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Hi all , we're thinking of buying a twin axle caravan , if you have a twin axle how do you level it when on site and is a motor mover a must have .
The reason we're thinking of buying one is because we want a fixed bed with a full size washroom behind and a decent size lounge , so far i've only found this setup in twin axle caravans , does anyone know if there's a single axle with the same setup .

Thanks

Wizard

Quote: Originally posted by don-ros on 01/3/2007

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I been to look at caravans today and the salesman told me that caravan makers are making bigger vans on single axles because when you go abroad sites think that english gypsies have twin axle vans and won't let you on

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  Sorry, but that does make me laugth!!!!!! Who cares what the french think!!!!  

I'm finding a twin axel very stable, easy to tow, no problems with leveling, and they just need a bit more umpth to move them!!!!!!

and they just need a bit more umpth to move them!!!!!!

My car has 100bhp and weighs 1800kg there abouts , will that be enough power ?

atb

Wizard

Twin axles have many advantages over single axles, but there are some disadvantages too.

On the plus side: Mors stable on the road, more space,, etc.

Disadvantages: They are invariably heavier, almost impossible to move by hand, etc.

Levelling twin axles causes much debate. Some folk say the must have a level pitch because they are so difficult whereas others ahve no problems at all.

Personally, I have never found a problem with twin axles. Just make sure your towcar is heavy and powerful enough to pull it and you are confident enough to reverse it. As far as levelling goes, I have a set of home made ramps capable of raising one side of the van anything up to about 8 inches. I also have a set of Fiamma jacks (similar to axle stands) which I use to supplement the steadies when on an uneven pitch. I have used these jacks on a couple of occasions when the pitch was so sloping, the front steadies would not reach the ground and had no problems at all.

Wizard, the layout of twin axle you are considering weighs in at about 1700kg for a new one.  I think your car would struggle with that, but an older one could well be lighter.

We are considering the same layout for our next van.

Hi Wizard9956,

We used to have a single axle 2-berth and last year you bought a new twin axle with fixed bed and although it is a lot bigger than our single, the extra space and, of course, fixed bed makes it worthwhile. They are no problem to level and only require a little bit more winding on each corner steady to achieve this. Positioning and reversing is a bit more tricky but with plenty of practice and take your time it becomes second nature, as for a mover, may I would suggest you give the reversing a try before purchasing one as they are a bit expensive for a twin axle. Good luck.

Jamsie

Quote: Originally posted by jamsie423 on 02/3/2007

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Hi Wizard9956,

We used to have a single axle 2-berth and last year you bought a new twin axle with fixed bed and although it is a lot bigger than our single, the extra space and, of course, fixed bed makes it worthwhile. They are no problem to level and only require a little bit more winding on each corner steady to achieve this. Positioning and reversing is a bit more tricky but with plenty of practice and take your time it becomes second nature, as for a mover, may I would suggest you give the reversing a try before purchasing one as they are a bit expensive for a twin axle. Good luck.

Jamsie

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