Maximum lift of levelling chocks.

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Evening folks.
Which brand of levellers and what's the maximum lift that people choose to keep onboard whilst travelling?
There's a good range of styles (and prices) available and making sure the raised section at the end of the lift (to prevent going too far and over the end) is enough to give positive feedback but not high enough to interfere with the bumper is important.
Thoughts would be appreciated.
Martin.
 

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When we bought our first van (Autoquest 100) we bought Fiamma Magnum blocks which served us well but were too small for our Burstner so we initially used a pair of larger (brand unknown) blocks that happened to come with it from a previous owner. Those proved to be too smooth to give grip on wet grass. That was at a Stratford show so we bought Milenco Quattro and have been happy with them for about 9 years.
 
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+1 for Milenco Quattro's. Scary stuff when you feel the van going up to level 3 and SWMBO is still indicating to drive forward and upwardso_O

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We were given some ramps( make unknown but similar to those in picture above). Found that the wheel seating depressions were much smaller than the tyre footprint, so much so that tyre only rested on the lower and upper lips and as I attempted to drive up the tyre started spinning and quickly shredded the lower lip. Luckily no damage to tyre but we changed to ramps with a constant gradient.
 
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Yes, another vote for Milenco Quattro but they are heavy and large.
Make sure you have sufficient space and weight for them.
 
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Milenco triple for us. Also 4250kg and breaking down the top edges but not bothered while they still work
 
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We carry two sets of Millenco Quatro's placing the back to back you never have the worry of going over the top, as I usually site the Motorhome on my own it makes life so easy.

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We almost burnt out our clutch trying to reverse onto tier 3 of the Milencos. Gave up and moved to another part. We used to use the yellow Fiammas, but they used to shoot out when one is on top of the other to get extra height.
 
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We have Milenco Quads also, used twice in four years, and yes they they are heavy, large & showing signs of becoming distorted having driven up them already.! IF I hadn't been given them as a freebie with a new van purchase deal, I would be sending them back.
I honestly feel that everything Milenco wise is crap in terms of quality, others may disagree though.
It never fails to amaze me when I see MH owners try and level their vans, usually involving both husband & wife, and its 9/10 times even worse, front left to right, than when they started:giggle:.
Luckily our van is not too bad front to rear for level, but as we dont often use campsites, its easier to find a spot that is near level, just choose whether you are front or rear end in first.
LES
 
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We have milenco Quattro but am not impressed. Used three or four times and already some edges are cracked or distorted. (We have a Swift Escape so nothing massive).
Having self levellers fitted this Friday instead.

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We’ve got the Thule ones. Seem strong and do the job. I also carry a couple of short planks that are useful if on a tricky patch ie more slope,or wet.
 
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We bought ours secondhand when we got Bertie 6 years ago. They are slightly too narrow and have just three levels. The good thing is the base is solid and works well on softer ground. This year I made some wooden bases that these ramps could sit on to give us extra height. I used a semi hardwood with a ramp at one end and a stop at the other end to secure the ramp. Really pleased with these as they are quite good on their own giving 5cm of lift with out the actual ramp. Earlier this year at Oban campsite our neighbours had small yellow ramps that would have worked but because they were not solid underneath they just sank in to the wet grass. This was actually the first time we had needed to use the new bases plus the original ramps and I was really pleased with the result!
 

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Crumblygappers said:
We bought ours secondhand when we got Bertie 6 years ago. They are slightly too narrow and have just three levels. The good thing is the base is solid and works well on softer ground. This year I made some wooden bases that these ramps could sit on to give us extra height. I used a semi hardwood with a ramp at one end and a stop at the other end to secure the ramp. Really pleased with these as they are quite good on their own giving 5cm of lift with out the actual ramp. Earlier this year at Oban campsite our neighbours had small yellow ramps that would have worked but because they were not solid underneath they just sank in to the wet grass. This was actually the first time we had needed to use the new bases plus the original ramps and I was really pleased with the result!
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I filled the voids in ours with expanding foam. I think that also adds some strength.

I don't bother much with ramps and instead look for a level pitch. Sometimes a bit of careful back and forth gets the job done, or thereabouts.
 
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We don't use our ramps very much and can usually get level enough by choosing location carefully. We don't need to be perfectly level and actually Bertie sits high at the back especially since we put the airbags on. If we park facing up any minor slope then the two effects cancel out. However when saucepans threaten to slide off the hob then ramps need to be deployed!
 
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Crumblygappers said:
We don't use our ramps very much and can usually get level enough by choosing location carefully. We don't need to be perfectly level and actually Bertie sits high at the back especially since we put the airbags on. If we park facing up any minor slope then the two effects cancel out. However when saucepans threaten to slide off the hob then ramps need to be deployed!
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Ours is the same. Arse up, so most stops involve ramps, and often high up on the quads

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Milenco 3 level seem to be fine and I've never managed to get on the top step or needed to. It's scary going up them for the first few goes and I always think what might happen if I went over the top. The 2 sets seem a good insurance policy. 😊
 
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Bought Milenco Quattro off gumtree 5 years ago £20 still going strong. Also asked what make by people this week on site as there’s weren’t high enough
Only problem very large and heavy
 
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As a newbie and not knowing any better I bought mine off eBay, 3 stage ramps with chocks and a bag £17.99 used them quite a few times and still going strong

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I'm selling some MGI T3 Maxi Levels but I will be honest and say they are challenging to get the van up on them as the leading edge is so damned high, cheap though, £25. Only used twice with the light scuffing on the front from wheel spins. I need to get them onto classifieds.
 
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When parking on a grass pitch we also place the plastic anti sink mats under the ramps & wheels it all helps stopping that sinking feeling.(y)
 
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