Knowing how to level a caravan is a key part of setting up for a comfortable camping trip. A level caravan feels better to live in, helps appliances like your fridge drain properly, and improves overall stability on site.
This guide walks through the caravan levelling process step by step, whether you are parked on uneven ground, soft ground, or a sloping campsite in the great outdoors
It might feel like a small detail, but levelling affects more than just how the floor feels under your feet. When a caravan is not level, you will usually notice it straight away. Doors swing, cupboards drift open, showers do not drain properly, and fridges can struggle to operate as designed. Over a couple of nights, even a slight slope can become frustrating. A level caravan helps with:
On a longer camping trip, even a slight slope can become frustrating, so it is worth getting right early.
You do not need much gear to level a caravan, but the right tools make the job easier. Most people carry
Before you touch any ramps or blocks, take a moment to look at the site.
At this point you are simply working out which side of the caravan is low and how much adjustment is needed.
This is the most important part of caravan levelling and it always comes first. If one side of the caravan is low:
On uneven terrain or soft ground, placing wooden blocks under the ramp helps prevent the ramp from sinking. Once you are happy with the level:
With the caravan now level side to side and safely chocked, you can unhitch.
This step is often rushed, but taking a moment here sets you up for an easier rest of the setup.
Side to side levelling sets the base. Now you fine tune the van front to back.
This final adjustment helps appliances like the fridge drain properly and improves comfort inside.
Stabiliser legs are there to reduce movement, not to lift the caravan. Once the van is level
If you try to lift the caravan with corner steadies, you can twist the frame or reduce stability.
Before you finish setting up camp, it is worth doing a quick walk around.
Small adjustments are much easier now than later in the evening.
Most levelling problems come from doing things out of order or rushing.
Slowing down and following the process prevents most of these issues.
Not every campsite offers a flat surface, especially when camping off the beaten track.
Once you get the sequence right, levelling a caravan becomes second nature. Start side to side with levelling ramps, adjust front to back with the jockey wheel, then finish with stabiliser legs for stability. If you want to make the process quicker and more reliable, browse our range of caravan levelling ramps, blocks, and setup gear. If you are unsure what suits your caravan, camper, or motorhome, share your setup and we will help you choose the right tools.
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