I think you should add that after reversing on to your pitch, or levelling the van, to pull forward a couple of inches to "decompress" the hitch, otherwise the moment it comes off the towball it will ping forward and clout the back of your bumper! Also showing how and why you need to level the van across the axle first is important, then levelling end to end using the jockey wheel handle is the final stage.
And the kitchen sink and the bathroom sink and so you're not sitting or lying on a 45 degree angle! The level is also required for the fridge to operate properly, to stop things rolling off the table, etc, etc! The guy should of checked and corrected level from side to side as well as back to front. All very we'll to level with the jockey wheel but a jack is also required for side to side.
I recently attended the CC course on manoeuvring and I am sure they told us to pull up the jockey wheel after setting down the steadies - any comments?
No, the jockey wheel also supports the weight. The steadies are exactly that - steadies! They're not jacks and shouldn't take ALL the weight. They steady the van when you're moving about inside. If you retract the jockey wheel the entire caravan weight is then on the steadies only. The weight should be distributed between the road wheels and jockey wheel, with the steadies stabilising the van, not the entire van weight entrusted to the steadies.
I struggle with this video because, whilst the advice given might be top hole, there is no attempt to describe WHY one has to perform these actions. They guy in the video obviously knows his onions but "I am not a number". :-)
I'm picking up my first caravan tomorrow - so I'm a total novice. But I thought this video was clear and I could work out why each action needed to happen!
This has been the video for me to follow. Straight forward and clear 👍🏻
I think you should add that after reversing on to your pitch, or levelling the van, to pull forward a couple of inches to "decompress" the hitch, otherwise the moment it comes off the towball it will ping forward and clout the back of your bumper! Also showing how and why you need to level the van across the axle first is important, then levelling end to end using the jockey wheel handle is the final stage.
Well said. This information in the video was totally useless. Why did he take the cover off the gas air vent as well?
Clear and simple...Very good, thanks.
FROM A BEGINNER CARAVANNER. LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE GŔEAT ADVICE. THANK YOU.
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It is important to get the caravan as level as possible, one good reason is so the shower drains properly.
And the kitchen sink and the bathroom sink and so you're not sitting or lying on a 45 degree angle! The level is also required for the fridge to operate properly, to stop things rolling off the table, etc, etc! The guy should of checked and corrected level from side to side as well as back to front. All very we'll to level with the jockey wheel but a jack is also required for side to side.
What about the grey water pipes etc?
Usually in a howling gale!!!
What year is the caravan
Can you tell me the name of the water pump connection fitting please
'Once leveled on blocks',,,what does that mean? I can't actually see what's happening the camera is just filming his hands.
How come the jockey wheel assembly was wobbling when lowering. Just wondering , is that right?
I recently attended the CC course on manoeuvring and I am sure they told us to pull up the jockey wheel after setting down the steadies - any comments?
No, the jockey wheel also supports the weight. The steadies are exactly that - steadies! They're not jacks and shouldn't take ALL the weight. They steady the van when you're moving about inside. If you retract the jockey wheel the entire caravan weight is then on the steadies only. The weight should be distributed between the road wheels and jockey wheel, with the steadies stabilising the van, not the entire van weight entrusted to the steadies.
@@edwardcharles9764 I don’t lift my jockey wheel but I see so many people do it. Leave it down like you say.
I struggle with this video because, whilst the advice given might be top hole, there is no attempt to describe WHY one has to perform these actions.
They guy in the video obviously knows his onions but "I am not a number". :-)
I think it's a bit obvious "why" the actions are carried out!
I'm picking up my first caravan tomorrow - so I'm a total novice. But I thought this video was clear and I could work out why each action needed to happen!
No its not obvious. Why he swithed off all electrics switches?
u wot m8
Strange people caravaners lol
lol why
Natuurlik ons is die sout van die aarde
Hester Van Dyk obviously
Oh imagine the caravaners looking at you and thinking the same!
,,,beginner!! kann not drive a MOPED !!!!!