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04/8/2010 at 9:22pm
Location: Chester le Street
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Sorry if this has been brought up in the past but I am still not really sure how to level my twin axle caravan.
A friend of mine says he only puts the level chock under one wheel, is this right ?
I was going to use my Kojak to lift the side that needed to be level up and place (equal) bits of wood under each wheel until level, my friend says he only uses one of them yellow level things and only drives one wheel on it with the other in mid air !
Can anyone advise Ppppplease ??
Thanks....
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04/8/2010 at 9:38pm
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agree with above had 2 level ramps completly u/s now use long plank with little bits to put under it to achive correct height pulling van onto with car
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05/8/2010 at 9:08am
Location: Blackburn Lancashire
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I carry two thin planks for the purpose, and use one alone or both stacked, but definitely under both wheels.
Both wheels should always share the load.
Jim
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05/8/2010 at 9:21am
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We use 2 x pieces of decking one shorter than the other, with the edges cut at a slant so the wheels ride up easier...
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05/8/2010 at 10:18am
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Post last edited on 05/08/2010 12:52:03
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05/8/2010 at 12:32pm
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nothing wrong with using two ramps back to back under one side. if i want a bit more heigh then I leave a small gap between them.
that way both wheels sit on the ramps, and all i need to do is reverse back over them.
never needed anything more than these.
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05/8/2010 at 7:07pm
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Could someone please explain the problem with one levelling ramp as I do this all the time and never have a problem. I do not have one wheel in the air though. Is this advice for completley sloping pitches?
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05/8/2010 at 10:20pm
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Quote: Originally posted by scar on 05/8/2010
Could someone please explain the problem with one levelling ramp as I do this all the time and never have a problem. I do not have one wheel in the air though. Is this advice for completley sloping pitches?
I would guess that the suspension on the second wheel will be at full stretch, and therefore not carrying much (if any weight), therefore all the load will be in the single wheel on that side - this could potentially lead to a slight twist in the caravan chasis...
thinking about it a bit more though... when towing all the weight goes into the wheels... on pitch much of the weight will be carried by the steadies so the total weight on the wheel may not be too bad even if only one is on the ground.
We've only a single axle so can't pass any experience on this - but I think my preference would be to make sure that both wheels each side are in full (loaded) contact with the ground - just my thoughts!
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06/8/2010 at 9:17am
Location: Blackburn Lancashire
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You really can't use just one ramp. It will overload the tyre and suspension. Whatever method you use, just make sure the weight is being carried by both wheels.
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06/8/2010 at 2:39pm
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Thanks for your great reply guys !
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08/8/2010 at 10:46pm
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Crazy!! A twin-axle has 2 wheels, so both have to be raised/leveled!
Unless of course you want to store-up trouble for yourself!!
Glad I always buy new caravans!!
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09/8/2010 at 9:42am
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i use a cara jack cost £40 but works well and also useful in case i have a tyre problem as no jack suppied with caravan
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I go with the planks of wood.I have a twin axel and stuggle to get it level.If i use a spirt gauge on the front its level but when i go to the back its not then,when i get that sorted i check the middle example on top of the work top and,its out.A fellow caravaner told me its the length of the van which flexes the chassis on uneven ground.
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