TESA Electric Levelling

Vantagemed replied on 07/06/2020 17:56

Posted on 07/06/2020 17:56

Just in the process of buying an Auto-Sleepers Symbol Van. I really want a self-levelling system. It's only a 5.4 metre van and the underside is quite cluttered with spare wheel, two water tanks, a gas tank, a space heater as well as the vehicle fuel tank and silencer. One more issue is the limited storage space inside this small vehicle - the largest storage space is under a shortish sofa, but this already houses a water heater and the battery, enclosed in a battery box.

I had hoped to have a MA-VE hydraulic system. Usually the hydraulic pump and tank is mounted below the vehicle in a box, but there is not enough room for it there, so it would have to go under the sofa and considerably decrease already limited storage. Similar issue with E&P. One alternative the dealer has suggested is a TESA electro-mechanical system.

Has anyone got one of these, or had direct experience of them? Any known issues? I'm not looking for opinions here, but information - the experience of anyone using TESA levelling, or information passed on from users. So if you have a TESA levelling system or have spoken to someone who has one I'd be most grateful for your input.

Tinwheeler replied on 14/06/2020 23:34

Posted on 14/06/2020 23:34

I find testing which way the washroom door swings to be quite a good guide, or using the Bubble Level app.

peedee replied on 15/06/2020 07:40

Posted on 15/06/2020 07:40

The cost of a leveling system works out at about 8 percent of the typical cost of a van. In my view it is a small price to pay for the convenience it gives. I have discovered it is not only about leveling. You can take the weight off the tyres when the van is not in use plus it makes it more difficult to steal. I have also found it makes changing wheels and doing work under the van much easier.

I paid 3k for my Gliderite system and I would not be without it.

peedee

hotford58 replied on 03/12/2020 16:50

Posted on 03/12/2020 16:50

I’m looking at a leveling system for 2 motorhomes and in the same predicament. Which is the one to go for?

tesa system is electric and then the HPC or Ma Ve system.

hotford58 replied on 13/07/2021 18:06

Posted on 15/06/2020 07:40 by peedee

The cost of a leveling system works out at about 8 percent of the typical cost of a van. In my view it is a small price to pay for the convenience it gives. I have discovered it is not only about leveling. You can take the weight off the tyres when the van is not in use plus it makes it more difficult to steal. I have also found it makes changing wheels and doing work under the van much easier.

I paid 3k for my Gliderite system and I would not be without it.

peedee

Posted on 13/07/2021 18:06

Hi

When did you have this system fitted for £3k?

The cheapest system fitted at the moment is around £4800

Regards

Steve 

 

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