Every caravanning fan is sure to have encountered the problem of parking a motorhome on uneven ground at least once during their trips. Unfortunately, this is a major discomfort that can take a lot of the fun out of your holidays. Fortunately, there are solutions that can help you to level your motorhome in any situation – one of them being motorhome air cushions. Read our article to learn about this great RV levelling tools available at X-CAMPING shop!
What are motorhome levelling cushions?
Motorhome levelling cushions can be found under a number of different names, such as levelling pads, air jacks or pneumatic jacks. They are one of the motorhome levelling systems available on the market, but what sets them apart is the interesting way in which they are used.
All you have to do is place the air jack under the motorhome wheel that needs levelling, then inflate it with air. You can use a normal car pump with a 12V socket, or even a hand or foot pump! As you inflate the stabiliser cushion, it will expand and automatically raise the vehicle’s wheel and help to level it. It’s as simple as that!
Obviously, you don’t need to worry that the air lifting bag will break under the wheels of your car. Manufacturers take great care with the durability of their products, and some of them boast really high performance in this respect. One example is the Air-Lift dual stabiliser cushion from EMUK, which can withstand pressures of up to 17.5 tonnes! This is definitely more than a motorhome owner or even a truck driver might need.
Air lift cushion for motorhome – advantages
Balancing cushions for motorhomes are fairly new to the fast growing motorhome market, but have already won over users. This is not surprising – compared to other motorhome stabilisation products, the air jacks stand out primarily:
- Great user-friendliness – this is one of the biggest advantages of motorhome air lifts. You don’t require any special tools to use them, all you need is a simple air pump, which is usually present in the equipment of every caravanning fan anyway. Filling them up is also extremely quick and easy and takes no more than a few minutes, from removing the pneumatic jack from the vehicle to fully levelling the wheel.
- No motorhome modifications required – the levelling cushion does not require you to make any changes to your vehicle, which cannot be said of hydraulic levelling systems. All you have to do is pull the jack out of the vehicle!
- High mobility – the inflatable air cushion is extremely light and malleable, so you can take it with you on any trip and store it even in a small locker. This is great convenience and flexibility when travelling.
- Affordable – compared to hydraulic and electric lifts for motorhomes, levelling cushions stand out for their affordability.
Which motorhome levelling pad from the X-CAMPING shop should You choose?
When choosing an air pad for your motorhome, it is best to go for tried and tested solutions. This way, you will make sure that your air jack will be adequately robust and able to withstand the harsh conditions, of which there is no shortage when caravanning. We can particularly recommend two manufacturers who have managed to gain a lot of trust from their customers and continue to go out of their way to constantly improve their products. These are Emuk and Flat-Jack. You can find their motorhome levelling cushions in the X-CAMPING shop. What are the characteristics of their products?
Flat-Jack air cushions for RV
Flat-Jack is a German brand whose main product is levelling air pads in various versions. Initially, the company aimed its product at solving a problem other than levelling a motorhome – protecting the tyres of classic cars from deformation. Their first pneumatic jacks served the purpose of placing the wheels of a rarely used car on them and thus spreading their weight better. This prevented damage often caused by constant pressure on one point of the tyre and ensured that the car was constantly ready to drive, no matter how much time it stood unused.
It was only a matter of time before the company realised that their product was also perfect for levelling motorhomes. This led to the development of the Flat-Jack Camper Edition – suitably reinforced air cushions that are great for making it easier to park a RV on any surface. At X-CAMPING shop, the Flat-Jack air jacks are available in two versions.
Flat-Jack for tyres up to 255 millimetres wide
This version of the Flat-Jack air pad is rectangular and is great for motorhomes with slimmer wheels. The centre of the cushion has been specially designed to evenly distribute the entire weight of the tyre, so you won’t have to worry about the tyre being more heavily overloaded at one point. Correctly positioning the wheel on the cushion is very simple – it is covered with a coloured pattern that indicates the required position of the tyre.
This model of tyre air cushion will appeal especially to those who choose rather even parking areas and have no need to level the motorhome firmly. It will raise the tyre by a maximum of 6 centimetres, providing a light levelling of a motorhome weighing up to 6 tonnes.
Flat-Jack air cushion for tyres up to 305 millimetres wide
This model of motorhome tyre levelling cushion differs from its predecessor in shape and performance. Above all, it is designed for more demanding users who expect more levelling – the compensation cushion will raise the wheel by as much as 20 centimetres! This is enough height to enjoy a levelled motorhome on practically any car park, even the most rough ones.
The cushion is round shaped and wider than the previous version, making it an excellent choice for those with wide tyres on their motorhome, or for owners of vehicles with dual wheels on one axle. The maximum weight of a vehicle you can place on the Flat-Jack air jack in this version is also 6 tonnes.
Emuk brand motorhome stabiliser cushions for motorhome
Anyone looking for motorhome levelling air jacks should consider the Emuk brand. Like Flat-Jack, it comes from Germany and is not just limited to RV levelling systems. Its range also includes trailer towing mirrors and other motorhome accessories. You will find two versions of their air cushions in the X-CAMPING shop.
Air-Lift air cushion by Emuk 43 x 48 cm
The air-lift cushion from Emuk is distinguished above the others by its very aesthetic design. The reinforced plastic is protected on the sides by metal inserts, painted in a distinctive yellow colour. The special texture on the Air-Lift motorhome cushions not only gives them an unusual look, but also makes them extremely resistant to mechanical damage – you can place them on gravel, sand and other surfaces without any worries. Nor do you have to worry about dirt or chemical damage – the Air-Lift can withstand being doused with oils, greases and even acid!
In this version, the Air-Lift air cushion is 43 centimetres wide and 48 centimetres long. This is the ideal size for single tyres in a motorhome. The Emuk product is also distinguished by its large adjustment range – from 1.5 to 20 centimetres. The maximum pressure on the cushion is as much as 11 tonnes, making it the ideal choice not only for motorhome owners, but also for truck drivers who want more comfort when parked.
Air-Lift Emuk 43 x 72 cm pneumatic jack
The second version of the Emuk motorhome levelling pad is an option specifically designed for double wheelers. It is significantly longer than its predecessor – its dimensions are 72 centimetres long by 43 centimetres wide. In terms of visual appeal, both brand’s products are similar – this model also offers an aesthetically pleasing finish and high resistance to mechanical damage and chemical stains.
It is definitely worth mentioning the great durability of this motorhome air pad – it is truly impressive at 17.5 tonnes! So without any worries, you can put even the heaviest vehicles on this motorhome air cushions and not worry about damage.
Check out the motorhome levelling cushions at X-CAMPING!
You already know what motorhome levelling cushions are and which manufacturers and products we can recommend to you. If you are interested in this subject, visit the X-CAMPING.EU shop and check out the pneumatic levelling pads for motorhomes available there. You certainly won’t be disappointed!
We also invite you to read our other articles. On the TOWBARS-ONLINE website, you will find lots of practical information not only for motorhome owners, but also for users of bicycle racks or towbars. For example, you can find out more about drawbar bicycle carriers, or how much does it costs to install a towbar.