Levelling ramps

[colintfcolintf]

I use a pair of anti-slip mat :
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1 layer=1 inch, folded once (picture) 2inch , up to 4 inch possible ..
multi use : traction mat snow, mud , grass + leveling ramp you can drive on and over forward and backward much easier than leveling ramps. No need to use handbrake to stay on top.
Store them rolled or flat or whatever suites the space you have. Available in different lengths from 60cm to 120cm. I have the longer ones.
Also usable as a doormat for the sliding door.
all amazon sites have it: https://tinyurl.com/yrj8rmb7

Great idea, thankyou.
I can’t get your link to work though…

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

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Joking aside. We have a pair of ramps and in 3.5 years have rarely used them. Probably didn’t really need to use them when we did. They are bulky and we normally leave them at home (definitely if tight for space). Bought them during the 5 month wait for our van along with loads of other kit. Also bought a toilet tent that we have never used

 

[Roger Boeken]

Great idea, thankyou.
I can’t get your link to work though…

Search for “traction mat” and they will be among results..

 

[colintfcolintf]

Search for “traction mat” and they will be among results..

Is there a manufacturers name on them please?

 

[dspuk]

Joking aside. We have a pair of ramps and in 3.5 years have rarely used them. Probably didn’t really need to use them when we did. They are bulky and we normally leave them at home (definitely if tight for space). Bought them during the 5 month wait for our van along with loads of other kit. Also bought a toilet tent that we have never used

Exactly the same, the toilet tent was a pita and we never used - now in the garage and likely to be binned.

ps, wasn’t joking ;-)

 

[Roger Boeken]

Is there a manufacturers name on them please?

 

[colintfcolintf]

Perfect, many thanks Roger

 

[Barrington Caldbar]

For me, the question that underpins this debate is really - How close to zero degrees does the vehicle need to be for the pop top to operate safely?

The in-built levelling system on the T6.1 and a spirit level both have margins of error and can be different from each other. Where is the sensor for the in-built system?

 

[WelshGas]

For me, the question that underpins this debate is really - How close to zero degrees does the vehicle need to be for the pop top to operate safely?

The in-built levelling system on the T6.1 and a spirit level both have margins of error and can be different from each other. Where is the sensor for the in-built system?

The in built level indicator on the T6.1 is an electronic gimmick. The T4/5/5.1 and 6 didn’t have it and managed perfectly well.
As long as you are happy it looks level and able to cook/sleep in it then the roof will work perfectly well without any problems. The roof is not a very sophisticated system and has been around a longtime.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

The in built level indicator on the T6.1 is an electronic gimmick. The T4/5/5.1 and 6 didn’t have it and managed perfectly well.
As long as you are happy it looks level and able to cook/sleep in it then the roof will work perfectly well without any problems. The roof is not a very sophisticated system and has been around a longtime.

Isn’t the point of it more about comfort, to indicate the pitch side to side or back to front for sleeping? As opposed to safe use of the roof.

I used it all the time when parking to minimise the slope in level for sleeping.

 

[WelshGas]

Isn’t the point of it more about comfort, to indicate the pitch side to side or back to front for sleeping? As opposed to safe use of the roof.

I used it all the time when parking to minimise the slope in level for sleeping.

I must have a Super Power then, but I've never had to use a spirit level when parking up nor have I had a bad night's sleep or been unable to use cooking facilities because the van wasn't perfectly level. Must be my camping background as difficult to use levelling ramps with a tent.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I must have a Super Power then, but I've never had to use a spirit level when parking up nor have I had a bad night's sleep or been unable to use cooking facilities because the van wasn't perfectly level. Must be my camping background as difficult to use levelling ramps with a tent.

I’d agree to the extent that I never carried a spirit level when I camped in a tent. And I survived.

However I also didn’t carry a phone sized supercomputer in my pocket in the 90s, but I find it quite useful today.

The tech is your friend, if it’s there, use it.

 

[WelshGas]

I’d agree to the extent that I never carried a spirit level when I camped in a tent. And I survived.

However I also didn’t carry a phone sized supercomputer in my pocket in the 90s, but I find it quite useful today.

The tech is your friend, if it’s there, use it.

Aah, the big question. Is tech your friend?

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Aah, the big question. Is tech your friend?

Sometimes. Agreed it’s sometimes intrusive.

I probably didn’t need the spirit level. I’ve slept on boats and planes after all.