kb0zke Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Our Foretravel uses the air bags for leveling, so no drop-down jacks. From what I've been able to find out, Foretravel, Newell, and some Country Coach models use the air bags for leveling. Most other brands use drop-down jacks. It seems to me that using the air bags is a simpler system overall. The "cost" is that there is a limit to how much slope is acceptable. Right now, for example, I've got the rear up on two levels of 2x8 planks and the air bags are at nearly full extension. The front is down on the tires. No big deal, just took a few minutes longer to get set up. We've noticed, though, that sometimes we can feel the coach shake a bit when someone is moving around. I wouldn't think that a person's weight would make that much difference in a 30,000 pound coach, but maybe it is because the rear is so far up. Here's my question: Has anyone had a coach that uses air bags for leveling AND had a coach that uses drop-down jacks? If so, I'd like to hear from you about the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Quote David Lininger, kb0zke 1993 Foretravel U300 40' (sold) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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