Being that I have a class A motorhome without any type of leveling/stabilizing system I would like to add something. Leveling of course can be done with blocks of wood but I want more than just that. When we have grandchildren with us, they are up front on the jack knife sofa and we are in the back in bed, when they move around,go to the bathroom or a little wrestling it moves the MH around more than I like. For some reason it is not very comfortable for me and I am usually not that picky about things like that. I do not have the funds for a automatic or even the hydraulic system. I had thought about using 4 electric boat trailer tongue jacks rated at 3500 pounds each but don't know if they would do the job with a loaded 34' rig. I have also been considering 4 scissor jacks, but reaching that far under to the frame to work them doesn't seem that simple either. What have some of you done or heard of others doing?

This is the first time I hard that a Class a MH don’t have a Auto leveling system, which MH do you Have?:h

It sounds like you're looking for stabilizers more than leveling. A cheap way could be to use 4 wood blocks with 4 hydraulic bottle jacks. You will have to get them on the frame so getting under the MH is required, but I'd bet you could do it for under $150.

If you're looking for a rather permanent fix without the expensive hydraulic jacks, I would have four scissor jacks welded or bolted to the coach frame. Use caution if welding and follow your coach's directions and cautions. Depending on your budget, these can be powered or manual. If you opt for manual, you could use a battery operated drill to power them down. If you have them installed under the front and rear bumpers, they would not be too obtrusive and access would be pretty good...good luck...Dennis

There are all sorts of bits and pieces that You can attach or carry along to HELP! Realistically unless You bite the bullet and install a proper set of Hydraulic or Electric Jacks ,You are never going to be totally happy .Even with the Factory Jacks there is some movement and periodic adjustment is required once in a while during Our long term stays.Whether that is caused by Earth Movement or something Mechanical ,is something that I haven't figured out.In any event when the Grandkids visit Us ,even in Our Sticks and Bricks there is a whole lot of shaking going on!

sch911 wrote:It sounds like you're looking for stabilizers more than leveling. A cheap way could be to use 4 wood blocks with 4 hydraulic bottle jacks. You will have to get them on the frame so getting under the MH is required, but I'd bet you could do it for under $150. thanks for the suggestion, I really won't be too happy to climb that far under my motorhome to position the bottle jacks on the frame, I feel that the jacking should be near the suspension and not right at the rear and front of the frame of the coach.

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Deano56
Explorer II
Aug 25, 2013
Executive wrote:
If you're looking for a rather permanent fix without the expensive hydraulic jacks, I would have four scissor jacks welded or bolted to the coach frame. Use caution if welding and follow your coach's directions and cautions. Depending on your budget, these can be powered or manual. If you opt for manual, you could use a battery operated drill to power them down. If you have them installed under the front and rear bumpers, they would not be too obtrusive and access would be pretty good...good luck...Dennis
I'm leaning towards the powered scissor jacks that have a 5k load rating, that should be enough. My coach sits pretty low to the ground, partially due to, I believe the springs are tired, but the airbags will raise it 2-3" if I remember correctly, but I think they will fit up in there without hanging too low.
Deano56
Explorer II
Aug 25, 2013
sch911 wrote:
It sounds like you're looking for stabilizers more than leveling. A cheap way could be to use 4 wood blocks with 4 hydraulic bottle jacks. You will have to get them on the frame so getting under the MH is required, but I'd bet you could do it for under $150.
thanks for the suggestion, I really won't be too happy to climb that far under my motorhome to position the bottle jacks on the frame, I feel that the jacking should be near the suspension and not right at the rear and front of the frame of the coach.
robatthelake
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
There are all sorts of bits and pieces that You can attach or carry along to HELP!

Realistically unless You bite the bullet and install a proper set of Hydraulic or Electric Jacks ,You are never going to be totally happy .

Even with the Factory Jacks there is some movement and periodic adjustment is required once in a while during Our long term stays.

Whether that is caused by Earth Movement or something Mechanical ,is something that I haven't figured out.

In any event when the Grandkids visit Us ,even in Our Sticks and Bricks there is a whole lot of shaking going on!
Executive45
Explorer III
Aug 25, 2013
If you're looking for a rather permanent fix without the expensive hydraulic jacks, I would have four scissor jacks welded or bolted to the coach frame. Use caution if welding and follow your coach's directions and cautions. Depending on your budget, these can be powered or manual. If you opt for manual, you could use a battery operated drill to power them down. If you have them installed under the front and rear bumpers, they would not be too obtrusive and access would be pretty good...good luck...Dennis
sch911
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
It sounds like you're looking for stabilizers more than leveling. A cheap way could be to use 4 wood blocks with 4 hydraulic bottle jacks. You will have to get them on the frame so getting under the MH is required, but I'd bet you could do it for under $150.
LennyH
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
This is the first time I hard that a Class a MH don’t have a Auto leveling system, which MH do you Have?:h

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