A tilted motorhome, wobbly furniture, and restless nights are among the most common problems on a campsite. Modern hydraulic leveling jacks provide an effective solution—comfortable, safe, and fully automatic.
Hydraulic leveling jack systems for vehicles such as the Fiat Ducato types 250, 290, and 295 are now conveniently available from specialized online shops like X-Camping.eu. There, campers can find complete, vehicle-specific kits suitable for both the standard Fiat chassis and the AL-KO lightweight chassis.
Just a few years ago, retrofitting was hardly possible, as many systems could only be installed by authorized workshops using special crimping presses. Thanks to modern screw fittings, this has fundamentally changed.
In this article, we show what matters when selecting and retrofitting hydraulic leveling jacks for the Fiat Ducato:
- The advantages hydraulic leveling jacks offer
- Differences between AL-KO and standard chassis
- Scope of delivery and ordering from an online shop
- Installation, commissioning, and calibration
Why hydraulic leveling jacks?
A fully automatic hydraulic leveling jack system levels your Fiat Ducato motorhome perfectly in less than 100 seconds—regardless of whether you are parked on gravel, grass, sand, or uneven ground.
The key advantages at a glance:
- Automatic leveling at the push of a button
- Manual control for special functions (e.g. tank drainage)
- High safety thanks to hose rupture protection on each jack
- Support when changing tires
- Robust, maintenance-free, and resistant to dirt, moisture, and stone impact
The right system for Fiat and AL-KO chassis
The Fiat Ducato is available with two different frame types: the classic Fiat ladder frame and the AL-KO lightweight chassis. This distinction is crucial when choosing the appropriate leveling jacks.
While the jacks on the front axle are identical, the rear telescopic jacks differ in length and design. Online shops such as X-Camping.eu offer vehicle-specific complete kits including the appropriate adapters.
Scope of delivery & ordering
The leveling jack systems are supplied as complete retrofit kits. When purchasing from an online shop, you simply select the appropriate chassis—everything else is included.
Typical scope of delivery:
- 4 hydraulic leveling jacks
- Electro-hydraulic central unit with hand pump
- 40 m hydraulic hoses with screw fittings
- Mini controller & radio remote control
- Leveling sensor
- Wiring harnesses, mounts, and vehicle-specific adapters
- Installation and operating instructions
- ECE R10 certification (EMC tested)
Easy retrofitting
Installation is carried out step by step: mounting the jacks to the frame, installing the pump unit, routing the hydraulic hoses, and connecting the electrical components. Thanks to screw connections, no special crimping press is required—ideal for experienced DIY builders.
After filling with suitable hydraulic fluid, calibration is performed. The vehicle is manually leveled once, and this position is saved as the reference.
Suitable for many Stellantis models
The systems described are suitable not only for the Fiat Ducato, but also for equivalent models such as the Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, Opel Movano, and Toyota ProAce.
Product variants
For the Fiat Ducato 250, AMPLO offers various hydraulic leveling jack systems that are precisely tailored to the respective vehicle configuration. Whether it is a panel van, a vehicle with a classic Fiat chassis, or a motorhome on an AL-KO lightweight chassis, suitable complete systems are available.
The hydraulic leveling jacks ensure fully automatic leveling of the vehicle in less than 100 seconds and guarantee a safe, stable stand—even on uneven ground. All systems are supplied as complete retrofit kits and include, in addition to four hydraulic jacks, the electro-hydraulic central unit, control system, radio remote control, leveling sensor, and vehicle-specific adapters.
For vehicles with a classic Fiat chassis from model year 2006 onward, a specially adapted version is available that is optimally matched to the ladder frame: Hydraulic leveling jacks for Fiat chassis from 2006.
Motorhomes on an AL-KO lightweight chassis require different rear jacks and adapters due to the frame geometry. AMPLO also offers a perfectly fitting solution for this: Hydraulic leveling jacks for Fiat Ducato with AL-KO chassis.
In addition, a version for Fiat Ducato 250 panel vans from model year 2006 onward is available, which is particularly suitable for campervans and converted panel vans: Hydraulic leveling jacks for Fiat Ducato panel vans from 2006.
All AMPLO leveling jack systems are conveniently available from specialized online shops such as X-Camping.eu and offer a maintenance-free, robust solution for greater comfort, safety, and stability while camping.
Conclusion
Hydraulic leveling jacks significantly increase comfort, safety, and living quality in a motorhome. Thanks to modern retrofit solutions, they are now also feasible for DIY installers. Complete, vehicle-specific kits are conveniently available from online shops such as X-Camping.eu—including all components for easy installation.
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