KoJack for leveling

[MikeB_374236518]

I was thinking about using my nice new KoJack for leveling as mentioned in the adverts. But how do you do this? Measure the distance from the ground to a convenient spot on the van, then jack up until level, the measure again, carry on jacking up until the tyre is high enough to get the correct bits of wood under the tyre. One of the bits of wood would have to have chocks to stop the tyre from rolling. I can't think you leave the van on the jack.

What am I missing.

PS It's amazing what you think of when walking the dog.

 

[Paulpro]

I don't have a KoJack but would think that you would always try to get your van as level as possible and then get the height as near to level as possible by using the Jack. You've probably got it right in that you have to assess the thickness of wood

spacer(s) you might need to raise by a specific height and experience would help you get it right(ish). Obviously you have to lift the van high enough to get the wheel off the ground to lower back onto the spacer. A small batten(s)of wood should be sufficient to keep the wheel in place until your steadies are down and you can ease your handbrake off. Hope this helps.

 

[Paulpro]

I don't have a KoJack but would think that you would always try to get your van as level as possible and then get the height as near to level as possible by using the Jack. You've probably got it right in that you have to assess the thickness of wood

spacer(s) you might need to raise by a specific height and experience would help you get it right(ish). Obviously you have to lift the van high enough to get the wheel off the ground to lower back onto the spacer. A small batten(s)of wood should be sufficient to keep the wheel in place until your steadies are down and you can ease your handbrake off. Hope this helps.

Oops ! Forgot to mention removing your Jack once the van was level.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Alko recommend that you leave the car attached for stability when jacking

I find that the spirit levelling with the Kojack is a waste of time and requires lying on the ground to see the levels

I much prefer a spirit level in the van doorway as it can be seen easily

You need to guesstimate how many spacers you need by loking at the spirit level before jacking

I always used to have the van down on the side of the shower plughole by a small amount or as late friend said "half a bubble"

 

[Bill_374395301]

I agree I have a Kojack and have tried the levelling system.

Seems to be a fiddle getting on your knees to see the bubble and

then sliding wood etc. under the wheel only to find that when the

jack is removed the suspension settles on the 'van is still down

on the side that you have adjusted

Apart from this the jack is a well made piece of kit.

 

[mauron]

I too have just bought a Kojack and was thinking about the levelling method it describes.

When you jack up the chassis, the weight of the caravan will come off the wheel, which will then drop as the van lifts.

If you pack the wheel according to the spirit levels at this point and wind the jack down, then surely the weight of the van coming back on the wheel will compress the suspension........or an I missing something here?

Ron

 

[WatsonJohnG]

That's right and you need to guesstimate how much the suspension will settle when you put the weight back on it

Its easier to get the level pulling the van up a wedge with the weight on the suspension

But as has been said its a great jack and very easy to use

 

[MikeB_374236518]

"That's right and you need to guesstimate how much the suspension will settle when you put the weight back on it"

That's why I suggested measuring before and when level to get the exact height, but then you will have to have make up the exact height which is another problem. Seems a lot of hassle but it does give us another string to our bow.

 

[Gareth111278]

I'd think that to lift the caravan up off the suspension enough to put bits of wood under the tyres you're going to need it jacked very high, I'd be worried about jacking on grass anyway, best to use a thick peice of ply. What about a screw type axle stand on a thick board instead of wood under the wheels?

I've said it before on the forum but i don't think the 'Raise & clamp' can be beaten.

Cheers Gareth

 

[WatsonJohnG]

We all have our own ways of doing things and I got rid of my van leveller because of the weight and mainly because of the distortion that my type caused to the tyre

The levelling with Kojack and I have one is a sales gimmick and as has been said you need to lie on the ground to see the Kojack spirit levels

It is excellent as a jack for both car and caravan if it fits your car!

Its also good for twin axles when using the Alko wheel clamp but for levelling its much easier to pull the van up onto a wedge and chock it in the correct position

That is more difficult when using the Alko clamp as well especially if the wedge has to be on the offside

The Kojack can then be used to rotate the wheel to line up Alko clamp if needed---it usually is in that situation

I've recently bought the Fiamma levelling blocks and a longer flat is possible hopefully making lining up the Alko clamp easier

They were not tested last week as we had a pefectly level pitch!!