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Chuck2341 · 11-03-2012, 08:56 AM

I've had my motorhome for a little over a year and finally decided to install some levelers. I went with Bullseye electric leveling system mainly for the price. I'm looking where to install the jacks. Not much room, might have to shorten my front storage boxes. It will be a couple week project. Any advice will be much appreciated.

TdogKing · 11-03-2012, 12:05 PM

Unless your good at fabrication/welding, I'd let a RV dealer do it.

Chuck2341 · 11-03-2012, 02:09 PM

It will be a bolt on installation. Relatively easy, I will be posting my step by step installation with pictures.

Sprdtyf350 · 11-03-2012, 02:17 PM

That is pretty cool. Didn't know they made jacks that could be added later. I don't have any on my old Southwind.
Be watching to see how your install goes....

Chuck2341 · 11-10-2012, 06:45 PM

Started on the rear jacks today. The propane tank had to be lowered to make room for drilling holes in the frame on the passenger side and the gas tank fill line had to be repositioned for the drivers side. I used one hole that was in the frame and drilled the three other holes on each side. The hardest part is having enough room to drill the holes.

Chuck2341 · 11-20-2012, 07:45 PM

All jacks mounted, the front went pretty easy after i removed the front storage boxes. I will have to shorten them by 8" before re-installing them. I am mounting the control box under the booth dinette seat so it will be protected from the weather. The issue i am having is with the wiring harness to the jacks. The rear harness is too short by 6 feet. I only have a 30 foot motorhome. I will be contacting Bullseye to discuss this issue. I can lengthen the harness easily, but for $2700 + it should have a long enough harness. I will be posting pics soon.
Happy Thanksgiving

Chuck2341 · 11-20-2012, 08:11 PM

Just a quick pic on each jack installed. I'll have more pics this weekend.

RedWing Nut · 11-20-2012, 08:21 PM

Wow! Nice looking install. Please let us know how well they work when you get them wired.

Chuck2341 · 12-02-2012, 06:59 PM

All jacks wired up and working great! I mounted the main control box under the booth dinette seat so its as close to the center ( for best leveling ) and protected from the weather. I installed the touch panel on the dash. I just have to install the shortened forward storage boxes and I will be done! I haven't had much time to work on it so more pics will follow.

adehaan86 · 12-02-2012, 07:09 PM

I have a question, did you check to see if the frame will support this? I am unsure if your the type to level with wood first then jacks. Or just jacks. I would be worried about possible bending frame.

JudyH · 12-02-2012, 07:20 PM

I would think that if the frame can support the vehicle while it is rolling by the axles, then it should have no problem.

Chuck2341 · 12-02-2012, 08:10 PM

The frame brackets are installed as per the instructions from Bullseye leveling system. I used 1/2" grade 8 bolts torque to 100 ft lbs. To level all i have to do is touch the auto button. I watched the jacks, brackets, and frame during the leveling and everything looks solid. I even used the manual leveling to lift the front tires off the ground (not recommended ) to see if the jacks could do it.

beeker6 · 12-03-2012, 09:59 AM

Looking at this or Bigfoot levlers for a class c any thoughts on the differences or did you not look into this? I have heard some comments that electric might be heavy than hydraulics. Also some concerns on electric motors longitivity. Wondering what your comments might be?

Chuck2341 · 12-03-2012, 02:11 PM

I almost purchased the single pump Bigfoot system from Arizona RV Salvage. It would of been new drop shipped from Bigfoot. I was told they are on a two month back order, so I went with the Bullseye system. I liked the Bigfoot system and the price was right, but I didn't want to wait.