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I would like to know if there is anyone out there who has used Milenco Alumium levellers on their van.
I own a Chausson Allegro 94 2008 model which I have had just over a year. Getting it level is a nightmare. It is very high at the back so even when on a level pitch I have to use blocks under the front wheels. The normal sized "yellow" blocks do not get me high enough so I bought some of the Milenco Quatrro leveling blocks. I found that on softish ground such as fine gravel (I always go hard standing when I can) they work fine, but on harder ground - such as larger grade stone - the blocks slip along the surface, or worse, once mounted, they have a tendency to slip under the wheels. This problem resulted in one of them shattering recently.
On that occasion a fellow camper showed me his Milenco Aluminium levellers. He thought they would be the answer to my prayers. However, I was suspicious that he was not using his but was instead on blocks.
I have researched these on Milenco's site and there is a You Tube video available. However, I was just not convinced by any of this. They do not look strong enough to me and it looks like it might be jolly hard work to lift the van up. I also worried if they might damage the pitch surface (if tarmac or grass for example) and whether one should have wooden blocks to sit them on. I emailed Milenco for advice but they haven't replied which is, itself, not very encouraging.
Does anyone out there have them and can they advise me as to their experiences? They are not cheap and having just wasted £50 on one Milenco product I am bit nervious about spending around £180 on another! However, I don't know of any other company who makes these. Sorry this is so long. Please help!
Hi.
Do not give up so quickly,if it was me,i would place some cheap rubber car mats under the Quattro blocks to stop them slipping,but another idea,would be to fix some matting/old rubber car mats to the lead on edge of the ramps,so the weight of your unit on the said "Whatevers" stops them zooming off on their own,then "UP!! you go. Worth a try,what have you got to lose?..oh yes,£180 LOL .
Gearjammer
Not having used them, but looking at the idea... You would need a solid ground to use them on, as they would quickly sink on less than solid ground, so I would also guess you would need some solid wood like 15mm thick for the levelers to stand on and then from what I can see they look ok, but for the need of solid support and I would need 4 of then @ £76.00 each and therefor 4 x pieces of wood...... Large and heavy I would think, I don't normally bother to level just my view
Thanks Gearjammer. The mats idea is a good one - and an obvious one, why didn't I think of that?
However, the snag is I still got to buy a new set of levellers because I smashed one of them (unless you can buy singles but I don't think you can).
What I really want to know is wherther anyone has actually used these aluminium levellers and how they got on with them.
Clive thanks to you too. Yes, on soft grass clearly you would need boards but I wouldn't pitch on soft grass unless I absolutely had to and wouldn't then use them. I was worrying more about doing damage to firm ground. The surface area that sits on the ground does not look that great for carrying such a considerable weight.
Hi Graydjames.
I would think it very possible that you can buy one,(C/vanners with single axles?), if you are really stuck and find that the quat/mill. are the ones you are going to stick with,i know where there are two,(in my garage lol). Should you need to buy one,pm with a price,as we are only up in Derbyshire,and have gone back to C/vanning,and have a Cam type leveller from way back,so the Q/Mills,(Never been used) are surplus. this is not a hard sell,they are tucked up,and cost me nothing to dust,LOL,so i will not be offended if you decline the offer,or get the Aluminum ones,stay well,stay lucky.
Gearjammer.
PS. Not being an engineer,but,i would think one shattered because the weight of the vehicle was concentrated on a couple of points of the base of the Q/Mill,much like the weight concentrated by the heel of a ladies stilleto heel,so trying to get as much of the base in contact with the floor is a must.
A piece of old carpet, long enough that your wheel/s are on the carpet before mounting the levellers, then they won't move, and the cushioning on the base of them on unlevel ground will stop them from getting damaged.
We have a similar problem with the front end being low when on level ground, so I carry some ply boards.
My levellers have holes in the base, and I have drilled corresponding holes in the boards, and drop old bolts into these to stop the leveller slipping on the board. Works well, spreads the load, and gives a little more lift.
May help you.
TR5
______________________________________________________________ Michael. . . . . . When in doubt, try it anyway, and learn from your mistakes!
.......... I did - and I´m now yet another EX Marquis customer!
He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless - DEAD!
OK thanks everyone, this is all good stuff but I am still anxious for anyone who has used the aluminimum levellers to give me their view.
Another issue for me that I didn't go into is that I am usually on my own. This makes it difficult to judge where I am on the blocks. True, the Milenco Quattro ones are easier because each level is clearly defined so you can feel the wheels moving into place. Nonetheless, levellers that you don't have to drive on would be good for me - if only I could gather some confidence that they are reliable.
Gearjammer - thanks for your offer. Just for avoidance of doubt the ones you have are the Quattro version, yes? The smaller Triple level version is no good for me. I have now found a supplier who sells the quattro in singles. £22.95 each.
However, it might be good to buy another pair if you are open to offers. I am staying near Matlock weekend after next.
First I'll see if anyone can adfvise me on the aluminimum levellers but thanks very much for your suggestions.
Easy way to stop yourself going off the end. Tie a piece of string to Each of two wheel chocks. Work out (by measuring) how far forward your wheels travel from the start or the ramp, to the highest point, cut the string accordingly so you can put the chocks the right distance in front of the rear wheels, job done.
______________________________________________________________ Michael. . . . . . When in doubt, try it anyway, and learn from your mistakes!
.......... I did - and I´m now yet another EX Marquis customer!
He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless - DEAD!
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