Has anyone driven over the edge? (1 Viewer)

[Foxy1956]

Twice, I have driven too far up the levelling ramps and one has tilted up behind the front wheel and stuck.
Both times I have had to jack the van up to extricate the ramp. Has anyone else done the same daft manoeuvre?

 

[Fletton]

Nope!...

 

[Gellyneck]

Very nearly!
Ramp had started to tip but managed to rescue the situation.
Very rarely use them right enough.
With previous ramps (used with caravan) I fitted an upstand to the highest end that made it difficult to over-run.

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[KeithChesterfield]

A couple of times SWMBO was merrily waving me up the ramp and only stopped waving when I went too far and hit the ground.

I've had the ramp fly forward like a rocket and nearly hit her - I think it was on gravel.

Never had to jack it up to retrieve the ramp.

 

[Kingham]

@Foxy1956 I'm a bit worried about doing that now that I'm going to be travelling solo and asked how people manage in this recent thread http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/judging-levelling-ramps-alone.150775/ which may or may not help.

 

[Nirvanauk]

When I had the yellow fiamma things I did as the mh is auto. So I got the 4 stage milenco ones and make sure I stop at stage 3.

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[Foxy1956]

@Foxy1956 I'm a bit worried about doing that now that I'm going to be travelling solo and asked how people manage in this recent thread http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/judging-levelling-ramps-alone.150775/ which may or may not help.

I think Gellyneck's idea of fitting an upstand to the highest point of the ramp is a good scheme. I can see the driver's side ramp easily, but because Sue is disabled she can't see her side. This might help you as well.

 

[Gellyneck]

I think Gellyneck's idea of fitting an upstand to the highest point of the ramp is a good scheme.

It works for not over-running but no use for stopping on a particular level.

 

[JackieP]

Aye. I've done it. Twice. Both times all that happened was a bump as I hit the ground. Nothing spectacular and not as big a jolt as going over some speed jumps in the road!

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[Dazzlin]

Only once but had a good audience of boy racers i the car park (flt).
Nonchalantly walked round, picked them out of the mudflaps, re-inserted and drove up correctly.

Sorry for any innuendo!!!

 

[Lenny HB]

Done it a few times as Jackie says just like going over a bump they have never got stuck.

 

[jollyrodger]

Often

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[Peter & Elaine]

Once
And worse it was on ccc rally in full view of tuggers

 

[Adbt]

Never , but I fear I might one day!