I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we have 2 x costs one with an engineers cert the other without prices differ a bit between the 2. Thanks for any comments
Bicyclecamper said
03:47 PM Jun 21, 2025
Do it with the engineers certificate, because, if you have it done the other way and have an accident, you wont be covered by insurance.
landy said
10:08 PM Jun 21, 2025
Have to agree with Bicyclecamper, plus it could also affect your resale value if you can't show it was properly engineered.
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 21st of June 2025 10:10:07 PM
Peter_n_Margaret said
11:56 AM Jun 22, 2025
My son had their single axle Jayco Expander suspension/axle/wheels and tyres all replaced by a trailer builder who also issued a new compliance plate reflecting the changes and a significant increase in ATM. No engineer required or used. The new springs were Old Man Emu designed for the rear of a Toyota 79 series. Wheels and tyres were 17" compatible with their Pajero tug. It transformed the caravan handling and added some height.
It has since been 12 months around Australia including the GRR without issue.
What suspension is under your van?
Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 22nd of June 2025 12:07:00 PM
Hi All,
I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we have 2 x costs one with an engineers cert the other without prices differ a bit between the 2. Thanks for any comments
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 21st of June 2025 10:10:07 PM
My son had their single axle Jayco Expander suspension/axle/wheels and tyres all replaced by a trailer builder who also issued a new compliance plate reflecting the changes and a significant increase in ATM. No engineer required or used.
The new springs were Old Man Emu designed for the rear of a Toyota 79 series. Wheels and tyres were 17" compatible with their Pajero tug.
It transformed the caravan handling and added some height.
It has since been 12 months around Australia including the GRR without issue.
What suspension is under your van?
Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 22nd of June 2025 12:07:00 PM
Hi All,
Thanks for the replies i think for peace of mind were going to go with engineers one.
Cheers Delliotts
Thanks Peter and Margaret, our suspension is roller rocker dual axle. We have decided to go with engineers spec.
Cheers
Delliotts
Cheers,
Peter
What was the increase in the ATM?
Warren
Can not recall exactly, but closer to 1T than 500kg increase.
= LOTS.
Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Monday 14th of July 2025 05:30:29 PM