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.

 

[Roger Boeken]

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.

And to avoid discussions with the person on the passenger seat arriving at a camping spot.

 

[Mansfieldman750]

It’s very useful. Switch it on, drive on to your pitch, move the van about till you get the lowest reading, job done. All without getting out of the van. What’s not to like.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

It’s very useful. Switch it on, drive on to your pitch, move the van about till you get the lowest reading, job done. All without getting out of the van. What’s not to like.

Until it doesn't work due to VW software update and you have forgotten how to access your internal gyroscope!

 

[Mansfieldman750]

Nah, I’d open the sliding door halfway and see if stayed still or rolled towards open or shut.
Anyway good nights sleep tonight.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Just sleep with your head uphill, worked everytime I slept in a ditch or foxhole

 

[JuanVecino2023]

And to avoid discussions with the person on the passenger seat arriving at a camping spot.

Yes. My frenzied shuffling back and forth to try to get zeroes on both readings nearly led to divorce proceedings.

There was always a deathly hush from all in the van during these moments.

Precious family memories.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I once saw a pic of two perfect zeroes.

Life has not been the same since.

I remain in pursuit of perfection.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Just sleep with your head uphill, worked everytime I slept in a ditch or foxhole

You stay at some interesting campsites.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

You stay at some interesting campsites.

Yep, Sennybridge, Dartmoor, Swynnerton, Cultybraggan, Strensall, Ripon, Braunton Burrows, and Otterburn, all lovely places during my youth......character building

 

[Roger Boeken]

Until it doesn't work due to VW software update and you have forgotten how to access your internal gyroscope!

then stop using GPS , you forget how to read a map
stop using ABS you forget how to break
stop using servo steering, you forget how to use arm muscles
stopping using central locking key, you forget how to open door with key
stop using rear view camera, you forget how use mirrors
stop using cruise control
stop using this forum you forget how to lookup things in instruction manual..
and for the youngsters : stop using chat GPT you forget how to use your brain..
I say: use it all but make sure you do not become helpless when they fail on you
Is see this kind of negative reaction on the forum again and again mostly from people who do not have a feature in their own cali.