Leveling

Here is the original question I sent to Forrest River using their "contact us" option on their web site.

Originally posted by Larry-D Since the question of stabilizers vs leveling jacks comes up every so ofter.  I emailed Forest River and asked simply if the corner jacks were for leveling or stability.  Below is the response. Subject: RE: RV Site - r-pod - Contact Us: "Jacks"   Larry, Thank you for contacting Forest River. The scissor jacks on the four corners on the unit are for leveling.  Thank you, Samantha Ferguson Surveyor/Rpod Claim Processing/Warranty Part Returns (574) 642-3119 option 2 sjhoover@forestriverinc.com fax: (574) 343-5920

I'm sorry, but I don't buy that.  Don't get me wrong; I love my Pod and by reference, Forest River, but this is the same company that installs check valves backwards from time to time.  I think you got an answer from someone at Forest River who didn't understand the question or just didn't know what she was talking about.

The stabilizer jacks are not strong enough to do much leveling in the first place, and I still buy into the notion that the frame isn't made to handle that kind of stress.

TT

Since the question of stabilizers vs leveling jacks comes up every so ofter.  I emailed Forest River and asked simply if the corner jacks were for leveling or stability.  Below is the response.

Nope.....the corner jacks are for stability only.  The leveling everyone is talking about here is side to side and front to back after you've arrived at the campsite.  The levelors they are talking about are for the wheels - side to side.  If you google them you'll see how they work.  Front to back is the crank at the front......then once level you put the corner jacks down.

Originally posted by Patriot Dave As was suggested the Anderson Leveler is awesome. No tools required. Comes with its own chock. Its range id about 5" or so if you need more put down a short board.

We do carry a few short pieces of 2x6 to augment the Andersen if needed. Rarely need more than 4" though.