Lock n Level..... anyone have or used one ?

colinbos · Jun 26th, 2018, 16:02

Ive just bought a new caravan... a rather heavy 1400kg empty, 1680 loaded Adria Adora.

It has a motor mover (ive never had one before) and im looking forward to using that.

I always find levelling a faff, and I haven't got a caravan jack, so I thought Id try one of these... anyone got or used one ?

Any good ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7GejeQPweU

Brankster · Jun 26th, 2018, 23:07

I have been caravanning for the last 6 years and never had any problem getting my caravan level. when I first started I did until this older guy told me to use the jockey wheel to get it level and from then on it's been a breeze. I usually get a super pitch which are pretty level anyway. With the jockey wheel, you get it level front to back and I have never found it difficult to get the sides level. Our last van had a motor mover so got a new one for our new caravan. Makes life so much easier and could nt do without it.

colinbos · Jun 27th, 2018, 10:58

I like to use CL sites... basically a field with amenities... so the grass isn't always bowling green level.

The down side is you have to get side to side level always... the upside is less than 5 caravans in some outstanding areas.

The motor mover is something Im really looking forward to. If not only for getting it on the drive without needing help !

outnumbered · Jun 28th, 2018, 21:46

I use one for the twin axle, does what it says on the tin .if on gravel i place a small runner just to protect the underneath.

a bit expensive but you can get the height spot on on the press of a button.
Mike

colinbos · Jul 4th, 2018, 10:54

Thanks Mike. Ive taken the plunge. Ill get an old rubber car mat for underneath when on gravel too.

green van man · Jul 7th, 2018, 07:23

Interesting as I've not seen them before.

My method is to use the motor mover to climb a wedge in the downhill side. Put wedge behind wheel so that tendency is to run forward against brakes.
Once level engage handbrake and take van back on mover to lock brakes off. Van is usually now still within the bubble side to side. Use jockey wheel to level fore and aft, drop legs and disengage mover, put kettle on.

With my luck a puncture would be inevitable, I'd not notice and bend the chassis or something equally as expensive.

Paul.

Jun 26th, 2018, 16:02	#1
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	Lock n Level..... anyone have or used one ? Ive just bought a new caravan... a rather heavy 1400kg empty, 1680 loaded Adria Adora. It has a motor mover (ive never had one before) and im looking forward to using that. I always find levelling a faff, and I haven't got a caravan jack, so I thought Id try one of these... anyone got or used one ? Any good ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7GejeQPweU

Jun 26th, 2018, 23:07	#2
Brankster Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton	I have been caravanning for the last 6 years and never had any problem getting my caravan level. when I first started I did until this older guy told me to use the jockey wheel to get it level and from then on it's been a breeze. I usually get a super pitch which are pretty level anyway. With the jockey wheel, you get it level front to back and I have never found it difficult to get the sides level. Our last van had a motor mover so got a new one for our new caravan. Makes life so much easier and could nt do without it. __________________ XC-60 MY2014 D5 2.4 SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic 215bhp Winter pack with ABL Dark Tinted glass Rear Camera Voice-activated Sat Nav Tempa Styling pack

Jun 28th, 2018, 21:46	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	I use one for the twin axle, does what it says on the tin .if on gravel i place a small runner just to protect the underneath. a bit expensive but you can get the height spot on on the press of a button. Mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Jun 27th, 2018, 10:58	#3
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	I like to use CL sites... basically a field with amenities... so the grass isn't always bowling green level. The down side is you have to get side to side level always... the upside is less than 5 caravans in some outstanding areas. The motor mover is something Im really looking forward to. If not only for getting it on the drive without needing help !

Jul 4th, 2018, 10:54	#5
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	Thanks Mike. Ive taken the plunge. Ill get an old rubber car mat for underneath when on gravel too.

Jul 7th, 2018, 07:23	#6
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Interesting as I've not seen them before. My method is to use the motor mover to climb a wedge in the downhill side. Put wedge behind wheel so that tendency is to run forward against brakes. Once level engage handbrake and take van back on mover to lock brakes off. Van is usually now still within the bubble side to side. Use jockey wheel to level fore and aft, drop legs and disengage mover, put kettle on. With my luck a puncture would be inevitable, I'd not notice and bend the chassis or something equally as expensive. Paul.

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