Has anyone come accross this type of suspension? I have tried to post a pic to show details.
It appears to have only one set of springs each side.
This is on a van I have an interest in, and the rest of the van appears to be what we are looking for. I have only seen pics, not the van itself, as the manufactures are in Victoria.
The system may be quite good ( or not ) but I don't know enough to judge.
I've generally heard good reports, but beyond that I know very little about them. Others here who are more familiar with them may be able to help.
Countrytech said
05:08 PM Jun 16, 2012
Thanks for the info.
I'll Check them on the site suggested.
Gerty Dancer said
05:52 PM Jun 16, 2012
We have simplicity suspension under our caravan. It was expensive, and is reputed to give the caravan a smoother ride. Having not had any other suspension to compare it with, we couldnt say if thats true.
It raised the caravan higher off the ground, and that extra clearance has come in very handy at times.
I think the simplicity suspension is more for dirt-road travel, probably not necessary for "normal" black-top touring. Having said that, there seems to be some pretty rough black-top roads in this country!
justcruisin01 said
04:21 AM Jun 17, 2012
This system has been around for a long time now & is used on many off road caravans, Bush tracker for one.
I have friends with this system & have no problems, very heavy duty & durable.
JC.
sandsmere said
06:01 AM Jun 17, 2012
We have simplicity suspension on our Retreat van . No problems so far .
Wasn't cheap though .
-- Edited by sandsmere on Sunday 17th of June 2012 06:01:40 AM
ozjohn said
05:16 PM Jun 17, 2012
The popularity of the Simplicity is probably due to the fact that it's the cheapest independent suspension available. As an engineer I prefer trailing arms on all axles in lieu of the leading arms of the Simplicity front axles.
There is a huge range of independent supensions on the market to choose from, but for ther average Joe a simple low cost beam axle suspension with the addition of quality shock absorbers will take them most places they're like to venture.
Ozjohn.
Countrytech said
08:47 PM Jun 17, 2012
Thanks to all for your advice. The particular van that this suspension is part of, is not an off road type, and is not an $70k value item also. Less than that. Can't help wonder why that type of suspension was installed. I accept the fact that the simplicity system is good.
I'll continue with my 'research' into what van to go with.
Has anyone come accross this type of suspension? I have tried to post a pic to show details.
It appears to have only one set of springs each side.
This is on a van I have an interest in, and the rest of the van appears to be what we are looking for. I have only seen pics, not the van itself, as the manufactures are in Victoria.
The system may be quite good ( or not ) but I don't know enough to judge.
Thanks for your help.
This is known as "Simplicity Suspension". More details at http://www.simplicityaxles.com.au/
I've generally heard good reports, but beyond that I know very little about them. Others here who are more familiar with them may be able to help.
I'll Check them on the site suggested.
It raised the caravan higher off the ground, and that extra clearance has come in very handy at times.
I think the simplicity suspension is more for dirt-road travel, probably not necessary for "normal" black-top touring. Having said that, there seems to be some pretty rough black-top roads in this country!
This system has been around for a long time now & is used on many off road caravans, Bush tracker for one.
I have friends with this system & have no problems, very heavy duty & durable.
JC.
We have simplicity suspension on our Retreat van . No problems so far .
Wasn't cheap though .
-- Edited by sandsmere on Sunday 17th of June 2012 06:01:40 AM
The popularity of the Simplicity is probably due to the fact that it's the cheapest independent suspension available.
As an engineer I prefer trailing arms on all axles in lieu of the leading arms of the Simplicity front axles.
There is a huge range of independent supensions on the market to choose from, but for ther average Joe a simple low cost beam axle suspension with the addition of quality shock absorbers will take them most places they're like to venture.
Ozjohn.
The particular van that this suspension is part of, is not an off road type, and is not an $70k value item also. Less than that.
Can't help wonder why that type of suspension was installed. I accept the fact that the simplicity system is good.
I'll continue with my 'research' into what van to go with.
Thanks again
JP