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southbound2010
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013

Need For Leveling Jacks??? Please Help Me Decide

Hello everyone,
We are purchasing a Jayco Melbourne 29d and need to decide about including leveling jacks in the purchase. As all our camping will be at campgrounds which for the most part have level sites I don't think we need to include the added expense, weight and something else that may breakdown in the future but having very limited motorhome camping experience I would really appreciate your thoughts on the subject. Thanks
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  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    Aug 29, 2013
    Get a set of Lynx Levelers at Walmart and give them a try for a season. You can always add levelers later if you decide the blocks are too much trouble.
  • mikeleblanc413's avatar
    mikeleblanc413
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2013
    I'm with DaCrema...I use those orange stacking blocks (can't remember the name)...it's amazing how quickly I can get a feel for exactly how many are needed. I keep a bubble level on the shelf in the refrigerator. DaCrema is right: less weight and one less thing to break down.
  • Pops's avatar
    Pops
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2013
    Years ago, camping was mostly (85%) at private campgrounds. one stop destinations, with our young kids. Mostly level campgrounds.
    Now in our "prime" years, camping is mostly (85%) at Nat Pks, Nat Forests, St Pks, trips on the go, seeing this beautiful country. Many unlevel sites.
    Age+camping style=a necessary easy leveling system.
  • harley-dave's avatar
    harley-dave
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2013
    We have a 31 foot with levelers and love them. No moving back and forth putting in wood or blocks trying to get level. I also really like the stability while moving around the coach or during storms with them down. Our RV seems like it moves easily when the levelers are up and I don't really like that. My opinion... get them with the purchase and don't worry about it.

    Dave
  • DaCrema's avatar
    DaCrema
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2013
    Live with the RV a while and then decide. I thought I was going to get jacks for my RV and have decided against it. I will admit that jacks would be nice when it rains, but I would rather have the simplicity and less weight.

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