I Love My E & P Jacks

[Robert Clark]

Yes but you can't lower it can you
They take the tortion rods out of the axle and put weaker ones in so the air can raise and LOWER it. The front too, coil springs binned

lower ?????
Oooooerrrrrrrrr

 

[Techno]

lower ?????
Oooooerrrrrrrrr

Yes you can drop it right down then level it with the E&P's rock solid.
Besides the ability to raise it at will and the drive comfort. This is why they're fitted to ambulances

 

[Robert Clark]

Yes you can drop it right down then level it with the E&P's rock solid

But it's rock solid without having to lower it - sounds like not much benefit compared with the jacks

 

[Techno]

Only half a quote keep up

 

[Techno]

This morning I can confirm that my jacks will not retract without the ignition on and even if it was on I cannot accidentally knock the handbrake off with this rarespares extender whilst stowed as pictured

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[Clarky]

Just collected our Carthago from Full Circle Enterprises at Banham, Norfolk after having E&P jacks fitted.
They have done a very neat and thorough job plus a full demo and explanation at handover.
We had the 'gubbins' (technical term) fitted in the front locker as advised by @Robert Clark so there is no loss of usable storage space.
I would thoroughly recommend Full Circle as a very pleasant company to do business with. Peter Cook, General Manager and Mark Hull, Engineering Manager who did the fitting, have been very helpful and the whole team have made the extraction of large amounts of dosh from my wallet almost a pleasure.

Richard.

 

[dpsuk999]

Pics please

 

[G7UXG]

I'm getting tempted. All this talk of E&P and full air isn't helping me to resist temptation.
Suppose the wife will have to be the voice of reason.

 

[Clarky]

Pics please

Your wish is my command Sir.

 

[Robert Clark]

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Richard - have you found that your drop down coffee machine thingy drops down when you drive on very bumpy roads ?

If so I've got a fix for this

Regards
Robert

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[Popeye]

Looking at those pictures @Clarky it is obvious that the standard of fitting is universal, this can only be achieved by not supplying this sort of gear to anyone apart from trained and approved installers.

They have done a lovely job on yours and they certainly did on mine. Nice one..........Griff

 

[Clarky]

Richard - have you found that your drop down coffee machine thingy drops down when you drive on very bumpy roads ?

If so I've got a fix for this

Regards
Robert

Ha ha! Yes Robert, it happened today driving home.
Only happens on very bumpy roads.........like in the middle of Narfuk.

 

[Clarky]

Looking at those pictures @Clarky it is obvious that the standard of fitting is universal, this can only be achieved by not supplying this sort of gear to anyone apart from trained and approved installers.

They have done a lovely job on yours and they certainly did on mine. Nice one..........Griff

I think you are right Griff.
There are only a handful of installers in the UK, around five I think, so they ensure the quality and training is top notch.
Mark, who installed ours, obviously takes great pride in his work and was insistent that I call him direct if I have any questions or problems. It's good to see that sort of level of service these days and we are lucky to have a few in the MoHo world.

Richard.

 

[Robert Clark]

Ha ha! Yes Robert, it happened today driving home.
Only happens on very bumpy roads.........like in the middle of Narfuk.

Ours kept dropping down on our recent trip to Italy - and got worse as we went along. It's a bad design as it relies purely on a piston to support the weight of a Nespresso Pod machine.
So I fixed it with a chrome Sash Window Catch
View from below - which slides out when travelling

And retracts when needed

Mrs C gave me 5 stars for innovation !

 

[gus-lopez]

Looking at those pictures @Clarky it is obvious that the standard of fitting is universal, this can only be achieved by not supplying this sort of gear to anyone apart from trained and approved installers.

They have done a lovely job on yours and they certainly did on mine. Nice one..........Griff

Perhaps I am too fussy but whilst it is functional it is certainly not aesthetically pleasing .

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[Robert Clark]

Perhaps I am too fussy but whilst it is functional it is certainly not aesthetically pleasing .

Hi Gus
You can't see the jacks when not extended - unless you look right under the van.
The pump is hidden away too, so nothing to see their either.

 

[Clarky]

Mrs C gave me 5 stars for innovation !

I'll add another five.
A very neat job.

On another subject (thread creep alert) we purchased one of those draining thingies from Lakeland that you recommended. The Memsahib is delighted.

Richard.

 

[Techno]

Called for a weigh today with full everything but no bikes and I have 130kg spare of which 90kg can go to the back.
I might up plate it to 4500kg

1960 front
2160 rear

 

[DavidG58]

Called for a weigh today with full everything but no bikes and I have 130kg spare of which 90kg can go to the back.
I might up plate it to 4500kg

1960 front
2160 rear

its a no brainer for me Andy, once you are over 3.5t it doesn't matter what value it is

anyway the air suspension will easily cope with the extra weight

 

[Techno]

its a no brainer for me Andy, once you are over 3.5t it doesn't matter what value it is

anyway the air suspension will easily cope with the extra weight

I still don't know if it's possible on my van but that will add weight too.
I do wonder why my van was chosen as 4250 when I have a 2100 front and a 2400 rear?

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[John and Jo]

I do wonder why my van was chosen as 4250 when I have a 2100 front and a 2400 rear?

same as mine ...your's is better balanced thou at 1960/2160

 

[DavidG58]

I still don't know if it's possible on my van but that will add weight too.
I do wonder why my van was chosen as 4250 when I have a 2100 front and a 2400 rear?

similar to mine, cant recall my values now but combined axle limits added up to 500kg more than previous gross, we have now uprated to 5.5t

 

[laird of Dunstan]

similar to mine, cant recall my values now but combined axle limits added up to 500kg more than previous gross, we have now uprated to 5.5t

did you have to do a lot to your MH david to have it uprated ?

 

[Techno]

same as mine ...your's is better balanced thou at 1960/2160

100kg of batteries front and 100kg batteries at rear
Seriously though yes the balance is excellent due to water diesel and gas all being forwards leaving the garage to balance it out.
Front has climbed by only 40kg since front jacks and two more batteries. Don't really add up but well under my limit

 

[DavidG58]

did you have to do a lot to your MH david to have it uprated ?

nothing at all, we had already fitted air suspension just before uprating but they didn't even ask, I presume because all we did was move gross weight up to the sum of both axles it was pretty much a done deal

we used SV Tech as well, very easy

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[Techno]

Two of your hydraulic lines look to be too long to me

Mine look much smoother into the angled connectors. Although had this been a DIY install I would not even have a crossed pipe but that is out of my control.

 

[Clarky]

Two of your hydraulic lines look to be too long to me

In our case it really doesn't matter much. The area above the pump is 'dead space' and can't be used for anything else. From an appearance point of view it can't be viewed without going down on hands and knees and peering past the baskets of bits and bobs that are stored in the front of the locker or removing cushions and lifting the seat base above.
As it is fitted right at the back of a locker and beside the rear seat belt supports it would have been awkward to reach in and titivate so I'm really not bothered.
Your installation though is where you can see it as soon as you open the locker so looks and neatness will have been more important to you and the fitter.

Richard.

 

[laird of Dunstan]

Just finished washing the MH ,the jacks come in handy there too as you can lift the rear to help the water run off

 

[Clarky]

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Can't be paying out for these posh jack pads so in the best tradition of 'make do and mend' I made my own.
1x hardwood log cut in two
2x lengths of rope (from a long length that was 'acquired')
1x old unused broom handle
1x unused hook from shed
4x large staples
Cost zero.

Gives me an extra 3-4 inches of lift for sloping sites like La Mailleraye, although they won't do much to spread the load on soggy ground.

 

[Techno]

In case any one missed it
Having contacted @Minxy Girl zz friend John I'm informed my van can be up plated to 4750kg so I will be doing that on return from Holland

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