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Air suspension

· Posted: 02.01.2020 · #1

Am thinking of putting air suspension on our van ,was reading the past posts on the subject but it went astray with other subjects, so any help on the pros and cons would be helpful thanks ,was looking at some on eBay ,seems around £300 is the norm for a system

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Re: Air suspension

· Posted: 02.01.2020 · #2

I’m no expert on them but I find our one great, and it would probably one of the first things I would put on my next van, after solar panels. Get the compressor as well though. Not just the valves

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· Posted: 02.01.2020 · #3

This is the first van we've had it on. We've had two of these both exactly the same. The difference is incredible, handling improved a lot.

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· Posted: 02.01.2020 · #4

so could be done

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· Posted: 02.01.2020 · #5

I would give air suspension five stars, I have also used it for raising the back for steep ramps like ferries but also to give more space when changing rear tyres.

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· Posted: 03.01.2020 · #6

Ordered the air suspension today it won’t be posted till the 11th as the blokes on hols £300 with brackets compressor air bags all electrics, pipes and cab control panel it’s a timpro air suspension kit ,ordered it and within 30 mins the bloke texted me he had received the order explained he was on hols and could supply me with a RHD system and would send it ASAP when he got back ,now that’s what I call service

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· Posted: 12.01.2020 · #7

Quote by hillton9

Looks like I've ordered the same kit at the same time so I'll be interested in how you get on (if you get it done before me that is

) Mines marked as posted on Friday past so hopefully should have the kit later this week.

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· Posted: 12.01.2020 · #8

I’m thinking of getting the same for my 99 Ducato. Keep us posted.

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· Posted: 12.01.2020 · #9

One of the best add-ons you will fit on a Motorhome

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· Posted: 12.01.2020 · #10

Will let you know when it arrives

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· Posted: 13.01.2020 · #11

Did it on my 1999 Ducato and it made a big difference.

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drive rite air system.

· Posted: 14.01.2020 · #12

HI, I have a 2007 7.6 mtr Geist 710 Touring with a ALKO chassis, and I added air suspension last year. I had it fitted by Drive-rite in Dublin, and it was the making of the van. the fact it was an ALKO chassis meant it had to fitted by an expert, but what a difference it made.
Getting on and off ferries was always an ordeal and having to use mats to raise the rear, but with the suspension system it was just a matter of the touch of a button and up she went. I would definitely recommend fitting it to older vans.

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· Posted: 14.01.2020 · #13

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Just what I want to hear.....It's on my wishlist

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· Posted: 14.01.2020 · #14

Drive rite is where I got mine done as well. Very good

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· Posted: 14.01.2020 · #15

Think I’ll invest in that then as driving my Luton Ducato can feel like driving a boat over 40mph on bendy backroads.

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #16

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Just came across this post. I asked the bloke doing the upgrades on my new second hand camper about air suspension and he said fitting it to an ALCO chassis could cost up to 5 grand instead of 5 or 6 hundred for a non,- ALCO. Is he right or spoofing me ?

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #17

Figures are high for both but yes Alko would be at least triple the price of standard

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #18

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Figures are high for both but yes Alko would be at least triple the price of standard

Thought so. Judging by the work he's done so far I didn't think he was simply avoiding doing the job by giving a high quote.

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #19

Here's a link https://airride.co.uk/air-susp…otorhomes/
Why not give them a call and get an actual price

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #20

Unsure which van you have but looking at Baquettes link they seem to be circa £1500 before fitting

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· Posted: 07.10.2022 · #21

Here is a link for a company in Italy, they do kit for most vehicles, this is a breakdown of the kit for My Sprinter, you would probably want to contact them for a quote, giving your van details, Make, Model,year, Base Vehicle. and that it's an Alko,
https://www.sospensionieasytop.it/en/
BASIC KIT:
€ 319.00 specific air suspension kit for Mercedes Sprinter single wheel 318 2009
€ 62.00 expedited shipping costs to Ireland
OPTIONAL mechanics Sprinter
€ 42.00 valve kit for transforming the inflation system into semi-automatic
€ 49.00 12 v Einhell semi-professional compressor “made” in Germany

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· Posted: 08.10.2022 · #22

Where are you getting these prices from , Timpro air suspension £300 free shipping from Poland fitting cost £0 fitting time 4hours if you can lift a spanner you can fit these ,this is for a 2017 fiat ducato

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· Posted: 11.09.2024 · #23

Afternoon all.

Anyone know of a company doing air suspension in Munster ? Heard of someone in Watergrasshill but can't find a trace.
TIA as they say.

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· Posted: 11.09.2024 · #24

Cara motorhomes are doing VB air suspension, different options just the back or all 4 corners. It’s not cheap.

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· Posted: 11.09.2024 · #25

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Cara motorhomes are doing VB air suspension, different options just the back or all 4 corners. It’s not cheap.

Byrne Logistics, also known as David Byrne Transport in Midleton Co. Cork, has been a VB agent for many years and has worked on several motorhomes and commercial vehicles.
They are only a short walk from the Midleton Railway Station which is handy for anyone needing to leave their vehicle and take public transport home.
https://www.vbairsuspension.com/en/partners

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