I've been caravaning for nearly 40 years, and I did not realize this very obvious angled leg stabilizing trick. Thank you
@wwfgumby4 ай бұрын
First time I've seen that issue about legs on an angle vs straight and it's very helpful, thanks.
@robertjohnston3658 Жыл бұрын
Great practical tips from a man who is either very well trained and self taught or just simply knows his stuff. Keep these short videos rolling , please as they are good practical tips every time
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you.
@LocksmithSteve Жыл бұрын
After 40+ years of caravanning, I've learnt something (why legs angled is better). Cheers.
@biglap.australia Жыл бұрын
Angle or straight? boy I’ve seen big arguments on social media about that. I think you’re right slight angle is best. However I always travel with my stabilisers facing backwards in case one dropped while travelling along. I’d rather see it drag rather than catapult the caravan up in the air.
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Could not agree more...although I have never heard of the big flip happening :)
@biglap.australia Жыл бұрын
@@adelaiderv I’ve seen a caravan on the road with the stabiliser dragging along. Wouldn’t like to see what happen if it was facing the other way and hit something?
@haroldtatow852 Жыл бұрын
Grate tip thanks I do think it’s a good habit to get into folding your legs facing back just in case if you don’t lock it in properly
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Very true! hopefully something that never happens. Too many times we see people start to stabilize their van and don't allow the leg to swing into correct position.
@frankgannaway24456 ай бұрын
Hi I liked your video about angling the stability system legs at an angle and makes great sense. What I don't agree with is having the front legs facing the direction of the tow vehicle when travelling. I know of two caravaners that did this & unfortunately they weren't locked in and fell down causing major damage to the legs and undercarriage of their van. If they were facing the rear of the caravan and fell down, the legs would scrape on the road and likely only wreck the pads. Thanks Frank
@dalefreshwater9286 Жыл бұрын
Pains me to admit it but I was one of those people who had the stabiliser leg straight, I now know better!. Thank you 😊
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
We all have done it before Dale :)
@kelchilds4362 Жыл бұрын
The best information videos I've seen. Great for everyone's safety & appreciate you taking time & expense of producing them.
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@aussie-all-the-way Жыл бұрын
Some excellent tips here for sure. Just one slight disagreement with his point of it being OK to point the legs forward when locked up for travel. As a former RV repairer I've seen the damage done when a leg that has not been locked up properly, subsequently drops, self locks in a semi down position & literally catapults the van like a pole vaulters. In the same scenario with it pointing to the rear it will simply drag. Yes, the foot will be damaged but far better than the alternative.
@eckahesketh9789 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Steven, you learn something new ever day... from your videos. 😅 of course.. The bed mattress slats holdet adjustment from another one of your videos is my favourite.
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@kevinwaters-marsh217 Жыл бұрын
Mate a HUGE thank you for showing me how to stabilise our van. I learnt something new. Thank you. Great video, keep them coming. 😎
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin will do! We appreciate the feedback.
@mickcoz1995 Жыл бұрын
After watching this video I've now changed to this method because it does seem so much more stable.
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help.
@mindofown4 ай бұрын
Very informative for a first timer, thanks
@geoffreyhoddy2888 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou from a newbie , you guys are very informative ! Enjoy your tips 👍😀 cheers Geoff
@johnmartin-sg7cv Жыл бұрын
I always use wheel chocks on each side. I have learnt from experience that most caravan handbrakes don't work all that well and the service guys I have used all agree. So I chock either side of the van and would have thought this countered any forward/back movement. I will try your way to see if it helps. Thanks
@lostguru1311 Жыл бұрын
That’s all great on concrete, however stabiliser legs wound down on an angle on grass or dirt would slide. Also the stabiliser legs were both replaced facing outwards reducing both approach and departure angles. The rear ones in particular are left hanging out and very vulnerable to ledges, curbs and rocks.
@NathanWardle11 ай бұрын
Another tip I worked out pretty quickly: Make sure you level your caravan BEFORE you do your stabilisers! You DON'T want to change the height of your jockey wheel while the stabilisers are down!!
@adelaiderv11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@noddiesxr7 ай бұрын
Good video Steven, can you do anew video on the new quick release legs please.
@teddekker33834 ай бұрын
NO, angled legs are not as strong and creates a huge load/stress on the bracket with holes. Straight up & down provides the maximum support with least stress on the mechanism ALTHOUGH what you showed for caravan to & fro (forward & back) wobble does make sense 🙂 Ted
@Ozvibing2 ай бұрын
How do we stop slipping on grass etc in this set up? I cannot stand the rocking of the van tip yo toe, sideways is ok …
@zoezoe610 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips
@adelaiderv Жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for the feedback.
@michaelmight83786 ай бұрын
Sorry, l disagree,from an engineering or physics view, stabilisation legs have maximum effect when placed straight down, 90 Degrees to the caravan.
@dadaadad13664 ай бұрын
Stupid me. I always thought, wouldn't it be better to angle the legs. But I would always drop vertically, like all the caravans that I'd see. Needless to say, I will angle from now on.😂😂😂
@adelaiderv4 ай бұрын
Don't worry too much! This is an old video and I think if we were to re-do it today we put less emphasis on angled vs straight as there are a lot of valid arguments for both.