Posted on 05/01/2018 17:37
Hi,
Anybody have any thoughts on air suspension. either semi or full for my fiat based motorhome.
Read a few articles and posts about both but full air suspension was quoted at £6k. while semi at £1.5k.
Does the full air suspension really provide much more benefit for £4.5K.
also anywhere recomend instal in north east England.
Kind Regards
Paul
Posted on 12/01/2019 18:56
for anyone considering air suspension to combat a poor ride, I would forst suggest they check tyre pressures against the manufacturer (comtinental/Michelin) recommendations as opposed to the de rigueur 80psi 'kindly' put in by most converters....
my own van runs at 50 ish front and 60 ish rear (continental figures based on axle weights) and the servicing garage kindly put 80 all round the other day......not nice...
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Posted on 12/01/2019 18:56 by young thomasfor anyone considering air suspension to combat a poor ride, I would forst suggest they check tyre pressures against the manufacturer (comtinental/Michelin) recommendations as opposed to the de rigueur 80psi 'kindly' put in by most converters....
my own van runs at 50 ish front and 60 ish rear (continental figures based on axle weights) and the servicing garage kindly put 80 all round the other day......not nice...
Posted on 13/01/2019 16:19
Paul Chrisp, Leisure Tech North East Ltd fitted a basic airsuspension to our 7.4 Hobby, really pleased we did this the handling has been improved tremendously, plus of course no leaf spring sag.
I'll give you the details and of course anyone else who lives Northallerton to Durham.
Leisure Tech North East Ltd
nit 3 Wass Way, Durham Lane Industrial Estate, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0RG
01642 605279
Very accommodating, gives good advice and will talk sensibly through any problem you may have.
Posted on 16/01/2019 14:57
When talking about air suspension it's important to differentiate between rear air assist and full air suspension.
Rear air assist (costing between £400 and £850) generally offers a worthwhile improvement and quite a bit of 'bang for your buck'.
But it's not even remotely in the same area as full VB air suspension. Yes it's massively expensive but the difference it's made to the ride in our Iveco based A class is remarkable.
Only regret is not biting the bullet sooner.
paul chrisp
Motorhomer