Levelling the caravan

gaz10 replied on 14/02/2018 15:45

Posted on 14/02/2018 15:45

Hi all

when levelling the caravan should I drive the caravan forward or reverse on to the chock ?

Bit confused about the braking mesh of the caravan, I thought that you should reverse so as the brakes are working correctly, but I heard different.

Any help in this matter would be great

 

thanks Gary

Taxidad replied on 08/04/2018 15:26

Posted on 08/04/2018 15:26

 One of the first bits of kit we bought was a set of ramps - used then about twice - was recommend some planks to use and found them much easier although over time these will sink in to soft ground so adjusting needs to happen which you'd do in any case.

Merve replied on 09/04/2018 21:31

Posted on 09/04/2018 21:31

Lock’n’ Level is by far the best levelling system I’ve found, yes it costs more but by goodness it’s worth it. I went through this thread and was amazed to find the fist mention of the L&L was well into it. The L&L gets your van bang on every time and it’s sooo easy to use. Levelling used to be a pain in the ass but not now- it’s a breeze. 

Phishing replied on 12/04/2018 20:23

Posted on 12/04/2018 20:23

Always behind for me, easier to position the van and it doesn't try to escape rolling backwards before the handbrake engages.

Scottie2 replied on 12/04/2018 21:16

Posted on 12/04/2018 20:23 by Phishing

Always behind for me, easier to position the van and it doesn't try to escape rolling backwards before the handbrake engages.

Posted on 12/04/2018 21:16

For years I have used a wooden wedge from “0” at its point and “3” in height at the other end...Length of the wedge is “15”....Pull forwards up the wedge and a wheel chalk to put in behind When spirit level, side to side, shows level...Hold with foot brake, insert chalk,and pull on caravan handbrake 

richardandros replied on 13/04/2018 07:24

Posted on 09/04/2018 21:31 by Merve

Lock’n’ Level is by far the best levelling system I’ve found, yes it costs more but by goodness it’s worth it. I went through this thread and was amazed to find the fist mention of the L&L was well into it. The L&L gets your van bang on every time and it’s sooo easy to use. Levelling used to be a pain in the ass but not now- it’s a breeze. 

Posted on 13/04/2018 07:24

Totally agree Merve.  Best bit of kit I have bought and have used it constantly for the last three years - van sits on it on the drive at home.  Mainly got it to facilitate the fitting of both wheel locks on a TA but levelling - especially on soft ground, (we tend to use mainly CLs and CS's) is both safe and simple.

StarGazzy replied on 06/05/2018 16:28

Posted on 06/05/2018 16:28

Hello,

I have and use

http://www.milenco.com/products/levelling/aluminium-leveller

I bought it off Gumtree, it was practically brand new.

I am kinda new to caravanning and I have tried different heights in planks, ramps and so on but the Milenco leveller will save you a lot of time and effort in terms of backwards and forwards.

Honest review... Fantastic bit of kit, easy to use too.

StarGazzy.

 

rovinmad replied on 01/06/2018 07:16

Posted on 06/05/2018 16:28 by StarGazzy

Hello,

I have and use

http://www.milenco.com/products/levelling/aluminium-leveller

I bought it off Gumtree, it was practically brand new.

I am kinda new to caravanning and I have tried different heights in planks, ramps and so on but the Milenco leveller will save you a lot of time and effort in terms of backwards and forwards.

Honest review... Fantastic bit of kit, easy to use too.

StarGazzy.

 

Posted on 01/06/2018 07:16

On a gravel pitch at a club site every van that goes on is required to be in virtually the identical place.  Is it too much to ask that the gravel be level across the axle?  

Cornersteady replied on 01/06/2018 13:04

Posted on 06/05/2018 16:28 by StarGazzy

Hello,

I have and use

http://www.milenco.com/products/levelling/aluminium-leveller

I bought it off Gumtree, it was practically brand new.

I am kinda new to caravanning and I have tried different heights in planks, ramps and so on but the Milenco leveller will save you a lot of time and effort in terms of backwards and forwards.

Honest review... Fantastic bit of kit, easy to use too.

StarGazzy.

 

Posted on 01/06/2018 13:04

Yes we have one and if you want easy(ish) and accurate side to side levelling this does it perfectly.

We don't use it as much nowsdays for short breaks but used it a lot when we would be two weeks plus on one site .

Cornersteady replied on 01/06/2018 13:05

Posted on 01/06/2018 07:16 by rovinmad

On a gravel pitch at a club site every van that goes on is required to be in virtually the identical place.  Is it too much to ask that the gravel be level across the axle?  

Posted on 01/06/2018 13:05

yes fully agree there

RGR2 replied on 10/07/2018 07:59

Posted on 10/07/2018 07:59

Why not use the mover if you've got one. Get level, handbrake on, fit chock, corner steadies down, disengage mover last. No opportunity for van to roll. Also gives you chance to line up wheel lock without leaping in and out of the car, especially if solo.

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