I am curious about whether most DP's are able to level using the airbags, with or without jacks. I know that Allegro Breeze uses air-bag leveling and doesn't have jacks (not enough space). I have also seen high-end 45' coaches arrive in the campground and hiss away while they go up and down to achieve level (pretty cool). I assume the high-end coaches also have jacks in case the air bags run out of range.What about a typical (if there is such a thing) 40' DP? I think that most can air-down, but can they actually level with the air bags?

Well, my 40ft Country Coach can level with air bags only. But like coaches with jacks, there are situations where I can't get level. Yes, I know you can use blocks with jacks but that would probably involve the wheels leaving the ground to get level. I would rather keep all tires on the ground. I pull into a campsite and hit the auto level button and let the computer take care of the leveling

Air bag leveling is typically on the higher end coaches I believe. I have air bags that deflate and inflate with the jacks, but I can't use the bags for the purpose of leveling at a campsite. They simply deflate prior to leveling so the jacks have enough stroke to level. They inflate just prior to the jacks retracting when I leave.

All air suspension coach's can air down to let the coach kneel to it's lowest position. I actually just do that sometimes if we are nearly level as we prefer the coach to sit lower. Both air & hydraulic leveling would be best but we have hydraulic only.

I used to have hyd levelers that only sat on top of the axles for leveling/on a 2001 Beaver Contessa. But due to leaking hyd jacks I had HWH Corp remove the jacks,cap off the hyd lines. Then they custom manufactured an air system and installed all new air lines to the airbags and a new console and compressor to level the coach with just air. Push a button for travel mode, get to a campsite and set air brake, push level button and allow coach to release air and level the coach.

A big rig with both uses the air to level and the jacks to stabilize. Jacks only would need pads 3' square to keep from sinking into the ground or putting ruts in asphalt as they are that heavy.I have air only and 95 percent of the time it will be able to level. It would be nice to have jacks to stabilize when parked for longer periods as I can feel some movement. If the site is level airing down takes most of the movement out.

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lj2654
Explorer
Jul 07, 2017
I used to have hyd levelers that only sat on top of the axles for leveling/on a 2001 Beaver Contessa. But due to leaking hyd jacks I had HWH Corp remove the jacks,cap off the hyd lines. Then they custom manufactured an air system and installed all new air lines to the airbags and a new console and compressor to level the coach with just air. Push a button for travel mode, get to a campsite and set air brake, push level button and allow coach to release air and level the coach.
Two_Jayhawks
Explorer
Jul 07, 2017
All air suspension coach's can air down to let the coach kneel to it's lowest position. I actually just do that sometimes if we are nearly level as we prefer the coach to sit lower. Both air & hydraulic leveling would be best but we have hydraulic only.
Mile_High
Explorer
Jul 07, 2017
Air bag leveling is typically on the higher end coaches I believe. I have air bags that deflate and inflate with the jacks, but I can't use the bags for the purpose of leveling at a campsite. They simply deflate prior to leveling so the jacks have enough stroke to level. They inflate just prior to the jacks retracting when I leave.
dons2346
Explorer
Jul 07, 2017
Well, my 40ft Country Coach can level with air bags only. But like coaches with jacks, there are situations where I can't get level. Yes, I know you can use blocks with jacks but that would probably involve the wheels leaving the ground to get level. I would rather keep all tires on the ground. I pull into a campsite and hit the auto level button and let the computer take care of the leveling

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