2018 Isata 3 Automatic Leveling Jacks

[Mikemdd]

Two quick questions. Are the automatic leveling jacks for the 2018 Isata 3 from Bigfoot? If so, does it have the "Automatic Leveling" series or the "Platinum" series? The Platinum series says it only levels front to rear and is half the price of the "Automatic" series. Thanks

[chroniekon]

Mine is from Equalizer Systems. It automatically levels front to back and side to side. By far the best option ever IMHO.

[Mikemdd]

Originally Posted by chroniekon

Mine is from Equalizer Systems. It automatically levels front to back and side to side. By far the best option ever IMHO.

Thanks!

[milkman55]

Originally Posted by chroniekon

Mine is from Equalizer Systems. It automatically levels front to back and side to side. By far the best option ever IMHO.

Did you have yours installed aftermarket? I thought the factory installs were Bigfoot? Do you know the added weight of the Equalizer system vs the stock stabilizers?

I had been waiting for the lightweight aluminum stabilizers from Bullseye, but they don’t seem to be moving very fast.

[chroniekon]

Mine were factory installed a little over a year ago now. It's possible they are using Big Foot now, not sure about that. The added weight has been talked about here on passed threads, but I don't remember how much it adds. I added the aluminum wheel option to offset it a bit. Mostly that was for aesthetics though, but that's how I was able to convince the DW.
I'm sure someone will chime in with some real numbers for you.

[caswelld]

Bigfoot hydraulic leveler = 170 LBS

[wmjones]

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[Mikemdd]

Seems there is some confusion on what leveling jacks are on the new 2018 Isata 3. We know for sure about the 2017 models thanks to chroniekon. I pick mine up on Thursday and will let everyone know what brand they installed last month.

[milkman55]

I talked to Equalizer Systems today and they make a version specifically for the Isata 3 that bolts on the Sprinter chassis. Fully automatic hydraulic system for $2995 and they install at their factory for $500. I think I am goig to need to find a reason to go to Elkhart to get this added. He said their system was 180 lbs and you gain 90 lbs removing the factory stabilizers, so a net add of 90 lbs.

Auto-Level System Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Dynamax Mfg.

[Mikemdd]

Awesome. Thanks for the great information. I'm glad I included them as an option. I also got the Alcoa wheels to help a little on the CCC. To close the loop, I'll get back after Thursday just to close everything out. Thanks again to everyone.

[xgarys]

Originally Posted by chroniekon

Mine were factory installed a little over a year ago now. It's possible they are using Big Foot now, not sure about that. The added weight has been talked about here on passed threads, but I don't remember how much it adds. I added the aluminum wheel option to offset it a bit. Mostly that was for aesthetics though, but that's how I was able to convince the DW.

I'm sure someone will chime in with some real numbers for you.

My 2017 Isata 3 started assembly as best I can determine in October 2016 and was sold to the original owner in January or February of 2017. It has Bigfoot Automatic levelers and they work great! Far easier to operate and less fragile than the HWS drop downs I had on my previous coach.

Hopefully you'll get Bigfoot Automatic on yours.

[Greg-Gabe]

Ours also has the Equalizer Systems. Automatically levels front to back and side to side, although I usually level manually. Ours was built in November and we got it just before Christmas last year. Works great, we downsized from a class A and got spoiled, guess I’m just getting too old to go out in the rain with blocks trying to get things level...

[bclemens]

Equalizer is our standard leveling jack on everything now. The 5 series has always been that way, the trucks transitioned from Power Gear about a year back, the 3 series went to equalizer about a year ago as well.

[Mikemdd]

Picked up my new Isata 3 today. I'll post a separate thread. With regards to the levelling system, it is indeed the Equalizer system. It is an awesome system. We tested it during the PDI and it was dead on level. Very complicated process how it gets there, which is built into the computer. I like it a lot.

[chroniekon]

I like mine better every time I use it.