hi i was wondering if anybody could tell us what or where you can buy levelling blocks for twin axle van
thanks
thanks
levelling blocks/ramps for twin axle
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Damian
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If you use the forum search facility you will find a lot written about levelling a twin axle van..
like here for example:http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?fo=13&fm=434152
like here for example:http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?fo=13&fm=434152
V this is how we level our twin axle.
First you need the large Fiamma yellow blocks
(2) measure the distance between the centre of first axle and the second
(3) remember this meaurement and place yellow fiamma blocks back to back on ground, now that measurement you took ,you need to space the blocks that far apart.
(4) you can either drive onto the blocks or reeverse onto them ,found it best to drive on .
(4) now you can level your van front to back using the jockey wheel not the legs these are only to stabilise the van.
Good Luck .
Sir Roger
First you need the large Fiamma yellow blocks
(2) measure the distance between the centre of first axle and the second
(3) remember this meaurement and place yellow fiamma blocks back to back on ground, now that measurement you took ,you need to space the blocks that far apart.
(4) you can either drive onto the blocks or reeverse onto them ,found it best to drive on .
(4) now you can level your van front to back using the jockey wheel not the legs these are only to stabilise the van.
Good Luck .
Sir Roger
Hi Sir Roger
It is worth mentioning that the use of Al-ko wheel locks makes levelling more difficult.
We cheat. I have four 1" thick 36 " planks stored in the front locker.
Drive onto 1,2 or 3 etc until level.
Position caravan so one of the locks lines up. Fit it.
Then drag van or use mover until other lock lines up.
The tyres will drag quite easily on the wood or grass or gravel.
Ok not recommended by Al-ko but it does work.
We also use the trolley jack from time to time but how it breaks your back.
And yes , if only Lord Hezza would give us a decent search engine!!!
Cheers
Dustydog
It is worth mentioning that the use of Al-ko wheel locks makes levelling more difficult.
We cheat. I have four 1" thick 36 " planks stored in the front locker.
Drive onto 1,2 or 3 etc until level.
Position caravan so one of the locks lines up. Fit it.
Then drag van or use mover until other lock lines up.
The tyres will drag quite easily on the wood or grass or gravel.
Ok not recommended by Al-ko but it does work.
We also use the trolley jack from time to time but how it breaks your back.
And yes , if only Lord Hezza would give us a decent search engine!!!
Cheers
Dustydog
Hi All
A message to the powers that be @PC mag would it not be a good idea to do a feature on this subject in the mag at some time.Just a thought.
Tom .
A message to the powers that be @PC mag would it not be a good idea to do a feature on this subject in the mag at some time.Just a thought.
Tom .
Hi, not quite an answer to levelling the van but my OH would like to know why the levelling blocks only seem to be in bright yellow ,hardly colour co-ordinated to the tyres or van ,see what I'm up against everything has to match or fit in LOL
Baza
Baza
This is my solution posted on another forum -http://www.carryoncamping.org/viewtopic.php?p=70845#70845
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.
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.
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