E & P levelling system for motorhomes
hi all
we have just changed our caravan for a motorhome. has anyone had the E & P levelling system fitted and how are you finding it.
Pam & Mike
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I have not heard or read any complaints about the system. Well worth fitting in my view even though expensive. There are other suppliers, Ma-ve and Glidrite. I have a sytem fitted by the latter for the last 6/7 years and I have not had any problems with it although, unlike the E&P system, it is not a fully automatic.
peedee
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Hi Pam and Mike. We had the E&P leveling system fitted to our MH a couple of weeks ago and have just get back from a 10 day tour on 3 different sites, one hard standing and two grass pitches and we were level within 2 minutes on each site. The other main benefit is how sturdy the MH is with no movement when you get in or out or when someone moves around. Yes it is expensive but we are very happy with it and remember if you change MH you can get it removed and fitted to your new one.
Gary and Genevieve
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yes, levelling isn't generally too difficult on most sites with HS, hopefully they will have been built level, with small runoff...
some grass pitches, being more natural, can present the odd problem but having a good 'eye' for the slope and placing the van the best way round often is sufficient....
E&P only seems to get good things reported, if it's something you really want and are OK with the price, then why not.
however, there are other options you could have in lieu of this...
a decent auto satellite system perhaps or even air suspension which gives a degree of levelling as well....
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Not my recent experience. On our little trip we have been on one CL, one Commercial site and three Club sites. It was only the Commercial site that we didn't need some any levelling. Obviously a totally different question as to whether to invest in an automatic system when a short scaffold plank would do
On a more serious note I am amazed how much of a slope some CMC pitches have, surely it can't be that difficult to get them level?David
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My first thought would be how much payload am I losing ?
if you have other items as a factory or dealer fit, these will also lower payload. Awning , Sat-tv, auto gearbox, etc. Need to get the spreadsheet out for some real world calculations.
Rgds
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My system cost me £3k and I do not begrudge one penny of it. Small price to pay to be rid of the hassle of levelling up plus I have a greater range of adjustment than ever I had with the largest of ramps. I won't be wearing the clutch out either.
peedee
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Levelling a van on a sloping pitch is very straightforward. Levelling a van on a sloping pitch when you have a hydraulic levelling system is very easy. The difference is the depth of your wallet. If you have a deep wallet then go for it. Seems a decent gadget these days albeit very expensive.
My American fifth wheel trailer comes with hydraulic levelling as standard. I wonder when the UK market will recognise the customers needs and include it in the build?
JK
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On a more serious note I am amazed how much of a slope some CMC pitches have, surely it can't be that difficult to get them level?
Have you used the Cheltenham Race Course site David?
The nose down attitude of most motorhomes does not help. Yes you can use any slope to help iron out this disadvantage but you may want to pitch against the slope advantage to appreciate the view or catch more of the sun. With hydraulics, apart from the ease of set up, you no longer have to be concerned about the slope of a pitch which is a great advantage especially if you do not want to be tied to manicured sites.
peedee
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Having a leveling system was always in the back of my mind and included in my budget for buying a MH, but I wanted to see if I really needed it. What changed my mind was a recent visit to a club site that had a back to front slope on the pitch, plus my MH is nose down and I couldn't get level even on the top part of the leveling ramp and an uncomfortable 3 nights. The site was full so we couldn't move to a different pitch.
You get more for your money than just leveling and the biggest other benefits for us is the stability when pitched, very noticeable with two large dogs and at storage the MH is off the ground so no potential for flat spots on the tyres.
As with all things with this great hobby is that you have choices and being able to find the choices that are right for you.
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I've had the E&P system fitted for a couple of years now and it's great, In my opinion well worth the money.
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