DAS26miles wrote:
Solo, so if I pull into a site that I would normally need to raise 3 of the wheels a few inches, it would level it. I would have to use my own levels for making the adjustments?
If I understand your question correctly, yes. Generally you would install some type of level on board that you would watch as you operated the system manually-this is what we do. The fully auto system does everything for you. Some people like the full auto, others like myself like doing this manually-less technology to complicate things perhaps. Another difference in the two systems is the "central pump" vs. individual remote pumps. Again, make sure what is being offered by the RV manufacturer, call Bigfoot, and do your homework. I selected the central pump manual control system for our Ford e450 chassis. We have 12" stroke cylinders front and 14" rear". This will not move the chassis the full distance as the suspension is not moved until the Bigfoot pad makes contact with the ground. However, it will darn near take the coach off the ground when on level surfaces when the system is in full extension. We've been in a few "very un-level" sites before and our system cylinders have had more than ample travel to level. Of course, I can always add blocks if I needed even more travel but then, that defeats the convenience of just pulling in and pressing a button!
Do your research on owners of similar systems with similar coaches. I can only be a source for this type of system on the Ford E450 chassis. You are adding weight to have this convenience. Don't forget to factor this if you select a chassis that could be marginal with it's carrying capacity.
