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donmill


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Hi, I recently purchased a Jayco Pop Top 1986, a project for my wife and I. What I am looking for is information about the type of suspension used on this van, there are no shocks or leaf springs so I am unsure of the type of suspension and how to service, contacted Jayco but unfortunately because of the age of the van they were unable to assist. Also I am looking for a user manual, once again unfortunately no assistance from Jayco. Cheers Don

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Contact Colin Young at www.caravancouncil.com.au/ He would be able to advise - I was under the impression that Jayco were using Leaf Spings with Slipper Bracket on rear mount, on their single axle vans in the 80's.

CARAVAN COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
3 Margaret Street
Parkdale VIC 3195
T: 0409 865 399
F: 03 9587 1828

caravancouncil@optusnet.com.au

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donmill wrote:

.... contacted Jayco but unfortunately because of the age of the van they were unable to assist. 

 Of course they could assist, if they wanted to. And they would, if there was a buck in it for them?

Post a photograph.

Cheers,

Peter



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donmill wrote:

Hi, I recently purchased a Jayco Pop Top 1986, a project for my wife and I. What I am looking for is information about the type of suspension used on this van, there are no shocks or leaf springs so I am unsure of the type of suspension and how to service, contacted Jayco but unfortunately because of the age of the van they were unable to assist. Also I am looking for a user manual, once again unfortunately no assistance from Jayco. Cheers Don

 More than likely a rubber type suspension such as, or similar to,  Al-Ko.......  KB



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Donmill,

I am under same impression as Possum, ie normally had a leaf spring suspension on Jayco vans until they introduced their new independent suspension with the Silverline 7 or 8 years ago.

May be a retrofit to replace original in your vans case.

A photo of what you have may help get an answer for you to work with.


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donmill


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Thank you for your responses, I will contact Caravan Council. Cheers Don

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donmill


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By the way, sorry novice here, how do you post a photo on this site?

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Hello donmill,
Click in the "Quick Reply" window, then click on "Advanced Editor" A new window will open allowing you yo attach pictures

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-- Edited by JeffRae on Friday 28th of January 2022 10:44:20 AM

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