Levelling device recommendations?
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Flatcoat - yes, L 'n L is expensive - but in my opinion worth every penny. I have a Bailey Barcelona with AWD motor movers - so getting at the jacking points is impossible. In my opinion, after 18 months use now, it's the only
safe way to jack a TA van (especially on uneven / soft ground) and be able to fit both wheel locks easily and quickly. After much head scratching initially, I now have it off to a fine art and reckon I can get both wheel locks on and the van
levelled in about five minutes. I was actually on the point of discounting buying a TA van because of the difficulties of fitting both locks, until, by accident, I came across the L 'n L website and bought accordingly. Definitely a fan of this piece of kit.0 -
Flatcoat - yes, L 'n L is expensive - but in my opinion worth every penny. I have a Bailey Barcelona with AWD motor movers - so getting at the jacking points is impossible. In my opinion, after 18 months use now, it's the only
safe way to jack a TA van (especially on uneven / soft ground) and be able to fit both wheel locks easily and quickly. After much head scratching initially, I now have it off to a fine art and reckon I can get both wheel locks on and the van
levelled in about five minutes. I was actually on the point of discounting buying a TA van because of the difficulties of fitting both locks, until, by accident, I came across the L 'n L website and bought accordingly. Definitely a fan of this piece of kit.While I really like the idea and expect I will spend some money with L-n-L in the near future, I cannot see that there is any physical drop prevention system in the event of a hose burst or air pump cracking while inflating.
It is a great idea, but in terms of safety, you still need to mindful that the area below the freewheeling tyre is a high hazard area (even though it may only be low risk) when inflating just one bladder on a twin axle caravan.
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If you are handy with the tools have a look at this video. Making a lock n level device is quite simple. I bought one before finding this video and do recommend them
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@ paulkerryg ..... don't put your fingers or hand under the wheel then!
I wouldn't
But I felt that it was worth pointing out in light of it being called the 'only safe way' to lift a van that it still comes with a risk.
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@ paulkerryg ..... don't put your fingers or hand under the wheel then!
MM - totally agree with you - and your subsequent comment. I can think of umpteen other activities connected with setting up the van that carry a risk
I don't know what others do, but when I inflate the first bag, I only raise the front wheel sufficient for it to just move so as to allow the fitting of the second Alco wheel lock. There isn't room to get your fingers underneath the wheel, even if you were daft enough to want to!
As far as an unexpected deflation is concerned - although Derek at L 'n L has never had a unit fail - unless there was a monumental explosion, all that is going to happen is that the van will settle gently to its original position.
I still maintain that, based on extensive use of this device over the last 18 months, that the L 'n L is the safest way of jacking a TA van (with motor movers fitted) to allow fitting of the wheel locks.
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@ paulkerryg ..... don't put your fingers or hand under the wheel then!
MM - totally agree with you - and your subsequent comment. I can think of umpteen other activities connected with setting up the van that carry a risk
I don't know what others do, but when I inflate the first bag, I only raise the front wheel sufficient for it to move so as to allow the fitting of the second Alco wheel lock. There isn't room to get your fingers underneath the wheel, even if you were daft
enough to want to!As far as an unexpected deflation is concerned - although Derek at L 'n L has never had a unit fail - unless there was a monumental explosion, all that is going to happen is that the van will settle gently to its original position.
I still maintain that, based on extensive use of this device over the last 18 months, that the L 'n L
is the safest way of jacking a TA van (with motor movers fitted) to allow fitting of the wheel locks.I did point out failure was low risk.
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https://youtu.be/x19Wsx2OSz8