'Airbag' Air suspension systems - how good are they?

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Waiting for a detailed quote for the supply and installation of an Airbag Air Suspension System that fit over the 'bump stops' area for our Burstner Ixeo IT590 5.99m M/Home. The nose has always dived when travelling around continental traffic islands, and long bends, and I hope that the basic air suspension will stiffen the ride up.

Steve
 
I too have had them fitted to our geriatric tin tent. I ordered them off ebay and had a local garage ( the one who guides us through its mot each year !!) install them, an hour and a half to do the job, and they have made a wonderful difference to the 'vans suspenders, I just top up the air once a year and all is good
 
The laird said:
I have a on board compressor to inflate or drop if required to level out in some areas
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That sounds like the set up we're hoping to order, Gordon. I watched a very brief demo at Logan Vehicle Services yesterday morning, with Graham levelling the suspension across the van whilst it was parked with the offside parked on a kerbed area.

Steve
 
I bought a basic rear kit off eBay (£200) and added a compressor solenoid valves switches and dual digital gauge...this allows me to raise or lower each side independently....Great for levelling.
The ride is massively improved from the original set up
 
We had a couple of vans with it on, seems to help with the crashing over bumps on crappy roads, go for it, don't overinflate though.
 
I have AS rear air on my van with in cab controls and twin gauges to raise and lower, (compressor under drivers seat). It was fitted already when I got the van so can't say what difference it makes, However... I saw loads of stuff online about Sprinters moving around when overtaken/overtaken etc but mine is rock solid
 
We've had AS air suspension on a few vans and it certainly helps the ride on a Ducato chassis, minimised the side sway from HGV's. The taller the van the more difference it makes especially when its blowing a gale. As for levelling, the adjustment isn't huge but it does help.
 
funnily enough steve im going to logan’s tomorrow to have my new axle fitted by graham. i upgraded the weight limit on my van about 5 years ago 16” wheels and the air bellows were the requested physical improvements, on mine the rubber stops were removed and replaced by the bellows as above really does make a difference to road holding cornering in particular the body roll or sway is no more, i ride with mine slightly hard at 4 bar as thats my preference though the 3 setting was good. with the bent axle i run the undamaged side at 2 bar and the bent side at 4 to equalise the handling
 
rugbyken said:
funnily enough steve im going to logan’s tomorrow to have my new axle fitted by graham. i upgraded the weight limit on my van about 5 years ago 16” wheels and the air bellows were the requested physical improvements, on mine the rubber stops were removed and replaced by the bellows as above really does make a difference to road holding cornering in particular the body roll or sway is no more, i ride with mine slightly hard at 4 bar as thats my preference though the 3 setting was good. with the bent axle i run the undamaged side at 2 bar and the bent side at 4 to equalise the handling
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I mentioned to Lisa that I thought you were either about to visit or had visited recently ...

We've accepted the quote today for the suspension and are waiting for a quote for an upgraded solar panel so that we can use the inverter and lithium without panicking :ROFLMAO:

Steve
 
I had ais suspension fitted before our trip around the WAW as the Irish roads are a nightmare .You think there's something wrong with you hearing when you return as it's so quiet
 
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