Motorhome Guides
Written by a motorhome owner, for Australian motorhomers
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Levelling Guide
How to Level a Motorhome — Step by Step
Measure first. Place ramps once. Drive on. Done. The complete process from pulling in to awning out.
Stop doing the twenty-minute back-and-forth.
OzLevel measures your lean before you touch a single ramp. The guide covers the full process — choosing your spot, reading the app, placing ramps correctly, and what to do when the site is too uneven. Works for solo travellers too.
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How Many Ramp Blocks Do I Need to Level My Motorhome?
The formula, a quick reference table for common ramp brands, and how OzLevel calculates it automatically.
Read → App ComparisonBest Free Motorhome Levelling App for iPhone and Android (Australia 2026)
All the levelling apps compared. What to look for, what to avoid, and why most Aussie motorhomers end up with OzLevel.
Read → Buyer's GuideEssential Features to Look for in a Motorhome Levelling App
Not all motorhome levelling apps are equal. The 9 features that separate a useful app from a basic angle reader — before you commit.
Read → ComparisonOzLevel vs SavvyLevel — Do You Need a Bluetooth Sensor?
SavvyLevel costs $350+. OzLevel is $9.99 once. An honest look at what you actually get for the difference — including where SavvyLevel genuinely wins.
Read → Levelling GuideHow to Level a Motorhome on Soft Ground — Sand, Grass & Gravel
Ramps sink on soft ground. Here's how to level reliably on sand, grass, gravel and outback red dirt — every time.
Read → Levelling GuideHow to Level a Motorhome Solo — No Spotter Needed
No hand signals. No shouting across the site. OzLevel's audio mode guides you onto the ramps — one person, one pass.
Read → ComparisonDo I Need a Bluetooth Levelling Sensor or Will My Phone Do?
Sensors cost $190–$350+. Your phone costs nothing extra. Here's an honest look at what dedicated hardware actually gives you — and when your phone is genuinely enough.
Read → MaintenanceSlideout Seal Damage — How Levelling Wrong Costs You Thousands
Perfectly level is the wrong target for a slideout motorhome. Here's what water does to rubber seals over time — and the simple fix.
Read → Ramp GuideHow to Lay Out Ramps When Each Wheel Needs a Different Height
One wheel needs step 3, the other needs step 2. You can't just place two ramps side by side. Here's the offset technique — and how OzLevel calculates exactly where everything goes.
Read →Caravan Guides
Setup, levelling and hitch guides for Australian caravanners
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Complete Guide
How to Level a Caravan — Step by Step
Survey. Side ramps. Unhitch. Jockey wheel. Steadies. Every step, right order.
The complete caravan setup sequence.
Most caravanners get the order wrong — unhitching before side levelling is the classic mistake. This guide covers every step in the correct sequence, with exact ramp steps and jockey wheel travel at each phase.
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Should You Unhitch Before or After Levelling Your Caravan?
Most caravanners do this in the wrong order. Here’s the correct sequence — and why it matters.
Read → Levelling GuideHow to Use a Jockey Wheel to Level a Caravan
Up or down? By how much? OzLevel gives you the exact millimetres of travel required — no guessing, no winding back and forth.
Read → Levelling GuideHow to Level a Caravan Solo
No spotter, no problem. OzLevel Caravan’s guided wizard walks you through every step without needing a second person.
Read → Setup GuideSingle Axle vs Tandem Axle Caravan Levelling — What’s Different?
Tandem axles need a different ramp approach. Here’s what changes — and the common mistake that rocks the van under load.
Read → App ComparisonBest Free Caravan Levelling App Australia 2026
Most levelling apps show you an angle. One guides you through the full setup sequence with exact measurements. Here’s how they compare.
Read → Buyer's GuideEssential Features to Look for in a Caravan Levelling App
Not all caravan levelling apps are equal. The 10 features that separate a useful app from a basic angle reader — before you commit.
Read → Levelling GuideHow to Level a Caravan on Soft Ground
Ramps sinking, jockey wheel foot subsiding, corner steadies tilting overnight. How to handle sand, grass, clay and gravel confidently.
Read →Ready to level first time, every time?
OzLevel uses your phone's built-in sensors to measure your lean and calculate exactly what you need — whether you're in a motorhome or a caravan. Free to try. Pro is $9.99 AUD once, and unlocks both apps.