Self Levelling System

[Tiger Bear]

Parked near to us is a Kontiki with a self levelling system. I mentioned it to our lass that may be desirable for us, and I may add it to the list of other mods for the future, the two main ones being air suspension and solar/battery/inverter upgrade. I told her how they worked.
She: "That sounds good; it'll save you the hassle of being in and out of the van, moving it back and forth, and fannying about with your spirit level. Anything to make it easier for you, you do enough already. How much would it cost to get it fitted?"
(Tippy tappy on t'internet)
Me: "Babe, guess how much it will cost"
She: "Well, you can go bollox with that! It won't hurt you spending a few more minutes doing yourself."


Joking apart, given that our van is a twin axle, and won't weight more than about 3900kg after the air suspension is fitted, and we don't plan to camp on the side of a mountain, is spending about £6,000 justified? I can see the benefit for the triple axle Kontiki, which looks like a Chinese bit of kit, but not necessarily for us.

 

[RedWolf]

Weight quoted is the same.

SAP told me that the Pro-M system weighs 50kg and the older one was 55kg

 

[Lenny HB]

SAP told me that the Pro-M system weighs 50kg and the older one was 55kg

E&P say 56kg.

 

[RedWolf]

E&P say 56kg.

Do you mean 56kg for the new model Pro-M or the old one

 

[Billybob56]

Is there anywhere in the UK that fits the AL-KO HY4 system as from their website, it doesn’t look like there’s anyone…?

Google ‘al-ko hy4 fitting agents’

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[Lenny HB]

Do you mean 56kg for the new model Pro-M or the old one

Yes new pro, old one 55kg.
Looks like old one has a single pump.

 

[ericonabike]

Not read the whole thread, but... had levellers fitted on previous van eight years ago, and transferred to current van three years ago for £1500. Reckon the cost per use is now down to around a tenner . Others may view it as a complete waste of money. But it's my money...

 

[R46]

We have the AL KO HY4 system because it came with the weigh function, and knowing your total and axle weights is pretty damn handy. Although the Alko is the most expensive, because it comes with 4 independent hydraulic pump and ram kits, it means that it can easily be transferred to your next vehicle, because none of the lines are cut to length. It also has an easy app on your phone as well as control pad and lead inside. We use it everyday, even when two wheels up on a curb, it levels it perfectly.
It's the best money I,ve spent to be honest and I'm sure you'll agree when you have yours fitted haha.
I Also fitted semi air suspension myself as prices quoted put me off. I purchased a Martech system direct for around £250, which came with everything needed for the install (recommended by SV Tech)who did our up plating. I saved around £1400 doing it myself.

 

[MichaelT]

We have the AL KO HY4 system because it came with the weigh function, and knowing your total and axle weights is pretty damn handy. Although the Alko is the most expensive, because it comes with 4 independent hydraulic pump and ram kits, it means that it can easily be transferred to your next vehicle, because none of the lines are cut to length. It also has an easy app on your phone as well as control pad and lead inside. We use it everyday, even when two wheels up on a curb, it levels it perfectly.
It's the best money I,ve spent to be honest and I'm sure you'll agree when you have yours fitted haha.
I Also fitted semi air suspension myself as prices quoted put me off. I purchased a Martech system direct for around £250, which came with everything needed for the install (recommended by SV Tech)who did our up plating. I saved around £1400 doing it myself.

Do you have an ALKO chassis? I thought only VB did rear air for them?

 

[Lenny HB]

Do you have an ALKO chassis? I thought only VB did rear air for them?

Dunlop do a kit, about £1500 for the bits.

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[MichaelT]

Dunlop do a kit, about £1500 for the bits.

Which means R46 probably has a Fiat chassis.

 

[R46]

Do you have an ALKO chassis? I thought only VB did rear air for them?

No, I have the fiat Chassis.

 

[Glynn]

Well folks, the arm twisting may be working. Anyone else want to chip in with the sales pitch so I can overwhelm our lass?

You know you want it.
You also know that youll eventually get it
Si why prolong it.
Get it booked in