boxer1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I know this subject has been discused before and I have read past replies on the subject. After reading all the information I have decided to fit air suspension to my Auto Trail 1998. The only problem is I cant make my mind up on what system to fit, manual or compressor, gauge etc. I am not loaded with money but if it was best to fit the compressor etc then I would but if that system was only for handyness and the manual system just did the same job then I would fit it. Any advice would be appreciated :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't think there is a "best". We have the individual Firestone DriveRite units installed without a compressor. Each has its own inflation valve, so both need not be at the same pressure. This system is simple, relatively cheap, eliminates any tendency for roll forces to transfer air between one side and the other, and is easily adjusted with a few strokes of a cycle pump. A tyre pressure gauge suffices to check the pressures. Anything more adds cost and complexity, but brings some greater convenience. The air units will do the same job, whatever gizmos are added. The gizmos will not improve the performance of the air system, just how easy it is to maintain - until the manometer, or built in pump fail, that is! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling Tyke Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hello..... It is, as Brian says, down to the individual. We have the air line of both sides joined together but with an isolating tap in each line in case we wanted different pressures in each line. (which we have never done?) This gives us a single pump-up valve, with a gauge for pressure info. I considered the built-in compressor and actually bought one but decided it was a little over the top. (And involved more work.) The main reason for the the air suspension was to "up the payload" by "re-plating", but the "ride" has improved and so has the ground clearance by 1 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0930 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I have the compressor fitted by AS suspension. Invidual sides can be adjusted at the touch of a button. Can also be adjusted whilst negotiating eg ferries ramps etc. Wouldn't be without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 p0930 - 2010-02-26 5:05 PM I have the compressor fitted by AS suspension. Invidual sides can be adjusted at the touch of a button. Can also be adjusted whilst negotiating eg ferries ramps etc. Wouldn't be without it. we also have this system on our Burstner, due to the rather long overhang creating a slight problem on our driveway and potentially on ferries. The beauty of this is that I can adjust when necessary from the cab seat, and change left/right pressure individually, and also if required, can level up the rear on sites..though in practice, I find it's usually the front wheels which need blocking up when on pitches!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I looked at several makes recently and feel AS susupension is the best. The price when you compare others units is good for what you get. The system is easy to use, as others have said, and can be operated from the drivers seat. It is also to my knowledge the only complete system for the Alko chassis. They are in Warrington and will fit. Tel. no is 01925 241200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp002c784tp002c784tp Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 boxer1 - 2010-02-26 12:21 PM I know this subject has been discused before and I have read past replies on the subject. After reading all the information I have decided to fit air suspension to my Auto Trail 1998. The only problem is I cant make my mind up on what system to fit, manual or compressor, gauge etc. I am not loaded with money but if it was best to fit the compressor etc then I would but if that system was only for handyness and the manual system just did the same job then I would fit it. Any advice would be appreciated :-D Hi Boxer 1 I am on to my third Motorhome that one of the first thing I fit is Airide, I find that the stability it gives the vehicle is unbeleavable, it is so easy to maintain a small gauge and valve in the door well you can pump one side or both sides with ease Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxer1 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks for the replies I accept the benifits of the gauges etc but when I priced the two systems on the internet the system without the gauge was approx. £200 cheaper, a lot of money. Rupert Does AS suspensions come without the compressor and do they have one for the Fiat chassis. Boxer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 boxer1 - 2010-02-27 3:09 PM Thanks for the replies I accept the benifits of the gauges etc but when I priced the two systems on the internet the system without the gauge was approx. £200 cheaper, a lot of money. Rupert Does AS suspensions come without the compressor and do they have one for the Fiat chassis. Boxer 1 No it is a complete system and if you add a compressor to price of other systems works out cheaper. They do one for all Fiats both leaf spring and Alko chassis. Think price for standard single axle is about £580. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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