How do you level your bus?

[TheArgobus]

We're primarily using Argobus for boondocking in the Sierra Nevadas and Tahoe National Forest, meaning we'll be parked on sloped terrain off the side of logging roads. I don't want to roll off my bed, so what's the best way to level the bus? A couple of planks of wood under the tires? A few hydraulic bottle jacks? Weld some scissor jacks to the frame? Or maybe a couple of these fellas?

[ol trunt]

I pulled 4 tent trailer spring latch stablizing jacks from a dead trailer, substituted hydraulic rams for the jacking portion, and plumbed them to a hand operated "Port-A-Power" pump via a 4 gang valve. About $100 in parts and materials
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The hydraulic line in this pic does not lay on the ground in the final installation but connects to the steel lines from the pump.
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[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by ol trunt

I pulled 4 tent trailer spring latch stablizing jacks from a dead trailer, substituted hydraulic rams for the jacking portion, and plumbed them to a hand operated "Port-A-Power" pump via a 4 gang valve. About $100 in parts and materials
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The hydraulic line in this pic does not lay on the ground in the final installation but connects to the steel lines from the pump.
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very ingenious

[Johnny Mullet]

I like to park only in level ground.

[peakbus]

My bus floor, and I assume many, slope towards the front so I'm always looking to compensate when parking. I've been scheming on a way to adjust the front of the bed to level it when on uneven ground.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by peakbus

My bus floor, and I assume many, slope towards the front so I'm always looking to compensate when parking. I've been scheming on a way to adjust the front of the bed to level it when on uneven ground.

'be easier to slip some shims under a mattress than level a bus - lol

[TheArgobus]

Originally Posted by ol trunt

I pulled 4 tent trailer spring latch stablizing jacks from a dead trailer, substituted hydraulic rams for the jacking portion, and plumbed them to a hand operated "Port-A-Power" pump via a 4 gang valve. About $100 in parts and materials
Jack

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The hydraulic line in this pic does not lay on the ground in the final installation but connects to the steel lines from the pump.
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That's genius. Would this also work to jack up the bus to replace a tire? I'm trying to knock out two birds here.

[ol trunt]

Probably not enough stroke to overcome spring/axle sag.
Jack

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by ol trunt

Probably not enough stroke to overcome spring/axle sag.
Jack

perhaps blocking the bus after lifting as far as possible, then blocking under the jack for further lift would work if the jacks are strong enough?