R, Reading

“Having initially used ramps, and then moved to an aluminium leveller when we started using an Alko wheel lock I had for some time been trying to find an easier way to level our caravan. Working out the cost of various options for making the tedious task of turning the large screw which worked the leveller I came across the LocknLevel device. Eventually I decided to take the plunge and purchase one just over a year ago.

The company were wonderful to deal with and my LocknLevel was delivered within a couple of days of my order. Having now used it for a full season on a multitude of sites I can say that I have been delighted by my purchase. It is easy to use – and although it may not actually be any quicker than other methods (depending on how fast your pump is), I can definitely say it is by far the easiest method I have found whether siting the van alone of with my wife. Simply position the van as described in the instructions, connect a 12V air pump, set the pump pressure lower than the maximum recommended and then standing back and watching the van becoming level before turning off the pump. I follow the advice and tend to place an old rubber car mat underneath when there is any risk of stones or other items which could cause a puncture, but other than that and a quick wipe before putting it away, it is maintenance free.

We’ve camped on some very uneven sites and I have always found it possible to get the van completely level (including a site which defeated my previous leveller) without getting close to the maximum pressure recommended. We did find when camping during the winter for more than a week it is worth checking the pressure to maintain the vans level – as the temperature had changed appreciably from when we pitched I’m not sure whether this was caused by temperature or possibly a natural leakage over time.

I now tend to check it after about 5 days. My only criticism is that the bag the leveller is supplied in could do with being made out of the same material as the leveller itself as after a busy season the bag is showing signs of wear – but the leveller itself looks as good as new and I look forward to many more seasons of use. A high quality product which does exactly what it claims, and provided by a company that understands customer service.”