First time post, first time motorhomer. We've just bought a used autocruise Starburst, and are still enjoying looking at it! But parking is an issue. We were looking at putting it in gold secure site nearby, but have found that it actualy looks ok on the drive - certainly better than the commercial vans owned by some of our neighbours. We want to take a tandem bike and solos on the rack, which wouyld certainly be easier to manage if it was parked on the drive. Also nice to think I can hook the mains up whenever, open windows etc. BUT it's a steeply sloping drive.
I've just checked iu out with a spiirit level and ruler, and it comes out between 10 an 15 per cent slope. At the moment I'm leaving it in gear with handbrake on, but don't want to do that for long. Also makes the hill starts slightly nerve-racking as the back of the van is pretty close to the house...So, question - would I be safe to leave it chocked, in neutral and handbrake off? These rubber chocks at [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rubber-Wheel-Chocks-2-0kg-Pair/dp/B000RUBKFW[/ame] seem tough enough - does anyone have any experience of the problem?
Any help appreciated.
I've just checked iu out with a spiirit level and ruler, and it comes out between 10 an 15 per cent slope. At the moment I'm leaving it in gear with handbrake on, but don't want to do that for long. Also makes the hill starts slightly nerve-racking as the back of the van is pretty close to the house...So, question - would I be safe to leave it chocked, in neutral and handbrake off? These rubber chocks at [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rubber-Wheel-Chocks-2-0kg-Pair/dp/B000RUBKFW[/ame] seem tough enough - does anyone have any experience of the problem?
Any help appreciated.