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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 7:52am
We have not bought the Andersen leveller yet but now wonder if their jack unit would be better as it has more than 4" of lift.  Maybe both then everything covered and tongue pad too.  Any one else tried/thought that?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 8:00am
I think it all depends on how much of a problem leveling is to you.  I intended to get an Anderson when I first got our pod.  Seven years later I still don't have one.  Most places where we camp I can easily get the trailer level side to side, often without even using the Legos.  YMMV
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 12:17pm
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.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 3:17pm
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.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 4:24pm
I’m a bit ignorant so bear with me...
So do you use this instead of the corner jacks? Or in addition to......
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 4:30pm
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.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 4:42pm
ParPod is correct. Stability only. I usually have to adjust my jack after a day or two if I notice the RV rocking.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 9:11am
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

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 9:43am
Wow. The dealer I bought my pod from said not to level with them unless I wanted to replace them. Thanks for that info.
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