Motor Homes

NEW Uprated Kits for AL-KO Chassis

AL-KO Suspension kit

We have worked hard over the winter to launch a new range of super heavy duty load support kits for AL-KO chassis based vans and motorhomes. These kits are the heaviest on the market and considerably beyond anything currently available in terms of ease of fit and strength. Because we manufacture these kits ourselves we have also managed to restructure the pricing so they are also cheaper! More information will be on the site soon.

AirRide has managed to create kits which are stronger, easier to fit and higher spec. All our new AL-KO kits use 100% duty cycle solid durable suspension compressors, not light duty or emergency tyre compressors like some suppliers use. Controllers are more durable and tanks much higher capacity and higher specification. Motorhomes and box vans are heavily laden and for that you need the toughest kit on the market - you need the new AirRide load support kit for the AL-KO chassis. Motorhomes in particular are almost at the weight limit for their entire lives and therefore the support offered by these kits are welcome.

We have been supplying kits for AL-KO based motorhomes for around ten years. During that time the main concerns expressed by customers are damage to the rear of the vehicle due to grounding when going on and off ferries, and an uncomfortable ride. Our kit is designed to overcome both. For more information please do call or email.

Posted by Phil in Kits, Motor Homes, Motorhome, Van, Vans

2 Days to go

We are working with Dunlop, and incorporating their entire range within our own.

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Airbag Selection added to Shop to buy

We have just finished adding the bulk of our commonly used airbags (also called air springs or air bags or rubber bellows) to our shop where they can be purchased. These are at the heart of any air suspension conversion. The Airbag supports the weight of the vehicle and is responsible for the great ride and the ability to lift or drop the vehicle.
Almost every day I am approached by someone wanting to replace a worn out airbag. Usual life expectancy is probably greater than a metal coil or leaf spring at about 5-10 years with negligible deterioration is ride quality – its the air that supports the vehicle and not the rubber! Metal springs are softer after only a few years.

If you are replacing an existing spring then our end caps are aluminium to resist rust, and have multiple fittings to assist if you are upgrading from Firestone, Dunlop or other old style airbags. Please email pictures and dimensions if you need advice – its rarely as simple as a part number when replacing airbags.

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New X244 and X250 Fiat Ducato, Citroen Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Pictures

We have just added pictures of the Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper van kits. These kits fit vans, minibuses and motorhome derived from the vans. For more information please visit the relevant page.

The kits start from just £495 for everything needed to fit air assistance suspension to the rear of any of the vehicles.

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Free fitting for Vito W639 rear end kit

We are able to offer free of charge 1 day fitting for the next client who is able to drop their W639 off for rear end air suspension. This kit can be seen on the relevant page and performs excellently, however we need more and better pictures for our gallery and video instructions.

This offer is for the rear end only, Schrader valve kit. Please call or email for further info. (offer expires May 2012)

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VW T5 Low and Standard rear ends

We have just revised and updated the VW TRansporter T5 Van, Minibus and Motor Home rear end air conversions. We now offer a standard height full air rear end conversion, a super low full air rear end conversion and for 2wd only a support only conversion (sometimes called semi-air). Updated info and pictures will be listed shortly, but all 3 kits are £648.75 supplied plus £240 if fitting is required.

We also have a revised softer front end conversion for these superb vans which provides a much softer ride, than our previous sporty conversion. Front struts from £1300 per pair.

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Mercedes sprinter Front end Kit

After a lot of research and development we have been able to design a front end kit for the 1996-2006 shape sprinter which provides air assistance to the original suspension.

The is particularly useful on A class motor home conversions, and massively improves stability on heavily laden vans, minibuses and motorhomes. Prices and pictures to be added shortly to the relevant Mercedes Van page available from the left hand menu.

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Air suspension for ALL vehicles.

 Mercedes CE fitted with airride air suspension in FBSS configuration 

Here at airride.co.uk we are happy to say that we can fit air suspension to ANY vehicle weather that be a motorcycle, van, minibus, motorhome, or car. Kits can be fitted for load support, stability, disabled access, delicate load protection, height adjustment or customised vehicles in low rider configuration. We are probably the most experienced installers of air suspension to such a wide range that you will be able to find anywhere in the country.

We are happy to supply kits for almost any vehicle (Ambulance spec is usually fitted by us only and not supplied) or to carry out the full install at our Norfolk premises.

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New info on setting up motorhomes

I get calls and emails most days regarding setting up motorhome air suspensions and van air suspension. I have written some notes and they can be found by following the link below. I will add more info as more questions are asked.

Click here to view that page

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W639 Vito Air Suspension Kit

 Mercedes Vito Airride susepsnion kit

We are pleased to anounce the launch of our new W639 rwd (2003 onwards – 2nd Generation ) Mercedes Vito rear end suspension kit. This lifts over 6 inches from its lowest position, and is ideal for wheel chair access vehicles, motor home conversions, traditional vans and minibus conversions. The kit comes fully powder coated, with instructions and is fully reversible if required (if you upgrade your vehicle). The kit fixes to the vehicle using 3 bolts on each side and takes only a few hours to install.

It has a superb ride and a huge lift capacity. The kit is ideal if you need to alter the ride height of the vehicle such as in wheelchair access or motorcycle loading, or if you need to alter the ride characteristics for amore comfortable ride, or to account for additional passengers or load. The kit is also great for motorhome conversions which add additional weight as it can return the vehicle to original height or for towing and general load support.

Kits start from £660 for the rear end bag and bracket kit, and can be fitted with or without onbaord air supply. All installs are conducted to meet clients specific requirements.

During May we are offering half price fitting on this kit (only £120). Please phone or email to make a booking. Kit page and pictures coming soon, by clicking here.

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Mercedes Prices

Mercedes Vito with airride air suspension installed          Mercedes sprinter with airride suspension fitted to the rear end

These prices are for Mercedes Van, minibus and van derived Motorhome rear end kits. These kits offer load support, stability and improved road manners for all vehicles.

Price List – Mercedes Van derived vehicles

Vito W639 (2003-onwards) £660.00
200/300 [1995-2006] £534.78
200/300(& VW Crafter) [2006 onwards] £587.81
400/410 [to 1994] £623.31
408/416  [1995 to 2006] £622.44
400 [2006 onwards] £622.44
500 [2006 onwards] £622.44

We also offer kits for all Mercedes road cars, and can supply or fit air suspension for any vehicle.

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Bespoke Air Installs

Each air installation is tailored to your own specific requirements. If we don’t have an on the shelf kit for your vehicle then we will make one. Using our in house CNC equipment we can usually make rear end kits for many Motor Homes and Vans on a while you wait basis, although this often takes all day.

As well as manufacturing many of our own kits, we can also fit any kit you may already have, and also fit kits from Dunlop and Firestone. We have probably the largest range of experience in air suspension installs of anyone in the country having installed air to a huge range of vehicles over the years, and are in the process of relocating our installation centre to a larger facility. We have a huge range of controllers ranging from fully computerised “dancing car” controllers down to the most basic Motorhome controller.

At AirRide we are also able to supply kits for almost any motorcycle, car, truck, van, and motorhome. Please ask about whats available for your particular vehicle.

 Please phone for your particular requirements.

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Air for Any vehicle

Air suspension offers huge benefits to a wide range of vehicles. we are proud to say that we can fit air to almost any vehicle including motorcycles, cars, vans, minibuses, and motorhomes to name but the most common.

Air rides really well, can offer additional support where needed, can handle really well, and offers the desirable ability to lift or drop the vehicle at the touch of a button.

If you are interested in having air fitted to your vehicle then please contact us to discuss your requirements as our diary for the year is filling up fast once again. Contact by email is ideal but if you need to speak to us then we have listed 3 phone numbers including a mobile to ensure that you can always get in contact as we move between 3 premises.

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T5 Free Fitting

T5 Rear air suspension for VW Van or Motorhome 

We are looking to take a photo picture history and evaluation of our new T5 air suspension kits and are able to offer free fitting to the first customer able to leave their vehicle with us for 3 days for fitting and pictures. All you pay for is the kit – whichever one you have (rear end only). This offer includes our 2wd assistance kit, and the higher spec 2wd or 4wd spring Replacement kit.

Anyone interested in this very strictly limited offer should email or phone ASAP.

Posted by Importer in Kits, Latest News, Motor Homes, Motorhome, Van, Vans, VW

ALKO Chassis now able to have air suspension

We have often been asked about the ALKO Chassis which forms the basis of so many Motor Homes, and is in such desperate need of air assistance from new in most cases. In the past the questions of identification, and the unusual torsion bar set-up have made things difficult, but we have a lot of experience on Citroen, Peugeot and Renault car conversions which also have torsion bars on the rear end.

We are now able to offer conversions for many of the ALKO Chassis, which can be fitted if required. Fitting time is around 3 times that of the conventional kits, but the difference made to the ride, handling, and general comfort on the vehicle makes it all worth while.

If you want to enjoy your Motorhome without worrying about getting on ferries, getting into camp site, or just suffering ona  long run then please call as an air assistance kit could be just what you need.

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