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gordon23 · 08-03-2005, 08:26 AM

I seem to need leveling on the front in most sites. Side to side I just use blocks but a number of spots I have found for and aft needs several inched correction.

Have an older class A and trying to save money.Is there any units available that come in pairs for front axle only. Is used an option.

gordon23 · 08-03-2005, 08:26 AM

I seem to need leveling on the front in most sites. Side to side I just use blocks but a number of spots I have found for and aft needs several inched correction.

Have an older class A and trying to save money.Is there any units available that come in pairs for front axle only. Is used an option.

rvr2352 · 08-03-2005, 06:35 PM

Gordon I've seen many types of front jack applications. One is the crank-up siccors jacks under the axle. I've also seen hydraulic bottle jacks used. There are also many "drive-up block platforms sold but you can make those from cement-form plywood and other type of wood. Jacks "all the way around" are a great convienence for stabilizing the rig but not absolutely necessay for levelling. Look around he campgrounds and you'll find plenty of varieties. Hope this helps a little, Steve

troth · 08-04-2005, 01:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Have an older class A and trying to save money </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Gordon23, I think your best bang-for-the-buck is to fab a couple of sturdy wood ramps, and carry a few chunks of 2x8s or 2x10s along too. I've never heard of anyone selling a used set of jacks (but I haven't looked for them either). A new set of say, HWH jacks, will set you back about $2K I think.

Gary RVRoamer · 08-04-2005, 07:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">A new set of say, HWH jacks, will set you back about $2K I think </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

More like $4k for all four corners, installed.

If you want to save some money, I'd go for a couple 4 ton bottle jacks and a few 2x8's. Maybe add the scissor jack stabilzers to the rear.