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Levelling a Caravan – Dual or Single Axle – How to do it safely!

Most caravaners go for the old option as they did not know there was any other. Ramps! Great…until you get to uneven ground then they split as they do not flex at all. RAMPS Ramps! Great…until you get to uneven ground then they split as they do not flex at all. Ramps and dual axles are near impossible. It is a lot harder when the wheels are too close together. This photo was taken at the Dubbo Camping Show and … Continue reading “Levelling a Caravan – Dual or Single Axle – How to do it safely!”

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Question: Ants and my caravan

One of our most popular products are our Ozi Leg Pads. Used under the stabiliser leg pads, this uniquely designed accessory is essential for reducing sink but also to keep ants at bay. We promote the fact that when put under your caravan/camper trailer legs you can fill with talc, ant sand or water to keep the ants away. One of the most common questions is: What stops the ants going up your wheels then? Well did you know that … Continue reading “Question: Ants and my caravan”

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Why do I need to chock my van?

We know you have a handbrake so why should you chock your van? Recently I was talking a customer about this exact topic. I was being questioned by them when another customer interjected. His experience was: His caravan was parked out the front of his house on a slight incline. A passer by thought it could be funny to release the handbrake and see what happens. His van rolled forward and was only stopped by a car parked infront. This … Continue reading “Why do I need to chock my van?”

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The OziBlock Jockey Dock

This is our most popular selling item… our jockey wheel dock. Everytime we do a show we hear all the great comments about this great product. Many of you have probably used the rubber docks and also pieces of timber and maybe even with success. However rubber falls apart in the sun and timber is heavy and cracks over time. Imagine an option that gives you the peace of mind that your jockey wheel will not roll plus it will … Continue reading “The OziBlock Jockey Dock”

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Understanding Vehicle and Caravan Weights

It seems to be a major topic of conversation with many caravan owners as to how to work out if my vehicle and van are overweight or not! We all want to stay safe and within our legal weight limits but just understanding how it is all calculated can leave anyone with a headache. In my trying to get my head around this myself and after a lot of internet searches I have come across an illustration created by a … Continue reading “Understanding Vehicle and Caravan Weights”

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My caravan stabiliser legs do not touch the ground!

Have you ever had the issue arise, you get to the perfect camp sight and your van is perfectly level…..great….but the legs just dangle in the air? Do you ever carry blocks of wood or have to find bricks just to put under the legs to stabilise your van?We used to do exactly that until we started using OziBlocknChock. No matter how flat the campsite is at the axles of your van it is a tough call to get a … Continue reading “My caravan stabiliser legs do not touch the ground!”

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Ramps don’t fit between my tires….grrrrr – Dual Axle Trailer

Those of you with a dual axle van have all had this issue. It is among the most common dual axle caravan issues. The wheels are too close together. The ramps out on the market do not fit between the tires of a dual axle van. Even the break apart black and red ones don’t always work. I have heard of people cutting the ramp down to fit, kicking it with steel cap boot and even carrying long bits of … Continue reading “Ramps don’t fit between my tires….grrrrr – Dual Axle Trailer”

oziblocknchock 11/10/202008/12/2021Blog

Need a little more lift at the front?

We have all had the same issue, how do i get more height on the front of my van to get it level? When you park on uneven ground sometimes it can impossible to get the van off the car as the jockey wheel or hydraulic jack may not have enough travel. We have all seen the pictures on Facebook and laughed at the ideas others have used to level up their van. But just how safe if it? It … Continue reading “Need a little more lift at the front?”

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What if you have a jack instead of a jockey wheel?

Recently at the Central West Caravan and Camping expo we found that many people were interested in our jack plate. With recent rains they were finding their hydraulic jacks were also sinking into the softer ground. Our jack plate is made of the same quality UV resistant material that all our products are known for. The top contains open groves that add strength to the pad but also enable you to add water or talc to stop ants walking up … Continue reading “What if you have a jack instead of a jockey wheel?”

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The big discussion regarding camping mats!

Everyone who camps would agree that a camping mat is an essential camping accessory. There are so many out there on the market and I know from experience what has worked and what does not. I had brought the rubber mesh one that allows water to run through. I found that it was slippery when wet, tears easily, and was very bulky. The major issue was that the dirt below came straight up through the mat as the weave was … Continue reading “The big discussion regarding camping mats!”