However, to fit uprated front springs, you’ll need a hefty spring compressor, which most home mechanics will not have access to. And, levelling systems and suspension upgrades that involve replacing the whole spring assembly are also best left to the professionals. They’re designed to lift motorhomes of up to 6,000kg and, as they do not need a separate compressor to power them, they’re pretty light for this type of system, only reducing your payload by some 50kg. After all, it is a brilliant tool in your RV that is designed to help solve this specific issue. The many modifications available to you for your suspension are all great options for making your RV ride as smooth as it can be. Keeping this in mind will help you to gauge where the problem truly lies when dealing with an uncomfortable RV ride. Now let’s explore more specific reasons why your RV may not be handling too well on the road. Suspension As well as uprated coil springs, leaf springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, the company is known for its air suspension systems and offers both semi-air systems for the rear or full air systems for both the front and rear of the motorhome.

As well as this semi-air kit, Glide-Rite offers a four-air-bag full air rear suspension system for the Fiat Ducato/Citroën Relay/Peugeot Boxer, as well as the five-tonne versions of the Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter. There are lots of different things you can do to improve the handling of your RV. Let’s discuss each option below. Excessive SwayMost motorhome base vehicles are catered for by most of the nine systems featured here but, for comparisons, all the prices listed are for the most common Fiat Ducato/Peugeot Boxer/Citroën Relay base vehicles. Installation They accomplish this by being attached to the RV’s frame. As the RV moves, the torsion bar is able to bear part of the rig’s weight at times, allowing it to bend and create additional flexibility making for a smoother ride. This 6v Kids Red Ride On VW T2 Campers looks may be retro, but it also features the latest kids cars gadgets. The Kids Camper ride on comes with a proper set of opening doors to make it feel like a real little van. The specification continues with working lights and sounds, a realistic dashboard, multiple driving gears, 2.4G parental remote and tyres with a special rubberised centre strip for added grip when cruising around.

The system uses four hydraulic struts that are bolted to the chassis rails close to each wheel and each have a capacity of up to three tonnes (12 tonnes in total).

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Expensive A-classes come with these systems as standard. Happily, you don’t need a six-figure motorhome to enjoy the benefits as they can be retrofitted to almost any motorhome.