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I have noticed that the overhead cupboard doors in my caravan have become "miss aligned". This has occured suddenly to the extent that the magnetic catch on one of the doors no longer line up. I was away last weekend and we had a few vistors. When we were packing up I observed that the jocky had sunk into the ground. Is it possible the I have bent the chassis? Threre were about 6 adults and three childred in the caravan at one point. Can anyone offer me some advise please.

Thank you for your reply Tentz. I must admit I was given some rather duff information as it turns out. I was told that it was OK to use the corner steadies to level the caravan (i am new to all of this) I was rather out of level and now I fear I may have ruined my caravan. Can the chassis be re-jigged at all?

In my opinion you should not use the corner steadies to level the van.

I think it would be virtually impossible to twist the chassis by screwing the corner steady. They are not designed to appy any great force. At best I suspect you would break the steady or push it through the floor.

If the chassis is bent you would have trouble with all cupboards, doors & windows but the previous correspondent is mistaken in reading this into your post. You only say cupboards. How many?

Much more likely there is some distortion in the cupboards.Move the catch.

I bow to your superior knowledge all  !

I fear that I may have gotten myself into a state of panic (being so new to caravanning and having invested a significant amount of cash)

Rightly or not (and I hope I do not upset anyone on this website) I got some advice from another forum that suggested that I check the cupboard door hinges. Guess what? I checked the hinges and lo and behold they where loose !! A quick session with the Phillips and all in the worls was good.

I sincerly apologise to all who took the time to respond to my post if I may have "over egged the pudding" but believe me, at the time I truly thought that I had broken my caravan. I assure you that all the advice that I have been given has been taken on board. The next time that an "expert" gives me some advice (such as levelling with the steadies) I will direct him (or her) to this great forum.

They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. But I now think that a little knowledge coupled with bad advice from those who should know better is a lot worse.

I am not being bitter as I realise that the resonsibility was mine to ensure that I had all the correct info before making the step change between tent and caravan. However, I wish that those who offer advice would at least consider if they are worthy of the trust of a newbie (as this website has been)

I look forward to many years of happy caravanning now that I have found the support of the UK CAMPSITE(ers).

I only hope that one day, in the not to distant future, that I can help others as you have helped me

Cheers all.

Bob Barker (Nobbynumbnut)

My very real suggestion is this:

If you dont know for sure, please dont offer your opinion. Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but they serve absolutely no purpose.

When someone takes the time and lowers their guard in order to admit to and reveal the need to ask for help. The least you can do is be sympathetic to their needs and carefully consider your answer.

 Please take the time to listen to what people have to say rather than just wait for a lull in the conversation so that you can make your point.

Quote: Originally posted by nobbynumbnut on 16/5/2011

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My very real suggestion is this:

If you dont know for sure, please dont offer your opinion. Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but they serve absolutely no purpose.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 17/5/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by nobbynumbnut on 16/5/2011

My very real suggestion is this:

If you dont know for sure, please dont offer your opinion. Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but they serve absolutely no purpose.

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I would disagree on that, ask a question on a forum or several forums & somewhere among the answers you should find the solution to your problem. Have the good grace to accept the comments/opinions as they come.

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