Levelling ramps at the back

[M1EWK]

So If I need to raise the back of the van is it best to put the ramps behind the rear wheels and reverse up or put them in front of the rear wheels and drive forward? I feel as though I should know the answer but not sure. Also if using the ramps on a hard standing (stones or tarmac) what's best to stop them skidding away ? I currently have a set on Milenco tridents.
Thanks

 

[Marie-Claire]

We were backing onto the reception bobbyg, adria sonic , back home in scarboro again now tho , work calls

 

[Marie-Claire]

The gold hymer was a nice looker tho and the burstner tag

 

[poppycamper]

And fridges prefer to work on the level too

IMO a lot of misinformation about fridges needing to be spirit level level. I have never had a compressor fridge so maybe they are more suseptible than 3way fridges. What sort of fridge do you have?
As stated many times we do not do level unless it spills my drink and certainly do not notice any difference in the performance of our fridge/freezer.

 

[pelican]

An awful lot of vans would still need ramps under front wheels even on a billiard table.... fortunately not me, if my wine glass don't fall over.... its level

We don't worry as our table legs are adjustable

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[poppycamper]

We don't worry as our table legs are adjustable

Ah... another for no requirement to have a level fridge.
Thank you

 

[pelican]

Ah... another for no requirement to have a level fridge.
Thank you

Fridge is good

 

[thidwick]

We don’t use ramps a lot- but when we do I always set the ramps as if I will I forget they’re there when I drive off from the pitch, so I either reverse on to the ramps, or drive forward onto the ramps, depending on which way we’re facing. Then I won’t accidentally fall off the back of them.
Does that make sense?

 

[Tombola]

Just why are some mhones nose down at the front ? Is it just added suspension ?

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

You shouldn't need them at all, as many folk still say the earth is flat. I know for a fact it ain't as I had to buy E&P self levellers
A cheaper way of doing it is if the front is too high simply dig a hole. Sorted

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[M1EWK]

Just why are some mhones nose down at the front ? Is it just added suspension ?

Yes I've often wondered that

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

Our van sits quite markedly nose down. Our bed is across the van and you feel as though you're going to roll out of bed sometimes even on a perfectly flat pitch. No chance of the sink or shower draining properly.
Once we bought the E&P self levellers it made a huge difference, no falling out with the Mrs when putting the van on ramps in bad weather, we get a good nights sleep no matter where we are, no hassle draining the sink or shower (where we store a lot of stuff in our 6m van) and no worries about the fridge not performing. We can be set up level in a minute or two no matter the weather. Another plus is the van doesn't sway when you walk about and is rock steady in a gale.
Best money we ever spent....... and we'll get most of it back when we sell up

 

[Fdhadi]

Just make sure you fit locking wheel nuts.

 

[Bramidan]

Could you explain why re the locking wheel nuts.
Actually I think I’ve just understood, if the levellers mean the wheels are off the ground somebody could nick your wheels.

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

We normally SORN our van during the worst of the winter and we use the self levellers to take some of the weight off the tyres (not off the ground) to prevent getting flat-spots/cracking of the tyres

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[Christy]

If it's due to the air suspension why not let it down?

I have let it down and it still annoyingly high. The air was on it when I bouhgt it

 

[Swiss]

For reduced cost of ownership, the ramps should be positioned on the opposite side of the wheel to the mud flaps (if fitted).

 

[RicnJo]

We both get bachache if not level when sleeping, so have a two way spirit level.in van. I check that and put the rampsout front back or sides, whatever is needed, sometimes a bit higher oneside than other.... once it is level, i chock the wheels that arenot on ramps with chunks of wood - so we dont move - even when the handbrake is disengaged - so hubby can swivvle - his seat!!