Considering a new Winnebago View 24J

Thanks for all the replies...we’ll probably test the unit out initially and see if we in fact need or want the levelers before spending $4k. That was the one thing I loved About our TC was the ability to level! Our 2018 coach has the electric stabilizers on it already so while I know they won’t level they are supposed to help a lot with stability!

Neschultz...are your HWH levelers able to adjust more then 3”? Someone mentioned that was a limitation to levelers. Also, is the 4K a good estimate on an installed price?

Anyone have any thoughts on the overhead bunk?

We had HWH levelers installed on our 2014 Via. It was the best mod we ever did. Never had a spot that they wouldn’t level in the 3 yrs that we had the Via....you could use them to change the tires if desired. Never had any problems with them. We were particularly fond of the stability they provided.

I understand class-C auto-levelers are good for only a few inches of leveling. You might want to look into their limitations.

Our 24 footer does not have them so I suppose we don't know what we are missing. We find the need to pull out our orange leveling blocks about half the time. The rest of the time, the campsite parking pad is either level or uneven so I watch the air bubble levelers and maneuver the rig on top of the highs & into the lows of the pavement to get it level. Every now and then the campsite is way out of wack with no hope to get the rig level. So then we do our best and try to make it so while sleeping, our heads are higher than our feet.

ADDING: We typically camp in tired, lesser-maintained campsites like in national parks, forests, monuments, etc. We rarely camp in an RV park where the sites are better maintained and the parking pads more level.

I advise to do without levelers on your first big trip to help with your decision, for they can be added at anytime. I am still determining if I want to spend the money... and we bought our rig 10 years ago. :)

when I had my class A I found the leggo blocks to be too narrow to adequately support the sidewalls of the tires. check it out.
bumpy

A 24' Class C really does not need auto levelers. As noted they add weight that comes right off of your available payload {check what you have to begin with as it probably isn't all that much}. Levelers are often as problematic as slides and electric steps adding another layer of complexity to what should be a simple rig.

The yellow Leggo blocks work fine and in 4+ years I've never had to go more than 2 high and usually just on one side. Walk around most campgrounds and you will find most of the folks with levelers have them resting on a yellow block... :S

As Always.... Opinions and YMMV.

:C

Lewis RV in Dayton Ohio is known for low prices and it may be worthwhile calling them for a quote, 937-253-8816. They will deal over the phone and are another resource for information.

I don't know if there are any after market options for a netting on the overhead bunk, but I am sure you could fix up something. As far as the levelers, some people add the HWH levelers as an aftermarket option and I think it costs about $4,000. It also adds to the weight and if you plan to tow a car, it may affect that. We have 2013 Via which is on the MB chassis and we love it, great mileage, and it can go just about anywhere and is easy to park. There is another forum specifically for Winnebago Views on Yahoo, View and it will provide you with lots of information about everything on the View. Also lots of opinions on to install levelers or not. We did not install them on our Via, and it is not an issue for us, so you may want to drive it for a while and see if you think you need them. I do carry the little yellow leveling squares and occasionally have to use them on uneven campsites. You can look at RV Trader to get sales prices in Colorado and nationwide, RV Trader. You will have to register for the Yahoo View Group, but the information is worth it.