My first question :-)... air supention (1 Viewer)

[arto stu]

Hi Guys

just got my first van and N+B Arto 69GL... it has "air suspension"... I assume this is on rear wheels only?

Also there is a gauge and taps thing in the garage... I assume this is for adjusting height?... What are the panels recommendations... as a complete newbie I am tempted to do nothing... but I do love a fiddle

Stu

 

[tonyidle]

It will be air assist. The original suspension is still in use and is assisted by the air units - they're like bellows that replace the bump stops. Using the Schraeder valve you can pump them up individually or together by opening the valve(s). You can lower the pressure by pressing the pin in the Schraeder valve with the valve(s) open.

A suitable setting can be found between 20psi and 50psi so you'll need to experiment. The only rule is don't run them too soft - keep them above 15psi or so.

 

[arto stu]

thanks Tony... i will fiddle away

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[Bill_OR]

My kit requires the pressure to be at least 0.5 bar and a the maximum is 4 bar. I found that running them at 1.8 bar works best for my motorhome - but it's trial and error. Too hard and the back end will bounce all over the place (and be very noisy) - too soft and the motorhome will wallow when cornering.

 

[wanderer]

Hi we have an Arto GL 2004 with the Air Assist and run it at 50 PSI and have done so for the last 7 years without any problems

 

[jongood]

We fitted this to our previous arto.

If you have 2 separate taps you can also use them to take out some of the lean when parked. close the lowest one and let down the highest one. Just make sure you have a pump to reinflate them afterwards.

There is a uk N&B club which has lots of make specific advice.

Jon

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[arto stu]

Hi Jon,

thanks for the update... mine does have two taps... and a valve and gauge.... will a normal foot pump work?

Also do u have a link the the UK club.... I have seen the section in this forum.. is that it or is there a specific club somewhere?...

Thanks in advance

Stu

 

[tonyidle]

... will a normal foot pump work

Yes - they hold very little air so a foot pump takes little time.

 

[funflair]

Hi Jon,

thanks for the update... mine does have two taps... and a valve and gauge.... will a normal foot pump work?

Also do u have a link the the UK club.... I have seen the section in this forum.. is that it or is there a specific club somewhere?...

Thanks in advance

Stu

Hi Stu

Try this link for the N+B owners club,

http://z8.invisionfree.com/N_and_B_Drivers_Club/index.php?act=idx

Martin