Levelling issue

[Lambeth Cali]

Where are you camping? Ben Nevis?
I can’t remember the last time I used our chocks. We only carry 2.
Maybe use them once a year if we want a particular view and need to point one way. I often find rotating the front wheels deals with unlevel ground. Each to their own.

 

[tedgina]

Hello we are looking for some advice please? We use Thule levelling chocks; no issues with getting the van level but even though we leave it either in 1st or reverse (depending on slope), when we remove the handbrake in order to turn the front seat, the van invariably runs off the chocks. What do people do to stop this please?

Thanks

use small wheel chocks

 

[BeagleMum]

That is so old fashioned, save your £1.79 and get a T6.1 , it has a built in level in the overhead control panel.

Save your money and use the leveller in your phone

 

[andyinluton]

Save your money and use the leveller in your phone

Where do you put your phone / spirit level?

There’s nowhere level to put one that you can see from the drivers seat.

 

[KGCali]

Try these chocks ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FR2PZZB/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Try these chocks ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FR2PZZB/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

easily stored

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Save your money and use the leveller in your phone

iPhone 5 had one but not iPhone 8!? No compass either. It’s a shame because it was v useful.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Where do you put your phone / spirit level?

There’s nowhere level to put one that you can see from the drivers seat.

middle of the van floor?! (I wasn’t looking at it whilst moving)

 

[Wesel]

With this app "Niveleur Camper" you place your mobile phone wherever you want. Choose the location you like best, even if it is not horizontal.
All you have then to do is calibrate it when the Cali is on a horizontal surface.

 

[Jim2007]

Where do you put your phone / spirit level?

There’s nowhere level to put one that you can see from the drivers seat.

On top of the sink.

 

[Legin]

Interesting, though their video doesn't appear to play and neither does the Buy option.

PM me if you want contact details.

 

[Legin]

iPhone 5 had one but not iPhone 8!? No compass either. It’s a shame because it was v useful.

My iPhone 8 has it

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Interesting, though their video doesn't appear to play and neither does the Buy option.

Replacing the handbrake lever and seat base seems like overkill to me for a very occasional problem. I’d also imagine the insurance company would need to be notified of such a modification.

 

[WelshGas]

Brunner Levelling Ramp Set (Yellow)

Keep your campervan perfectly levelled on uneven terrain with the high-quality Brunner leveller ramp set. Manufactured in an extremely strong, yellow plastic with a maximum capacity of 3 tons. The Brunner ramp set consists of 2 wheel ramps with chocks which secure the wheel safely in place...

www.kiravans.co.uk

 

[ThomasHJ]

Where do you put your phone / spirit level?

There’s nowhere level to put one that you can see from the drivers seat.

In our T5, the only spot I found to be level is the slide-out ashtray (where the cigarette lighter is). You can see it from either front seat. But undoubtedly this is differen tin the T6 and T6.1

 

[Calimili]

With this app "Niveleur Camper" you place your mobile phone wherever you want. Choose the location you like best, even if it is not horizontal.
All you have then to do is calibrate it when the Cali is on a horizontal surface.
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Thank you!!! Exactly what I needed!

 

[aileron346]

I always use little chocks as I prefer a very slightly front up position, so rotating the seat would be a bit scary without them. Bought them after staying on a very terraced (I think CMC) site where a roll would have been a total disaster. iPhone ‘Measure’ app which same with my iPhone XR helps get the level (with a bit of front up) I want.

 

[ejmoore]

We use the mini chocks with the big chocks. Actually we don't need to now as our new van is automatic so rolling back is not a problem.
For checking if you're level, you don't need any fancy equipment, just place something that can roll (pencil, lipstick, bottle) on top of the kitchen glass top & see if it rolls.

 

[Calimili]

I think the point here is ”convenience”. I.e., driving up to the pitch, choose the exact parking point/direction for best view, sun direction etc. and then conveniently determine if we are level, if not which wheel(s) needs a ramp and how far up the ramp, remaining on the driver seat all the time, like a pro.
So we need a reliable (digital)spirit level visible from the driver seat. You are only allowed to adjust your ramps once When you take the out. You level on the first attemp, without going from seat to kitchen 5 times faffing around with pencils, builder levels etc.
Right at the first attempt. No doubt the big white owner on the pitch next to you is watching you with a grin, waiting for you to fail.
This is key. Download the app if you don’t have a T6.1 or you CU is playing funny as usual.

 

[Resfeber]

iPhone 5 had one but not iPhone 8!? No compass either. It’s a shame because it was v useful.

Think the compass/level app disappeared with IOS 13 update. Go to the App Store and download Measure app to restore the level function.

measure app

Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to gauge the size of real-world objects with the Measure app and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch camera. And learn how to measure objects and people more easily using the LiDAR Scanner on supported Pro devices.

support.apple.com

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Think the compass/level app disappeared with IOS 13 update. Go to the App Store and download Measure app to restore the level function.

measure app

Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to gauge the size of real-world objects with the Measure app and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch camera. And learn how to measure objects and people more easily using the LiDAR Scanner on supported Pro devices.

support.apple.com

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I’m at IOS14.6 and the Measure/Level App is still there.

 

[Resfeber]

I’m at IOS14.6 and the Measure/Level App is still there.

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The issue was that the level feature was in the compass app prior to iOS 12.
Depending on age of phone and when updates were applied by the user, they will have lost the level function in compass but not received the measure app utility at the iOS update above ios12, Hence @Lambeth Cali post

How to use the built-in level feature on iPhone

With iOS 12, Apple has moved the built-in level from the Compass app to another app, removing it from the Compass app completely. Follow along to learn how to use the built-in level feature on iPhone. How to use the built-in level feature on iPhone Fire up the Measure app (make sure you’re on...

www.google.co.uk

My post was for those who were affected and missing the measure app who wanted to restore the level utility.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Thanks
This is the gold standard app for van levelling!


Great!

 

[Madhutter]

Hello we are looking for some advice please? We use Thule levelling chocks; no issues with getting the van level but even though we leave it either in 1st or reverse (depending on slope), when we remove the handbrake in order to turn the front seat, the van invariably runs off the chocks. What do people do to stop this please?

Thanks

Level remote is also a pretty good app

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Still also good!