VILLAN replied on 19/09/2023 15:58
Posted on 19/09/2023 15:58
Owing to health problems my elderly Abbey caravan will be in storage for a prolong period this coming winter.
To prevent any damage/deterioration to the tyres Iintent to jack up the caravan and remove the wheels and store them in my garage.
Alko jacking brackets are fitted to the chassis and I have amodified bottle jackthat does the job. Unfortunately with the motor mover located in front of the wheel and the jack placed at the rear of the wheel /suspension arm I am unable to reach behind the wheels to place an axle stand or support under the axle.
I am considering using 4 large wooden blocks placed under the chassis (one just in front of the motor mover and one to the rear of the jack on each side of the van)
With these blocks in place and the corner steadys lowered the van should be well supported and stable.
However as Alko state that jacks should not be used to raise the caravan as damage/distortion to the chassis could occur I would appreciate any thoughts / comments / advice regarding any damage that may occur using this method of support.
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VILLAN