Levellers (1 Viewer)

[Caron]

The MH next to us here in Bath has four legs with broad round feet under the van presumably to level it. I hate driving onto ramps, are these worth getting and how much do they cost to retrofit?

 

[Lorryman100]

Sounds like Hydraulic levellers, about 5k fitted if they are.

 

[Clarky]

These are what you mean I think:-
https://www.ep-hydraulicsnews.co.uk/videos

Best thing since sliced bread, just press a couple of buttons and you're level.
Cost a bit more than sliced bread though but you should get a bit of change from £5k.

We have them and love them.

Richard.

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[Riverbankannie]

In an article from 2012

"However, while the system can be fitted to a smaller ‘van, it is really aimed at larger, high-value motorhomes where the cost of the self-levelling system – from £4,400 to £5,200, including fitting and VAT – can be justified."

 

[funflair]

@Caron yes lots of us have them as a retro fit option and the price quoted of around £5k is pretty accurate in my experience. E&P seem to be the leading brand but there are others and at least one of the "others" is a bit cheaper but it might be a touch of you get what you pay for.

Yes of course they are great for levelling but they have other uses as well, jacking up to change a wheel, jacking up to put bread tray's under your drive wheels when you get stuck etc etc.

Martin

 

[funflair]

In an article from 2012

"However, while the system can be fitted to a smaller ‘van, it is really aimed at larger, high-value motorhomes where the cost of the self-levelling system – from £4,400 to £5,200, including fitting and VAT – can be justified."

While I am sure there is a lot of truth in the article you quote I am also aware of the hydraulics being fitted to more and more PVC's and smaller vans.

Indeed there was a nice new IH on here just last week and it had "all the toys" which of course included E&P.

Martin

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[The Wino]

Of course the other thing about them is the weight no point putting them on if you then have a weight up-grade to do etc unless you are really that bothered. I don't know what value they add secondhand but if it is at best half the cost of insallation you could be looking at 20 quid a level!!!! ( or 3 bottles of wine)

 

[sdc77]

What do they weigh? 50kg or so?
That's quite a lot on a small van.


Gotta admit to having a bit of e&p envy tho..

 

[icantremember]

Hydraulic levelling = Very fast levelling from driving seat before even switching off engine and no need to get out in the rain you can sit and watch the tuggers getting soaked adjusting their steddies while you rise to a superior level.

Many other benefits including shower/ basins drain properly, wheels don't sink in wet pitch, drinks don't spill or slide off table, easy to Jack van up to change wheels and grease Al-Ko Chasis. As said they weigh around 45- 50 Kg but you will save most of this by not needing ramps and jacks.

Only down side in my opinion is the hole they leave in your bank balance but is often said "you can't take it with you"

We have the HPC system fitted by AS Airsuspension in Warrington and can be controlled from the on board panel or by mobile app on phone.

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[Clarky]

Hydraulic levelling = Very fast levelling from driving seat before even switching off engine and no need to get out in the rain you can sit and watch the tuggers getting soaked adjusting their steddies while you rise to a superior level.

Love it!

Richard.

 

[Lot lover]

We have the HPC system fitted by AS Airsuspension in Warrington and can be controlled from the on board panel or by mobile app on phone.

And for 5 groats I won't hack your system.

 

[Theonlysue]

For a 3.5t van, approx £4780 and 50 kg in weight.

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[icantremember]

For a 3.5t van, approx £4780 and 50 kg in weight.

That's about right for cost Sue but I think the HPC system is a little lighter in weight and I believe is good for vehicles up to about 7t.

 

[Speve]

We have EP on our Hymer Exsis i698 wouldn't be without them best investment we have made since owning the van, got stuck this very trip and lifted the wheels out no trouble at all saved a lot of hassle.Best bit is just pressing a button when arriving on pitch and your level in a few seconds.

 

[denisejoe]

also depends which van you have they can't fit them to all vans

Joe

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[sallylillian]

For a 3.5t van, approx £4780 and 50 kg in weight.

Not sure how the weight of the system differs for vehicle weight but the N+B options list shows the weight extra for install as 100kg, but that is for my 7.4t rated Flair.

 

[funflair]

also depends which van you have they can't fit them to all vans

Joe

I don't know which ones you refer to that can't be fitted to but I bet Mick at SAP would have a good try.

Martin

 

[denisejoe]

Will call tomorrow but tried a few

Joe

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[Caron]

Thanks everyone all very helpful, we have a hymer tramp a year old and intend to keep it a long time sport may well be worth the investment. Told my husband about the price and he said "what!" But he says that about the price of everything except funnily enough beer...

 

[Speve]

I seem to remember the system for our van was around 25kg

 

[sallylillian]

I seem to remember the system for our van was around 25kg

So you just got the one leg then

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[Theonlysue]

@sallylillian that is for a 3.5t van. As quoted By mick at sap.
You'll probably have the heavier duty system being a heavier van.

 

[Lot lover]

For a 3.5t van, approx £4780 and 50 kg in weight.

One of these is a tad excessive for an MH first registered last century but I suppose I could lose that amount of weight.

 

[icantremember]

I seem to remember the system for our van was around 25kg

Ah yes ... they are the special balsa wood ones!

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[icantremember]

we have a hymer tramp a year old

Ours are fitted to a 2016 Hymer T668 SL

 

[Reto]

We have recently had Goldschmitt Pro system fitted to our Hymer B660SL Bestline and total fitted weight was 98kg.

 

[BillandHelen]

We have the IH with all the toys!! The levellers were fitted by Mick at SAP, on ours we have them linked to VB rear air suspension. Cost of £5k and weight of 50 kg about right I think.
Just back from our first long weekend with them, have to agree with everyone else's comments, just fantastic! One press of the button, all level and stable, great for the shower, emptying the waste one press and van tilts in just the right direction!
If you are keeping your van, have deepest pockets, don't think you will regret it.
Bill

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[Speve]

Ah yes ... they are the special balsa wood ones!

My memory could be a little poor bur I'm sure they were not 100kg as some have quoted but I cold be wrong

 

[funflair]

E&P system weights, approx

https://www.ep-hydraulicsnews.co.uk/compatible-vehicles

In short between 55kg and 125kg.

Martin