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PawPaw_n_Gram
Feb 01, 2015Explorer
The systems I've looked into require the ability to get to a 6 or 8 inch tall section of frame to attach the jacks.
While some 5ers have a skin to skin enclosed underbelly - most are only enclosed between the main frame rails. Easier to get to the frame to bolt on the leveler jacks.
Cost is certainly a factor in many folks purchasing a TT vice 5th wheel - and the additional cost of a leveler would be a dis-incentive to purchase a particular TT on the lot. At least in my opinion. A dealer in Fort Worth offers the Lippert 6 jack leveler system for $5,999 installed. I'm sure there are exceptions which require a higher cost.
That said - I'm never (I hope) getting another TT/5er/Class C/Class A without a power leveling system.
While some 5ers have a skin to skin enclosed underbelly - most are only enclosed between the main frame rails. Easier to get to the frame to bolt on the leveler jacks.
Cost is certainly a factor in many folks purchasing a TT vice 5th wheel - and the additional cost of a leveler would be a dis-incentive to purchase a particular TT on the lot. At least in my opinion. A dealer in Fort Worth offers the Lippert 6 jack leveler system for $5,999 installed. I'm sure there are exceptions which require a higher cost.
That said - I'm never (I hope) getting another TT/5er/Class C/Class A without a power leveling system.
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