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Leveling Jacks pro & con

garmp
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thinking about up sizing from a 22' to a 26' class C and am thinking about adding leveling jacks. We have blocks, but have only used them once in over 2 years, but with a 26 footer it might be a different story.
My question is: are leveling jacks really worth it? Not only in dollar amounts, but also considering the weight factor. The convenience factor is unquestioned. But there again, when do I put blocks under the jacks or don't you? What are the limits, etc?
FYI We mainly like COE, State, TVA, etc. and some municipal parks. Rarely do commercial.
Our 2351D Phoenix Cruiser, Jack, has turned us from campers into RVers and loving it!
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way2roll
Navigator II
Navigator II
If you don't plan on keeping it forever and will eventually sell it, the jacks will add a lot more value and be more attractive to buyers than a MH without them.

Jeff - 2023 FR Sunseeker 2400B MBS

Dusty_R
Explorer
Explorer
I have what I call a cat's eye leveling bubble glued to our dog house, often times I can just back in and find a spot level enough. Then sometimes I need to put a block of wood to two. No power jacks needed.

Dusty

IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
With a 26footer like mine I see them as something I don't need,the cost and the extra weight is something that doesn't appeal to me.Also one more thing that I will not have to worry about going wrong.

I have seen in the places that I camp the people with jacks have to put down a block so they won't sink,that just seems to be to much work.

I carry These,they have never sunk are simple to use and store nicely. I tried the Lego type blocks,problem with them is you have to carry a lot of them as noted and if you don't get it right the first time you have to drive off then re stack them,also to much work.

I have have found that the ramps are a one and done deal,works for me but may not be what some want.
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C

mbutts
Explorer
Explorer
Love, love, LOVE them! Back in, hit the button, done.

My Forest River Forester came with the sensor box un-attached to the vehicle so leveling was hit or miss until I fixed that. I found the box (about 3x3x2) under a kitchen cabinet, screwed it to the floor in the correct orientation, and everything's been great since.
Mike Butts
DW+DD+DS+Poodles
2017 Forest River Forester 3011DS (first MH!)
Previously 1999 Coleman Santa Fe pop-up, 2007 Kodiak 23SS hybrid, 2013 Sunset Trail 29SS travel trailer

camperdave
Explorer
Explorer
Only down side is cost. I don't have them. Would love to, but can't justify the $4k to myself. I carry 20 leveler blocks and have used every one on occasion. Takes a lot of blocks to raise a set of duallies.
2004 Fleetwood Tioga 29v

blownstang01
Explorer
Explorer
I installed Bigfoot jacks on my 31'. Love them. Really adds in the stability when "walking around" inside. The big "feet" that they use haven't needed any additional blocking so far after 2 years use, although I do carry blocks in case. I bought mine on sale for $1,995 and installed them myself. If they were 2-3 times that cost, I probably could have lived without them, but very happy to have them.

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
Iโ€™m not sure you can make a case for spending the money based on your experience with a 22 footer. 26 isnโ€™t much longer and youโ€™ve stayed at places where even leveling blocks arenโ€™t needed.

Now, we are in a 31 foot class A and find them very handy and uses them all the time. Wouldnโ€™t have a mh without them.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT