Levelling with jockey wheel for long term parking

AndyJF replied on 24/10/2021 10:28

Posted on 24/10/2021 10:28

Hi all. We are completely new to caravan ownership, and just bought an Adria Altea Tyne. It will be parked on our gravelled drive, which is on a slight, but noticeable incline.

What I would like to know is whether it's recommended to use the jockey wheel to level the van over an extended period. I'm just a little concerned that putting load on the wheel and the A-frame for maybe months isn't a great thing to do.

What's the advice on this?

 

RogerP1956 replied on 25/10/2021 20:58

Posted on 25/10/2021 11:58 by SteveL

An appropriate emoji, rather than double exclamation marks might have conveyed that better.

Posted on 25/10/2021 20:58

I originally had put a winking emoji to indicate the tongue in cheek nature of my comment but Deleted User it because it seemed too obvious.

Too obvious? because in my world the phrase "How Rude!!" in itself defines the light hearted nature of the reply. It is sort of a Ken Dodd or Linda Bellingham (Confessions of) throw away comment.

Navigateur replied on 25/10/2021 21:12

Posted on 25/10/2021 21:12

Your last paragraph highlights the pitfalls of using any symbol in place of language. While I have heard of Ken Dodd I have no idea who, or what, Linda Bellingham is or was.

Tinwheeler replied on 25/10/2021 21:18

Posted on 25/10/2021 20:58 by RogerP1956

I originally had put a winking emoji to indicate the tongue in cheek nature of my comment but deleted it because it seemed too obvious.

Too obvious? because in my world the phrase "How Rude!!" in itself defines the light hearted nature of the reply. It is sort of a Ken Dodd or Linda Bellingham (Confessions of) throw away comment.

Posted on 25/10/2021 21:18

Some of us have had cause to use "How rude!!" In earnest on this forum. No way is it a light hearted comment.😀

Some of us often use emojis to help explain the tone of our words.

I hope that helps explain why we, quite understandably, took you seriously. You’ll know next timeπŸ‘πŸ»

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Posted on 25/10/2021 21:12 by Navigateur

Your last paragraph highlights the pitfalls of using any symbol in place of language. While I have heard of Ken Dodd I have no idea who, or what, Linda Bellingham is or was.

Posted on 25/10/2021 21:26

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obbernockle replied on 26/10/2021 10:06

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Tinwheeler replied on 26/10/2021 10:33

Posted on 26/10/2021 10:33

The late Lynda Bellingham was a good actress who advertised Oxo. I think she was also a caravanner.

 

To AndyJF - you can see that opinion is divided on how best to leave your van when parked at home. Only you know the gradient of your drive so you are best placed to know what is most secure for your van.πŸ‘

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