We are taking the van to the South of France this year. On our annual summer trip to France or Italy we take a 2 tonne trolley jack in case we need to remove a wheel due to a puncture (our jacking points have been removed to make way for a AWD power touch mover) and also decking boards cut to length in case we need them for levelling the van.
This year our daughter, son in law and grandchild are coming with us so will be taking extra kit with us and I wanted to look at reducing weight and space in the car.
I was thinking about investing in a 'lock n level' to level the van, make easy fitment of the Alko lock(s). Importantly it says it's useful for changing a wheel. Due to its size and lightness it would save taking the trolley jack with us.
Has anyone tried the lock n level, would I get much height on an uneven pitch with my twin axle caravan and are there any negatives to using one for changing a wheel etc?
Thanks
We've used our Lock n Level a couple of times for levelling and have no complaints at all. I would say on one occasion we must have lifted the van by at least 5 maybe 6 inches. Three days and we didn't have to top up the air at all. So I haven't extensive experience but so far I'm very happy with it. I should add that our van is the older Elddis Crusader, so nearly 2 tonnes.
David
Hi David
Thanks for the reply , we have a Crusader Super Sirocco with the weight plate upgrade due to the AWD movers and fitted satellite dish.
Sounds ideal, have read that you can buy the set, i.e the dual one for the twin wheel and a single one to lift a wheel the other side ?
Have you found you need both?
Not sure why you need a single one for the other side? There are one or two youtube videos showing the L&L in action. And you could give the man in charge a ring - I haven't spoken to him but did have a note from him with my purchase saying not to hesitate to call if I had a problem. Sorry, cant' remember his name.
I've just used the double as a ramp - but bought it for the same reason you were talking about as well - an insurance in case it was needed to change a wheel.
David
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Topic: Lock n Level Help
