AWD campervans and 4x4 motorhomes are often heavier than standard leisure vehicles. Extra water tanks, power systems and specialist conversions increase the load and make corrugations, uneven surfaces and unsealed roads more noticeable.
This added weight affects ride height, stability and steering behaviour. It can also cause the vehicle to lean, especially with varying loads or when driving on rough terrain.
Air suspension from VB-Airsuspension supports the chassis under increased loads and helps maintain a stable ride height. The system is tuned to the vehicle and its load, while certain systems also allow you to adjust the ride height when driving conditions change.
This results in improved stability, more predictable handling and increased driving comfort. It also helps keep the vehicle level, even when the load changes.
An off-road campervan is exposed to different types of loads compared to a standard motorhome. This is not so much related to driving style, but to constantly changing conditions. Terrain, payload and weight distribution vary continuously, while you want to maintain comfort and control without constantly having to correct the steering.
With air suspension, you benefit from:
With full air suspension (VB-FullAir) and the auto-level function, you can level your motorhome at the touch of a button. Time to enjoy your surroundings.
For Australian travellers choosing a campervan or motorhome based on a European vehicle platform, VB-Airsuspension offers solutions for a wide range of base vehicles, including:
The most suitable solution for your campervan or motorhome depends on the vehicle type, how you use it and where you travel. A certified local VB-Partner will work with you to find the right setup for your vehicle and requirements.
Through many years of collaboration with vehicle manufacturers, VB-Airsuspension meets the quality requirements set by OEMs. For you, this means:
The VB-FullAir system is ideal if you require maximum stability, optimal comfort and automatic levelling, for example during intensive off-road use or long journeys with heavy loads.
VB-SemiAir is suitable when additional support is required, for example with varying loads, without fully replacing the original suspension.
VB-CoilSpring is a solution that permanently increases your vehicle’s ride height. This solution is less suitable for motorhomes with varying loads.
Composite leaf springs are lighter than steel, resistant to corrosion and retain their resilience – even after prolonged and intensive use.
Our VB-FSD technology ensures improved driving comfort, enhanced stability and reduced vibrations and noise, as road surface irregularities are less noticeable inside the vehicle.
“In short, air suspension offers major advantages in terms of comfort, safety, driving behaviour, crosswind stability and performance on a wide range of surfaces.”
Florian Haggenmüller - Weigl Nutzfahrzeug Service
Within the off-road segment, solutions are available for, among others:
Availability depends on make, model and version.
Yes, in most cases this is possible. Due to conversions and additional equipment, off-road motorhomes are often subject to increased loads. If the vehicle exceeds the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW), this affects safety and it no longer complies with legal requirements. It is possible to uprate the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW), but this requires a modification to the suspension system, such as VB-FullAir.
Installing one of our (air) suspension systems does not automatically uprate the vehicle. However, it will be equipped with the correct system and the necessary documentation to make uprating possible. Please contact a VB-Partner to discuss the available options.
Please note: if the legally permitted weight is increased, a different driving licence may be required.
Off-road motorhomes are often heavier and subject to varying loads due to additional water tanks, batteries and other camping equipment. They also regularly travel on unpaved terrain. Air suspension supports the chassis under these increased and variable loads, maintains a constant ride height and improves stability, comfort and driving characteristics.
A specific brochure is available for motorhomes. If you would like to review everything at your leisure, click the button below to download our motorhome brochure.
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