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Subject Topic: Levelling
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PersonJulia Coops
13/5/2013 at 9:08am
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Hi,

We are new to caravanning (and love it!) so i may be about to ask a really stupid question!

Our caravan is on our drive and is not level when its parked there. Should we make sure its level when on the drive or does it not really matter? We often pop in and out of it to put things in or just generally sit in it but i don't want us to end up breaking it!! Obviously its not on a slant where everything rolls to one side, its just not level.

Thanks

Julia


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I would of thought you would be OK as long as the legs are down. Many people put them in storage and don't level them on purpose so the rain will drain off the roof quicker.

Personally I always make sure it's level, but I'm not sure why.


Personjasie
13/5/2013 at 9:17am
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I purposly leave ours un-level in storage, the roof stays a lot cleaner as the rain can run-off as there is then no standing water.

No dont think it does any harm....there are others on here that have really steep drives and manage OK.

Just make sure wheels are chocked....and if leaving for a long time release the brakes.


Personrobin52
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I never make sure its level in storage and never have done in 30+ years.

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13/5/2013 at 9:27am
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Depending on how "un level" you are your fridge may not work.

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I never get that fussy levelling it even on site TBH


PersonJulia Coops
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ah ok i don't feel so concerned now.

if its unlevel a little bit, can we use the steadies to level it or do we have to use those little ramp things under the wheels??


Personjasie
13/5/2013 at 2:39pm
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no dont use the steadies to level - these are just a support.

if you want to raise one side then yes, use a ramp under the wheel


Personmillermicm
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Steadies are just that. Steadies. They will not level the caravan and to attempt to do so may cause damage to you (strain injury) and the van.

To level front to back use the jockey wheel. To level side to side use those little ramp things or chocs of wood.

Level in storage is only an issue if you want water to drain out of it e.g. the sink or you want to use the fridge. If neither applies it doesn't matter.


PersonTrigGLX
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We leave our in storage with the jockey wheel right up and the hitch dumped in the weeds so to speak. It aids in water coming off the roof more easily. If we need to go in prior to going anywhere its a simple matter on winding the jockey wheel down.

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Personfallenangel
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We always level ours at home becomes I'm always in and out of it. But if it was left without anyone going in we wouldn't bother

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PersonJulia Coops
13/5/2013 at 8:55pm
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Thanks for all your help - I love this forum, have learnt loads!


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same here, mine is sited on the drive but sloping towards the front so that the rain runs off.

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PersonJulia Coops
14/5/2013 at 2:41pm
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ah ours is unlevel on the side - if that makes sense so blocks under the wheel should sort it


Personmichael
14/5/2013 at 4:49pm
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i alway level for the simple reason,after heavy rain it all gets away and i am not putting all the water onto one set of windows.on site i am worse.it has to be spot on level then doors dont fall open off the catch.and the fridge can run as it should.fuss pot.? yes.

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I agree with michael regarding having the caravan level especially on site as there's nothing worse than having doors swinging open or shut due to being unlevel when sited. Also as michael says, having it unlevel parked up causes no concern except that the rain water will gather in the same place every time which will cause green algea to form which eventually will stain the roof. Always use a ramp to level the caravan and never the steadies as the wheels are supported by the steel tubular axle which is strong. The four corner steadies are only fixed the underside of the wooden floor and not designed as lifting jacks so eventually the pressure in time will push up the caravan floor separating the fixture from the chassis.



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