Hydraulic levelling systems

Jim,
I looked into these once. They seem expensive for what they do and I think they are only stabilisers not levellers. Just normal wind down legs with a hand pump on front to drive hydraulic arms. They may be beefed up though.

I use jack stands, simple,effective and strong enough to have the wheels in the air if I wanted. $70 new in box for 4 at Caboolture markets. I think the ones BT use welded to the chassis would be more conveniant for quick stops though.

Anyway I wouldn't bother with those other ones. Have heard they can be problematic also-leaks etc. So many seals to go wrong???

Just what I've heard,
Matt

I agree with keeping it simple - just take a couple of blocks or Camec heavy duty plastic ramps.

The best recommendation I can give you is to get your shower fitted with the double drain hole system (instead of just one hole) - provided that the front of the van is higher than the rear (usually req'd for sleeping properly anyway), your shower is always going to drain properly irrespective of level across the van. A simple idea which makes a huge difference in conveniecne.

Hi Jimjan,
I agree with the above - keep it simple. It takes no time to scrape a bit of a hollow or chuch a block down on one side. It you want to get fancy get a pair of those bright yellow levelling ramps for about $20 - bit lighter than blocks of wood and they work well with chocks to lock the wheels in place. The latter are quite important so that you don't roll off your levelling device when un-hitching.

You wont regret your decision to buy a Bt - they are the 'ducks nuts' for those of us who enjoy the great outdoors

Cheers Brumblebum and the Dragon

Never heard of the 'ducks nuts' before - I guess that must be a bit like the 'bees knees'

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