Suspension Upgrade

Herb · Veteran Member

Suspension Upgrade

Explorer · Guru

Herb,

Suppliers/fitters in QLD. at my last look it's a pretty big place LOL.

If You are in the SE corner Caboolture Caravan Repairs did a fairly major lift and suspension upgrade for me a couple of years ago. They took care of everything all I needed to do was get a weighbridge certificate on my way to them and provide some money.

Adrian on 0754951966 (likes a chat). They had the engineer inspect & provide compliance plate etc. This is a must do.

Mike.

Herb · Veteran Member

cool, sort of info I'm after. As for QLD, nice place. I'm not fussed where I go to get it done, At moment heading down East coast. Heard may be one in Bundy or Gympie and also another in Coulandra. As yet haven't been able to get names or actual companies. As I'm on no time frame to get anywhere can stop where necessary.

WAssa41 · Senior Member

Eastcoast Rv's Southport 0755282900 have done several jobs for me and I was very impressed with there std of work.

Wassa

GerryP · Veteran Member

Hi Herb,

We have a 2012 Traveller which we bought new 'off the floor'. I too needed it raised and fitted with 16" wheels.

I had an extra 75mm chassis rails put in between the suspension and existing chassis to raise the whole rig. This and the change to larger wheels made all the difference. The cost of installing the new rails was around $500 from memory and done by Roadmaster Caravans in Adelaide.

Personally, I would not contemplate under slinging an axle as I have actually seen what happens if a U-bolt lets go and there's nothing to capture the axle when it heads rearwards! It ain't pretty and the damage is extensive.

I also know that the chassis raiser is the way that Traveller do it in their factory. They are at Cambellfield, Victoria. Zoran is the factory manager, a very nice and helpful bloke if you feel like discussing with the manufacturer.

Good luck with the mod's.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

I bought a complete rocker system for my car ( carrying) trailer off eBay for around $350 delivered .. All I had to do is weld / bolt spring hanger in place.. Way way cheaper and better suspension than old system..
The rocker type travels way better over speed bumps. Giving smooth ride.
Can order to different spring rates also . I think he was trailer King in Vic ? ..

Herb · Veteran Member

cheers aus-kiwi, my welding skills, albiet I am qualified, I wouldn't trust. had considered doing what you have said but want to get certified so can carry greater load as i like many overload my live in home. Thanks for the comment another idea, more the better. i remember once doing a over spring and my son hit bump broke u bolt and jackknifed breaking drivers side wing mirror Now I prefer to leave to those that offer guarantee. I have seen pictures of a broken u bolt on 3 ton caravan.......... not pretty.

mr glassies · Guru

for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633

dibs

Bryan · Guru

Vehicle Components is in Geebung, Queensland. Your one stop shop for CruiseMaster suspension. My van is fitted with their independent coil suspension but I wish it had their airbag suspension. A much lazier way to level the van.

-- Edited by Bryan on Thursday 24th of July 2014 09:47:08 PM

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Herb wrote:
cheers aus-kiwi, my welding skills, albiet I am qualified, I wouldn't trust. had considered doing what you have said but want to get certified so can carry greater load as i like many overload my live in home. Thanks for the comment another idea, more the better. i remember once doing a over spring and my son hit bump broke u bolt and jackknifed breaking drivers side wing mirror Now I prefer to leave to those that offer guarantee. I have seen pictures of a broken u bolt on 3 ton caravan.......... not pretty.

Yep get a qualified welder and engineer to check and sign off the work.

Which should be done no matter who does it!

Over spring the weight is on U bolts .. Don't tell me you didn't up grade the U bolts ?

John Kay · Veteran Member

Hi Herb, As mentioned Vehicle Components suspension is available I also have tandem coil spring independent suspension, they cost approx. $3,000 to buy. There is also a Control Rider made by G & S Chassis in Campbellfield Vic. Regards John Kay.

wenD · Member

In Victoria - I highly recommend:

Regarding suspension - these guys are the best

Moorabbin Spring Works
Suspension, Shock Absorbers & Springs - Moorabbin, VIC
Suspension Services For Most Makes & Models

62 Levanswell Rd, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Phone
(03) 9553 3446

extremely efficient, knowledgeable, nice guys and good price.