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06-27-2020, 10:32 AM
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BEST and FASTEST ways to level a CLASS B
Having no JACKS and wondering if they can be added after the fact and where that would be done or if I could do it myself without drilling holes in my own frame?
SO I'm looking at RV supply store like Camping World with many different combinations. But truly never having used them, I thought this would be a simple thing and far from it.
So your thoughts suggestions? HELP
thanks
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06-27-2020, 11:26 AM
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If you're talking about a hydraulic leveling system, it can be done, but it ain't cheap. Advanced RV will install them for you for $10K.
https://www.upfittersresource.com/co...m-for-sprinter
I'm sure you can get it done elsewhere for less, but it still won't be cheap or something the average Joe can do in his garage.
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06-27-2020, 11:45 AM
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You could install air bags on your current suspension system and inflate them individually to level the vehicle but you would also need a compressor or a hard pumping foot pump.
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06-27-2020, 12:06 PM
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06-27-2020, 01:36 PM
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If you add hydraulic leveling jacks keep in mind how it will effect your cargo carrying capacity, these systems are not light.
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06-27-2020, 02:06 PM
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There is a company- sorry I deleted) the name but they offer screw motor jacks - 80lbs and about $450.00 per side. They bolt onto your frame. I found them under a Sprinter company but they were available for the Ford.
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06-27-2020, 02:16 PM
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wow, lots of great points. SO now we're down to over the counter plastic levers? Suggestions
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06-27-2020, 03:48 PM
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re: OCCC
Bigfoot systems for Sprinters are around 150 lbs, and a class B van Sprinter 3500 170" wheelbase should easily handle that. The class C conversions can usually have the stabilizer landing gear (if installed, like we did) removed to lessen the overall intrusion on the OCCC. They weigh around 100 lbs so the net reduction on OCCC on our Navion, for example, is less than 50 lbs.
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06-28-2020, 03:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogman635UT
SO now we're down to over the counter plastic levers? Suggestions
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While I do miss the automatic air leveling system on my former DP, in our B we carry a set of 4 of the plastic ones but we rarely need them. I find that I can most always level by moving around in the site and using what nature has to offer.
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06-28-2020, 10:47 AM
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The Fit RV bloggers had Advanced RV install the EP leveling system on their Travato so it can be done on a Promaster, but they probably got it done for the cost of the parts. I found that my biggest issue with leveling is the downard slope of the Promaster so I had a 1.5" lift kit installed in the front suspension. I'm close enough most of the time now and plastic blocks take out the rest.
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06-29-2020, 07:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by magicbus
While I do miss the automatic air leveling system on my former DP, in our B we carry a set of 4 of the plastic ones but we rarely need them. I find that I can most always level by moving around in the site and using what nature has to offer.
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06-30-2020, 09:07 AM
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I'm assuming that a set of the usual plastic legos or maybe 2-3 of those curved plastic ramp-style levelers would do the job, except in the most extreme conditions. For those experienced with true class-B camper vans, is that a reasonable hope, or does one really have to install a system with powered leveling-jacks?
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06-30-2020, 03:07 PM
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I use these plastic legos. They're a couple of inches bigger than the orange ones and they have beveled edges making them much more stable and easier to get up on. Plus, they're 12 of them instead of 10 and those extra 2 blocks are really needed sometimes. Only negative is if you're on gravel and spin your wheels getting onto them they will get torn up. I view buying new blocks as an annual expense. I'd only do the pneumatic levelers if your van can spare the extra weight and you really want them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5S7H17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nD6-Eb06MPX9M
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07-01-2020, 06:57 AM
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Level app
If you use the plastic blocks be sure and get the Truma app for your phone. It’s free and has a great leveling part to the app that tells you how many inches you need at each wheel. Works great for us almost every time. I also have a bubble level in the cup holder in the dash which helps as you are first pulling into a site to get as close as possible to level.
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