Hi Gareth & Jodi, hope you are both well. Yes the tyre savers seem to be a good bit of kit. Hope to see some more from Caravannery soon. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Nice one. We also have the compatible levelling blocks but I managed to snap the thinnest part of the tyre saver whilst positioning the van on one a while ago so my advice would be to make sure you’ve a solid, even foundation right underneath the saver we must have been over a lumpy small stone. I was surprised it snapped given how solid the plastic feels! We were on a sort of part gravel, part grass woodland pitch at Crossways at the time.
Thanks for the heads up on that one, I’m surprised it snapped they seemed quite sturdy. I will be checking the ground every time I use them now. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
It was a while ago now but I suspect because they do feel very sturdy that I wasn’t really putting any effort into checking the ground under them. Our van is 1400kg max so assuming it was fairly well loaded a lot of weight on one bit of plastic, albeit very sturdy feeling. Thanks again for sharing :)
Hi Martin looks like a great product. Given that our van is on a similar surface I might have to invest in some. They are cheaper than replacing 2 tyres. Thanks Phil
Hi Martin Had similar for a few years now seems to help with saving tyres, do it slightly different to you, all I do is jack each wheel up and slide under, once I have connected the wheel lock, great video mate.
Hi Stuart, thought about jacking the van up but the ground is a bit uneven at our storage. I’m going to look for a different lock than the Alko! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Hi Martin they look a good investment hopeful they I'll stop the flat spot on the tyres over the winter I've got the stacker blocks which go under corner steady they good products cheers .kev
Hi Kev, hopefully they will prolong the life of the tyres. will have a look at the stacker blocks, might be lighter than blocks of wood. Thanks for watching, Martin 👍
Yep, you said you'r get them, and you have, nice one Martin, I am sure they are better than letting your tyres linger long on the ground/surface. Had mine from Towsure in December, about £14(but cannot remember for sure?) a little more rounded or shaped than the Millenco one.
Thanks Martin for posting this. Any update on their effectiveness? I put some wood under the steadies at the storage yard, but within a week they were covered in earwigs and woodlice, so think I will stick to plastic.
Well from what I can tell they seem to be doing the trick, I used them on stone or gravel pitches as well. Stops any sharp shines cutting into the tyres whilst on pitch for a while. Our caravan service engineer rated them so that’s good enough for me. We use a mixture of wood and bricks under the steadies on storage but have been looking at the plastic blocks. Cheers, Martin
How have you gotten on with these since you’ve had them, I do like the idea of it spreads the load of the tyre opposed to just one point of contact with the ground.
They have been great. If we are on hard standing pitches for a decent length of time we use them on the pitch. The only thing to consider is that the pitch needs to be level, can’t put them on the ramp! Cheers Martin
Hi Martin I use the Nemesis Ultra wheel lock on site and additional to the Al-Ko’s in storage. The Nemesis is a doddle to fit. I bought it on-line for £100 need to shop around I’ve seen it for more.
Hi Colin, I’m currently looking at alternative wheel locks for when we get on site, the Alko is a pain! Will have a look at that one. Thanks for comments and support. Cheers Martin 👍
Hi Liz, They look a really good product that will do the job well. Will be using them on site to protect the tyres. Thanks for comments as always and continued support. Martin 👍
Hi Martin was thinking of purchasing a pair of these tyre savers and was wondering how you got on with them over the time you have used them ?or is there any other product out there which you think would do a better job?stay safe during the 2nd lock down mate 👍
Hi Steven, from what I can tell they are doing the job. When I had my van serviced the mechanic rated them so that’s good enough for me. We always use them on gravel pitches these days. Thanks for comments and watching, stay safe, Martin
I wondered that initially, they are supposed to help prevent flat spots on the tyre and protect them when on gravel or stone pitches. I have started using them when I can on sites. Thanks for comments and watching 🙂
Yes we still use them. The caravan has been on axle stands since October so no weight on the tyres. I still have them under the tyres though. Our service engineer rated them so that's good enough for me. We do use them on gravel pitches which works well. Cheers
They seems to be doing the job. We use them if we are going to be on a hard standing pitch for a while, when we had our van serviced the mechanic said they were worth it so that’s good enough for me. cheers
Id like someone to explain the science as I cant see how these or the tyre cushions work. All the caravan/car weigh and gravity is still pressing down for a long period of time on a small section of the tyre , whereas the rest of the wheel doesn't have any weight .
Good one Martin- did the van line up ok with the Alco ?. I usually am nudging back n forth with the remote to line up the lock and wonder how easy it is once it’s on the milenco- Thanks again 👍🏻
Hi Howard, yes it was ok, just a minor adjustment, I think putting them at the side of the wheel while the lock was on helped, and they didn’t move when moving the van on them. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Another great video thanks Martin, will have to check these out and the levelling blocks too.
Hi Gareth & Jodi, hope you are both well. Yes the tyre savers seem to be a good bit of kit. Hope to see some more from Caravannery soon. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Hi Martin, another purchase for my over growing list. Useful, cheers Helen & Dave
Hi Helen & Dave, They look like a decent product, only time will tell! thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Thanks Martin, I’ve not seen these before, nice and easy and looks like it’ll do the job 👍🏻 Graham
Hi Graham, They are pretty sturdy things. Will be fun putting them on your twin axle! 😂
Everything is “more fun” with a twin axle 😂 Of course I’d need 4 ☹️
Didn’t know these even existed, nice demo mate, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Should do the job, thanks for watching 👍
Another great video Martin. Never seen these before got to be worth the small investment. Keith
Hi Keith, hopefully they will pay for themselves! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Never seen them before, interesting to see how they work thanks for sharing.
Cheers mate
Hopefully they will do the job, Thanks for watching 👍
Great video Martin. Well worth doing ;))
Hi Stew, they are much better than the pieces of wood I had under the wheels! Thanks for watching, Martin 👍
Hi Martin, great idea.Thanks for sharing👍cheers Rob
Hi Rob, fairly sturdy product. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Nice one. We also have the compatible levelling blocks but I managed to snap the thinnest part of the tyre saver whilst positioning the van on one a while ago so my advice would be to make sure you’ve a solid, even foundation right underneath the saver we must have been over a lumpy small stone. I was surprised it snapped given how solid the plastic feels! We were on a sort of part gravel, part grass woodland pitch at Crossways at the time.
Thanks for the heads up on that one, I’m surprised it snapped they seemed quite sturdy. I will be checking the ground every time I use them now. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
It was a while ago now but I suspect because they do feel very sturdy that I wasn’t really putting any effort into checking the ground under them. Our van is 1400kg max so assuming it was fairly well loaded a lot of weight on one bit of plastic, albeit very sturdy feeling. Thanks again for sharing :)
Never seen these before. Interesting to see what you think after winter 👍🏻🙂 Trev
Hi Trev, hopefully they will do the job, will let you know when winter ends in August 😂😂 Thanks for watching, Martin 👍
Hi Martin looks like a great product. Given that our van is on a similar surface I might have to invest in some. They are cheaper than replacing 2 tyres. Thanks Phil
Hi Phil, you were with me when I bought them! They are very solidly built, good product. Cheers Martin 👍
The Caravan Nut I know but I was keeping it quiet. I think I’ll get some next time I am over there 😂👍
Like your reviews and ideas, man after my own heart
Thanks for watching.
Hi Martin
Had similar for a few years now seems to help with saving tyres, do it slightly different to you, all I do is jack each wheel up and slide under, once I have connected the wheel lock, great video mate.
Hi Stuart, thought about jacking the van up but the ground is a bit uneven at our storage. I’m going to look for a different lock than the Alko! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Hi Martin they look a good investment hopeful they I'll stop the flat spot on the tyres over the winter I've got the stacker blocks which go under corner steady they good products cheers .kev
Hi Kev, hopefully they will prolong the life of the tyres. will have a look at the stacker blocks, might be lighter than blocks of wood. Thanks for watching, Martin 👍
Great job...Martin...
Thanks, I was impressed how robust they were. Thanks for watching, Martin 👍
Yep, you said you'r get them, and you have, nice one Martin, I am sure they are better than letting your tyres linger long on the ground/surface.
Had mine from Towsure in December, about £14(but cannot remember for sure?) a little more rounded or shaped than the Millenco one.
Hi Bryn, they are just the job. Stronger than I thought! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Thanks Martin for posting this. Any update on their effectiveness? I put some wood under the steadies at the storage yard, but within a week they were covered in earwigs and woodlice, so think I will stick to plastic.
Well from what I can tell they seem to be doing the trick, I used them on stone or gravel pitches as well. Stops any sharp shines cutting into the tyres whilst on pitch for a while. Our caravan service engineer rated them so that’s good enough for me. We use a mixture of wood and bricks under the steadies on storage but have been looking at the plastic blocks.
Cheers, Martin
Thanks Martin, something else for the list then 😉.
How have you gotten on with these since you’ve had them, I do like the idea of it spreads the load of the tyre opposed to just one point of contact with the ground.
They have been great. If we are on hard standing pitches for a decent length of time we use them on the pitch. The only thing to consider is that the pitch needs to be level, can’t put them on the ramp!
Cheers Martin
Hi Martin I use the Nemesis Ultra wheel lock on site and additional to the
Al-Ko’s in storage. The Nemesis is a doddle to fit. I bought it on-line for £100 need to shop around I’ve seen it for more.
Hi Colin, I’m currently looking at alternative wheel locks for when we get on site, the Alko is a pain! Will have a look at that one. Thanks for comments and support. Cheers Martin 👍
Hi Martin, yes we use these stops you getting flat spots in the tyres well worth the money. Also protects your tyres when on a gravel pitch 👍
Hi Liz, They look a really good product that will do the job well. Will be using them on site to protect the tyres. Thanks for comments as always and continued support. Martin 👍
Nice one Martin
Cheers, hopefully they should make a difference. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Interesting product I’m sure you will do a update at some point thanks
Yes definitely will do, that’s if I don’t leave them on a site somewhere! 😂 Thanks for watching Gavin 👍
Hi Martin was thinking of purchasing a pair of these tyre savers and was wondering how you got on with them over the time you have used them ?or is there any other product out there which you think would do a better job?stay safe during the 2nd lock down mate 👍
Hi Steven, from what I can tell they are doing the job. When I had my van serviced the mechanic rated them so that’s good enough for me. We always use them on gravel pitches these days. Thanks for comments and watching, stay safe, Martin
@@TheCaravanNut thanks for your reply Martin,I think I will go ahead and purchase them...cheers mate 👍
How do these save the tyre?
It is still resting on a hard surface. 😳
I wondered that initially, they are supposed to help prevent flat spots on the tyre and protect them when on gravel or stone pitches. I have started using them when I can on sites. Thanks for comments and watching 🙂
There's a lot of stuff out there ...
Cheers
Thanks for watching 👍
A year on, are you still using them do you think they are doing a good job?
Yes we still use them. The caravan has been on axle stands since October so no weight on the tyres. I still have them under the tyres though. Our service engineer rated them so that's good enough for me. We do use them on gravel pitches which works well. Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut , thanks for the reply much appreciated, I`m off to Amazon to order a set :)
Have you reviewed these again after using for 1 year? Would you suggest they are worthwhile? Thanks
They seems to be doing the job. We use them if we are going to be on a hard standing pitch for a while, when we had our van serviced the mechanic said they were worth it so that’s good enough for me. cheers
@@TheCaravanNut finding you and your channel invaluable source of information. Much appreciated 🙏
Thanks for the feedback, glad you find the vlogs helpful 😊
Did you say Preston Caravans? That means you're local to me! I need to find a good place to do a service, can you recommend anyone?
Hi Mark, I use a mobile service, will find his name when I get home from work and let you know. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍
Id like someone to explain the science as I cant see how these or the tyre cushions work. All the caravan/car weigh and gravity is still pressing down for a long period of time on a small section of the tyre , whereas the rest of the wheel doesn't have any weight .
Wish I was a scientist! For me it stops all the stones on the storage ground sitting pushing into the tyre causing possible damage.
Good one Martin- did the van line up ok with the Alco ?. I usually am nudging back n forth with the remote to line up the lock and wonder how easy it is once it’s on the milenco- Thanks again 👍🏻
Hi Howard, yes it was ok, just a minor adjustment, I think putting them at the side of the wheel while the lock was on helped, and they didn’t move when moving the van on them. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍