Levelling ramps at the back

[M1EWK]

So If I need to raise the back of the van is it best to put the ramps behind the rear wheels and reverse up or put them in front of the rear wheels and drive forward? I feel as though I should know the answer but not sure. Also if using the ramps on a hard standing (stones or tarmac) what's best to stop them skidding away ? I currently have a set on Milenco tridents.
Thanks

 

[Brains]

Watching with interest.

As for tarmac and stones. I've not found any issue with them skidding.

 

[Bobby-gg]

You can use them either way

But, I normally try to use them against the hill, rather than up the hill

 

[Landy Andy]

I put the ramps against the slope. So that if the vehicle rolled off I haven’t increased the slope, and the slope helps you get on the ramps.
For the ramps sliding out as you try to mount them, attach a piece of webbing to them, so that you drive onto the webbing first, then mount the ramp.

 

[IRHP]

Always think of the ramps as a chock that will stop the van rolling up or down a slope.

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[Stealaway]

So If I need to raise the back of the van is it best to put the ramps behind the rear wheels and reverse up or put them in front of the rear wheels and drive forward? I feel as though I should know the answer but not sure. Also if using the ramps on a hard standing (stones or tarmac) what's best to stop them skidding away ? I currently have a set on Milenco tridents.
Thanks

Is there any reason to use them at all on a hard standing, if its pretty flat anyway?

 

[Lenny HB]

Always best to drive forward onto ramps as 1st gear is lower than reverse much easier on the clutch.
To stop ramps sliding away on hard surfaces attach about 9" of webbing to them once the tyre is on the webbing it will hold the ramps in place. Safety belt webbing is ideal.

 

[Bobby-gg]

Is there any reason to use them at all on a hard standing, if its pretty flat anyway?

Of course not, if it's level then you don't need leveling ramps.

But, we're on a hard standing at the moment, Abbey Wood camc site, and whilst the pitch is level front to back, it certainly isn't left to right, so I've drove on, then reversed up my ramps with both on the offside to level my van sideways

 

[cyberyacht]

Is there any reason to use them at all on a hard standing, if its pretty flat anyway?

You'd be surprised at the slopes on some HardStanding

 

[Stealaway]

Of course not, if it's level then you don't need leveling ramps.

But, we're on a hard standing at the moment, Abbey Wood camc site, and whilst the pitch is level front to back, it certainly isn't left to right, so I've drove on, then reversed up my ramps with both on the offside to level my van sideways

I suppose it could be worse on a designated hard standing, where you cant drive around until you find a flat bit.

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[Marie-Claire]

Which pitch up on bobbyg, were on abbey wood also

 

[Christy]

my Sundance is annoying higher at the back than the front so i pretty much always have to use ramps to level it off. It also has rear air suspension which makes it even higher. Its a real pain.

 

[Fdhadi]

Of course not, if it's level then you don't need leveling ramps.

But, we're on a hard standing at the moment, Abbey Wood camc site, and whilst the pitch is level front to back, it certainly isn't left to right, so I've drove on, then reversed up my ramps with both on the offside to level my van sideways

Be very careful reversing up ramps on a CAMC site. Rule 14,007 says motorhomes must drive forwards onto ramps. The Hierarchy will around to put you right

 

[Marie-Claire]

But bobbyg is a rebel

 

[Bobby-gg]

Which pitch up on bobbyg, were on abbey wood also

76, sorry for the late reply, did Harry Potter show last night and got back late

Are you out the back of us, gold Hymer with a 'fun' plate?

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[poppycamper]

Don't know why but on bottom of my Milenco's quite clearly state don't reverse onto ramps.

 

[M1EWK]

Don't know why but on bottom of my Milenco's quite clearly state don't reverse onto ramps.

Ok thanks I'll check mine. Wonder if that's just the case with the driving (ie front) wheels?

 

[TerryL]

If you're facing downhill drive forward onto the ramps. If facing uphill reverse - this way the slope helps you and less chance of running away when you come off the ramps.
On level ground (have the same problem, the back end is usually higher than the front) I just look at how much manoeuvering room I've got for when I come off the ramps.

But whichever way you do it, have someone helping and watching you don't over-run and go off the end - seen that a couple of times and apart from getting stuck it's almost always expensive!

 

[busby]

Is there any reason to use them at all on a hard standing, if its pretty flat anyway?

Try a few aires in France,,BUSBY.

 

[poppycamper]

Is there any reason to use them at all on a hard standing, if its pretty flat anyway?

An awful lot of vans would still need ramps under front wheels even on a billiard table.... fortunately not me, if my wine glass don't fall over.... its level

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[M1EWK]

Try a few aires in France,,BUSBY.

Not usually but we've been on a few that were pretty uneven

 

[Cliffdale]

My worst experience was ramping front and back drivers side to level the van. So after positioning the ramps drivers side front and back, to run forwards up the ramp, the near side front driving wheel span sending the van sideways and drivers side fell off the ramp. The ramp smashed through the engine tray. OK £100 for a new tray but oh no! I also pushed the whole bumper forward so the engine tray no longer fitted. Cost me £2000 to put the damage right.

My next van will have levelling ramps!

 

[cyberyacht]

Do you mean levelling rams? If so, better get a good sheepdog.

 

[Stealaway]

my Sundance is annoying higher at the back than the front so i pretty much always have to use ramps to level it off. It also has rear air suspension which makes it even higher. Its a real pain.

Is it so important to get the van level? We prefer ours being higher at the back if only for sleeping head up.
We never do and we never use ramps - we only ever find a spot that is reasonably flat and that will do.

 

[Bobby-gg]

Is it so important to get the van level? We prefer ours being higher at the back if only for sleeping head up.
We never do and we never use ramps - we only ever find a spot that is reasonably flat and that will do.

Because our shower has only one drain and if we aren't the right way it doesn't drain very well!

And fridges prefer to work on the level too

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[Stealaway]

Because our shower has only one drain and if we aren't the right way it doesn't drain very well!

And fridges prefect to work on the level too

Ahh!
The shower can be a problem but if we are going to have a shower that night then I do take notice of the angle to drain.
This new van has made it easier now it has two drains.
All our fridges have always worked on a slope so its never been an issue.

 

[M1EWK]

My worst experience was ramping front and back drivers side to level the van. So after positioning the ramps drivers side front and back, to run forwards up the ramp, the near side front driving wheel span sending the van sideways and drivers side fell off the ramp. The ramp smashed through the engine tray. OK £100 for a new tray but oh no! I also pushed the whole bumper forward so the engine tray no longer fitted. Cost me £2000 to put the damage right.

My next van will have levelling ramps!

 

[IRHP]

my Sundance is annoying higher at the back than the front so i pretty much always have to use ramps to level it off. It also has rear air suspension which makes it even higher. Its a real pain.

If it's due to the air suspension why not let it down?

 

[M1EWK]

Hell, that's a nightmare

 

[Sandancers]

Our MH is naturally nose down, so we are delighted to find a pitch with a bit of up slope !