Leveling a dual axle trailer with independant suspension

[Macca_75]

Hi Guys,

Waiting on delivery of our new 20.64.1 Expanda OB

When I'm looking for leveling ramps, do I need 1 or 2 given it has dual axles and independent suspension?

Thanks in advance.

 

[achjimmy]

Two mate.

 

[WHHEMI]

I use two on mine, but if you get some make sure one fits between the wheels, the ones I have are two piece, when free camping we also dig a hole or two to level van depending on ground.

 

[Macca_75]

Forgot to ask - although expensive has anyone used the Andersen blocks?

Looks like 2 of whatever I get is needed.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Like @WHHEMI said, I use the two piece ones that fit between the dual wheels.

Mine are like these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201624719262

 

[WHHEMI]

Like @WHHEMI said, I use the two piece ones that fit between the dual wheels.

Mine are like these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201624719262

There the ones I have, they work well and are very easy to use.

 

[mfexpanda]

Ours don't fit between the wheels and I've used only one and it works ok

 

[Bushman]

Like @WHHEMI said, I use the two piece ones that fit between the dual wheels.

Mine are like these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201624719262

I use the same ones,

 

[davemc]

I use the same ones,

Me three I brought some that did not split although you cannot fit between dual wheels. There now home making sure the gate does not blow in

 

[dagree]

As others have said @Macca_75 you'll need two.
I have similar to the split ones in the link @Bellbirdweb posted.

Easy to use as long as your "Navigator" tells you to stop in time to clip the black bit on before driving over the end

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Easy to use as long as your "Navigator" tells you to stop in time to clip the black bit on before driving over the end

Now that is the real challenge !!

 

[DWWood]

I bought the 2 piece ones to but I just drive back or forward far enough that I can run up and over the first one and on to the second one then when leaving I just drive over both.

 

[Drover]

I'm lazy I just use one or a block of wood, have found one wheel lifted will get it level with no ill effects, saves a lot of ginning around.. At the moment Big Mal has a 25mm block under one wheel to get it level . (Big Mal has 265 75 x 16's)..
Only need to carry one ramp to go with the 6 wood blocks for under the stands....................seen some folks stuffing around for ages then get the s;;its when I roll mine on one and it's done.

 

[achjimmy]

I'm lazy I just use one or a block of wood, have found one wheel lifted will get it level with no ill effects, saves a lot of ginning around.. At the moment Big Mal has a 25mm block under one wheel to get it level . (Big Mal has 265 75 x 16's)..
Only need to carry one ramp to go with the 6 wood blocks for under the stands....................seen some folks stuffing around for ages then get the s;;its when I roll mine on one and it's done.

Do you have independent @Drover ? One works okay on load sharing duals. actually there used to be a trick for load sharing 4 wheel vans you ran up one till level then placed the other in front and rolled the other way down till it was even in both and it would be the same. Iam with with Mf and gone back to using one where I can on the jtech suspended vans but it only works so far. but if I was buying Ramps again I'd buy those andersons or the smaller ramps that fit between the wheels. The two piece ones are a pain. If I was buying a van again I'd so try and get air suspension which you can level from inside with push of a button while having a quite ale!

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Do you have independent @Drover If I was buying a van again I'd so try and get air suspension which you can level from inside with push of a button while having a quite ale!

You've given me an idea @achjimmy. I already can inflate and deflate my Polyair bags on the tug from inside the cab, time to investigate Polyair's with the JTECH independent now.

Love the idea.

 

[Drover]

Yep they are independant, can't recall what Corromal call the set up.................Individual air bags with an auto level controller shouldn't cost much...........................lol.

 

[Macca_75]

Yep they are independant, can't recall what Corromal call the set up.................Individual air bags with an auto level controller shouldn't cost much...........................lol.

Whilst waiting for the van to arrive I spend to much time browsing at things to spend money on.

These bad boys are around $4,500 - http://www.levellingjacks.com.au/in...ing-jacks/caravan-redfoot-flip-remotel-detail

 

[dagree]

These bad boys are around $4,500 - http://www.levellingjacks.com.au/in...ing-jacks/caravan-redfoot-flip-remotel-detail

Whoooaaahhh!!!!! Think I'll stick to my $4.50 spirit level and the $2.50 talking caravan leveling app I was just sent a link to

 

[bigcol]

These bad boys are around $4,500 - http://www.levellingjacks.com.au/in...ing-jacks/caravan-redfoot-flip-remotel-detail

Whoooaaahhh!!!!! Think I'll stick to my $4.50 spirit level and the $2.50 talking caravan leveling app I was just sent a link to

yeppers, I'll stick with the windy legs at that price............thanks

 

[Drover]

These bad boys are around $4,500 -

Cowabunga !!!!!!!!! add that to the van mover thingy's at about $5K, and not only is the wallet cactus but the weight allowance on van would more than likely be maxed out, save a lot of packing though...................................unlike the others above I will stick to my $6 spirit level from Supercheap and handraulic vertical position unit.