Lock n Level

KevinP
KevinP Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited November 2016 in Caravans #1

Has anyone got one of these and can provide feedback. They seem a good idea but it is a lot of weight to put on what looks like a balloon.

 

I have a double axlebut dont want to spend £180 if its not upto the job!!

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  • RominYogi
    RominYogi Forum Participant Posts: 46
    edited November 2016 #2

    We have the single axle version. The first couple of times i found it a bit of a fiddle but have to say although a little expensive it is a great bit of kit to have. I use an electric pump.

    David.

  • chrisn7
    chrisn7 Forum Participant Posts: 72
    edited November 2016 #3

    The material from which these are made is very simialr to that used in automotive air suspension sytems, which get a lot more abuse. It is however recommended to place a mat of choice under it to minimise the risk of puncture on stony ground. They are very
    well made.

  • richardandros
    richardandros Club Member Posts: 2,690 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #4

    I bought the combi-kit (both single and double air bags) about two years ago and have used the system for about 200 nights whilst away plus it is in constant use when the van is stored at home. In my opinion, it is perhaps the only safe way to jack a TA
    van, especially on soft or uneven ground.  Like some others on here, I think it's the best bit of kit I have bought and wouldn't be without it. If, like me, you have AWD motor movers fitted, it can be very difficult, if not impossible to get to the jacking
    points to use any other method of jacking. Whilst I accept that there are many other  cheaper methods of levelling a TA van, the L 'n L is such an easy and safe way of fitting twin wheel locks and it takes me less than 10 minutes to achieve that.  Whilst I
    may have just been lucky, there have been very few instances when I have actually had to leave the air bag fully inflated after fitting the locks - and that applies to CLs as well as the more usually level Club site pitches - and even when I have, the air
    bag has stayed inflated for up to two weeks without any risk of damage to the floor by putting weight on the steadies etc. 

    I agree with the observations of chrisn7 above and I use a piece of industrial grade rubber matting to protect the Lock ' Level.

    I did have a slight problem just after purchase when the inflation valve was slow to seal after removing the air pump and let air out.  A phone call to Derek at L 'n L resulted in the air bag being collected by a courier and returned, repaired within a couple
    of days at no cost or inconvenience to me.  Excellent customer service.

    As a final point - although I bought the combi kit, I have only had to level on the offside, once - and this was achieved more easily using a plank of wood - so my advice would be not to bother with that additional expense.

  • KevinP
    KevinP Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited November 2016 #5

    Thanks for the feedback. I will have a look at the next show. Its always good to have the views of users before a purchase!

     

    Thanks

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