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15/4/2019 at 10:46am
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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Youtube is a wonderful thing. It takes out all the explanation which may be confusing anyway so this will help.
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15/4/2019 at 1:12pm
Location: Northern Ireland
Outfit: Sterckeman Alize Concept CP480
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A Lot of people are recommending this approach:
Lock 'n Level
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15/4/2019 at 3:34pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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Quote: Originally posted by Alison-Jane on 15/4/2019
Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 15/4/2019
Youtube is a wonderful thing. It takes out all the explanation which may be confusing anyway so this will help.
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Thank you everyone. This link was very useful. I have ordered some blocks :)
Your'e welcome and if you need are unsure about anything just have a look on youtube first as can be an excellent learning curve especially for novices.
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20/4/2019 at 1:12pm
Location: East Herts
Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail
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Lock 'n Level is a good idea, and undoubtedly easy, but a rather expensive alternative to a few small planks of wood dowelled together like I use. My caravan has movers fitted, and I simply select the number of planks to use then place the ramp behind the caravan wheel and "drive" it up using the movers. Once on the ramp I fit my wheel clamp.
As far as I can see, the only real advantage the Lock 'n Level offers is to be able to adjust the height when the caravan is on it, whereas with my method you have to judge what height you need first. However with my method it only takes a couple of minutes to drive the caravan back down, fit another plank or remove one, and drive it back up again.
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20/4/2019 at 6:10pm
Location: Cumbria
Outfit: Coachman VIP 520
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The alko wheel lock requires the wheel has to be in an exact position to fit - difficult with a ramp easy with the lock and level - possible I guess with long pieces of wood but a bit fiddly.
The alko wheel lock is a pain but significantly reduces my insurance more than a normal wheel clamp.
As above - and worth every penny to keep OH happy and unstressed!
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20/4/2019 at 9:55pm
Location: Glasgow
Outfit: Elddis Avante 454
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We used to take time to get the caravan level but now just accept that a bit off level does not matter, it is best if the side where the waste water drains is the low side but everything seems to work if it is not.
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We camped for years. In 2019 we bought an Elddis Avante 454. We like it as it is short (6.9m) and fits in our driveway and has a fixed bed.
We had 127 nights away in the caravan in 2023.
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