Inflatable levellers (2 Viewers)

[thidwick]

So, here we are in France, and I’ve damaged my left knee. Manual gearbox - so staying outside for a few days whilst my wife does the exploring. I’m sitting about, reading and watching.
I’ve seen a Dutch (?) Adria PVC Motorhome arrive and be levelled on a slightly sloping pitch by using inflatable airbags under two of the wheels. The airbags seem to be plugged in to the side of the van.
What does anyone know about these airbag systems ? Are they any good? Would they work with a 3.5 tonne van? Do they have to be plugged into something (compressor?) onboard, or would my Ring tyre pump do?

Lots of questions….
(And does anyone want to hear about my French A&E experience?)

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

If I sell the RoadPro mini dome and Avtex tele I've just removed I might re-invest the money

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[Zoobec]

or make your own out of lay flat discharge hose and fittings for (possibly) less than £100?

You could go into business making them

 

[Nanniemate]

You have not made it onto the July rally list yet?
Do you require a last-minute pitch?

Sorry can't commit at minute

 

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[DaveFromBarrow]

They look the part!

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[Revolvor]

I saw a newly arrived caravan with an inflatable leveller being pumped up. 10 mins later they moved to the pitch next to ours. Lots of going backwards and forwards trying to get the wheel on the leveller. They were still trying when we went out.

On our return, I was amused to see this.

 

[faraway]

I understood the leveller was flat and you just drove onto it, then pumped it up?

 

[Zoobec]

I understood the leveller was flat and you just drove onto it, then pumped it up?

That’s as I understood it too!

 

[Revolvor]

I understood the leveller was flat and you just drove onto it, then pumped it up?

It is! They kept reversing too far or not enough to get it central on the bag.!

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[Nanniemate]

I saw a newly arrived caravan with an inflatable leveller being pumped up. 10 mins later they moved to the pitch next to ours. Lots of going backwards and forwards trying to get the wheel on the leveller. They were still trying when we went out.

On our return, I was amused to see this.


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Is that a rock

 

[Revolvor]

Is that a rock

Yes!
The inflatable bag was yellow and blue. They had used a hydraulic bottle Jack to lift the caravan.

 

[Nanniemate]

Yes!
The inflatable bag was yellow and blue. They had used a hydraulic bottle Jack to lift the caravan.

Pics are not good on the phone thought it was a well-used airbag but them thought it's a rock then thought specsavers then thought went to opticians 2 weeks ago .now thinking wheresvthe gin

 

[daventess]

Take one for the forum be the Guinee pig, let us know what they are like

Has anyone tried these yet? I'm seriously considering giving them a go, so I may end up being a guinea pig.

What tempted me was our last stay where we needed different heights at the front. My wedge block skills were found to be somewhat lacking, as my clutch will attest to ....

 

[Jev88]

Has anyone tried these yet? I'm seriously considering giving them a go, so I may end up being a guinea pig.

What tempted me was our last stay where we needed different heights at the front. My wedge block skills were found to be somewhat lacking, as my clutch will attest to ....

I think reg and tina use similar bags to level their fifth wheeler.....

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[pwilmo]

Yes I use this system, 2 bags x Flat Jacks, pump them up with a rechargeable tyre pump, the max you need is12psi.

Fold as flat as a door mat, saved me hours of up and down ramps and clutch wear.

Expensive .. but less than leveller systems and hardly any extra weight.

They lift my 4.25 ton Bessacar to 6" , same height as
Millenco tallest.

Somtimes in extreme bad level ground, I have put the bag on top of Ramps ,driven onto and pumped up to get extra height.

See back wheel in picture

 

[pwilmo]

I use the two bags with Level Pro system, so I stand looking at the mobile phone level pro read out in one hand ..pump in the othert and pump up the bags as needed.

When I draw onto site I have the Level Pro turned on and it shows vans level as I am moving .. so I can park at the best level for easier setting up.

When not on hook up my fridge is dodgy unless I'm level. Others may have a lot more tolerant fridge, mine is 17yrs old .. as the flame burns vertically and if unlevel
the flame heats only to one side instead of heating centrally all the tube. The Dometic fridge definitely works for me to be level.