Flat jack - levelling air cushions

[StillGoing]

The Dutch motorhome next to me is using air cushions. Has anyone used these? Any opinions? Are they better and easier than the normal plastic ramp?

Thanks!

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I suppose they take the contour of the tyre but probably need deflating to get off them.
And they will take up less space in the van.

 

[Landy Andy]

I’d imagine they are easier if you aren’t any good with a clutch, or a nervous driver.

 

[Guigsy]

Probably only needs 17psi and the volume isn't huge. So probably easy to inflate. I suspect the lift isn't quite as good as a ramp though. And probably not as good a chocking you against the slope.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Not a lot of lift, from looking at the photo Might well woble more as well.

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[L' Hobo]

The Dutch motorhome next to me is using air cushions. Has anyone used these? Any opinions? Are they better and easier than the normal plastic ramp?

Thanks!



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The fifth wheeler parked next to me at the Bash this year had some, I was most envious but, if I remember correctly, they were expensive in comparison.

Sorry, can't remember his handle?

 

[pappajohn]

Don't forget, the fire service use air jacks to lift vehicles....even HGV trailers.
While these are smaller the lifting ability will be comparable.

 

[lorger]

Seen a large Hymer using them at Edinburgh club site a few years back, I thought they looked good and easy to use.

 

[bigtwin]

A bit wobbly though?

Ian

 

[Manic]

I think they’re expensive

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[gus-lopez]

I think they’re expensive

4' x 4' square used to be 19,99 about 40 years ago & connected to the exhaust would lift a vehicle to change tyres,etc.
We used to use them for replacing /direction change of 4 foot square air conditioning outlets on celings off the top of a personnel lift.

Temu sell them but only smaller ones .I've just bought a 16" x 6" one today

 

[Revolvor]

Post in thread 'Inflatable levellers' https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/inflatable-levellers.264912/post-5103073

 

[Jim]

I've used them for a couple of years as they take up one 10th of the locker space that ramps might take. We can get around 5 inches of level out of them, though I notice they have higher lift ones now. I have read of punctures; I protect mine from sharp stones with a cut piece of exercise mat under each one. Delighted with ours, though you should note, If touring with a partner, any rhythmic exercise inside the van translates into quite a bit of rock n roll outside!

 

[MisterB]

Don't forget, the fire service use air jacks to lift vehicles....even HGV trailers.
While these are smaller the lifting ability will be comparable.

BUT the fire service carry out a jack and pack process to stabilise the vehicle whilst any release/rescue is carried out., which sort of defeats the object of not carrying ramps, however the level of stability required depends on the activities being carried out inside the vehicle ...... and for most of us already fitted with our own personal air bags, that might not be a lot of linear 'activity' .., so inflatable levellers might be a good option - I would add though, please don't use them to raise the vehicle if you intend going underneath without doing the jack and pack process, as you should do with any hydraulic vehicle jacks.

And of course, avoiding punctures during any rhythmic exercises is always a good thing ......

 

[Roger S]

I've used them for a couple of years as they take up one 10th of the locker space that ramps might take. We can get around 5 inches of level out of them, though I notice they have higher lift ones now. I have read of punctures; I protect mine from sharp stones with a cut piece of exercise mat under each one. Delighted with ours, though you should note, If touring with a partner, any rhythmic exercise inside the van translates into quite a bit of rock n roll outside!

In a helpful way

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[bigtwin]

In a helpful way

Tuned for resonance?

Ian

 

[MoHoHank]

I used air bags in the London fire brigade you could mount them on top of each other and use wood to protect them from sharp metal if needed
But be careful they don’t move or slip

 

[wozie]

The Dutch motorhome next to me is using air cushions. Has anyone used these? Any opinions? Are they better and easier than the normal plastic ramp?

Thanks!



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Just ordered some at Lincoln show ground. “Air lift “

 

[SamS]

The Dutch motorhome next to me is using air cushions. Has anyone used these? Any opinions? Are they better and easier than the normal plastic ramp?

Thanks!



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https://www.locknlevel.co.uk/ were saying a MH version of this was “imminent” at the October NEC show last year. Still no sign of being available though, and they seem quite expensive

 

[roseheath]

We've had them for about a year, and I've been very impressed. Ramps can be a problem if you're trying to mount them on gravel hardstanding. We now have a 7.5m van with automatic transmission, and it can be quite a challenge to use ramps on gravel. I carry a small electric pump and its quite easy to get exact levelling - just switch off the pump when you're level!

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[MisterB]

Could all those with inflatable air bags provide links and prices please ...?

 

[andyman]

Could all those with inflatable air bags provide links and prices please ...?

Just search eBay, for inflatable ramp. There’s some interesting ones for sale.

 

[POH]

Delighted with ours, though you should note, If touring with a partner, any rhythmic exercise inside the van translates into quite a bit of rock n roll outside!

nicely put Jim

 

[Otter Spotter]

“If touring with a partner, any rhythmic exercise inside the van translates into quite a bit of rock n roll outside”
Oo er Misses

 

[Gellyneck]

“If touring with a partner, any rhythmic exercise inside the van translates into quite a bit of rock n roll outside”
Oo er Misses

Suppose the obvious question is, who's doing the rhythmic exercise inside if Jim is checking the rock n roll outside?

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[Minxy]

We've had them for about a year, and I've been very impressed. Ramps can be a problem if you're trying to mount them on gravel hardstanding.

I assume you mean because they move as you try to mount them (stop sniggering you smutty lot! ).

I screwed some strips of rubber mat to the front edge of our ramps so the wheels go onto the matting first which prevents the ramps from doing a runner.

 

[Hymerboy]

If the vans a'rocking don't come a knocking

 

[wireman]

Could all those with inflatable air bags provide links and prices please ...?

We have a pair but not used them yet as SWMBO is not affected by uneven MH. They were about £180 in delivery for the 2. They inflate to give a 20 inch lift IIRC? And being square they kind of sink into the middle and should not be over inflated as they would allow the wheel to slip off.

 

[wireman]

We have a pair but not used them yet as SWMBO is not affected by uneven MH. They were about £180 in delivery for the 2. They inflate to give a 20 inch lift IIRC? And being square they kind of sink into the middle and should not be over inflated as they would allow the wheel to slip off.

20 cm not inches...

 

[stuartholmes]

20 cm not inches...