I carry several different lengths of 2x8, They can be used for different things, but I've never had to use them to level the MH. Thats the main reason I carry them. 
I have bubble levels mounted on the wall and below the dash so I can see them from the drivers seat, I can usually drive back and forth and get re-positioned so the MH is reasonably level without blocks.
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08-17-2016, 07:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waiter21
I carry several different lengths of 2x8, They can be used for different things, but I've never had to use them to level the MH. Thats the main reason I carry them.
I have bubble levels mounted on the wall and below the dash so I can see them from the drivers seat, I can usually drive back and forth and get re-positioned so the MH is reasonably level without blocks. |
That's helpful to know if the issue was leveling the RV. I was asking about stability. I don't have jacks. I'm assuming if I went back to the dealer, I'd be charged something like $250 per jack maybe more. I wanted to know if there was a less expensive option.
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08-17-2016, 10:29 AM
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I use2x8 short boards but as stated above, I hardly have to use them. You need to install levels easily observed while in drivers seat.
Marvin
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08-17-2016, 10:54 AM
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Do you want to level or stabilize? The title says level but your description says stabilize (these are 2 separate things.....)
If you just want to stabilize then google "rv pyramid jacks", they are about $30 for a set of 4, I used them on an older SOB trailer and I use them for my newer EVO and they work well.
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08-17-2016, 11:13 AM
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Wait till next year...
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X2 SuicideSaints for strictly stabilizing stack jacks will work fine. Look the same as the ones my father had us using 50 years ago
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08-17-2016, 12:55 PM
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You said level but I guessing you meant stabilize, I bought four scissor jacks on e-bay for my cargo trailer a couple months ago for $100. You might check there.
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08-17-2016, 01:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickRed52
We just purchased a 21QB Coachman Freelander. Before taking it on the road I want to purchase something on the less expensive side to keep the RV stable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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these are lite, stack into small package, and not expensive,.... I've used them and they do a good job,......
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-44560-O...camco+rv+jacks
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08-17-2016, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fella10
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These are what I was talking about, best bang for the buck in my opinion. I use 4 on my 28 foot evo and they keep it rock solid. I put 2 near the axles towards the rear and 2 up front near the bedroom of my trailer the bounce/shimy is gone.
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08-17-2016, 02:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuicideSaints
These are what I was talking about, best bang for the buck in my opinion. I use 4 on my 28 foot evo and they keep it rock solid. I put 2 near the axles towards the rear and 2 up front near the bedroom of my trailer the bounce/shimy is gone.
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If that works for you, just do it.
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08-17-2016, 04:00 PM
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I use 2 sets [10 in each] of leveling blocks about $60. Class C lower in front so I level from the front. Just had one campsite that won't level so I changed sites.
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08-17-2016, 04:52 PM
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I decided to go with two of these for the back. Hoping on a 21 footer I won't need stabilizing jacks in the front. Thanks to all who answered this thread
Camco 57371 Olympian Telescopic Jack - 2 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EDUUL2..._NVnTxb15QK93X
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08-17-2016, 05:03 PM
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If your talking about quick leveling.. I bought a set of Anderson camper levelers.. They level and stabilize... check out the youtube..
They work and I don't work for them..
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08-18-2016, 08:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickRed52
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They should do the trick, they are essentially the pyramid jacks.
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