Hydraulic and mechanical levelling supports for campervans
AL-KO VT support systems for panel vans
Park securely—even on challenging pitches
Support systems for panel vans compensate for uneven parking spaces and reduce unwanted vehicle movement. Hydraulic systems level the campervan comfortably at the push of a button, while mechanical steady legs reliably stabilise it using a hand crank. This way, you enjoy noticeably more peace and quiet when sleeping, cooking and moving about inside.
Levelling support systems for panel vans at a glance
The right solution for your vehicle and travel style
The choice of the right support system depends on your panel van, the vehicle weight, and the level of operating comfort you prefer. Whatever solution you choose, there are numerous advantages:
- Automatic levelling: Hydraulic systems level the panel van accurately and effortlessly.
- Stable positioning: Levelling support legs reduce rocking and swaying whilst parked.
- Compensation for gradients: Uneven ground, whether grass, gravel or tarmac, can reliably be compensated for.
- Lightweight solutions: LevelVan weighs less than 50 kg, ClickFix around 24 kg.
- Retrofitting: Different systems are available depending on chassis and vehicle weight.
Hydraulic levelling support systems for panel vans
Level parking at the push of a button
Hydraulic steady legs extend automatically after you have parked your campervan and bring the panel van to a level position within minutes. This relieves stress on the vehicle suspension, increases stability and improves living comfort. Saved positions make it easier, depending on the system, to empty the water tank or quickly realign your vehicle.
AL-KO VT offers hydraulic solutions for various vehicle classes. LevelVan has been 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the LevelM Pro 4x4 variant is available, which offers especially high ground clearance.
Advantages:
- Fully automatic and precise levelling
- Convenient operation without physical effort
- Less rocking and improved stability
- Even support for the entire vehicle
- Practical additional functions 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 extremely low system weight. Thanks to innovative carbon cylinder technology, the system weighs from 49 kg and is therefore among the lightest hydraulic levelling support systems in its class. The low weight means more payload without sacrificing comfort or stability.
At the push of a button, the four hydraulic steady legs extend automatically and level the panel van precisely, gently and twist-free. In addition to automatic levelling, a tank emptying position can also be saved. The fully hydraulic system ensures a secure stand on practically any surface and simultaneously minimises the load on the chassis.
Advantages at a glance:
- System weight from 49 kg thanks to innovative carbon cylinder technology
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the push of a button
- More payload thanks to the low weight
- Precise, gentle and twist-free levelling of the vehicle
- Storable positions for levelling and tank emptying
- Space-saving installation below the chassis or inside the vehicle
- Developed especially for panel vans
HY4: The hydraulic levelling support system for all types of panel van
HY4 offers the convenience of fully automatic hydraulic levelling for a wide range of popular panel vans and motorhomes. The system compensates for uneven ground and gradients at the touch of a button and ensures a safe, stable parking position—whether you are on tarmac, gravel or grass. With automatic levelling, alignment ramps are now a thing of the past.
Unlike central hydraulic systems, HY4 uses a decentralised concept with four separate pumps—one for each steady leg—so there are no long hydraulic lines or holes required in the interior of the vehicle. This means a reduced installation effort and allows for particularly space-saving fitting underneath the vehicle. HY4 is suitable for motorhomes and panel vans up to 6 tonnes permissible gross weight and is available for the Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, VW Crafter and MAN TGE, amongst others. Optional app control and an integrated weighing function are also available.
Advantages at a glance:
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the touch of a button
- Decentralised hydraulic system with four separate pumps
- Space-saving installation with no holes needed in the vehicle interior
- App control and weighing function optionally available with the AL-KO 2LINK Box
- Suitable for panel vans and motorhomes up to 6 t
- Compatible with numerous vehicle platforms, including Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, VW Crafter and MAN TGE
LevelM Pro 4x4: The hydraulic levelling system for off-road panel vans
LevelM Pro 4x4 has been developed especially for panel vans with all-wheel drive, combining the convenience 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, making it suitable for use on demanding off-road terrain without compromising the vehicle’s off-road features.
At the touch of a button, LevelM Pro 4x4 automatically and precisely levels your vehicle—even on uneven or loose surfaces. The fully hydraulic system operates especially quietly and enables secure, level parking in just a few minutes. Up to three individual positions, such as for tank emptying or preferred sleeping positions, can be saved. Optionally, a weighing function is available, which determines the axle and total weight of the vehicle with a maximum deviation of four percent, helping you to avoid overloading. Currently, the system is available for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 4x4 with a permissible gross weight of up to 4.25 t.
Advantages at a glance
- Developed specifically for off-road panel vans
- 280 mm ground clearance thanks to extra-long hydraulic cylinders
- Fully automatic hydraulic levelling at the push of a button
- Safe parking even on uneven or loose terrain
- Three individually programmable positions
- Optional integrated weighing function
- Currently available for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 4x4
Mechanical levelling supports for panel vans
Robust, lightweight and independent of the onboard power supply
Mechanical levelling supports are ideal for travellers who prefer a straightforward, low-maintenance solution. The ClickFix steady legs are made of aluminium and can be continuously extended by hand crank. They stabilise the panel van on firm or slightly uneven ground, but are mainly designed for supporting rather than fully automatic levelling.
A swing-away mechanism reduces the risk of damage if the legs are not retracted before driving off. Appropriate adapters allow installation even with campervans equipped with an AdBlue tank or spare wheel carrier.
Advantages at a glance:
- easy operation by hand crank
- independent of onboard power, hydraulics and electronics
- robust and durable construction
- minimal maintenance due to simple technology
- low own weight
Frequently asked questions about support systems for panel vans & campervans
A campervan can be levelled in particular comfort using a hydraulic levelling support system. It automatically compensates for unevenness and gradients, bringing the vehicle level at the touch of a button. With mechanical supports, major height differences are first compensated with wheel ramps and then the supports are extended by hand crank for stabilising.
Levelling supports are worthwhile if you regularly travel by campervan and value a stable, steady parking position. They reduce rocking inside and increase comfort for sleeping, cooking and moving around inside the vehicle. Hydraulic systems offer convenient and precise alignment, while mechanical levelling supports provide a robust and low-maintenance solution for stabilisation.
Levelling supports stabilise the vehicle and reduce movement inside. Hydraulic systems can also compensate for gradients and automatically level the panel van.
Relevant factors include the chassis, permissible gross weight, available space for installation, and the operator comfort required. The expert team at our AL-KO VT Customer Centres can assist you in choosing the best option.
Many panel vans can be retrofitted with hydraulic or mechanical levelling supports. The essential requirements are a compatible chassis and professional installation. Our expert team at the AL-KO VT Customer Centres will be pleased to help you.
LevelVan is an especially lightweight hydraulic support system for compact panel vans. HY4 covers higher vehicle weights, while ClickFix provides manual vehicle stabilisation.
The effect depends on the system and the vehicle. LevelM Pro 4x4 was specifically developed for demanding ground and offers 280 millimetres of ground clearance.
ClickFix is available for Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, and Peugeot Boxer from model year 2006 onwards, among others. Other versions are available for the Opel Movano from 2022 and the Toyota Proace Max from 2024.
