Caravan levelling
43 replies
Amesford replied on 06/06/2019 13:37
replied on 06/06/2019 13:53
Posted on 06/06/2019 13:53
I have a series of timber blocks about 15'' long and 6'' wide. There are 4 about 2.5'' thick and 3 or 4 about 1.5'' thick. I run onto these for levelling. If it needs more than 6.5'' on the offside I am on the wrong pitch
If I have to raise the door side by more than 1.5'' I am also on the wrong pitch
EmilysDad replied on 06/06/2019 14:18
Cornersteady replied on 06/06/2019 18:06
Posted on 06/06/2019 18:06
just use a spirit level across the van (or go hi tech and use a phone app), and on the side that needs raising (which surprisingly for me is mostly the nearside) place a plastic ramp next to the wheel, and get the mover to move it up the ramp till it is level. You will find the mover will try and turn the ramp so either you hold the ramp and do a double act with OH watching the level (Optional is shouting at OH while doing it).
Or there is a lock and level device (google it) where you drive over a (very durable) inflatable bag and use an electric pump to raise it. Useful if you are using an Alko wheel lock. Or buy a Milenco Aluminium Leveller. Ramps or blocks of wood are the cheapest option.
Ernie S replied on 06/06/2019 21:13
Takethedogalong replied on 06/06/2019 22:30
Cornersteady replied on 06/06/2019 23:35
paul56 replied on 07/06/2019 08:54
replied on 07/06/2019 09:27
Posted on 06/06/2019 21:13 by Ernie SLock n level for me. Absolutely love it. Makes levelling a caravan a joy.
Posted on 07/06/2019 09:27
Seems useful on twin axle for lock fitting if that is the side you want to raise! Would not wish to use on single axle though as just an extra step for me. I line up the blocks and lock in the same way the guy does in this video. Move the caravan forward, slide blocks across and motormover caravan onto block. Then fit lock. No need to dig out electric pump from under the passenger seat in car. I see no point in spending £125 for a single axe one to be used once or twice a year
Cornersteady replied on 07/06/2019 09:58
Posted on 07/06/2019 08:54 by paul56You may also find it useful to carry wooden blocks to go under the steadies if the pitch is on a severe(ish) angle as I don't find them as effective if they are on fully extended mode.
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