Rohill conversions - air suspension accumulators (1 Viewer)

[Paul Higgins]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum so please bear with me for diving straight in and asking for help.

I currently have a Rohill welfare bus on a 2003 Fiat Ducato 2.8 chassis converted to a camper. Unfortunately one of the accumulators on the rear suspension has blown a hole in it, hence the suspension will not lift up. This is a major issue as I can't lift it up to get underneath it, nor can I get a jack under it to lift it up to have a look underneath. Thankfully after lots of head scratching and a quick trip to the local builders merchants, i've managed to drive it up onto railway sleeps, stacked 3 high, just so that I can get under to have a look.

Luckily the problem is easy to see, but i'm now struggling to find replacement parts. I spotted a thread on here where somebody mentioned replacing their accumulators for £30 each off eBay, but not sure which ones they bought? I've tagged onto that thread with a comment, but it was from Oct 2017 and the member who made the comment hasn't been on this site since May of this year, so not sure if he or she will see my comment.

Anyhow, if any of you other lovely people can help then I will forever be in your debt.

Many thanks in advance.
Paul.

 

[MikeD]

bump

 

[pappajohn]

Both Baggy. Dave and PeterCarole29 are no longer active members and won't be able to answer your questions.
I think we're going to need more info regarding the make and model of your air suspension.
There are quite a few makes out there for motorhomes and probably more specifically for buses

 

[gus-lopez]

Think it is like this @pappajohn ,not that that helps much

 

[pappajohn]

Becoming a popular van..... This one and another guest just bought one as well.
Should make a nice conversion once some of the windows are blanked off.
Nothing worse than seeing the back of furniture through windows, shows no forethought during construction.

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[mitzimad]

phone rohills see what make they use or its breakers yards

 

[olley]

Try these.

 

[Paul Higgins]

Thanks all.

Rohill went pop a few years ago unfortunately, hence why i'm struggling.

Will give Marcles a try though.

Thanks again.

 

[jezport]

I cant believe the air accumulator AKA air tank would have a hole in it as they are a steel pressure vessel. Are you sure its not the air spring? Either way you wont get it from Marcle.

Speak to Mick at SAP in Doncaster, he deals with motorhome, truck and ambulance air suspension.

 

[pappajohn]

I cant believe the air accumulator AKA air tank would have a hole in it as they are a steel pressure vessel. Are you sure its not the air spring? Either way you wont get it from Marcle.

Speak to Mick at SAP in Doncaster, he deals with motorhome, truck and ambulance air suspension.

Again, misinformation which I'm sure you'll agree.
I'm sure Paul is referring to the rubber air bag/spring.

If you follow Olley's link Marcel have them 'on the shelf'

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[mitzimad]

you could try finding the original owners got to be local authority and finding where there garage is if local

 

[Paul Higgins]

Thanks again all.

It's definately not the main air tank, it's the accumulators that eitrher feed off or feed to the air tank. Not sure of their purpose, but they have a very thin mild steel outer to them with a rubber diaphram inside. The elements - salty roads - have gotten to one of them and the air pressure in the rubber diaphram inside has obviously found the weakest point.

I've spoken to Marcles and they are looking it for me.

Will also give SAP a try. Any contact details please?

Thanks again,
Paul.

 

[MikeD]

From an earlier thread.

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/vb-semiair-price-guide.188330/#post-3122633

 

[jezport]

https://www.specialistautomotiveproducts.co.uk/

 

[gus-lopez]

How about a photo so we all know what we are thinking 'air bag ' is correct ?

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[Stretto Boy]

These people may be worth a try:

http://www.bda-ltd.co.uk/