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Post by JDS Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:48 pm

We have just placed an order for a AS (Mercedes) Bourton. I have heard the ride can be a bit soft leaning into corners etc would it be advisable to specify air assistance for the rear suspension.


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Post by artheytrate Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:33 pm

Mines not Mercedes but Peugeot,  and I had air assisted fitted before I picked it up, the reason was my last motorhome on Mk7 Ford was very low on the back from new and rolled on bends and roundabouts. I fitted Dunlop air assisted myself and the difference in driving was amazing. It also lifted the rear 4".

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Post by JDS Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:14 pm

Thanks John.

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Post by roli Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:22 pm

There are a few of those about Dave someone will come on soon  or a similar sized Merc.   I think our Airides were one of the best buys we have made.
As to the van Alan G (in ASOC) has one, not sure if you know him and he loves the van, had it a while now.  Presume you are getting the 7 speed auto.
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Post by Peter Brown Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:38 pm

The Mercedes suspension is electronically controlled and over about 3 mph is superb. Air rides would ruin it. When stationary and crawling you roll horrendously but 50 - 60 on a winding road just point and press! Also rock steady when fully loaded at 80 and very little impact from side winds.

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Post by JDS Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:55 pm

Thanks for the reply Roger and Peter.
Yes it the 7speed auto.
Peter not really sure what you mean by electronically controlled, is it not leaf spring, bumpstop, and shock absorber? How is it controlled?
Many thanks.


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Post by LesleyJD Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:05 pm

Hello Dave , we have a Bourton, we picked ours up in April this year and have no concerns at all
about the drive, we have an Automatic and we are delighted with the whole van, wouldn't change anything about it.
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Post by groundhog Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:19 pm

The same thought crossed my mind when I ordered our Worcester, bigger and heavier than the Bourton. Glad I didn't waste my money, ride is superb compared to previous Pugs and Fiats I have owned.
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Post by hblewett Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:39 am

We are also perfectly happy with our Worcester - much better than the Fiat we had before.


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Post by plato2012 Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:23 am

We had our Stanton delivered in June and have done 4000 miles to date. Suspension is great, much improved on our previous Fiat with the exception that when parked up we now always need to use the corner steadies. Regards Plato

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Post by JDS Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:30 pm

Thanks everyone for all your replies, I think I'll stick with standard suspension, Great to get the opinion of others, Thankyou.

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Post by Claytaa Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:03 pm

Hi Plato,
Most folks on this forum say they remove the corner steadies to save weight and that they are surplus to requirement, is there a lot of movement when you are at the back end of the van?
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Post by Peter Brown Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:08 pm

On the Mercedes chassis and the larger coachbuilts - YES

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Post by Jaytee Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:48 am

Ha ha, ours does move around a bit on site but I don't mind. Swmbo does though Whistle1

As others say the ride is brilliant suspension wise. (No electronics as far as I know other than traction control). Bit harsh from the tyres though.

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