Solo levelling tips

I don't think being solo will be a handicap at all. Whatever method you choose can be accomplished quite easily single handed.

A motor mover will be your biggest aid for adjusting the van's position in the event of you needing a ramp.

I am almost a solo at setting up on sites (OH unable to assist now)  if you are ok with reversing onto a pitch ?  Before Unhitching,!! a small spirit level to place on a flat surface in the van will  let you see if you need to level,   a levelling ramp to place under the low side? then get back into car and gently move forward or back depending on where you have placed ramp,.and then check spirit level,it may take a couple of attempts i still need to,when level put a chock under raised side wheel put handbrake on the van and and then unhitch ,front to back can then be done via jockey wheel 

Or get a motor mover if still a bit nervous

I am regularly solo and for the last 5 - 6 years i have used a Lock 'n' Level device to level side to side. Its very easy to use and if you have the Alko wheel lock it's almost invaluable.

Theres a couple of threads discussing this at the moment.

https://www.locknlevel.co.uk/ 

Although I am just guessing at your circumstances - if you want to ultimate aid to levelling, it has to be the E&P hydraulic levelling system, or similar. Just switch on - press a button and the van will automatically level itself.  The downside is the cost - c. £3k.

Hi, My procedure, before having a mover was to reverse as far back as possible then, if not level, pull up a ramp on the appropriate side. This ensures the brakes are not in the 'overrun mode which can lead to the van rolling a bit before they bite

Then chock both sides, apply the handbrake and unhitch-if the van does roll a little its away from you/the car.

Good luck.

eyes in the back of your head if you have a toddler with you .... they always seem to be able to disappear as soon as you turn your back on them for even a second 🤣

thanks everyone, think I just need to be prepared for it to take a couple of goes.

although i like the sound of the lock n load 

Have a look on the second-hand websites - you sometimes see Lock 'n Level for sale at half the price of a new one.  I sold mine very quickly by that means after I had had E&P fitted and no longer needed it.

Hi, if it helps, when I toured solo I had a spirit level attached to some equal sized blocks, this was placed in front window of caravan, in a position that could be viewed from my driving seat, this took a lot of the guess work out.

I have now gone a step further, when I changed my van, I paid the extra, and have the EP self levelling system fitted. To say it makes life easier is an understatement, well worth the extra cost..... 

If you have a mobile phone there is an app you can download from AppStore for free called Level Remote. When running, it shows a graphic of a caravan.

Place it on a surface which will be level when the caravan is level, we use the kitchen worktop. If it’s not level, with the door open and the volume turned up you get a ‘ping’ sound and by looking at the image you can see which end or side is up/down if you don’t already know. Adjust the van until the ping sound changes and it will be level. 

Good luck and best wishes.

Peter C,