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dakid's avatar
dakid
Explorer
Aug 03, 2015

Stabilizer and leveling

Recently purchase an 2016 Cherokee 294BH
Can anyone help with stabilization and leveling?
I'm looking to purchase leveling scissor jacks from BAL or Husky. I'm leaning towards the BAL. Is one better over the other? Also does anyone have any experience with leveling stabilizer? Are they worth the investment?
I have a tri level level block. Should I use 2 leveling blocks since its a dual axle?

Thx for the replies. I don't think I explained my problem very well. I understand the difference between leveling and stabilizers.
I'm looking to purchase new scissor jacks and was wondering what brand is a better choice BAL or Husky. I also was looking to purchase leveling stabilizers. Was wondering if they are worth the investment.
  • RRinNFla's avatar
    RRinNFla
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2015
    To clarify one point. Leveling and stabilizing are two separate things. Scissor jacks are for stabilizing, that is making sure your trailer doesn't rock when you walk. Automatic leveling is a "system" that usually makes use of "landing gear" types of legs that have independent motors connected to a control mechanism that contains a built-in level, to operate the four landing gear legs until the unit is level.
  • Campfire_Time's avatar
    Campfire_Time
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2015
    In addition to what Richard stated, you have to be careful using any kind of leveling stabilizers. Many frames cannot be leveled in the corners. You can cause the frame to flex and throw doors and things out of square.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Aug 03, 2015
    Yes raise both wheels with leveling blocks. The stabilizers are just that stabilizers. You do not want to life the camper with them
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Aug 03, 2015
    As far as levelers under the wheels, depending on the leveling needs you can put them under just one wheel or under both wheels. I use two 2"x8"x6' boards with beveled ends. I may have one wheel on one board, two wheels on that board, or by stacking the two boards have one wheel on one board and one wheel on two boards, or have both wheels on both boards. Just depends on how unlevel the site is.

    Then level front to back. And lastly drop the stabilizers.
  • dakid's avatar
    dakid
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    Thx for the replies. I don't think I explained my problem very well. I understand the difference between leveling and stabilizers.
    I'm looking to purchase new scissor jacks and was wondering what brand is a better choice BAL or Husky. I also was looking to purchase leveling stabilizers. Was wondering if they are worth the investment.
  • RRinNFla's avatar
    RRinNFla
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    I guess there are not too many opinions on what brand of scissor jack is best. Not too many moving parts, no electronics. My guess is one is just as good as the other.

    As to leveling, I absolutely love my auto-leveling system that came with my new fiver. But, if asked to spend $2-3K for an upgrade, I would have thought it over for a long time.
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2015
    You keep using the term "leveling stabilizers" and I think that is confusing the people trying to help you.

    The two operations are mutually exclusive'

    You level; then you stabilize.

    After 15 years of RVing I have no idea what piece of equipment you have in mind.
  • mrgreetis's avatar
    mrgreetis
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    Do you have a picture or a link to the "leveling stabilizers" you are talking about? That would help with the confusion.

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