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Robert Clark
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Has anyone had VB full air suspension fitted ?
Would appreciate any feedback
Thank you
Would appreciate any feedback
Thank you
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Well I agree I couldn't justify the extra for full as we have Golschmitt Spring upgrade on the front,but it's certainly worked out well for us towing, we like yourself never had any problem with wallowing but felt the back was a little to close to the road when loaded and the trailer hooked up.Thanks @Speve
We've had the E&P jacks for a while now - they're great!
Not sure about spending another £6k on full air suspension though as our Carthago has no body roll and handles great - just that we feel the bumps on uneven roads.
We do a lot of miles and would like the extra comfort - just want to be sure before buying
Cheers Andy appreciate your feedback.Hi Robert,
I have the full VB air fitted on our 6 wheeler. Mick at SAP in Doncaster fitted it and did a fantastic job, which involved some additional chassis fabrication.
We have the Fiat Ducato X250 that sat nose down so was really in need of a front spring upgrade, but I elected to go full air.
As the kid's have got older they have got somewhat more discerning in their travel expectations and journey's for them in the rear were becoming more intolerable especially travelling through Belgium etc. and so the full air suspension has made a tremendous difference to the quality of ride for them.
Overall I have been very impressed with the difference in ride quality, stability, cornering etc. and believe the van is actually running more economically.
I also had the E&P levelling fitted which links in well with the VB Air. The suspension drops the van to its lowest possible point before the E&P levelling system takes over allowing for a greater stroke on the hydraulic rams.
I'm glad I invested in it and would do the same again if I needed to.
If you need any more info just ask
Cheers
Andy
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Worth £6k though?Got the full air...
Fantastic bit of kit...
Smoother ride over rough roads..... Next to no roll in windy weather and when larger trucks over take.. you know that suck and blow effect..
And up to a point no need for leveller`s or ramps..
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Worth £6k though?
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That's exactly what I'm thinking.I was considering investing in a new van, but decided in the end that there was nothing worth trading ours in for. Instead I elected to 'upgrade' our present van with extra's I'd probably be looking for on a new one. So I took the view that the cost for full air was a small price to pay in the grand scheme of new van upgrade.
Life's a short ride so why not make it a more comfy one if you can!
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That's who quoted meHello Robert @Robert Clark,
We have the full VB 4C with leveling. Same van as yours I believe. It really does make a difference to the ride. We don't even need to stuff pack things to stop them rattling and you can have a conversation whilst driving. The price you have been quoted seems a bit high but I guess they are expecting you to negotiate. Might be worth your while trying Rosmia in West Sussex.
My quote includes linking to the levellers and it seems a good combinationwe couldn't have full air something to do with the rear wheel drive Mercedes and Alco combination, cant really say I have noticed as much difference as I would have liked for £5K (just for rear) but where it has been excellent is for ferry loading we can lift the rear and don't ground any more
Also it interfaces with the E + P and drops the rear axle before levelling, better for the suspension / air bags apparently
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If you intend to hang on to the van I don't think you will regret it. Hope it works out for you.That's who quoted me
They fitted my E&P levellers too
Have asked a company in Birmingham for a quote too - maybe a bargaining tool?
Hi, Glad to hear all was well at Court Conversions. I'm booked in for early July just for the jacking. Didn't think about the rear air but you've now got me thinking. Did it add a lot to the cost?Hi Robert I have just returned from Court Conversions Tiverton we had EP jacking and semi VB Air to rear and on the drive home it's very noticeable how much better the ride is its on a Hymer Exsis with Alko chassis I didn't go with full as I was more interested in keeping the rear end up when loaded and towing the car trailer,it's turned out a real benefit and well worth having,tried the jacks earlier brilliant.
Certainly would not hessitate recommending VB and Court Conversions they did it all in two days.e
On talking to the fitter if you have VB full air it's linked to your EPsystem and all works automatically what we have had done has a really good professional finish with a purpose made gauge panel fitted under steering wheel in the little shaped alcove above fuse box complete with adjuster switches.
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It was £1600 for semi air with comfort kit also had my compressor and EP pump fitted in a box behind the skirt as no really any practical space available they made a good job of it they certainly know what they're doing.Hi, Glad to hear all was well at Court Conversions. I'm booked in for early July just for the jacking. Didn't think about the rear air but you've now got me thinking. Did it add a lot to the cost?
Thanks
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Is that not called price fixing which is illegal in the UK?Can only add that Mick at SAP is a top guy and his work is of the highest quality (a proper engineer). He is the number 1 dealer for both VB and E&P in the UK and his attention to detail is second to none. I think the price is pretty much fixed throughout the dealer network so wouldn't expect there to be too much difference in quotations to be honest.
Think its 'suggested retail price' same as on new Motorhomes.Is that not called price fixing which is illegal in the UK?
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No it's only like buying a big macIs that not called price fixing which is illegal in the UK?
The kit is supplied and Exported by E&P there isn't a variable in that. Garages tend to have the same overheads that are equipped for this type of work. They have nothing to gain by undercutting each other. Customers tend to go to the nearest franchise.The "Recommended Retail Price" is as the phrase suggest, "recommended". It is not set in stone and any retailer is free to alter it up or down which gives the buyer the opportunity to negotiate.
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