Getting a lift

[Sonar]

I never had any pads should have made some though just in case.

As for the step ours had two steps down worked on electric. Even so sometimes the bottom step takes some care.

We also fitted a folding security hand rail that helps. But it also folds against the habitation door and locks in place.
Or Locks. against the van out of the way..

 

[GMJ]

Tbh the pads came with it: the previous owner had them made...just too big and unwieldy imho. We also have the grab handle/security lock which I agree, is a big help to Mrs G who does struggle sometimes with her mobility and using steps due to her MS.

 

[Sonar]

I would like to hear from people who have had hydraulic or electric levellers fitted , I’ve been toying with the idea of having them fitted to our Elddis 105 , I have looked at a few but to me recommendations are better than sales adverts . TIA .

So has this been of any help to you as to making a decision .?
Any other questions or help required …..

 

[Lee]

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You think there is still hope for me, Lee?

There's always a glimmer of hope Terry!!!

 

[Exwindsurfer]

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There's always a glimmer of hope Terry!!!

FFS Lee it's Terry we are talking about

 

[scoobydiver]

I have had some fitted only this year.
Fitted to a 2003 swift Moho. Cost £ 5500.
Old van I know but worth it to us..

It’s an old van and one of the best things we have ever had fitted there a game changer.
The ones we have fitted are AMPLO.

Something we use every time now and it gets us level.
No more messing about with level blocks. .

And in the dark moving about at night to get to the toilet it’s a strait run instead of teetering about trying to get from one end to the other.

The electric system even though a £ 1000 cheaper only has a limited lift and would not have even levelled us on a site as they would have just taken the weight but not have had the lift to make us level as our Moho is lower at the front than the rear as are quite a few of them.

The hydraulic system is by far the better investment. However it will add a bit of additional weight I was told 65 to 90 kg.
Something you might want to look into.

The other thing is where they locate the display and operation screen.
I moved mine so I can see it better it’s an easy and very very cheap thing to move.

So to sum it up for us. You arrive on site push a button from either the control panel or the remote control while your hooking up the electric and that’s that.

Or push the button and sit inside just takes a minute or so to level ..

No messing about with plastic blocks Especially if it’s raining.
The other advantage is if you stop in a lay-by. Of the side of the road you can still use use them. Essential if you cleaning the roof.
Hopefully this is the information your looking for .

Need to know more just ask…

Where did you have them fitted ?

 

[scoobydiver]

Had them fitted on my van from new 8 years ago a great asset use them a lot. They come in handy for front wheel drive vans when you get stuck or get wheel spin on grass just jack up and slip something under. I had four new tires fitted last week and the tire fitter loved them getting the disks and pads done next month and they’ll come in handy for that too. But I would only fit if you plan on keeping van for 5 years or more to get some sort of pay back from them.

Can you remember what brand you had fitted and where ?

 

[scoobydiver]

An E&P system was already fitted to our MH which we bought second hand at a year old. Prior to that in my own mind I couldn't justify the cost despite hating going up on blocks. Now I wouldn't be without them! In fact when we sell this MH and get another, I'll get them taken off and put on the new MH. Total game changer for us.

One thing to bear on mind is that whilst they are great for 90% of times, they will only lift so high. You can correct this by carrying some flat wooden blocks which can be placed between to ground and the feet. These are also useful if on soft ground as they will help spread the weight. Ones came with 4 that were 16 inches square and around 3 inches deep which I cut down to 9 inches square as I thought them overkill at 16 inches. If you get/make some, attach a bit of rope to one corner so they are easier to retrieve and pull out of the ground if squashed in.

Also bear in mind that when on full lift (or even if higher using blocks) that the steps down from the MH are deeper so you may want to buy a decent folding 2 step to carry as well.

Thanks for that we always carry a step as the other half is rather short lol , did you get any paperwork saying where they were fitted ? Thanks

 

[scoobydiver]

So has this been of any help to you as to making a decision .?
Any other questions or help required …..

It’s 99% for fitting just got to decide on a brand and find a good fitting shop

 

[scoobydiver]

I never had any pads should have made some though just in case.

As for the step ours had two steps down worked on electric. Even so sometimes the bottom step takes some care.

We also fitted a folding security hand rail that helps. But it also folds against the habitation door and locks in place.
Or Locks. against the van out of the way..

Yes we have the security grab rail as well and carry a step might have to look at the weight upgrade as Elddis decided to plate my 105 at 3.3 ton not 3.5 , could go to four as ok on licence but a lot of France has now dropped weight limits in a lot of villages to 3.5 , no doubt the gendarmerie will be looking a plates and checking weights .

 

[GMJ]

Thanks for that we always carry a step as the other half is rather short lol , did you get any paperwork saying where they were fitted ? Thanks

Fitted by E&P themselves I believe.

 

[GMJ]

Yes we have the security grab rail as well and carry a step might have to look at the weight upgrade as Elddis decided to plate my 105 at 3.3 ton not 3.5 , could go to four as ok on licence but a lot of France has now dropped weight limits in a lot of villages to 3.5 , no doubt the gendarmerie will be looking a plates and checking weights .

That's OK them as we have a on ours

 

[Sonar]

I had my fitted in York by Jacques of york

And I had the Amplo ones fitted. The good news is you can ask them to put the main panel where you want it .


Look on YouTube for Amplo. And you see the reviews for them and others..

The reason I went for them was because I saw the bad press for some others in fact
There’s a vid on YouTube about a set that just fell to bits..

So in my view Amplo was the way to go . And so far have not seen anything bad about them .

Amplo - Levelling

Automatic Motorhome Levelling from Amplo.

www.amplolevel.co.uk

There are quite a few motor home companies that will fit them..
But that’s my view only.

Look about for hydraulic self leveling systems on the net and YouTube .

 

[Wully]

I had my stuff fitted fitted by SAP in Doncaster I think there was a member discount from them worth asking.

Specialist Automotive Products (S.A.P) Ltd

www.ep-hydraulics.co.uk

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I had my stuff fitted fitted by SAP in Doncaster I think there was a member discount from them worth asking.

https://www.specialistautomotiveproducts.co.uk/

Dead linky

 

[Wully]

Dead linky

Sorted.. https://www.ep-hydraulics.co.uk/partners/specialist-automotive-products-s-a-p-ltd

 

[scoobydiver]

I had my stuff fitted fitted by SAP in Doncaster I think there was a member discount from them worth asking.

Specialist Automotive Products (S.A.P) Ltd

www.ep-hydraulics.co.uk

Thanks I’ll have a look at them as I’m not far from Donny

 

[CriftinsCampers]

Mine are E&P, fitted to my Iveco since 2009, regularly lifting 6500kg, brilliant things especially when stuck on grass!
Probably due a hydraulic oil change by now though!

I did consider buying some for my Crafter as well but £6-7000 plus the extra 80kg put me off so bought the Iveco instead!