In a previous article, we explained why a caravan needs to be levelled and here, we offer a step-by-step guide to help you level your caravan without a motor mover.
For a comfortable night’s sleep and to ensure that all your appliances work properly, it’s essential to level a touring caravan in two directions – from front to back, and from side to side.
Equipment for levelling a caravan
To level a caravan without a motor mover is much easier with the following equipment:
- Spirit level
- Levelling ramps
- Chocks
- Grip mats or tracks
- Jack pads
- Jockey wheels
- Corner steady winders
How to level a caravan without a motor mover
- Where possible, choose the flattest pitch on the campsite
- Put the handbrake on the caravan
- Position a spirit level on the floor of the caravan (some modern caravans have an integral spirit level)
- Position levelling ramps close to the tyres on the lowest side
- Drive onto the ramps, continuing to check the spirit level as you go
- When the level indicates the caravan is level, stop. The caravan is now level side to side.
- Place chocks in position to secure the wheels and stop any movement
- Reposition the spirit level from front to back of the caravan
- Use the jockey wheel to control the height of the front of the caravan, raising or lowering as necessary to achieve a balanced level on the spirit level
- Lower corner steadies to stabilise the caravan, using a steady winder. Do not overtighten the corner steadies as this can cause the chassis to twist
- Recheck the spirit level in both directions, making adjustments if needed
Picking the best pitch for a touring caravan
Designated pitches are often pre-levelled but if not, and where you have the choice of pitches, always choose the flattest available. Avoid sloping ground or uneven ground and make sure the pitch surface is as solid as possible.
Maintaining a level caravan
Throughout your holiday, keep an eye on the level of the caravan, checking regularly with a spirit level. Where levels start to change, repeat the steps above. A caravan doesn’t have to be perfectly level but the more level it is, the more efficiently your appliances will function and interior rolling will be avoided.
Caravan levelling equipment from BEC Ingoldmells
At BEC Ingoldmells, our online touring caravanning supplies department has all the siting and levelling equipment you need to level a touring caravan successfully. Our 2-way Maypole caravan spirit level allows you to check the level of the caravan without having to move or reposition the spirit level. We also stock a good selection of levelling ramps and chocks, as well as grip mats, jack pads, jockey wheels, and corner steady winders – everything you will need to level your caravan.
If you have any questions about how to level a touring caravan, contact us by email at sales@becingoldmells.co.uk or give our friendly team a call on 01754 871152.
