Indepedent Suspensions for Caravans

Submitted: Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 11:52
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Hi,

I'm having a new caravan manufactured with Cruise Master 3700Kg on Tandem chassis built in Melbourne by G&S.

Caravan weight will be around 2900Kg.

Intention is mostly sealed road usage but will take dirt roads on occasion.

I'm seeking advise on is this best or should I opt for some other suspension manufacturer?
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Reply By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 14:21

Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 14:21
Hi,
I have a Cruisemaster suspension on my 3.5 tonne ATV Kedron recently returned from a 50k trip around 'the block' all road conditions.... not one problem with the suspension (or the van)....very happy
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 18:05

Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 18:05
To be fair to the readers, a bit more info is required - the TARE weight for the van would be good, .... and Cruisemaster make various suspension types - can you detail which particular one you have ordered ?
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Reply By: Ray - Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 20:19

Friday, Jul 15, 2011 at 20:19
Just Remember. The more moving parts the more to go wrong. Stick to solid axels
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Reply By: BrownyGU - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 14:49

Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 14:49
MSI,

Mate I have the Cruisemaster under my Goldstream Storm, I am currntly in Darwin and have just completed the Gibb and Mitchell Falls with the van, it road and performed flawlessly. On the black top our van seems to ride a little soft and spongy, a bit like a big old fairlane, but on the rougher corrigated roads it rides very well, stuff inside the van, like food in cupboards and fridge etc, seemed to ride well also with nothing moving, I've got the Gulf and Cape York coming up in the next couple of months, so it will be well and truly tested by then. One issue I have, is that one tyre (single axle) is wearing poorly on the outside, so some sort of allignment issue, I'm not sure how an adjustment can be made to remedy this? I have just reminded my self to contact them!

Cheers.....Browny

P.S. I also saw some of the more "traditional" tough off road campers up those parts, and some with leaf spring suspension issues, but they also seem to be the Campers driven way to fast for the conditions, because people seem to think there camper trailors are bullet proof with leaf springs, many unfortunately discoverd they aren't!

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Reply By: Isuzumu - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 17:23

Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 17:23
We have the Cruise Master Ind Air on our Jimboomba C/T and would not fit another suspension to a van or camper. I would talk to them about the air suspension for your van.
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Reply By: Mr Spend It - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:00

Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:00
Hi Guys,

Thanks all for your feedback, decision is now made and I'll opt for the cruisemaster independent suspension proposed.

To those currently on the road keep having fun
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