Vb Air On A T32

[czmate1999]

Hi,

@Martinf very kindly showed me his camper today and his VB Air (on a T28), a very nice set-up! A question arose, however, and I was wondering if the feel of the ride would differ on a T32? If it would be softer or firmer?

I know very little, other than the basics, about suspension so any help for thoughts appreciated.

Best,

CZ.

 

[Fish]

My guess would be the same..

 

[czmate1999]

My guess would be the same..

I've test driven T28, T30 and T32 and found the stock suspension quite different - with the 28 and 30 having a bit more roll and the 32 being more solid... just wondered if this would follow through with the Air...

 

[Fish]

32 has larger ARB's as standard.

 

[czmate1999]

32 has larger ARB's as standard.

That should help then!

 

[Markymark]

We’ve had AB air suspension fitted to our T32. We’ve found the ride less harsh than the OEM suspension and less roll on the corners. Overall a better drive. It’s not a huge step change improvement but definitely better. We mainly bought it for the levelling facility and ability to drop the height for barriers and raise it for rough tracks.

 

[Shaun Witts]

We’ve had AB air suspension fitted to our T32. We’ve found the ride less harsh than the OEM suspension and less roll on the corners. Overall a better drive. It’s not a huge step change improvement but definitely better. We mainly bought it for the levelling facility and ability to drop the height for barriers and raise it for rough tracks.

I agree.
It has been useful in the odd car park (195cm in a Bristol underground car park), and below barriers for other car parks. I've measured the height with a Reimo pop top to be 193cm when set to it's lowest.
I usually leave mine in sport mode too.

 

[czmate1999]

@Markymark @Shaun Witts
Thanks guys. Really like the ride of my T32 with OEM suspension (204 4Motion). Just didn't want to get a worse ride with VB. I plan much the same usage as yourself Mark.

 

[coullstar]

How much is the set up?

 

[czmate1999]

£5.5k approx

 

[coullstar]

Ah, okay. Don't think I can justify that. Im coming round the benefits of air on our bus.

 

[Salty Spuds]

We have VB on our T32 LWB conversion. Wouldn’t be without it.

 

[czmate1999]

We have VB on our T32 LWB conversion. Wouldn’t be without it.

How do you find it compared to the stock suspension? a better ride or compatible? As i said i like the current suspension and my main concern is to avoid any roll...

 

[dubboy]

I agree.
It has been useful in the odd car park (195cm in a Bristol underground car park), and below barriers for other car parks. I've measured the height with a Reimo pop top to be 193cm when set to it's lowest.
I usually leave mine in sport mode too.

What wheels/tyres are you running to get 193cm?

 

[Salty Spuds]

How do you find it compared to the stock suspension? a better ride or compatible? As i said i like the current suspension and my main concern is to avoid any roll...

Tbh, I only had the van a week before it went for conversion & I was running it empty, so can’t offer a meaningful comparison.

 

[czmate1999]

Tbh, I only had the van a week before it went for conversion & I was running it empty, so can’t offer a meaningful comparison.

no worries, that your happy with it now is good enough for me

 

[Shaun Witts]

What wheels/tyres are you running to get 193cm?

Standard Devonports with 215/60 winter tyres.