I am in the process of changing my van to a twin axle. What is the best way to level a twin axle van and what is the best product to use.
Leveling a Twin Axle
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The same as a single axle - level first side to side and then end to end.
We use a Fiamma set of chocs which are each made up of 2 sections you then have five choices of height from nothing through to 2 chocs full height - if you do this you need to drive over the first set of chocs with the first wheel to get the back wheel on.
You can have the choc on only the first wheel if you want but always put the lowest level at the back.
We use a Fiamma set of chocs which are each made up of 2 sections you then have five choices of height from nothing through to 2 chocs full height - if you do this you need to drive over the first set of chocs with the first wheel to get the back wheel on.
You can have the choc on only the first wheel if you want but always put the lowest level at the back.
See below from Steve in Leo.
I carry four 1" thick planks. They do the job too.
Cheers
Dustydog
5 Jun 2009 07:45 AM I have posted my method on this several times and I agree that PC should run the feature. Keep it to one page so that folks can take it with them easily. This way, they can "train" the other folks so all know how to do it.
All one need's is two regular ramps, I use thecheapie recycled plastic orange variaty.
Park the van about 3ft to the rear of where you want it to stop.
Place the first ramp at the front of the front wheel of the side to be raised.
Place second ramp in front of first one.
Set the distance between the top of the first ramp and the second ramp to the same as that of the distance between the centers of the axles. 40 inches was our axle pitch.
Now drive forward taking the first wheel up and over the first ramp.
Now continue taking the van forward until your desired level has been reached.
Chock the wheels and apply the hand brake before un hitching.
To leave the pitch after your holiday, simply tow the van forward over both ramps and retrieve them when the van is clear of the pitch.
Simple's
Regards.
Steve L.
I carry four 1" thick planks. They do the job too.
Cheers
Dustydog
5 Jun 2009 07:45 AM I have posted my method on this several times and I agree that PC should run the feature. Keep it to one page so that folks can take it with them easily. This way, they can "train" the other folks so all know how to do it.
All one need's is two regular ramps, I use thecheapie recycled plastic orange variaty.
Park the van about 3ft to the rear of where you want it to stop.
Place the first ramp at the front of the front wheel of the side to be raised.
Place second ramp in front of first one.
Set the distance between the top of the first ramp and the second ramp to the same as that of the distance between the centers of the axles. 40 inches was our axle pitch.
Now drive forward taking the first wheel up and over the first ramp.
Now continue taking the van forward until your desired level has been reached.
Chock the wheels and apply the hand brake before un hitching.
To leave the pitch after your holiday, simply tow the van forward over both ramps and retrieve them when the van is clear of the pitch.
Simple's
Regards.
Steve L.
Parksy
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I use the same method as Steve in Leo infact I pinch all of his ideas as they are better then mine.
Sorry Steve I still use you old way with the ramps back to back and have never failed us yet.
Sir Roger
Sorry Steve I still use you old way with the ramps back to back and have never failed us yet.
Sir Roger
Purchase a Kojack jack. Park your van where ever you are happy on the pitch.
simply place the jack under the jacking point on the lower side and within ten pumps of the jack the van will be up in the air simply place your chocks or ramps under the wheel and then lower.
Practice will get you used to estimating the size of chock required to make a perfect level.
This meathos is especially good if you are also fitting alco locks and they happen to be on the same side.
Also very good when on a short pitch as you might not have the room to go back and forth onto ramps.
Plus if you get a flat tyre whilst on route having the jack will mean changing your tyre will be a very easy job.
obviously instead of a kojack jack you can use any other meathod of jacking you choose ie trolley jack scissor jack etc but after trying them all by far do I find the kojack to be the easiest.
Hope this helps
John
simply place the jack under the jacking point on the lower side and within ten pumps of the jack the van will be up in the air simply place your chocks or ramps under the wheel and then lower.
Practice will get you used to estimating the size of chock required to make a perfect level.
This meathos is especially good if you are also fitting alco locks and they happen to be on the same side.
Also very good when on a short pitch as you might not have the room to go back and forth onto ramps.
Plus if you get a flat tyre whilst on route having the jack will mean changing your tyre will be a very easy job.
obviously instead of a kojack jack you can use any other meathod of jacking you choose ie trolley jack scissor jack etc but after trying them all by far do I find the kojack to be the easiest.
Hope this helps
John
I think we used our plastic levelling blocks once years ago. This year I've spent more time caravanning with a group of family and friends with twin axle caravans and none of us have needed to use anything to level up, and sites have had all caravans parked level without and blocks or wood.
Jack and blocks is the quickest and easiest way if I needed to level up, it is far easier than shunting back and forth.
Jack and blocks is the quickest and easiest way if I needed to level up, it is far easier than shunting back and forth.
Doh, I've been robbed!
What can I say?
Well done guys for taking the time to explain this system to a fellow caravanner so that he can have an easy life levelling his twin axle caravan.
I don't mind how many times I reply to what some of us seasoned vanners may regard as an elimentary question. What we have to remember is we started as novices some years ago, or in my case some decades ago when gas mantles and a gas oven were the bee's knee's.
Happy caravanning to all.
Steve L.
What can I say?
Well done guys for taking the time to explain this system to a fellow caravanner so that he can have an easy life levelling his twin axle caravan.
I don't mind how many times I reply to what some of us seasoned vanners may regard as an elimentary question. What we have to remember is we started as novices some years ago, or in my case some decades ago when gas mantles and a gas oven were the bee's knee's.
Happy caravanning to all.
Steve L.
Steve
Hopefully the day will come when we will have an easily accessible "Top 100 Tips" section. Your idea will be No 1 on my list!
Cheers
Dustydog
Hopefully the day will come when we will have an easily accessible "Top 100 Tips" section. Your idea will be No 1 on my list!
Cheers
Dustydog
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