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· Posted: 07.02.2016 · #1

I carry four bikes on the hitch of my camper...No issue with it so far but wondered would one of these make it a better ride...I have a 02 fiat Bavia

http://www.van-bags.com/store/p6/Fiat_Ducato_1996-2006.html

No clue on this so asking for all and any advice

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· Posted: 07.02.2016 · #2

I Fitted air bags to my previous van and it made a big difference alright, cornering, straight line, a bumpy road, were all better in my opinion,

I think somebody asked about air bags recently, use the search box up top and that will give you more info,

But in your case my thoughts would be if it aint broke don't fix it,

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· Posted: 07.02.2016 · #3

We have them in the current van Don and I find them great alright, but as John says if it is not broke why fix it. You will not get any more for your Van if you are changing it for a newer model and with four bikes on the back the extra weight might bring you over your payload limit.

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· Posted: 07.02.2016 · #4

I'm with the rest of the lads here Don I have fitted them to my present van and found them great as I suffered in cross winds but also helped overall ride but I had a weight upgrade so was alright that way Edd

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· Posted: 07.02.2016 · #5

Before you do anything load up the van like you're going on hols, bikes and all.
Take it to a weight bridge and get the back axle weighed, check the weight against the weight for axle 2 stamped in the vehicle weight plate

Air suspension can make the vehicle look like it's not overloaded but it can't make the weight go away

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· Posted: 08.02.2016 · #6

Thanks guys... No issues with weight...had it weight and not over Axel weight. Was just wondering about the better ride...am all in favour of leaving it alone if its not broke...

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