Posted on 19/01/2019 15:16
I caravan alone and often 'off-grid' in open fields. Levelling can take a loooong time with much to-ing and fro-ing to check the spirit level. I like the look of the E&P automatic system. Does anyone have any experience of it? Good or bad comments? Thanks.
Posted on 21/01/2019 14:19
Hi Elizabeth, I had the full E&P system fitted to my Bailey Unicorn Valencia as soon as I got it. I wouldn’t be without it, makes pitching up so easy and quick. On really un-level ground you can use the manual buttons if needed. It’s handy for changing wheels as well as you can lift the wheel or wheels clear of the ground - no need to to carry a Jack!
I believe that it’s kinder to the axle, as the weight is only fully on the wheels when travelling, in fact when I’m at home I lift the wheels clear of the ground, so there is no load on the axle at all or the tyres either.
The extra weight and it’s cost are the only negatives that I can see.
But, well worth it in my book.
MIne is four years old, has been trouble free and is regularly used.
Posted on 21/01/2019 20:29
We had the E&P basic system fitted to our caravan (Eldiss Crusader Storm) so we just have the main hydraulic rams levelling the caravan side to side then adjust front to back manually using the corner steadies. We carry some wooden blocks to place under the rams on really bad sites.
As mentioned the two negative aspects of the system are the weight and the cost, I think it is worth the money but with a 4 wheel mover as well I do struggle keeping under the MPTLM
Posted on 19/01/2019 15:16 by ClubMember5FED4C43CDI caravan alone and often 'off-grid' in open fields. Levelling can take a loooong time with much to-ing and fro-ing to check the spirit level. I like the look of the E&P automatic system. Does anyone have any experience of it? Good or bad comments? Thanks.
Posted on 22/01/2019 12:17
I also caravan alone. I have a motor mover fitted and use that together with a lock’n’level to get the caravan level from side to side. Once under the wheel all is needed is to stand and watch the sprit level while the device inflates enough to get the van level.
The jockey wheel for front to back levelling.
It takes me 10 – 15 minutes to level everything.
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Posted on 22/01/2019 12:03 by WildwoodI do worry about the effect on the caravan chassis unless it is upgraded. Side to side leveling if it takes the weight off the wheels could surely twist the chassis. Have I missed something?
Posted on 22/01/2019 12:03 by WildwoodI do worry about the effect on the caravan chassis unless it is upgraded. Side to side leveling if it takes the weight off the wheels could surely twist the chassis. Have I missed something?
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