Forum Discussion

DAS26miles's avatar
DAS26miles
Explorer II
Aug 29, 2017

Winnebago Minnie 25B levelers and any comments

Checking out the Winnebago Minnie 25B and wondering if anyone has installed after market automatic or manual levelers. I see Winnebago doesn't have them as an option. Also any other comments from 25B owners please chime in.
We had a 2004 Minnie 22E and really enjoyed it especially the passenger side dinette. Upgraded to another manufacturer longer 28' Class C loaded with options like 2 slide, levelers, 3 TVs, full body paint and find it a beast to drive and unpredictable issues. Looking into downsize and a more reliable RV.
  • IMHO: Any C 25' or less {and some even larger}, really does not need levelers. A set of leggo blocks will meet any leveling issues you encounter without the significant weight and complexity of levelers. Save your money and payload for more useful expenditures.

    Next time you are out count the number of units with levelers... that are sitting on leggo blocks.
    :S
  • We have a 25b, and not having levelers has been a non issue. I wouldn't waste the money.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    We've had two Class C's with HWH Kickdown Levelers. Both manual control. I don't know who installed the first set, the current ones were installed by CW.

    I like the idea of Levelers, but Kickdown has been a PITA on both coaches. They extend before kicking down. They fold part way up but the rams don't retract. I also think they wobble when deployed.

    So, if I was to install them again, I'd want direct acting or probably would not bother with jacks. I'd suspect that availability of direct acting jacks for Class C depends on Chassis Manufacturer, Location of Obstructions on the RV body, and Design of the Jacks and Brackets.

    EDIT: First coach was 24-ft, Second is 31-ft. The longer the coach, and ideally the wider you can set the jacks crosswise, the better they'll work for you. On the 24-ft, we'd often lift a front wheel off the ground before the coach reached level.