A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge.
New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!)
I have just acquired a 2016 Jayco Swift , not what I set out to purchase. Van O.E.M. 100kg ball weight (Worst Ever!!!) doesn't give much choice.
Anyhow, my question is can anyone advise me on beefing up the rear suspension (D.I Y or budget friendly). I was thinking air bag type so I can disengage when not towing.
Down the track I will be lifting van ($$$), have to raise the garage first ($$$$$)
When on "Safari" there is a bit of gear in the van, being an avid surf, MTB and motorcycle enthusiast be approx. 400-500 kg. over rear axle.
Swift GVM 1100 kg.
Cheers Pete
KJB said
08:14 AM Mar 27, 2020
Welcome ...you will enjoy the experience of caravanning.......it has many different forms.
What type of bike do you intend to carry? I carry a 1970 Honda Dax.(much modified)
Dougwe said
09:12 AM Mar 27, 2020
Welcome to the gang Pete, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Possum3 said
12:07 PM Mar 27, 2020
I suggest you have a look at Caravan Council of Australia's website www.caravancouncil.com.au/ and download all the free technical articles regarding the purchase of an RV.
See you out there (when we're allowed again).
Possum.
Tony Bev said
12:28 PM Mar 27, 2020
A warm welcome from me also, Peter Rabbit
I know nothing of your tug or caravan, weights
I would just like to say, that as not many people come onto this part of the forum
You may get a better response, if you copy and paste your question, into the techie part of the forum
Anyway, hopefully when the Coronavirus has ended, there will be many happy road trips ahead of you
Peter Rabbit said
01:15 AM Mar 28, 2020
KB-Thanks, the KLR650-2017 fits in the van with a squeeze. Honda Dax are legend !!!
A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge.
New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!)
I have just acquired a 2016 Jayco Swift , not what I set out to purchase. Van O.E.M. 100kg ball weight (Worst Ever!!!) doesn't give much choice.
Anyhow, my question is can anyone advise me on beefing up the rear suspension (D.I Y or budget friendly). I was thinking air bag type so I can disengage when not towing.
Down the track I will be lifting van ($$$), have to raise the garage first ($$$$$)
When on "Safari" there is a bit of gear in the van, being an avid surf, MTB and motorcycle enthusiast be approx. 400-500 kg. over rear axle.
Swift GVM 1100 kg.
Cheers Pete
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
See you out there (when we're allowed again).
Possum.
I know nothing of your tug or caravan, weights
I would just like to say, that as not many people come onto this part of the forum
You may get a better response, if you copy and paste your question, into the techie part of the forum
Anyway, hopefully when the Coronavirus has ended, there will be many happy road trips ahead of you
KB-Thanks, the KLR650-2017 fits in the van with a squeeze. Honda Dax are legend !!!
Thanks Possum# will check out site.
Thanks Tony
Will cut and paste, post haste....