We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you found them in terms of safety, reliability, and weight/storage?
We carry a bucket of small wood blocks for under the corner stablizers, 3 off cuts 400 long of pine garden sleepers and a couple of plastic ramps.
I like wood because when I am cold I can burn it and then keep me eye out for more in my travels.
Most things in our traveling kit has 2 or more uses.
As for the other ramps do not know anything about them.
Treecrest said
07:20 PM Nov 2, 2019
Gday Flags2
Don't know the product you are inquiring about, but if you are getting a tandem, just ensure you get a set of ramps which can fit between the two tyres. Personally, I wouldn't be raising the drop down legs with blocks/chocks as it may destabilize the van.
Glen
iana said
07:35 PM Nov 2, 2019
I have had a look at the product on the net, I use wooden blocks to level the van, and it is a simple operation, the blocks can be used for other applications as well. I think that product looks a bit fiddley to use.
They have a system of interlocking blocks for different axle configurations, motorhomes etc - not one size fits all. Won't paste the pictures because they are too large but it looks a really smart, lightweight system.
We just want something for the legs to sit on once we have leveled. I wanted something I could dust with baby powder or ant sand that would not blow away or get wet. The leg pads are just the ticket.
many thanks
Flags2 said
07:43 PM Nov 2, 2019
They probably will but over time they get wet and heavier and that doesn't appeal to me. I was looking for something more light weight and completely waterproof. These chocks looked just the thing and I just wondered if anyone was using them.
yobarr said
07:44 PM Nov 2, 2019
Flags2 wrote:
Good morning everyone,
We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you found them in terms of safety, reliability, and weight/storage?
Many thanks
They weigh 1kg each and are simply to help prevent legs sinking in to mud,although they do have little "pockets" that you can fill with whatever it is you use to discourage ants visiting you.Measurements are 22x17x7mm.Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 2nd of November 2019 07:45:12 PM
blaze said
08:20 PM Nov 2, 2019
I don't often use level ramps, if I need them I most likely don't want to park there. For plates under the stabaliser legs I use 200x200x6mm flat aliminium
cheers
blaze
Bobdown said
08:42 PM Nov 2, 2019
Hi, These are good for dual wheels, take the black bit off and back up...........cheers Bob
We had a plastic block which was second hand. We got rid of it as mud stuck to it & the channels in the plastic moulding filled with dirt.
Timber is easy & quick to clean by scraping the edge of one block over the face of a second block. 90 X 45 pine is 2.3 kg per metre.
We also use some aluminium treadplate which doubles up as a jack plate.
Bobdown said
10:29 PM Nov 2, 2019
Whenarewethere wrote:
Will blocks of wood not work?
Whenarewethere your system might be ok for a single axle but it's no good for dual axles because of the small distance between tyres, also a bit of mud doesn't worry me, I put them in the tunnel boot.
Flags2 the Oziblock for duals was quoted at $305...........you can pick up the ones I have for $60 - $75 at various places.
Cheers Bob
Whenarewethere said
12:02 AM Nov 3, 2019
That was an extreme example for a car, but 90x45 timber is $5.78/m & if you loose a section just get another bit.
Flags2 said
09:54 AM Nov 3, 2019
Thanks for all your ideas folks. HWMBO is leaning towards the aluminium plate, wooden chocks and the oziblock foot pads.
Have fun and stay safe out there.
Whenarewethere said
11:36 AM Nov 3, 2019
You will be able to get aluminium offcuts from an aluminium engineering &/or steel workshop in your local industrial area.
If you want stronger sheet/plate ask for 5083 Alloy.
Flags2 said
04:33 PM Nov 6, 2019
Thanks Whenarewethere. How heavy is a tread plate you use and what are the dimensions?
Whenarewethere said
05:07 PM Nov 6, 2019
It is 5mm (without tread thickness). This was originally intended as a jack plate with the 8 inner most Allen bolts to locate the jack, but I started using it for leveling.
Then added the larger piece tapping threads & bolting the first piece to the larger piece with M6 dome Allen bolts. The car is too heavy about 600kg a corner & even this bends 2 pieces a bit with the tread facing down with no support in the middle.
This is where blocks of wood come into their own as they are cheap, light & easy to clean. So I would use a combination of timber & metal.
Good morning everyone,
We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you found them in terms of safety, reliability, and weight/storage?
Many thanks
Will blocks of wood not work?
We carry a bucket of small wood blocks for under the corner stablizers, 3 off cuts 400 long of pine garden sleepers and a couple of plastic ramps.
I like wood because when I am cold I can burn it and then keep me eye out for more in my travels.
Most things in our traveling kit has 2 or more uses.
As for the other ramps do not know anything about them.
Don't know the product you are inquiring about, but if you are getting a tandem, just ensure you get a set of ramps which can fit between the two tyres. Personally, I wouldn't be raising the drop down legs with blocks/chocks as it may destabilize the van.
Glen
Hi Glen
This is the website.
www.oziblocknchock.com.au
They have a system of interlocking blocks for different axle configurations, motorhomes etc - not one size fits all. Won't paste the pictures because they are too large but it looks a really smart, lightweight system.
We just want something for the legs to sit on once we have leveled. I wanted something I could dust with baby powder or ant sand that would not blow away or get wet. The leg pads are just the ticket.
many thanks
They probably will but over time they get wet and heavier and that doesn't appeal to me. I was looking for something more light weight and completely waterproof. These chocks looked just the thing and I just wondered if anyone was using them.
They weigh 1kg each and are simply to help prevent legs sinking in to mud,although they do have little "pockets" that you can fill with whatever it is you use to discourage ants visiting you.Measurements are 22x17x7mm.Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 2nd of November 2019 07:45:12 PM
cheers
blaze
Hi, These are good for dual wheels, take the black bit off and back up...........cheers Bob
We had a plastic block which was second hand. We got rid of it as mud stuck to it & the channels in the plastic moulding filled with dirt.
Timber is easy & quick to clean by scraping the edge of one block over the face of a second block. 90 X 45 pine is 2.3 kg per metre.
We also use some aluminium treadplate which doubles up as a jack plate.
Whenarewethere your system might be ok for a single axle but it's no good for dual axles because of the small distance between tyres, also a bit of mud doesn't worry me, I put them in the tunnel boot.
Flags2 the Oziblock for duals was quoted at $305...........you can pick up the ones I have for $60 - $75 at various places.
Cheers Bob
That was an extreme example for a car, but 90x45 timber is $5.78/m & if you loose a section just get another bit.
Thanks for all your ideas folks. HWMBO is leaning towards the aluminium plate, wooden chocks and the oziblock foot pads.
Have fun and stay safe out there.
You will be able to get aluminium offcuts from an aluminium engineering &/or steel workshop in your local industrial area.
If you want stronger sheet/plate ask for 5083 Alloy.
Thanks Whenarewethere. How heavy is a tread plate you use and what are the dimensions?
It is 5mm (without tread thickness). This was originally intended as a jack plate with the 8 inner most Allen bolts to locate the jack, but I started using it for leveling.
Then added the larger piece tapping threads & bolting the first piece to the larger piece with M6 dome Allen bolts. The car is too heavy about 600kg a corner & even this bends 2 pieces a bit with the tread facing down with no support in the middle.
This is where blocks of wood come into their own as they are cheap, light & easy to clean. So I would use a combination of timber & metal.
What about the....Anderson Camper Leveler ramp for Caravan RV Motorhome.
easy to use ...other use is to turn one on it's side and use them for your
jockey wheel base.
https://youtu.be/sk7teMWhN6c
EBAY..131888994480