Cotreker Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Interested in adding ecominical manual leveling jacks to my Semi. Done some research on a few items that are used on Semi trailers though they are overkill. The first is Landing Gears also called Jack Legs. These really carry the weight but are expensive and I would need the gear side for both sides so I can adjust each side when on uneven ground. The second manual product is called a Drop Leg will do what I want and cost much less $260 each. These are from Jost. I don't want to invest in a fully electric / hydraulic leveling system so looking for some type of a heavy duty manual system. Each jack must be capable of lifting about 6,000 to 12,000 lb's. My 36' Semi with Slide-In camper weighs about 25,000 lb's. Goal is to level some number of inches and stabilize the rig. If I find a product that does not have a long stroke I can always just put a 6x6" post on the ground to make things work. Any ideas? In my tagline is a link to pictures of my rig. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 After all the years of either no jacks on a pu/camper , MH, & RV's using manual jacks suck. We added a hydraulic auto level to our current 5er. Do yourself a favor and spend the money. Every time you roll into a campsite & hit the button you will pat yourself on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks Poohbear, 45 views and one response not what I wanted to hear but thanks anyway. As seen in my pictures of the rig this does not require auto jacks. My plans are to find something manual and either use two on the rear or go with all 4. I have a wonderful electric heavy duty 20v Kobalt impact that will extend them really quickly. The internet is our friend so I will keep looking. Dennis Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Add reciever hitch ports to the bed, use a jack with sufficient capacity to lift/level the rig. Remove for travel. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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