AL-KO chassis are often fitted to motorhomes to reduce the height of the floor (it is much more compact than a leaf spring). This is great when static as you have more interior space, and its lower to step into. However the torsion bars are similar to low cost french cars and trailers and on the move some motorhomes do not perform well and can have a rough ride. If you are looking to improve the ride quality then air suspension can possibly help but there are limits which are a result of the AL-KO design. If you are looking to increase clearance for Ferries, and Petrol Stations then our kits will accomplish that but MUST be fitted with On Board Air (OBA). There are several reasons for this which include the fact that the airbag (like most) will be destroyed if you drive the vehicle with no air pressure. Another factor is the fact that the air suspension needs different pressures under different conditions which vary as you drive. As such cockpit control is a requirement of these kits. This is the same for most air suspension kits, however it has become the fashion because it saves cost and complexity to install schrader valved kits on motorhomes. They work very well fitted that way. AL-KO air suspension conversions are usually in the order of 3 times the cost of a leaf or coil spring vehicle because of the need for OBA and professional fitment (plus the kits are more involved and more expensive). We offer kits for the Fiat, Citroen and Peugeot based AL-KO chassis vehicles. Although these kits can be adapted to fit VW TRansporter AL-KO, Renault and Mercedes we are unable to provide advice regarding such modifications.
For further information on the options and requirements for AL-KO chassis vehicles please email office@airride.co.uk or call 08007720315. These kits are quite a lot more involved to install and set up and therefore we advise professional fitment, although many customers have successfully installed these kits at home.
Air Suspension conversion kits for AL-KO torsion bar suspension are very different from those fitted to leaf spring vehicles. Leaf spring conversions are bumpstop replacement kits. AL-KO conversions require a bracket clamped to the suspension arm, and another bolted to the chassis.
On some models an additional hole in the chassis is required because there are none available to bolt the plate. Tag axle vehicles have separate shop listings and essentially require two kits - one for each axle.
Air Suspension conversion kits for AL-KO torsion bar suspension are very different from those fitted to leaf spring vehicles. Leaf spring conversions are bumpstop replacement kits. AL-KO conversions require a bracket clamped to the suspension arm, and another bolted to the chassis.
On some models an additional hole in the chassis is required because there are none available to bolt the plate. Tag axle vehicles have separate shop listings and essentially require two kits - one for each axle.
