Hydraulic and mechanical steady legs for campervans
AL-KO VT support systems for panel vans
Stable parking – even on challenging pitches
Support systems for panel vans balance out uneven parking pitches and reduce unwanted movement inside the vehicle. Hydraulic systems level the campervan conveniently at the push of a button, while mechanical steady legs provide reliable stabilisation using a hand crank. This means you can enjoy noticeably more peace and comfort when sleeping, cooking and moving around inside.
Steady legs for panel vans at a glance
The right solution for your vehicle and travel style
The choice of the appropriate support system depends on your panel van, the vehicle weight and your desired level of operating comfort. Regardless of which solution you choose, you will benefit from numerous advantages:
- Automatic levelling: Hydraulic systems level the panel van precisely and effortlessly.
- Stable parking: Steady legs reduce rocking or swaying of the vehicle when parked.
- Compensation for slopes: Uneven ground such as grass, gravel or asphalt can be reliably levelled out.
- Lightweight solutions: LevelVan weighs less than 50 kg, ClickFix around 24 kg.
- Retrofitting options: Depending on the chassis and the total vehicle weight, different systems are available.
Hydraulic levelling support systems for panel vans
Level parking at the push of a button
After parking the campervan, hydraulic steady legs automatically extend and bring the panel van to a level position within minutes. This relieves the vehicle’s suspension, increases parking stability and improves living comfort. Depending on the system, stored positions also make it easier to empty the water tank or reposition your vehicle as needed.
AL-KO VT offers hydraulic solutions for different vehicle classes. LevelVan was developed especially for compact panel vans. HY4 is also suitable for heavier vehicles up to 6 tonnes. For all-wheel-drive panel vans based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter,LevelM Pro 4x4 offers a version with especially high ground clearance.
Benefits:
- fully automatic, precise levelling
- comfortable operation without physical effort
- less rocking and greater stability
- even support for the vehicle
- practical extra features depending on the system
LevelVan: The ultra-light hydraulic levelling support system for panel vans
LevelVan was developed specifically for panel vans and combines the convenience of fully automatic hydraulic levelling with an exceptionally low system weight. Thanks to innovative carbon cylinder technology, the system weighs from just 49 kg, making it one of the lightest hydraulic levelling support systems in its class. The low weight enables more payload without compromising on comfort or stability.
At the push of a button, the four hydraulic steady legs automatically extend and level the panel van accurately, gently and without torsion. In addition to automatic levelling, a tank-emptying position can also be saved. The fully hydraulic system ensures stable parking on practically any surface and minimises stress on the chassis at the same time.
Benefits at a glance:
- System weight from 49 kg thanks to innovative carbon cylinder technology
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the push of a button
- Greater payload thanks to the lightweight design
- Precise, gentle and twist-free alignment of the vehicle
- Storable positions for levelling and tank emptying
- Space-saving installation in the underbody or vehicle interior
- Specially developed for panel vans
HY4: The hydraulic levelling support system for a wide range of panel vans
HY4 provides fully automatic hydraulic levelling comfort for a wide range of popular panel vans and motorhomes. The system automatically compensates for uneven ground and slopes at the push of a button, ensuring a safe and stable parking position – whether you are parked on asphalt, gravel or grass. With fully automatic levelling, using levelling blocks is a thing of the past.
HY4 differs from central hydraulic systems by featuring a decentralised system with four separate pumps – one for each steady leg. As a result, long hydraulic hoses and drilling into the vehicle’s interior are unnecessary. This reduces installation effort and enables a particularly space-saving fitment beneath the vehicle. HY4 is suitable for motorhomes and panel vans up to 6 tonnes permissible gross weight and is available for models such as the Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, VW Crafter and MAN TGE. Optional app control and integrated weighing function are also available.
Benefits at a glance:
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the push of a button
- Decentralised hydraulic system with four separate pumps
- Space-saving installation with no drilling into the vehicle interior
- App control and weighing function (optional via AL-KO 2LINK Box)
- Suitable for panel vans and motorhomes up to 6 t
- Compatible with a wide range of vehicle platforms, including Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, VW Crafter and MAN TGE
LevelM Pro 4x4: The hydraulic levelling support system for off-road panel vans
LevelM Pro 4x4 was developed specifically for panel vans with all-wheel drive and combines the comfort of fully automatic hydraulic levelling with maximum off-road capability. Thanks to extra-long hydraulic cylinders, the system offers a ground clearance of 280 mm, allowing it to be used even on challenging off-road terrain without limiting the vehicle’s off-road credentials.
At the push of a button, LevelM Pro 4x4 precisely and fully automatically levels the vehicle – even on uneven or loose ground. The fully hydraulic system operates extremely quietly and provides a stable, level parking position within minutes. In addition, up to three individual positions can be stored, for example, for emptying the tank or for a preferred sleeping position. An optional weighing function is available, showing axle and total vehicle weight with a deviation of a maximum of four percent, helping to avoid overloading. The system is currently available for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 4x4 with a permissible gross weight of up to 4.25 t.
Benefits at a glance
- Developed specifically for off-road panel vans
- 280 mm ground clearance with extra-long hydraulic cylinders
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the push of a button
- Stable parking, even on uneven or loose surfaces
- Three individually storable positions
- Optional integrated weighing function
- Currently available for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 4x4
Mechanical steady legs for panel vans
Robust, lightweight and independent of the onboard power supply
Mechanical steady legs are suitable for travellers who favour a straightforward and low-maintenance solution. ClickFix steady legs are made of aluminium and can be steplessly extended by hand crank. They stabilise the panel van on firm or slightly uneven ground, serving primarily as supports rather than providing full automatic levelling.
A free-swinging mechanism reduces the risk of damage if the legs are not retracted before departure. Suitable adapters allow installation even on campervans with an AdBlue tank or spare wheel holder.
Benefits at a glance:
- simple operation by hand crank
- independent of vehicle power, hydraulics and electronics
- robust and durable construction
- minimal maintenance due to simple technology
- lightweight design
Frequently asked questions about support systems for panel vans & campervans
A campervan can be levelled particularly conveniently using a hydraulic levelling support system. The system compensates automatically for uneven ground and slopes, positioning the vehicle level at the push of a button. With mechanical steady legs, larger height differences are first balanced using levelling blocks, before the legs are extended and the campervan stabilised by hand crank.
Steady legs are especially worthwhile if you travel frequently in your campervan and value a stable, steady parking position. They reduce rocking movements inside and improve comfort when sleeping, cooking or moving around the vehicle. Hydraulic systems level the campervan comfortably and precisely, while mechanical steady legs offer a robust and low-maintenance stabilising solution.
Steady legs stabilise the vehicle and reduce interior movement. Hydraulic systems can also compensate for slopes and automatically level the panel van.
The key factors are the chassis, permissible gross weight, available installation space and your preferred operating comfort. The expert team at the AL-KO VT Customer Centres will support you in making the right choice.
Many panel vans can be retrofitted with hydraulic or mechanical steady legs. All that is required is a compatible chassis and professional installation. Our expert team at the AL-KO VT Customer Centres will be happy to help you.
LevelVan is an especially lightweight hydraulic support system solution for compact panel vans. HY4 covers higher vehicle weights, while ClickFix provides manual vehicle stabilisation.
The impact depends on the system and the vehicle. LevelM Pro 4x4 was specifically developed for demanding surfaces and offers 280 millimetres of ground clearance.
ClickFix is available for a wide range of models, including Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer from model year 2006. Other variants are available for the Opel Movano from 2022 and Toyota Proace Max from 2024.
