How To PROPERLY STABILISE Your Caravan

[@BDL090754]

I've been caravaning for nearly 40 years, and I did not realize this very obvious angled leg stabilizing trick. Thank you

[@wwfgumby]

First time I've seen that issue about legs on an angle vs straight and it's very helpful, thanks.

[@robertjohnston3658]

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]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@LocksmithSteve]

After 40+ years of caravanning, I've learnt something (why legs angled is better). Cheers.

[@biglap.australia]

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]

Could not agree more...although I have never heard of the big flip happening :)

[@biglap.australia]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@frankgannaway2445]

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]

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]

We all have done it before Dale :)

[@kelchilds4362]

The best information videos I've seen. Great for everyone's safety & appreciate you taking time & expense of producing them.

[@adelaiderv]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aussie-all-the-way]

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]

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]

Thanks for the feedback

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

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]

Thanks, Kevin will do! We appreciate the feedback.

[@mickcoz1995]

After watching this video I've now changed to this method because it does seem so much more stable.

[@adelaiderv]

Glad we could help.

[@mindofown]

Very informative for a first timer, thanks

[@geoffreyhoddy2888]

Thankyou from a newbie , you guys are very informative ! Enjoy your tips 👍😀 cheers Geoff

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

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]

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.

[@NathanWardle]

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!!

[@adelaiderv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@noddiesxr]

Good video Steven, can you do anew video on the new quick release legs please.

[@teddekker3383]

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

[@Ozvibing]

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]

Thanks for these tips

[@adelaiderv]

You bet! Thanks for the feedback.

[@michaelmight8378]

Sorry, l disagree,from an engineering or physics view, stabilisation legs have maximum effect when placed straight down, 90 Degrees to the caravan.

[@dadaadad1366]

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.😂😂😂

[@adelaiderv]

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.