Hydraulic jacks for motorhomes
Discover our hydraulic cylinders
Comfort is of paramount importance to motorhome drivers. Lack of comfort comes from body movements caused by the motorhome's suspension. While these movements are considered normal when you're on the road, they're not when you're stopping off. In fact, it's not pleasant to feel the body movements of the motorhome when you're on board or sleeping. These movements can create a slight forward incline, disrupting comfort inside the motorhome.
The best way to avoid these inconveniences and discomforts is to fit your motorhome with hydraulic jacks. They're the ideal levelling device for completely reducing the body movements of a motorhome during transit. If you want to enjoy the benefits of hydraulic jacks for your motorhome, Mecatek (formerly SAWIKO France) can support you with devices designed by the MCK brand.
Why use hydraulic jacks for motorhomes?
Hydraulic jacks are automatic levelling systems. Their purpose is to give a vehicle greater stability, so that it is more comfortable to drive on. Hydraulic jacks are particularly suitable for stabilising a motorhome on gentle slopes.
Le hydraulic jack system is not the only levelling device used by motorhome owners, but it is by far the most effective. Many motorhome owners simply slide chocks under the wheels. This is a back-up system that is less expensive than installing hydraulic jacks, but it does not solve the problem of the motorhome swaying. In addition, this method requires a very good appreciation of the incline of the slope, in order to put the chocks under the right wheels. More efficient and more suitable, the hydraulic jack system for motorhomes represents a wise investment.
In addition to the advantages it brings in terms of levelling and stability for the motorhome, the hydraulic jack system makes it easier :
- Changing a wheel in the event of a puncture
- Putting on chains when it snows
- Switching wheels between front and rear axles
- Draining the grey water tank
- Winter stabilisation position to prevent tyre flattening
The operation of the hydraulic cylinder system is designed to be intuitive and accessible. The user has an intuitive control interface in the form of a touch screen with integrated pictograms, making it easy to carry out all the system's functions. The hydraulic cylinders can only be fitted and removed using the control panel.
How do you install hydraulic jacks on motorhomes?
The installation of the hydraulic jack system for motorhomes developed by MCK is complex and involves a number of stages. Here's a brief overview:
Choice of pump location to provide access to the manual override and facilitate routing of hydraulic cables and hoses
- Hydraulic lines made to measure in an assembly workshop
- Fixing of the front cylinder at various points using screws and a flange
- Fix the rear jack as close as possible to the axle, depending on the space available
- Installation of a reinforcement bar on the chassis to limit the effects of torsion on the chassis when the hydraulic cylinders are pushed.
- Installing the 12/24 volt hydraulic pump
- Applying thermal protection tape to electrical harnesses
- Installation of power supply cables
- Connecting the pump supply circuit to the motor battery
- Installing the control panel
- Initialise the device after bleeding the air from the pump
The hydraulic jacks designed by MCK can be installed on most motor homes. Contact our team to find out if your motorhome is suitable.