Semi-Air Suspension

[Paul Wilkins]

Had the Dunlop Semi-Air suspension kit fitted to my 794-T - Oh my what a difference. Its handling is transformed, it doesn't crash around so much on bumpy roads and it isn't affected so much by 'side wash' on the motorways.

If you're thinking about it.. do it.

 

[Pete5996]

Fitted the Easytop version to my Cheyenne last week. I've only taken it out for a 12 mile run since so need a bit more running to appreciate it fully. Certainly seemed to be less roll on bends and roundabouts and a better damped feeling from the rear.
I have a two leaf spring suspension on the rear and the cones don't seem to have had much use - there has always been at least an inch gap when loaded and stationary. I'm hoping that running on 'air' rather than the springs will be a smoother ride - although I've always felt it rode well anyway.

 

[Minxy]

Paul Wilkins I'm just looking into this at the moment for our Carthago, what did it cost and where did you have it done?

 

[Themselves]

We had the Dunlop air assist fitted to the rear of our Carthage about 2 years ago. Bought the kit from Marcel Leisure and a local garage fitted it in half a day. It works well. The pressure can be adjusted by means of a valve in the cab footwell and a bicycle pump. There is a electric pump available but it’s costly and couldn’t see much point as it would be rarely used. An upgrade worth doing in my opinion although others on this forum may have different options as ever

 

[MikeD]

We have had Dunlop air assist fitted to both of the vans we have owned and I would not have a Fiat chassis van without it.

Totally transforms how they drive.

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[Landy Andy]

Fitted system to mine, with air compressor. I alter it a lot more than I thought.

When I park at home I let pressure out so water runs off roof quicker. On motorways I run on high pressure, use it to level van, whilst camping, raise the rear for rutty off road stuff, and lower pressure for rough roads and Belgium

 

[Vipar]

Blimey Landy Andy you do like to fiddle with things??

 

[Landy Andy]

Blimey Landy Andy you do like to fiddle with things??

Yes. I didn’t think I would, so questioned if to fit compressor or not. But for the ability to get onto ferries, or rough ground without the risk of dragging my arse, and the possible cost of damage I thought I would.
And its sooooo easy to do.

 

[Minxy]

We're going with SAP at Doncaster, hopefully end of next week once the kit arrives, we'll then have an rear axle that can take up to 2240kg (2000kg at present) so if I bring back loads of booty from car boot sales etc (or the odd wheel barrow! ) we won't need to worry!

I managed to negotiate a discount as a funster so it's costing £2,000 instead of £2,100.

 

[Paul Wilkins]

Paul Wilkins I'm just looking into this at the moment for our Carthago, what did it cost and where did you have it done?

Had mine done by LNB Leisure in Bristol. Cost 1700 incl compressor and valves/gauges in the cab for easy adjustment. As the Bailey is not leaf springs its not possible to DIY.

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