RE: [VACList] Leveling jacks.

[Kevin D Allen <overlander64@xxxxxxxxx>]

Greetings Lee!

I can't give you a precise date on when the permanently installed
stabilizing jacks first became available.  I have, however, had
experience with retrofits on my '64 Overlander.  In 1995, I started with
a set of BAL scissors type stabilizing jacks permanently installed at
the rear corners (recommended by Camping World - West Chicago) - - big
mistake - - insufficient clearance and they drug on almost every
driveway incline and were quickly bent and were totally inoperable by
2000 at which time the curbside unit was drug completely off of the
coach as I departed the driveway at my farm.

I finally decided to go with the low-profile BAL stabilizers that
Airstream utilizes on the current models.  I am not a do-it-yourselfer
so I had the service department at Ace Fogdall RV install a four corner
set on the Overlander.  While I haven't had the opportunity to use them
yet - - the trailer is still receiving some service work - - they
certainly increase the ground clearance in fact they are only a little
(less than one inch) lower than the rear skid plates.  I am confident
that they are going to be a fantastic addition, albeit expensive - -
nearly three-times the cost of the BAL scissor type.

Kevin

Kevin D. Allen
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1978 Argosy Minuet
1975 Cadillac Convertible (towcar in-training)
WBCCI/VAC #6359