Bristol Caravans and Motorhomes

Motorhome Levelling Systems: Why AL-KO Is a Popular Choice

Written by Oakleigh Wood You’ve arrived at your destination, found the perfect pitch and parked up for the night. There’s just one problem: your motorhome is sitting at an angle. The cupboards don’t quite close properly, the shower tray isn’t draining as it should and getting comfortable in bed takes a little more effort than expected. It’s not exactly the relaxing start to a trip you had in mind. For many motorhome owners, levelling is simply part of the routine. But if you tour regularly, repeatedly getting out the ramps, making adjustments and checking the level can become a bit […]

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Cam Belt Replacement: When Should You Change Yours?

Written by Oakleigh Wood If you own a campervan or motorhome, there’s a good chance it spends more time parked on the drive than it does on the road. Maybe you take it away for a few weekends, head off on a summer holiday and squeeze in the odd winter trip. If you’re only covering around 5,000 miles a year, it’s easy to assume that your engine isn’t working particularly hard and that servicing can wait a little longer. But there’s one important job where that way of thinking can catch you out: cam belt replacement. The trouble with a […]

Motorhome Levelling Systems: Why AMPLO Is a Popular Choice

Written by Oakleigh Wood You’ve finally arrived, found a great pitch and got the motorhome parked up. Then the little annoyances start… Water is sitting in the sink. A cupboard door that normally closes perfectly suddenly needs a little more persuasion. You’re constantly aware that the motorhome isn’t quite level, and you find yourself wishing you’d spent another ten minutes getting it right. It’s one of those things that can take the shine off an otherwise great trip. Of course you can reach for the levelling ramps. But if you’re touring regularly, there’s another option: an automatic levelling system. One […]

A Hymer motorhome with self-levelling legs extended, parked on grass with snowy mountains and forested hills in the background.

Can I fit a self-levelling system to my motorhome?

If you’re asking, “Can I fit a self-levelling system to my existing motorhome? The good news is that in most cases, you can. These systems can be retrofitted to many modern motorhomes, particularly larger A-Class and coachbuilt models. They’re often compatible with chassis from manufacturers like Fiat, Ford, Peugeot, Renault, Citroën, Iveco, MAN, Volkswagen, and Mercedes, including those with extended AL-KO chassis. Even some panel vans and van conversions can now be fitted with compact or lightweight levelling systems, although options may be more limited. From personal experience, I recommend It’s always worth getting a professional assessment to confirm compatibility […]