What Kind of Cost Effective Leveling System can I Put on My 2021 Thor Axis 25.6 with Limited Space?

Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/23/2025

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etrailer Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle and Drill Adapter - 24" Lift - 30,000 lbs - Qty 4

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Question:

I have a 2021 Thor Axis 25.6 w/o levelers, GVWR 14,500. I have to travel alone for business. I have all the conventional leveling blocks and the half round levelers but they are very hard to impossible to use by myself. I would like to install some leveling jacks not stabilizing jacks. I have looked at some leveling scissor jacks you advertise, the Lippert Landing Gear and the Strombert Carlson LG-4. I would like to stay on the inexpensive side, I dont mind manual vice motorized. Installation in the rear of the RV would be easy because I can replace the built in motorized stabilizers but the front is the problem. Theres not much room. Plus on level ground the front wheels are 4 lower than the rear, meaning I have to raise the front 4 to be level on level ground. Your input on what could be used on the front would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Roger P

Expert Reply:

Hello Roger,

For your Thor Axis, a really solid and budget-friendly way to get true leveling without jumping into a hydraulic system is to go with manual scissor jacks. Two great options available are the etrailer Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle and Drill Adapter - 24" Lift - 30,000 lbs - Qty 4 # e74RV, and the Leveling Scissor Jack Set - 24" Lift - 10,000 lbs - QTY 2 # JSC-24. Both are compact, heavy-duty, and offer up to 24 inches of lift, which is more than enough to raise the front of your RV the 4 inches you need, even when you're parked on level ground.

The etrailer kit is especially convenient because it comes as a complete set of four jacks, along with both a manual crank handle and a drill adapter, giving you everything you need right out of the box. The Stromberg jacks are also a strong option if you're only looking to install jacks on one end, like just the front or rear. Either way, these jacks bolt easily onto the frame and are great for solo travelers who want to avoid dealing with leveling blocks or ramps.

Since you're planning to remove the existing motorized stabilizers in the rear, installation back there should be pretty straightforward. The front is a little more of a challenge due to limited space, but the good news is these scissor jacks are compact enough to work in tighter areas. If there's not a flat spot behind the front wheels, you can often solve that with a simple L-bracket or a small welded mounting tab, which is a common fix on travel trailers with limited space like yours.

So it looks like you already found the best option but needed a little confirmation.

What do you do for work that you travel so much?

expert reply by: Kate F

Kate F.

10/27/2025

Hey Roger, how did things go with the manual scissor jacks on your Thor Axis? Were they able to give you the lift you needed on the front end? Your update could make it easier for others trying to level their RVs on their own.