You can usually East-West level a van by adjusting the position you park it - if not, the only way to adjust us placing blocks or such under both wheels on tandem axle van, alternatively dig a hole foe to high side wheels to drop in (not recommended in caravan parks).
I carry; 2off - 25mm and 2off - 50mm, X 200mm Squares of timber and by using combinations I can raise one side 75mm by driving up on them. I have used combination of bricks in really bad sites, (found nearby) and replaced to place of origin.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of November 2021 01:22:50 PM
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Good question: I have been traveling, mostly bush camping, for three years but have never used my set of leveling ramps. I pick level(ish) places to camp and will then spend some time looking for an east/west level, I usually manager to find level within a few minutes. Also twin axel caravans make using ramps more difficult.
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I have been using ramps on my twin axel van for years.
Where only a slight lift is needed I may just use one but mostly I'll use them both. Mine just fit between the wheels with a bit of persuasion on occasion.
I always install chocks on all 4 wheels, front & back on the on ground wheels.
If on a sandy site if I feel like the extra work, I use a shovel to level out any holes left by previous occupants of the site (I only stay at CPs) before reversing on.
I used to carry a few blocks of timber but threw them out because lack of use.
You need 2 piece ramps, where you put one piece between the wheels (red), back up far enough to clip the second piece (black) in place.
The whole ramp will not fit between tandem wheels, take apart in the reverse procedure. Quite easy once you have done it a few times, and chock on the ramp as well.
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Good question: I have been traveling, mostly bush camping, for three years but have never used my set of leveling ramps. I pick level(ish) places to camp and will then spend some time looking for an east/west level, I usually manager to find level within a few minutes. Also twin axel caravans make using ramps more difficult
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You need 2 piece ramps, where you put one piece between the wheels (red), back up far enough to clip the second piece (black) in place.
The whole ramp will not fit between tandem wheels, take apart in the reverse procedure. Quite easy once you have done it a few times, and chock on the ramp as well.
I have these too but can't get the one between wheels as axles must be a little closer together than the average bear. I did cut a bit off one though but still causes a minor problem. I mostly just have one under one wheel and don't bother with both.
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You need 2 piece ramps, where you put one piece between the wheels (red), back up far enough to clip the second piece (black) in place.
The whole ramp will not fit between tandem wheels, take apart in the reverse procedure. Quite easy once you have done it a few times, and chock on the ramp as well.
I have these too but can't get the one between wheels as axles must be a little closer together than the average bear. I did cut a bit off one though but still causes a minor problem. I mostly just have one under one wheel and don't bother with both.
With "load sharing " suspension (which most are ) there is no need to put under both axles........ KB
You can usually East-West level a van by adjusting the position you park it - if not, the only way to adjust us placing blocks or such under both wheels on tandem axle van, alternatively dig a hole foe to high side wheels to drop in (not recommended in caravan parks).
I carry; 2off - 25mm and 2off - 50mm, X 200mm Squares of timber and by using combinations I can raise one side 75mm by driving up on them. I have used combination of bricks in really bad sites, (found nearby) and replaced to place of origin.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of November 2021 01:22:50 PM
I once watched a group of 4 caravans pull up for the night on the edge of a nicely graded gravel road running around a lake. To level their vans they all promptly grabbed there shovels and proceeded to dig their offside van wheels into the road.
The next morning ( yes you've guessed it ) they all drove off leaving a road full of holes. makes you wonder why councils bother doesn't it. Landy
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I use wooden blocks, our van has East/West bedding, and my wife is adamant the van must be level, or at least head high. The chassis clearance is high, so they double up under the jack, or axle stand to get the height, when working on the undercarriage. The van is heavy, and I ran over a chock flattening it, never noticed, so I don't trust the ramps, also the vans wheels are on an angle using the ramps, but the wheels are braked on a flat surface using the blocks. Everyone to their own.
-- Edited by iana on Wednesday 3rd of November 2021 12:23:38 PM
