Just ordered my first twin axle and was wondering the best way to side level on a sloping pitch. Would a ramp and some flat blocks be the answer?
Side levelling a twin axle
- Thread starter karl.greenfield
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I carry a plank approx 2in high by approx 8in wide and approx 12in longer than the wheelbase of the van. Then it is a simple operation of either reversing or pulling (with the car) the van onto the ramp. in 4 years of using the van have always managed to level it.
I carry 2 pieces of decking, one a bit longer than the other with the edges at an angle, just reverse onto them as needed, simples..
Same as Del and VIP 640 for me. A couple of longish pieces of wood (both fit into front locker),can't think of an occassion when I 've needed the second piece
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Steve in Leo submitted a post some time ago which I've saved.
Steve wrote:
'I have used the two spaced ramp method for the last ten years. Having measured the distance centre to centre of the axle spacing on our twin axle van, I now set the ramps out at 41 inches apart from peak to peak. This gives excellent levelling results in the dry. To aid our winter caravanning, I have screwed the ramps to 65 inch length of builders plank. This holds the ramps firm and stops any sinking and damage on grass pitches. I also have a plain plank the same length (65 inches) to go under the other side to stop the wheels sinking. For storage on the van, I have fitted a steel "u" shaped loop just behind the back axle, to both chassis rails. I slide the ramps across the van through the loops and secure the ends with a "G" clamp at each end to stop them sliding out. A little bit of forward thinking saves a lot of struggling in the wet and windy winter. Hope you have lots of fun. Steve L.'
I use a similar method but I don't bother with planks or bits of wood. I carry a pair of These in the front locker and place them to one side of the wheels back to back. I then reverse the unit, move the ramps across in line with the wheel track and drive forwards. The front axle climbs the rearmost ramp and descents the front one while the back axle climbs the rearmost ramp until the caravan is level. Engage the caravan handbrake and unhitch, use Chocks if necessary.
Steve wrote:
'I have used the two spaced ramp method for the last ten years. Having measured the distance centre to centre of the axle spacing on our twin axle van, I now set the ramps out at 41 inches apart from peak to peak. This gives excellent levelling results in the dry. To aid our winter caravanning, I have screwed the ramps to 65 inch length of builders plank. This holds the ramps firm and stops any sinking and damage on grass pitches. I also have a plain plank the same length (65 inches) to go under the other side to stop the wheels sinking. For storage on the van, I have fitted a steel "u" shaped loop just behind the back axle, to both chassis rails. I slide the ramps across the van through the loops and secure the ends with a "G" clamp at each end to stop them sliding out. A little bit of forward thinking saves a lot of struggling in the wet and windy winter. Hope you have lots of fun. Steve L.'
I use a similar method but I don't bother with planks or bits of wood. I carry a pair of These in the front locker and place them to one side of the wheels back to back. I then reverse the unit, move the ramps across in line with the wheel track and drive forwards. The front axle climbs the rearmost ramp and descents the front one while the back axle climbs the rearmost ramp until the caravan is level. Engage the caravan handbrake and unhitch, use Chocks if necessary.
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