Does anyone level there motorhome in parks and if so do you have auto leveling connected or chocks, I am a first time motorhome owner and we have a Avida Esperance 7.95 mtrs long thanks
elliemike said
10:04 AM May 31, 2020
Archie1953 wrote:
Does anyone level there motorhome in parks and if so do you have auto leveling connected or chocks, I am a first time motorhome owner and we have a Avida Esperance 7.95 mtrs long thanks
If the van needs leveling (even in Caravan Parks) I would think most people would level it up with leveling ramps or blocks. Whatever it takes.
Self leveling vans/motorhomes would I assume be a doddle to park, then leave them to it.
In some cases for single axle vans, if OK, digging a shallow depression for the high side wheel to drop into,( But fill it in when leaving)
Roger Roger said
11:19 AM May 31, 2020
Hi
Use wooden ramps or blocks and a Bubble Level app on phone, within degree,
Possum3 said
11:46 AM May 31, 2020
Archie, The main reason for levelling vans and motorhomes is that three way fridges need to be level to operate properly. We use combination of blocks, ramp and 12mm boards - adjust to a torpedo level - 21ft, Tandem axle caravan.
I have a Jayco Conquest similar size to your MH.
I have the 'Motorhome Level' app on my iphone (it's the orange one in the APP Store). I put the iphone on bench top in the MH, I take a screen shot then walk around the wheels and place the plates as required, then drive up on them. There is a demo on Utube how to use the App and set up ramps, very simple, it's great.
On Utube type HOW TO LEVEL YOUR MOTORHOME WITH AN EASY TO USE APP.
I made my own timber ramps after my plastic ramps cracked.
The timber ramps I made are from 180x40 dressed structural pine and I stack them to the height required, they lock together so that they don't slide, I have 16mm locator holes drilled about 20mm deep on the top side and tek scews with head not fully screwed down, to match on the underside, also a 75x50 timber stopper for the top plate which has 2 x long bolts with threads sticking out which locate into holes of the top plate. I like these timber ramps as sometimes you need to raise 3 wheels at diferent heights and If i get to within 20mm - 30mm, that's good enough for me.
I can put some photos on when I next get to where I store our MH, if you want.
All the best and happy travels.
Steel Dog
Archie1953 said
03:18 PM Jun 1, 2020
Thanks for the info Steeldog as a retired chippy should be able to handle that regards
Tony Bev said
04:43 PM Jun 1, 2020
Hi Archie 1953
I have a Jayco Conquest as per my Avatar, maximum weight is less than 4 tonne
I use the plastic type levellers (pic below), I think I got them from Supercheap, or similar shop, when they were on special
They were very handy, when I had a three way fridge
I can usually tell, by sitting in the drivers seat, how far out of whack the motorhome is
Now that I have a 12 volt compressor fridge, I am no longer concerned about being level
I now only use them (they came as a pair), if the head of the bed is sloping downwards
Dougwe said
05:01 PM Jun 1, 2020
Welcome to the gang Archie, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I use plastic ramps and a chock at front and rear of one wheel each side. I have a duel axle teepee. Has worked a treat for many moons now.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Steel Dog said
05:52 PM Jun 1, 2020
Hi Archie1953
This might be of some help, I have cut the pieces as follows (to fit in paniers):
Bottom layer - 1 x plate 180mm, 1 x plate 580mm.
Middle layer - 1 x plate 580mm.
Top layer - plate 350mm.
I stagger the layers 30mm back from the front of the layer below and don't go over 3 layers.
Also I should have mentioned (as per Chief's post above) I chock the both sides of the wheel that doesn't have any plates.
Cheers
Steel Dog
Gaylehere said
09:30 PM Jun 1, 2020
All we have for our motorhome is a little spirit level to give us an idea of how level the area/site is where we are. If in an open area we just move around a bit to it's fairly level, most CP sites are reasonably level. (there are a few exceptions) I guess because we sleep across the back of the motorhome it doesn't matter too much to us if one side is a little higher than the other, we just put the pillows on the higher side. LOL.
Whenarewethere said
11:01 PM Jun 1, 2020
Other half has a problem if there is a pea under the mattress!
Jaahn said
08:39 AM Jun 2, 2020
Gaylehere wrote:
All we have for our motorhome is a little spirit level to give us an idea of how level the area/site is where we are. If in an open area we just move around a bit to it's fairly level, most CP sites are reasonably level. (there are a few exceptions) I guess because we sleep across the back of the motorhome it doesn't matter too much to us if one side is a little higher than the other, we just put the pillows on the higher side. LOL.
Hi
We also just have a small cheap level for our small MH and two of the plastic wedges. We had some pieces of wood also but do not take them now. When you arrive at the site get out and have a look at it and see what slope it has, then park the right way, often that is all you need for a "level" site. If free camping it may need a bit more looking first, but you can just park where you like and move it a bit. Mostly as we have a compressor fridge now, only need to adjust it if you feel you are rolling out of bed one way and sleep the direction your head is higher than your feet.
Note you do not have to chock two wheels often, just one chock on one wheel is OK. The suspension does not have to be perfectly even.
Get out there and practice and you will find it is easy
Jaahn
StewG said
12:15 PM Jun 2, 2020
We always try to level the van on arrival. A simple, cheap two-way spirit level mounted on the drawbar works for us. I "calibrated" it when first attaching it by get the van level - spirit level on inside floor, benches, etc. and using plastic chocks, and jockey wheel - then packed the two-way with bits of plastic until it agreed. A hinged metal cover over it for travelling completes the set-up. With your Motorhome, you would need to find a similar convenient spot to mount your level.
We purchased the Motorhome Level app after reading your post. They now have a STOP button, it retains the levelling info so you can set the plates. Might be worth looking to see if you can get a free update
JeffRae
Steel Dog said
03:55 PM Jun 2, 2020
Hi JeffRae,
Thanks for letting me know about the STOP on the Motorhome Levelling App, I never noticed it was there, now it makes the App even better.
An old photo of my timber ramps, which I have since modified, stepping the layers back 30mm from the front to help prevent them from flipping if I hit the stopper to hard, need to be slow and steady when going up the 3 layer height.
Thanks Stew, that looks too b easy and simple, off to the bloody g.... s.,d by the look of that.
bgt said
04:37 PM Jun 3, 2020
Just get a bottle of something out of fridge, put it on the bench and use it as a level. A glass of beer does just as well. But make sure you finish levelling while there is still beer in the glass.
Whenarewethere said
05:28 PM Jun 3, 2020
My effort on a space not large enough for a car. 2 of the blocks key into each other with bolts used as pins. 2 pieces of aluminium treadplate which doubles up as a jacking plate.
Archie1953 said
04:31 PM Jun 4, 2020
Thanks Tony
Archie1953 said
04:34 PM Jun 4, 2020
Thanks
Aus-Kiwi said
07:47 PM Jun 4, 2020
Air bags and hydro levellers on each corner . Good option .
If the van needs leveling (even in Caravan Parks) I would think most people would level it up with leveling ramps or blocks. Whatever it takes.
Self leveling vans/motorhomes would I assume be a doddle to park, then leave them to it.
In some cases for single axle vans, if OK, digging a shallow depression for the high side wheel to drop into,( But fill it in when leaving)
I bought a level & pulled the acrylic bubble out.
Blocks of wood are cheap & adaptable!
I have a Jayco Conquest similar size to your MH.
I have the 'Motorhome Level' app on my iphone (it's the orange one in the APP Store). I put the iphone on bench top in the MH, I take a screen shot then walk around the wheels and place the plates as required, then drive up on them. There is a demo on Utube how to use the App and set up ramps, very simple, it's great.
On Utube type HOW TO LEVEL YOUR MOTORHOME WITH AN EASY TO USE APP.
I made my own timber ramps after my plastic ramps cracked.
The timber ramps I made are from 180x40 dressed structural pine and I stack them to the height required, they lock together so that they don't slide, I have 16mm locator holes drilled about 20mm deep on the top side and tek scews with head not fully screwed down, to match on the underside, also a 75x50 timber stopper for the top plate which has 2 x long bolts with threads sticking out which locate into holes of the top plate. I like these timber ramps as sometimes you need to raise 3 wheels at diferent heights and If i get to within 20mm - 30mm, that's good enough for me.
I can put some photos on when I next get to where I store our MH, if you want.
All the best and happy travels.
Steel Dog
Hi Archie 1953
I have a Jayco Conquest as per my Avatar, maximum weight is less than 4 tonne
I use the plastic type levellers (pic below), I think I got them from Supercheap, or similar shop, when they were on special
They were very handy, when I had a three way fridge
I can usually tell, by sitting in the drivers seat, how far out of whack the motorhome is
Now that I have a 12 volt compressor fridge, I am no longer concerned about being level
I now only use them (they came as a pair), if the head of the bed is sloping downwards
I use plastic ramps and a chock at front and rear of one wheel each side. I have a duel axle teepee. Has worked a treat for many moons now.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
This might be of some help, I have cut the pieces as follows (to fit in paniers):
Bottom layer - 1 x plate 180mm, 1 x plate 580mm.
Middle layer - 1 x plate 580mm.
Top layer - plate 350mm.
I stagger the layers 30mm back from the front of the layer below and don't go over 3 layers.
Also I should have mentioned (as per Chief's post above) I chock the both sides of the wheel that doesn't have any plates.
Cheers
Steel Dog
Other half has a problem if there is a pea under the mattress!
Hi
We also just have a small cheap level for our small MH and two of the plastic wedges. We had some pieces of wood also but do not take them now. When you arrive at the site get out and have a look at it and see what slope it has, then park the right way, often that is all you need for a "level" site.
If free camping it may need a bit more looking first, but you can just park where you like and move it a bit. Mostly as we have a compressor fridge now, only need to adjust it if you feel you are rolling out of bed one way and sleep the direction your head is higher than your feet.
Note you do not have to chock two wheels often, just one chock on one wheel is OK. The suspension does not have to be perfectly even.
Get out there and practice and you will find it is easy
Jaahn
We always try to level the van on arrival. A simple, cheap two-way spirit level mounted on the drawbar works for us. I "calibrated" it when first attaching it by get the van level - spirit level on inside floor, benches, etc. and using plastic chocks, and jockey wheel - then packed the two-way with bits of plastic until it agreed. A hinged metal cover over it for travelling completes the set-up. With your Motorhome, you would need to find a similar convenient spot to mount your level.
Hello Steel Dog
We purchased the Motorhome Level app after reading your post.
They now have a STOP button, it retains the levelling info so you can set the plates.
Might be worth looking to see if you can get a free update
JeffRae
Hi JeffRae,
Thanks for letting me know about the STOP on the Motorhome Levelling App, I never noticed it was there, now it makes the App even better.
An old photo of my timber ramps, which I have since modified, stepping the layers back 30mm from the front to help prevent them from flipping if I hit the stopper to hard, need to be slow and steady when going up the 3 layer height.
My effort on a space not large enough for a car. 2 of the blocks key into each other with bolts used as pins. 2 pieces of aluminium treadplate which doubles up as a jacking plate.
Thanks Tony
Thanks