So it’s been 5,000 miles since I drove down to BMVS and had their BMVS suspension fitted on my T6.1. The van is a kombi LWB with the OVANO drawer system fitted I would suggest I carry around 250kg at all times in the rear, increasing to well over 6/700kg at times. When loaded up there is no difference in how the suspension acts, even when towing 2.5 ton the suspension height barely moved, though this was helped by a triple axle trailer.
Having had a T6 with the Stx which at the time completely transformed by 90,000 mile Kombi, I wasn’t expecting much of an improvement with the T6.1.
The first thing I noticed was the back of the van was less ‘crashy’ over small/medium bumps compared to the STX. A perfect example is when the road has been resurfaced and there is a join which usually sinks and as a result both rear wheels hit at the same time almost exaggerating the road imperfection.
I drove a recently converted T30 LWB the other day and for the first minute or so of road driving forgot it want my van (visually identical) though the second I went around the corner even at 30 it felt like I had no control over how the van reacted, reminding me how planted the BMVS suspension makes my T32.
I’ve had people travel in my van and not even realise I’m not on standard suspension as the ride is so stock feeling, it’s only the van height that gives it away.
Whilst I fully understand everyone has a budget and this isn’t on the cheap side, I would recommend this set up to anyone. Suspension is something you notice everyday and I personally would look to save money else where that’s not as noticeable.
I had to travel for around 2.5 hours to get to Bognor, so if there is anyone in and around Bristol that wants to try my van out before making the journey, let me know.
Having had a T6 with the Stx which at the time completely transformed by 90,000 mile Kombi, I wasn’t expecting much of an improvement with the T6.1.
The first thing I noticed was the back of the van was less ‘crashy’ over small/medium bumps compared to the STX. A perfect example is when the road has been resurfaced and there is a join which usually sinks and as a result both rear wheels hit at the same time almost exaggerating the road imperfection.
I drove a recently converted T30 LWB the other day and for the first minute or so of road driving forgot it want my van (visually identical) though the second I went around the corner even at 30 it felt like I had no control over how the van reacted, reminding me how planted the BMVS suspension makes my T32.
I’ve had people travel in my van and not even realise I’m not on standard suspension as the ride is so stock feeling, it’s only the van height that gives it away.
Whilst I fully understand everyone has a budget and this isn’t on the cheap side, I would recommend this set up to anyone. Suspension is something you notice everyday and I personally would look to save money else where that’s not as noticeable.
I had to travel for around 2.5 hours to get to Bognor, so if there is anyone in and around Bristol that wants to try my van out before making the journey, let me know.
