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Subject Topic: DON`T DO IT, corner steadies to level
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PersonStressed Al
08/4/2014 at 12:04pm
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Yes it doesn't take long to do it properly, side to side with leveling ramp and wheel chock and then back to front with the jockey wheel.
What amazes me more is that a lot of people don't seem to bother with leveling at all. I have seen extreme nose up, nose down and lurching sideways! Some even have the appearance of being on some sort of launch pad with their noses pointing eagerly skywards! Surely there can be no comfort with that sort of set up, but each to their own I suppose.

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Quote: Originally posted by andyfisher on 07/4/2014
CC course instructor: "Down to the ground and once more round."

Another for this! Going to teach this rhyme to my DD who has recently found winding down the steadies to be her favorite job to complete during set up. Takes much less time if all the family muck in...

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Personalpiner
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Just dont do it, unless you want to stress the body and damage the seals and cause damp.
Great post Vicar.

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PersonJohn4703
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Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 07/4/2014

What about people that use a 'powerful' cordless driver?

They let it keep winding even after the leg's down, I've seen some try and level with it, other's don't realise
YOUR LEG'S DOWN - YOU CAN STOP NOW!!!


I bought a cheap cordless driver and use it set on a low setting, the legs are down just enough to stop the 'van rocking, no more


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yep,i also hand wind the legs so you can feel when its right.I also have a block of 4x2 treated wood under each foot to help spread the load and reduce the need to further wind the legs due to sinking or settling.I also use a block under the jocky wheel,this gives more height when winding up to hitch on car.I found over a few days sometimes the jockey wheel sinks,then you cant get it high enough to hitch on vehicle.My advise is dont use anything motorized,always set legs by hand,you can feel when its right


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I have tried so many time to tell my dad not to do this, but all I get is "I have been caravanning for 30 years and never had a problem" errr yeah dad apart from the corner steadies that have you have broken and blamed on a poor weld/ fixings.

I despair, will try and show him this thread but appearantly at the age of 66 you know everything ;)

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Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 09/4/2014
I have tried so many time to tell my dad not to do this, but all I get is "I have been caravanning for 30 years and never had a problem" errr yeah dad apart from the corner steadies that have you have broken and blamed on a poor weld/ fixings.

I despair, will try and show him this thread but appearantly at the age of 66 you know everything ;)


You're not the only one with a dad like that. Mine also knows how to drive better than anyone else, at 83.

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once saw couple level van with steadies then lift the jockey wheel was okay til they sat down for a cupa then bang van tipped forward steadies disapeard inside van DONT DO IT.

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PersonMikeyBe
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Quote: What amazes me more is that a lot of people don't seem to bother with leveling at all. I have seen extreme nose up, nose down and lurching sideways! Some even have the appearance of being on some sort of launch pad with their noses pointing eagerly skywards! Surely there can be no comfort with that sort of set up, but each to their own I suppose.


That's me. As long as I can fly my sausages and bacon in the morning without the oil escaping the frying pan, I'm happy.


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On the subject of levelling, what do you experienced people think about me buying a Caravan leveller (milenco) or the like? Are they as simple to use as they seem? Thanks


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Personmichell8
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What most use is the little triangular spirit level that allows fore/aft & side/side levelling, you can buy from B&Q, ebay etc. I have one screwed on a flat surface just inside door or just take a small spirit level. It is difficult to level without a spirit level of some sort. This

Or do you mean the wind up metal lift for the wheel? They are ok but a bit cumbersome to cart around. One high level wheel ramp, the type with steps works ok for me.


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Thanks michell8,

Yes I meant the type you place around a wheel and raise a wheel to aid levelling. Inexperienced vanner, they just appear to be simpler to use, was wondering if it is worth investing in one.


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Quote: Originally posted by Bruneval3 on 09/4/2014
On the subject of levelling, what do you experienced people think about me buying a Caravan leveller (milenco) or the like? Are they as simple to use as they seem? Thanks


We bought one last year, worthwhile investment in my opinion. Very simple and easy to use, just shove under wheel and wind away on the ratchet.

Never managed to get on well with the set of chocks. They either squirmed out from under the wheel, or we could never get the van level as we wanted it.

Either to high, or next step down, too low. Complete pain in the butt.

You can get a Milenco or Lockloy on fleabay for about £30 to £60 nothing to choose between either.

They weigh about 7kg and dont take up much more room than the chocks.

There are some around called Bulldog but they are in steel tube and are a lot heavier.

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Hi Andy,

Many thanks for your input. Will invest in one then. Once again many thanks.


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We also have a Milenco leveler and is great for use with an alko wheel lock. Is it a bit of pain when eyeing up the receiver for the lock and leveling on blocks with chicks at the same time.
Reverse where you want the van, eyeing up the lock receiver, put lock on then level with the leveler.

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Good rhyme. I like that advice. On these threads can often be difficult to separate a bit of advice from a lot of scaremongering.
It's not a fine line between good practice and disaster. You can get some things a bit wrong without the world stopping spinning.

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