Corner steadies, do they work ?? (1 Viewer)

[Barney23]

We have a Dethleffs Alpa which is quite a tall van which tends to move about a fair bit in wind & when someone is moving inside.
Does anyone have corner steadies fitted, if so how effective are they ?
Many Thanks.

 

[Caggsie1]

We find them very effective in a 7.5mtr van. Not so much in stopping the effects of wind but whilst going about the van.

 

[Barney23]

Thanks,
Moving about inside van is the real issue to be honest, the wind isn’t so bad.

 

[138go]

Some of the foreign vans on sites abroad use a couple of cheap axle stands under the rear chassis.

 

[pappajohn]

My old Kontiki had steadies and were always used.
Without then the body could roll on the springs but when lowered the body couldn't roll as the steadies were rigid and the springs can't compress or expand.
Imagine a flat-ish bottom rowing boat... It rolls about on water if you move or in wind.
Now put the boat on the beach... It doesn't move.

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[Northernraider]

Had them on every MH I've owned


Never used them once

 

[daveandsan]

Our old Hobby had rear steadies and they were very effective at stopping the motorhome rocking when people were moving around.

 

[pappajohn]

Had them on every MH I've owned


Never used them once

Some people don't bother getting level either.

If your house was on a slope or moved about you'd soon have the builders in, why put up with it in a Motorhome when it can be prevented.

 

[pappajohn]

Of course, if you use steadies you may have trouble with visitors.

The old adage 'if the vans a-rockin', don't come Knockin,' won't apply.

 

[Barney23]

Of course, if you use steadies you may have trouble with visitors.

The old adage 'if the vans a-rockin', don't come Knockin,' won't apply.

Never in front of the dog

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[Northernraider]

Some people don't bother getting level either.

If your house was on a slope or moved about you'd soon have the builders in, why put up with it in a Motorhome when it can be prevented.

Cause I'm never in one place enough to be bothered.

 

[two]

Corner steadies or jacks will stop you van rocking. Take a peek under any motorhome at a show and you'll see that they use them too, to stop vans rocking.

 

[Barney23]

Corner steadies or jacks will stop you van rocking. Take a peek under any motorhome at a show and you'll see that they use them too, to stop vans rocking.

Thanks, that’s a good point

 

[tonyidle]

Had them on every MH I've owned


Never used them once

So have I on every motorhome prior to this one which is over 8 metres long with appropriate overhang. I never used them on the vans that had them fitted and I won't be installing them on this one. All they do is prevent you irritating SWMBO when she's using the bathroom. And plough the pitch as you leave with them down.

 

[scotjimland]

"Corner steadies, do they work ??"

yes

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[Reallyretired]

They work, but I don't use mine. Too much hassle.

 

[pandas]

never use them whilst on the motorway though

 

[bigtwin]

Had them on every MH I've owned


Never used them once

Lazy Bar Steward

Ian

 

[pandas]

how do you remind yourself that they are down?

 

[Steve N Tracy]

I fitted some on our Dethleffs Globus definitely stops rocking in the wind and when moving around, and as we always wind them down winding them back up has become part of the departure routine.

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[scotjimland]

how do you remind yourself that they are down?

I put the crank handle in the drivers footwell.

AL-KO steadies can be 'driven-off' without damage to chassis or jacks.. they fold backwards.. or forwards .. if you drive off with them down ..

 

[Northernraider]

Lazy Bar Steward

Ian

Main reason

I'd forget to wind them up and they'd be ripped off when I moved lol

Anyway none of my vans have moved that much unless really windy ....I must be light footed

 

[filopastry]

Us 'em on our 7.1m Laika, just at the back and they do make a difference, takes 20 seconds to drop in place if kept well greased. Handle in foot well as a reminder before moving off.

 

[jezport]

Our frankia had them at the back, being a tag axle the back was steady anyway. If anyone moved around in the luton bed the van still moved even with the steadies. Waste of time unless they added front ones also.

 

[Lenny HB]

I put the crank handle in the drivers footwell.

AL-KO steadies can be 'driven-off' without damage to chassis or jacks.. they fold backwards..

What happens when you reverse off?
Big crunching noise I suspect.

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[Lenny HB]

Ok they may make the van stable but what a load of hassle having to put them down and up every day.
If it really worries you fit E&P jacks much better solution.
Always sleep better with the van rocking when there is a nice gale blowing.

 

[scotjimland]

What happens when you reverse off?
Big crunching noise I suspect.

suspect wrong http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/downloads/al-ko-clickfix-brochure.pdf


The easy to operate legs can be deployed within seconds of arriving on site. The legs will be safely stored above the line of the chassis during travel and once on site, with a simple turn of the mechanism, the legs swing down at right angles. Continued winding will extend the legs until they reach the ground and start to support the vehicle.

When it is time to leave the site, the legs can be quickly and efficiently raised in preparation for departure. By turning the mechanism, the legs will ascend back towards the chassis. When the legs reach the fully retracted position, they swing back up to clamp in position, in line with the chassis.

Safety

In the event that the Steady Legs are still on the ground when the vehicle is moved, the legs will automatically fold either forwards or backwards to avoid damage to the supports or chassis frame from the movement of the vehicle.

System

The robust AL-KO Steady Leg provides firm and stable support. They operate by turning the mechanism, allowing the legs to swing down to the correct angle before extending the support until it reaches the floor. When retracting, the legs will swing back to clamp in position in line with the chassis member.

 

[Shrimp]

We have and use the rear steadies but usually only if in one place for any length of time.
I think if there is two or more in the van corner steadies-of some description-are good as people move about it can get a bit wobbly but probably on your own you wouldn’t notice the movement!

 

[Northernraider]

suspect wrong http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/downloads/al-ko-clickfix-brochure.pdf


The easy to operate legs can be deployed within seconds of arriving on site. The legs will be safely stored above the line of the chassis during travel and once on site, with a simple turn of the mechanism, the legs swing down at right angles. Continued winding will extend the legs until they reach the ground and start to support the vehicle.

When it is time to leave the site, the legs can be quickly and efficiently raised in preparation for departure. By turning the mechanism, the legs will ascend back towards the chassis. When the legs reach the fully retracted position, they swing back up to clamp in position, in line with the chassis.

Safety

In the event that the Steady Legs are still on the ground when the vehicle is moved, the legs will automatically fold either forwards or backwards to avoid damage to the supports or chassis frame from the movement of the vehicle.

System

The robust AL-KO Steady Leg provides firm and stable support. They operate by turning the mechanism, allowing the legs to swing down to the correct angle before extending the support until it reaches the floor. When retracting, the legs will swing back to clamp in position in line with the chassis member.

I'm unsure how they could fold back in either direction undamaged due to how the are fitted and work id have thought at minimum the support arms would get bent so that's strange but as I said I've never used them.