I use a 3-component" system. If the site is significantly un-level, I use what Camping World calls "RV leveling blocks" (and which do look like "leveling legos"). They are light (weight does matter in our vans), and store compactly. For stability, I bought two additional Vanagon jacks on e-bay, and didn't pay much for either one. I would have bought three, but you can't use a Vanagon jack at the right-rear, as it prevents the sliding door from opening all of the way. For this one, I use what Camping World calls a "Stabilizing Base Pad" (basically an aluminum-pyramid-jackscrew"). As it is somewhat difficult to use, I first raise the right-rear of the van with one of the jacks, then slide the "Stabilizing Base Pad" under the jack receptacle and apply a little pressure. Then remove the jack for use at one of the other corners. Try this: http://tinyurl.com/3l4r9 Fin Beven '90 Carat, Custom Camper Conversion Pasadena, CA |
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