VB Semi Air Suspension - Fixing Our Overweight Crafter Camper!

[@Biged0156]

We had our semi air suspension fitted in January after collecting the van (Burstner Eliseo)in December, game changer, now all you really need is hydraulic jacks all round, it makes arriving on site so much easier and so quick to set up, no lugging levelling ramps around with you. Hurry up with rest of the van build, we want to see more of your European travel adventures, you were very much an inspiration to us when we start traveling in our T6, we’ve been following you since your honeymoon. Currently sat on the shores of Lake Como.

[@ABusAndBeyond]

We have just done a trip all round France with lots of videos coming up. 👍 thank you very much for watching our channel 🙌Enjoy Lake Como! Very jealous!

[@grahams3417]

I found this video very uplifting

[@ABusAndBeyond]

😂

[@howejones4126]

Out & About Motorhome & Caravan Services, fitted a E&P Level System to my caravan a fortnight ago, really nice guys to deal with.

[@GAFYSELF]

I’ve got VB on my T6.1, very impressed so far and does give a nice ride. I’ve read a few horror stories, but I think as always the installer is key.

[@rachesnake]

That's our Kon-tiki (featuring Terence the Triceratops on the dashboard!) :)

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Brilliant! Lovely motorhome 👍

[@RachelGoodall]

@@ABusAndBeyond Thank you! They told us you'd been for a drive in it when we went to pick it up! Glad you liked it. It's certainly made a difference, especially the self-levelling :)

[@mrhbarker]

Thanks

[@JsJourney-nz7ci]

Got this on the rear of my Knaus Motorhome, great bit of kit.

[@kevingriffin6199]

Brilliant, I bet the drive is now awesome, So nice to see another video from you guys, keep safe Kev

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Yeah it’s nice to have some adjustability on the ride

[@deanissit]

Great stuff mate.

[@alanbenham4139]

Super informative VLOG. Thank you.

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Thank you very much for watching

[@Gmh6477]

That pipe to the waste tank will have standing water in it where the pipe goes up over the hand brake cable. I’d also recommend filling it full. With a hose pipe to make sure the brackets you have used can carry the weight.

[@commuterbranchline8132]

The Tricked out Kontiki looks similar to Steve & Lynds Radfords set up. It’s the way to go if your going down the Tag axel Kontiki route.

[@slacktones]

Wuhoo. Brilliant.

[@stephenrussell6074]

Really should have pushed the boat out and gone full air, lifetime van so worth it many times over. The bonus of self levelling especially when touring daily cannot be overstated.

[@ABusAndBeyond]

It’s not available yet for the Crafter. Should be available soon though 👍

[@johnno194]

Planning to have the VB semi air fitted to our fiat Ducato. Interested why you travelled to Peterborough for install and not a more local installer closer to the south coast? (I’m based in Devon)

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Mainly because they allowed me to get in close and film whereas other fitters wanted me to leave the van or stay in the waiting area. All the VB Approved fitters will be great but Out and About were fantastic

[@CliveReeves-li1qz]

You need that air suspensions just for driving our road theses days lol😂

[@ABusAndBeyond]

😂that’s true

[@stum8374]

Does self driving cars MISS the potholes !!!! Another reason to SAY NO to self drive

[@PHN-2024]

There goes Lizzy "Video Bombing" Sean during His Outro. Also, She caught Him Hiding in the Van again instead coming inside the House to Help with the Kiddos. 😮

[@ABusAndBeyond]

😂

[@BenVarley74]

Hi, that kit they are using to mount it to the dash, is that included or did they make it up?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

The dash adaptor comes with the comfort kit 👍

[@BenVarley74]

@@ABusAndBeyond Great thank you. Perfect solution.

[@richardsracingmad]

🎉

[@robww5921]

Having just hit my water tank coming down the hill from Cocos wild camp this video is perfectly timed. So do you get a rear wheel lift potential for off road, or is that only on full air suspension? And if so, how high? And what extra payload do you get?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

We did have a quick look when we first put air in and it’s about 20-30mm difference from fully aired out to full pressure so I wouldn’t really recommend this as a system for off roading. You’d need to replace other parts of your suspension for that really. We will find out about payload in the future and I’ll be filming it all as well 👍

[@barrywinter8770]

I've got up plating and VB rear suspension on my list and am doing it in that order as the rear suspension is less about pay load for me. Also I though VB were doing digital dials now? (Or is that someone else?!)

[@shanewaller2864]

Looks amazing did you not fancy going the whole hog

[@ABusAndBeyond]

We would love to but it’s a bit pricey. And I don’t think it’s available yet for the Crafter

[@stevet559]

People with the GC680 have been able to up plate from 3,880kg to 4,400kg just as a paper exercise. Is it different for the crafter?

[@bridgefootcottage]

vw might not cover engine, running gear and transmission under warranty though

[@dreamgarage85]

What’s the added payload?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

We will find out soon when we start the up plating process

[@bridgefootcottage]

@@ABusAndBeyondhave you checked with VW and got in writing your warranty will be intact. I have been looking into upplating and read last week MAN won’t hour warranty and neither might VW for engine, trans and suspension if you up plate and carry load exceeding design specs

[@moonwrasse]

Not taking it to Lowdown to be bagged and lowered? 🤣

[@ABusAndBeyond]

😂 now that would look hilarious!