Levelling Ramps

tony glenn

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Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 04.11.2021  ·  #1

I was about to order a pair of Thule levelling ramps, but I've just come across a pair of Fiamma Level-ups online at a much lower price. The specs seem to be much the same, and they both have the three height positions (the main reason I'm changing from my basic Fiammas).
Any reason why I shouldn't go for the Fiamma instead of the Thule?

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 04.11.2021  ·  #2

I bought the Thule ones with my first van roughly 10years ago and still use them three vans later. They are holding up well!

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 04.11.2021  ·  #3

My experience of Fiamma is that they appear to be made from a hard brittle plastic and tend to break.
I have Milenco which are very similar to Thule and appear to be more rubber based

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 04.11.2021  ·  #4

I have Fiamma since my first van also 8 years later still perfect and the camper is on them all winter to let the rain drain off roof

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 04.11.2021  ·  #5

I'm fairly sure looking at the specs that they're both the same maximum height,...can anyone confirm?

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 09.11.2021  ·  #6

I have had the Fiamma ones for 7 years and they are ok, the van tends to slip down them over time especially on tarmac so they need chocking.

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #7

I have a set of Fiamma levelers for the last 3yrs and they are now staring to give way.
One thing to note is if you are using them all the time i.e using then while you van is parked up on the drive over the the winter to help water run off the roof, they are going to be susceptible to weathering and freeze thaw action. So the Thule or Milenco might be a better option otherwise Fiamma would do.

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #8

Quote by Welcome_28

I have a set of Fiamma levelers for the last 3yrs and they are now staring to give way.
One thing to note is if you are using them all the time i.e using then while you van is parked up on the drive over the the winter to help water run off the roof, they are going to be susceptible to weathering and freeze thaw action. So the Thule or Milenco might be a better option otherwise Fiamma would do.

For parking up at home I have a pair of homemade timber levellers, made from offcuts of scaffolding planks, which I leave at home.

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #9

Quote by baguette

Quote by Welcome_28

I have a set of Fiamma levelers for the last 3yrs and they are now staring to give way.
One thing to note is if you are using them all the time i.e using then while you van is parked up on the drive over the the winter to help water run off the roof, they are going to be susceptible to weathering and freeze thaw action. So the Thule or Milenco might be a better option otherwise Fiamma would do.

For parking up at home I have a pair of homemade timber levellers, made from offcuts of scaffolding planks, which I leave at home.

Me to and I don't have any levelers in the van I did in the other van we had but rarely used them I don't mind being off level

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Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #10

Quote by Paul mcg

Quote by baguette

Quote by Welcome_28

I have a set of Fiamma levelers for the last 3yrs and they are now staring to give way.
One thing to note is if you are using them all the time i.e using then while you van is parked up on the drive over the the winter to help water run off the roof, they are going to be susceptible to weathering and freeze thaw action. So the Thule or Milenco might be a better option otherwise Fiamma would do.

For parking up at home I have a pair of homemade timber levellers, made from offcuts of scaffolding planks, which I leave at home.

Me to and I don't have any levelers in the van I did in the other van we had but rarely used them I don't mind being off level

Keep in mind that some Fridges don't work well if not level.

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #11

I bought the milenco tridents. Used them once or twice, nearly burns out the clutch trying to get up on them. They are still in the van for emergencies, but I have gone back to the fiammas for everyday use.

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #12

Quote by Paul mcg

Quote by baguette

Quote by Welcome_28

I have a set of Fiamma levelers for the last 3yrs and they are now staring to give way.
One thing to note is if you are using them all the time i.e using then while you van is parked up on the drive over the the winter to help water run off the roof, they are going to be susceptible to weathering and freeze thaw action. So the Thule or Milenco might be a better option otherwise Fiamma would do.

For parking up at home I have a pair of homemade timber levellers, made from offcuts of scaffolding planks, which I leave at home.

Me to and I don't have any levelers in the van I did in the other van we had but rarely used them I don't mind being off level

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Re: Levelling Ramps

 ·  Posted: 18.11.2021  ·  #13

Quote by Daffysparks

I bought the milenco tridents. Used them once or twice, nearly burns out the clutch trying to get up on them. They are still in the van for emergencies, but I have gone back to the fiammas for everyday use.

I have a set of Quattro's that I use at home, they are very sturdy but you would nearly need a trailer to bring them around with you, they are huge. like David I use the fiammas while out in the van.

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