Degrees of inclination.

[Barriesimpson]

What do you all think is an acceptable amount of inclination before using ramps? Where we are parked right now, we have 2.2 degrees forward and 2.2 degrees to the right according to my bubble level on the phone but we don't notice it inside the van. I have read that the fridges, when using gas, don't work so well if not completely level. Any thoughts?

 

[G-RMPS]

Any thoughts? Delete the app and go to sleep

 

[GeoffnDee]

I think you will find that Dometic/Thetford fridges are ok up to 3 degrees of tilt

 

[Barriesimpson]

I think you will find that Dometic/Thetford fridges are ok up to 3 degrees of tilt

That's good to know. Thank you.

 

[CAB96]

I read that sideways tilt is more important than lengthways tilt for gas fridges.

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[Hawkstone]

As long as my kettle stays on the hob without sliding I am happy.

 

[Mike001]

I have a compressor fridge, so no issues there.
I sleep according to direction of "fall" both north/ south and east / west
As long as my head is higher then my feet... its all good.
I would probably look at leveling if I had to use climbing ropes to get from one end of the motorhome to the other tho.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Any thoughts? Delete the app and go to sleep

Too early to go to sleep, drinking wine and soon we will have dinner

 

[G-RMPS]

Ok, don’t quite fill your glass or you will spill it!

 

[Nirvanauk]

What do you all think is an acceptable amount of inclination before using ramps? Where we are parked right now, we have 2.2 degrees forward and 2.2 degrees to the right according to my bubble level on the phone but we don't notice it inside the van. I have read that the fridges, when using gas, don't work so well if not completely level. Any thoughts?

You can measure that accurately with an app?

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[G-RMPS]

Precision vs accuracy…

 

[Jewellbags]

Damn that’s accurate 2.2 degrees ? If the cupboard doors dont smack me in the face and the fridge keeps the vodka cold then that’s fine . Personally never had the fridge not work because we had a lean .

 

[tonka]

As long as the wife rolls onto my side after she's had the wine thats good enough for me.

 

[Outdoors Dad]

We put a bottle of wine on the counter if it rolls off before I can catch I get the ramps out......... results are sketchy if we have consumed the first bottle on arrival

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

We check that the water can drain from the sink. We've got E&P self levellers which we use virtually everywhere because our van sits naturally nose down. They also stop the bounce when you walk about and will keep the van rock steady in the strongest of gales

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[Jewellbags]

On a serious note , if we are staying on a site for a few days then we will take more time to get the level right , swing the chairs around etc . But if touring - no , quick setup

 

[Barriesimpson]

You can measure that accurately with an app?

Of course you can, it's Android.

 

[Jewellbags]

Of course you can, it's Android.

And it has a speck of dust on the cover which throws it right off

 

[Barriesimpson]

And it has a speck of dust on the cover which throws it right off

Did you ever hear about cleaning? It's very easy, trust me.

 

[Landy Andy]

My job isn’t to decide if the slope is too much or not, my job is to sort out the slope if deemed too much

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[nicholsong]

Never used levellers. Never had a problem with a fridge in MH, nor boat - which also did not use levellers.

Have you lot heard of non-slip mats? Whole roll cheap as chips.

We use sheets of it to line the bottom of cupboards to stop things slipping together and rattling.

 

[davidbaldam]

I find that if things like the fridge work and it’s not too uncomfortable then I’m happy.

 

[L' Hobo]

I think you will find that Dometic/Thetford fridges are ok up to 3 degrees of tilt

This has always intrigued me because, I have had 2, three way fridges, Electrolux ( I think) (1 in the VeeDub and another in the Murvi) and I've never had the problem of it not working whatever the angle.

I have to admit, I do like my feet slightly higher than my head for sleeping, wherever possible, would that make a difference?

 

[jumar]

We are slightly inclined to remain on the level last nights Aire (Camperstop) prohibited the use of such items...and have worded the rules in a way that cannot be interpreted differently..both in Spanish and English...
Only the wheels should be in contact with the ground, it states....therefore being near perfect and considerate motorhomers, we parked, ate and slept on the Tilt...we slept well, woke fresh, fridge performed as expected at 2.75° incline...nothing rolled off plates or tables or any other surface...and Spain beat Germany...which is partly due to my TV being 2.75°...

 

[L' Hobo]

We are slightly inclined to remain on the level last nights Aire (Camperstop) prohibited the use of such items...and have worded the rules in a way that cannot be interpreted differently..both in Spanish and English...
Only the wheels should be in contact with the ground, it states....therefore being near perfect and considerate motorhomers, we parked, ate and slept on the Tilt...we slept well, woke fresh, fridge performed as expected at 2.75° incline...nothing rolled off plates or tables or any other surface...and Spain beat Germany...which is partly due to my TV being 2.75°...

Did you turn the van around when they changed ends in the second half or was the goal in the second half?

You can tell I'm really interested in football can't you?

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[jumar]

Did you turn the van around when they changed ends in the second half or was the goal in the second half?

You can tell I'm really interested in football can't you?

Well actually....No...but would consider this in future if my team needed assistance..

 

[L' Hobo]

Well actually....No...but would consider this in future if my team needed assistance..

Just a holiday supporter then, a real supporter would turn their van around in case they needed assistance.

What would happen if the assistant was needed in the last 2 minutes?

 

[jumar]

Just a holiday supporter then, a real supporter would turn their van around in case they needed assistance.

What would happen if the assistant was needed in the last 2 minutes?

OK....I report back later, as my second team is playing tonight...if I can help to secure a victory, I'll be that man...

 

[suavecarve]

OK....I report back later, as my second team is playing tonight...if I can help to secure a victory, I'll be that man...

Photos of moved van please posted during game

 

[CAB96]

Just a holiday supporter then, a real supporter would turn their van around in case they needed assistance.

What would happen if the assistant was needed in the last 2 minutes?

But what about extra time? Turning the van every 15 minutes

And penalties Do we have to turn it after each one