Coromal suspension

wasn_me · Guru

Coromal suspension

PeterD · Guru

From my recollection the suspension is an A frame with a large base along the centre of the van. There should not be much of a problem with ware affecting the suspension geometry. If you read the articles under Vehicle Suspension section on this site you will possibly be convinced that independent suspension is not desirable on trailers. However I would not bother about that if Coromal vans take your fancy.

Pejay · Guru

We heard the system by Coromal is the best in the industry, hence we have a Coromal Element #632 van and it tows beautifully, and we have towed it for the last 4 months continuously with no problems, and we have come across quite a lot of their vans as we have been travelling around, and everyone we speak to rates them highly.

bowsie1 · Veteran Member

We have a lifestyle 667 sits behind tug beautifully and know problems off road hope this helps cheers bowsie

wasn_me · Guru

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking at a 535 poptop with tandem axle, if I can say axle, (4 wheels anyway). At around 1300 kg tare, I figure it should as safe as on 4 wheels.

Cheers Pete

woolman · Guru

The major down side of the Coromal suspension is whilst being independent it is not load sharing. Load sharing is critical in my view. Mind you I did not realise it was not load sharing until after we purchased ours. I assumed that independent would have been load sharing but not always the case. Lasted 11 months then Coromal bought back.

Neil

wasn_me · Guru

Hi Niel I don't believe any independent suspension would be load sharing. What problem did you have with yours. Pete

woolman · Guru

The chassis bent (120mm at front and 80 at rear) once the pop rivets in the walls sheared off. Got to the stage we could not open the door until we wound down the legs (with too much pressure). They now have a heavier chassis in the Prinston.

There are some independent suspensions (can't recall name but was at caravan show) that are load sharing but expensive. I still think a solid axle load sharing is as good an option as any

Neil

-- Edited by woolman on Friday 19th of June 2015 12:01:12 PM

KevKim37 · Senior Member

On the earlier Coromals the Independent Suspension was not Load Share as are the newer type as are all Coil Spring/Air Bag type Independent Suspensions. Except that the newer design Independents have Heavier Rated Axles/Components/Bearings etc to cope with the Increased Loads experienced when NOT LOAD Sharing.

Cheers Kev.

Hiedipo · Newbie

We used to be Franklin caravan dealers in the 1970's and have been constantly involved with most makes then and since. We regularly traverse parts of Aust. In 2003 we got our first Coromal, brand new, and like you, wondered about the suspension.

What a blessing. We are now on our third Coromal and intend to not buy anything else. The current one, a 625, has probably done 70-80,000 km, often loaded with tools, sewing m/c, etc as we do voluntary work in communities. We are presently in Mareeba, en route to the Kimberlee & Perth for the third time. At 79 & 76 we may not change vans again but if we do it will definitely be a Coromal.

woolman · Guru

Hiedipo wrote:
We used to be Franklin caravan dealers in the 1970's and have been constantly involved with most makes then and since. We regularly traverse parts of Aust. In 2003 we got our first Coromal, brand new, and like you, wondered about the suspension.
What a blessing. We are now on our third Coromal and intend to not buy anything else. The current one, a 625, has probably done 70-80,000 km, often loaded with tools, sewing m/c, etc as we do voluntary work in communities. We are presently in Mareeba, en route to the Kimberlee & Perth for the third time. At 79 & 76 we may not change vans again but if we do it will definitely be a Coromal.

Despite my problems with Coromal I think I agree with you. The very first few Prinston models that came out were just too light in he chassis as the theory of using the frame as chassis support failed due to the pop rivets shearing off. I reckon they new the problem which was why they bought it back from me (at current new price). Did take threat of legal action though.

Neil