Touring caravan sat on wooden blocks - good idea?
We have a seasonal pitch for a touring caravan that has decking to the side and in order to have the awning fit and look right, we need to lift the caravan so it's at the right level to the decking and therefore Awning will install correctly.
1. Is it ok to simple jack the caravan and put an appropriate amount of wood supporting the wheels and corner steadies?
2 would siting axel stands be a better solution? (like the ones for a static)
3. how stable will the caravan be after its raised (its about 6in )
Any recommendations much welcomed.
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Hi rahopkinson, the most important thing is that the ground that the supporting blocks rest on is firm enough. Two rows of flags running the length of the caravan would do the job. You could also use concrete building blocks under the wheels and also the steadies but if it is resting on soil or grass it will start to sink when the soil gets wet.
Even when touring on a site with a grass pitch it is sometimes necessary to tighten down the steadies after a few days to stop the caravan from rocking, the larger the footprint of the blocks under the steadies the better. I have seen some people using railway sleepers under the steadies on seasonal pitches.
You may already know this but never support the weight of the caravan just on the steadies or jockey wheel.
I hope this helps a little.
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