Levelling a caravan using Lock n Level

[@jackmillin]

I've watched most of your videos now as we're just looking to buy a caravan, just want to say thanks for making them all, I've gone from knowing very little about caravans to being a caravan expert now. Can't wait for me the Mrs and our little girl to get away next year. 👍👍👍 Thanks again.

[@michellebouchard8454]

Hi, thanks for another great video. I leave outside of the uk mainland so seeing any product has to wait until we want to use the van (on the mainland) Videos like this really do demonstrate the product well enabling people like myself to make an educated decision about purchase and make the first use of a product so much easier. I really appreciate your videos as you've helped me cure/repair several issues on my van without the need to visit a professional. Thanks very much :)

[@TheTrudgians]

Excellent stuff. Really glad our videos are helping you. Take care Dan

[@mikelee9029]

I've been using this system on my twin axle caravan for a while now and it's a great idea! In my case I have wheel movers fitted which make the existing jacking points unusable, the jacking capability of this kit solved the problem! I had my kit sent out to New Zealand which made it an expensive purchase but it works and I've no regrets! Regards Mike

[@TheTrudgians]

Great stuff Mike, A really simple yet brilliantly engineered product. Thanks Dan

[@davec99]

Watched this with interest as my most hated part of caravanning is levelling. We like to go to CL/CS sites and some of them can be a bit rough. The concern I have is that if it got a puncture while it was under the wheel then the caravan would have all it's weigh on that side's steadies.

[@stehume]

hha just watched this video and was about to say the same then seen your post at the very top........What brought me to watch the video is that i have been reading a post where some people say to reverse on to the levelling ramp and others say to pull the van up on to to it something to do with the hand brake,

[@AndrewWelsh-vu3qh]

Hi Dan I have just been watching this video from 7 years ago and wondered if you still used the lock and level system until recently when you bought your twin axle.. What do you think of it 7 years on.

[@miked1945]

I have had one of these for a year now. Excellent piece of kit much easier than ramps or scissor type lifters.. Good when you have Alko locks to fit. No you dont need chocks as the bag wraps around fore and aft..( make sure brakes are on ) I use a car pump connected up to the caravan battery.. Have raised nearly 6" on occasions at 24psi. my van is 1500kg best - Mike

[@robertstevenson9479]

Bought twin axle version 2 yrs ago. Excellent product and excellent service from UK based manufacturers 5 star

[@loisanderson6426]

we love this system.. bought it last year... makes everything so much easier ...

[@TheTrudgians]

Great stuff Lois, Glad to hear its made life easier for you, Thanks Dan

[@craigshackleton4310]

Love watching your videos we are new to caravaning and these are very informative

[@patrickmurphy9056]

Tom looks like a right barrel of laughs. Come on lad, cheer up! :-)

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

just like my teenage daughter ,,,, I call her "SAD SACK" she hates me ,,,,, HAHAHA I don`t care !

[@robforrest12739]

Been thinking about getting me of these and think you might have convinced me to do so! Another great vid!

[@TheTrudgians]

Excellent stuff Rob, Glad to be of service. Take care Dan

[@lensmanonline]

That's a very useful bit of kit Dan, great video as always. Cheers Jon

[@TheTrudgians]

Thanks Jon, Yes - a very well built bit of kit. Highly recommended. Take care Dan

[@trumpetrider565]

Been using airbags in the fire service for years. Great for safely raising a vehicle etc

[@T.J4644]

Hi Dan will you be doing a follow up on twin axle soon as you use a twin and single lock and level for levelling twin axle caravan But have seen no videos using both for levelling twin axle yet

[@walterreed717]

Well done, I use this method exactly the same with my wooden planks! BTW plastic wood is much lighter than hardwood so I have two plastic planks for levelling (with the Alko wheel lock) cost Nil !

[@rayeldridge348]

Hi Dan did you ever get round to reviewing the double axle version?

[@greglewis8843]

nice video thanks can see it would be great for a twin axel use short wood planks myself easy on a single axel enjoyed the video

[@TheTrudgians]

Thank you Greg.

[@MrBiffo1956]

Is there any way to level a caravan if your level changes once on-site without hitching up and moving the van again?

[@timdhines]

Would it not be better to drive forwards onto the airbag? By reversing the handbrake is disengaged so wondering if there's a chance it doesn't engage properly when you put it on.

[@garyhunt4959]

would somebody be able to pinch it if they deflated it while being used, or would the suspension push the wheel down onto it? thanks Gary

[@richardmarsh292]

Great insight into the product, awaiting your video on the twin axle version as ours is a twin axle caravan. Was looking at having the E&P levelling system fitted but the price is putting us of.

[@TheTrudgians]

Sure thing Richard, The twin Axle video will show me firing the wheel locks to both wheels, and the challenges that little process throws up. (I'm sure as a twin axle owner - you are all too aware of the issue) Speak soon Dan

[@briandoughty1784]

looks like a winner, what is the costings for a dual axle unit? do you have any dealers in NSW Australia?

[@1larfinboy]

Hi Dan, am I correct in thinking you have a twin axle now? if so how are you getting the alko locks on and leveling up your van ? would be nice to see your take on it as I find it a total faff! Regards Chris

[@glencouchman5094]

Great info team.

[@jimkennedy8912]

Hi Just wondering do you than insert the wheel chucks on each wheel? Sorry totally new to caravanning. Regards Jim

[@carrens5904]

Have never seen this product here in NZ. How do you think this would go if used long term? I live in my caravan full time so wondering if this would work in that situation or would it be too much weight/pressure over such a long period of time?

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Does the caravan it have to be hitched up when using it

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Oliver, no you don't need to be hitched up, but do ensure the caravan handbrake is on and the caravan is secure etc (try to wiggle the caravan - so ensure the brakes are engaged)

[@mr.d7372]

So you couldnt use it for a motirhome?

[@lufenn]

What if it starts leaking? That would put a lot of pressure on the steadies i imagine

[@stevezodiac491]

My worry as well.

[@MakeWayWithTheMorleys]

Love it Dan, such a simple but effective idea! Great review, as always :)

[@randomstuffwithnofluff7472]

Cool product, great vid. The boy looks looks disinterested, like he wants to get back to his phone to look at social media.

[@triciayates8253]

Using our lock and level for our main holiday for the first time.

[@triciayates8253]

just watched this. Question? how do I use my wheel clamp with it?

[@TheTrudgians]

HI Tricia, im unaware of which when clamp you have, but i would imagine clamping it on 1st then inflate the lock n level etc. It might be better to ask the folks at Lock n Level this question, and let them know which wheel clamp you have. Hope that helps Dan

[@colinmurray9144]

put your wheel clamp on the other side.

[@jimbossimrigs7961]

What about using this when in storage to reduce flat spots on tyres?

[@TheTrudgians]

To be fair, if you're worried about the flat tyre issue, you're better off using one of these to get some axle stands under the caravan and taking the weight off the tyres completely. Take care Dan

[@Justin52wales]

Good piece of kit good video thanks

[@Mick_4591]

What are wheel locks and why do you need to use them?

[@TheTrudgians]

Wheel locks are used to lock the wheel to the axle. Its a security measure to prevent theft. You can see in the video the red block on the wheel, this bolts through the alloy and onto the chassis and then has a lock to prevent removal. Hope that helps

[@Mick_4591]

Thanks for your answer.I was thinking of using a wheel clamp. www.purpleline.com.au/products-nemesis.php

[@tonymarsh6748]

Wish I knew about this before buying the ramp and Chuck

[@edwardcharles9764]

Are they tough enough on sites with gravel pitches?

[@krissander1]

that was my concern aswell

[@TheTrudgians]

HI Edward, yes they are. as discussed in the video We placed some floor matting under the air bag before inflating. This reduces the risk of anything sharp damaging the surface. Either car rubber floor mats, or the floor mats you can get for the awning will be perfectly fine. I hope that helps Dan

[@gillsaward3212]

Hi guys quick question would amazon Alexa work in a van. 🤔🤔

[@TheTrudgians]

It would, you would need to make sure you have a good internet connection to get the best out of it.

[@thebrowns5337]

Been looking at ramps, stepped vs just a gradient, and thought how can i make an airbag system...then i found this!

[@idrisdevon9013]

i know I'm pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good place to stream new tv shows online ?

[@intelmacs]

How long did it take to get to 18psi Dan? Cheers Matthew

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Matthew, This is obviously down to the compressor / tyre inflater you have and also how heavy the caravan actually is. IN this video - it took just about a minute to get the Lock 'n' Level to the correct height and at 18psi. Still quicker than using a ramp, the adjusting the wheel to get the lock on it ;-) Hope that helps Dan

[@darrin120206]

Posted this video on my caravan fb page (East Durham Caravan Club). Will let you know with any feed back. Would it deflate if its hot.

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Darrin, Thank you for sharing - in terms of what this does in warm conditions, i am not 100% sure. it might be worth asking the folks at Lock n Level directly. Thanks again Dan

[@mail2macca]

Can you not just release tyre pressure from the opposite tyre to make level then reinflate when you leave. much cheaper option

[@TheTrudgians]

no, you will damage the sidewalls of the tyres. For a cheap option use a ramp, or planks to raise the "low side"

[@mail2macca]

The Trudgians I was also considering a bottle jack to raise the low side. would that work ?

[@TheTrudgians]

Yes, that would work well. jack up the 'van on the dedicated jack point, or if your van doesn't have them, as close as you can to the the end of the axle tube. Once raised, slip something under the tyre to keep the height up (like a plank), don't depend on or rely on the bottle jack to keep the height.

[@clairetasker9181]

We use the Milenco Aluminium Leveller, which we saw few years ago reviewed by Andrew Ditton, retails just under £100, so not cheap and does need some elbow grease lol

[@stevezodiac491]

What i would worry about is some arsehole sticking a knife through it, or it punctures or leaks, when it is supporting your caravan, because it would draw attention. The bag then deflates and forces the steadies through your caravan floor ?

[@TheTrudgians]

Consider what happens if your tyre goes flat? It happened to us many years back whilst in storage. In reality there is enough twist in the chassis that as long as it’s resolved fairly quickly, (like within a hour or so) you can lift the steadies and resolve the issue.

[@stevezodiac491]

Went for the Milanco mechanical leveller, a bit cheaper and mechanically more robust and permanent in my opinion. The basic unit only comes with a cheap ratchet and extension bar, so I bought a drill drive square extension from screw fix ( three sizes actually for about £3.60 ) and used a socket that i already had. The levelling only takes seconds now, then the jockey wheel front to back, seconds only again. After this the drill drive for the steadies, which is also very quick. I can't understand people paying £3500 for E & P, when the system i now have only cost a bit over £100 and is just as fast and easily accomplished. A drill drive also makes less noise for a shorter period than an air compressor, for when making those early morning moves, when other campers are still asleep. Very happy !

[@stehume]

for the early morning moves why would you need to use the compressor as thats for putting air in and net getting the air out @@stevezodiac491

[@NickC341]

Tom looks pissed off 😉

[@benf3607]

It is a shame it is so expensive £120 ! or a set of ramps for £20 in comparison !

[@TheTrudgians]

I will say it is easier to level and attach the Alko secure with this system, than a ramp.

[@benf3607]

The Trudgians it’s def a clever bit of kit

[@affaiecaffaiec712]

£124 no thanks