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PersonAlison-Jane
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Sorry - I know I’m asking so many questions but I’m learning! I’m looking at levelling blocks but don’t understand how they work for a ‘side to side’ levelling problem. If my caravan is uneven on one side and I put a block under one wheel (I was looking at the ‘stepped’ yellow block things), will that not tip it forwards/backwards too - because they’re ‘stepped’?
Or do I just readjust that with the jockey wheel?
It’s SO confusing for a newbie


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It's all very simple once you've done it once!
Reverse onto your pitch and leave the caravan hitched up. Place a spirit level across the caravan floor then place your ramp behind the wheel on the low side. Slowly reverse up the ramp until the caravan is level from side to side. (Obviously it is helpful if someone watches the spirit level whilst you reverse ).
When the caravan is level, apply the handbrake and chock both wheels to stop it running forward and then unhitch the car.
Turn the spirit level lengthways and adjust the level using the jockey wheel.
When level put stays down and kettle on.
Good luck, DaveS1


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Most pitches on organised sites are level enough not to require leveling blocks, its mostly Motorhomes who require them to level up their corners as they do not have an option of leveling front to rear by adjusting by the Jockey wheel before dropping the steadies down if you get my drift.

What you may need are a set of pads to put under your corner steadies to stop them from getting covered in mud or sinking into soft ground when the pitch has become soggy in bad weather. These can be bought as a set of 4 plastic ones from any assesory shop, or home made from 6inch squares of thick plywood from any offcuts you may have to hand. We prefare carrying around 8 to 10 of these offcuts, as they can be stacked as required if ever your pitch slope front to back requires them, they can also be placed under your Jockey wheel to keep it clean on muddy ground.

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Youtube is a wonderful thing. It takes out all the explanation which may be confusing anyway so this will help.

Link


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A Lot of people are recommending this approach:

Lock 'n Level


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PersonAlison-Jane
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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 15/4/2019
A Lot of people are recommending this approach:

Lock 'n Level


Too expensive for me I’m afraid!


PersonAlison-Jane
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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.

Link


Thank you everyone. This link was very useful. I have ordered some blocks :)


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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.

Link


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.


PersonAlison-Jane
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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.




I read loads of stuff online first before posting but didn’t think of YouTube 🤦🏼‍♀️


PersonColin21
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I made my own levelling blocks out of scrap wood, but I realise that not everyone has scrap wood lying around as I do. Always have some left over from various projects.




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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 15/4/2019
A Lot of people are recommending this approach:

Lock 'n Level



We bought one as we also have an alko wheel lock. The 2 in combination work really well and its very easy.

Wouldnt have bothered with something so expensive if we didnt have to deal with a lock too


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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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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 20/4/2019
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.



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.


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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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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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Horses for courses I suppose. The Alko wheel lock wouldn't fit my wheels as the caravan is old. For the same reason I doubt whether it would make any difference to my insurance, as it's cheap enough anyway. The wheel lock would probably be dearer.

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Colin



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