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Technical tip: How does full air suspension work?

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Full air suspension is an automatic, adjustable solution to a suspension problem where the existing leaf or coil spring suspension is replaced by a full air suspension system. Depending on the make and model of vehicle, full air suspension is available for both the front and rear axle.

The full air suspension system filters out unevenness in the road surface, improving ride comfort. While driving, the vehicle will constantly remain at the ride height set by VB-Airsuspension during installation. The standard ride height is determined during development and is fixed.

The ride height is the ideal height for comfort and stability. The driveability and stability of the vehicle are improved, which in turn increases safety. When the vehicle is at a standstill (in some cases with the handbrake on), the access/loading platform height can be increased and decreased to comfortably enter and exit the vehicle and for goods to be conveniently loaded and unloaded.

Full air suspension is available as the VB-FullAir 2C system (air suspension on the front or rear axle) or as the VB-FullAir 4C system (air suspension on the front and rear axle) and is supplied with one of the remote controls below. You can use the remote control to easily control various functions of the system.

VB-Remote LCV 2C

VB-FullAir 2C Remote
LCV version


Memory function
Stored height is activated.
Approx. <30 km/h


Manual control
To vary the loading/unloading height.
<0 km/h

VB-Remote Motorhome 2C

VB-FullAir 2C Remote
Motorhome version


Ferry
The rear is raised to the maximum level to facilitate driving the vehicle onto a ferry or similar.
Approx. <30 km/h


Cargo space
The rear is lowered to the maximum level to make it easy to load and unload the vehicle at the back.
<0 km/h


Manual control
To vary the loading/unloading height.
<0 km/h

VB-FullAir 4C remote LCV

VB-FullAir 4C Remote
LCV version


AutoLevel
Includes a digital levelling function which can set your vehicle level (as far as the spring travel permits)
<0 km/h


Sport
Lower the level of the vehicle by around 30 mm for better handling and firm chassis adjustment.
>0 km/h


Off Road
Increase of around 30 mm for greater ground clearance.
Approx. <30 km/h


Car Park
Lower the vehicle to virtually the maximum level to make it easier to get in and out. You can also use this function (depending on the original vehicle height) to reduce the ride height in order to enter a car park with a low roof or to drive under a gateway.
Approx. <30 km/h


Memory function
Stored height is activated.
<0 km/h


Manual control
To vary the loading/unloading height.
<0 km/h

VB-FullAir 4C remote Camper

VB-FullAir 4C Remote
Motorhome version


Autolevel
Includes a digital levelling function which can set your vehicle level (as far as the spring travel permits)
<0 km/h


Off Road
Increase of around 30 mm for greater ground clearance.
Approx. <30 km/h


Parking
Lower the vehicle to virtually the maximum level to make it easier to get in and out. You can also use this function (depending on the original vehicle height) to reduce the ride height in order to enter a car park with a low roof or to drive under a gateway.
Approx <30 km/h


Ferry
The rear is raised to the maximum level to facilitate driving the vehicle onto a ferry or similar.
Approx. <30 km/h


Water discharge
Tilts the vehicle to the side with the water discharge to allow the wastewater tank and the toilet tank to be fully emptied.
Approx. <0 km/h


Cargo space
The front axle is automatically raised and the rear is lowered to the maximum level to make it easy to load and unload the vehicle at the back.
<0 km/h


Manual control
To vary the loading/unloading height.
<0 km/h

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