Re: NEC 2016 Burford and Duo.

by Liam Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:57 pm

David,

What do think of the ride difference since fitting the Air Assist?

Liam

by David.S Tue Oct 20, 2015 4:01 pm

Hi Liam,

They give me a much smoother ride and a little extra height fore getting on ferries (not that I have done that yet but will be next year). Also the Burford always looks a bit tail heavy and that is now sorted. Overall really good value for the money.

Cheers
David

by Chrissie Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:14 pm

David.S wrote:Hi Chrissie,

I had the levelers (and air assist suspension) fitted by Glide Rite in Liphook but there are other fitting sites.The fitting
takes a couple of days and the install for both systems was very neat. The prices are on the website. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. I also use the lifters at home for extra security, nobody can steal a motorhome when the wheels don't touch the ground.

cheers David.

Thanks David, we'll make some enquiries. Chrissie

by Peter Brown Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:33 pm

How much weight do the levelers and air ride add? All of the levelling systems I've looked at take all the payload.

by David.S Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:49 pm

Hi Peter,
I have added 80 kilos so have to be a little careful, I am going to a local weighbridge next week so will plan any Shane's after that visit.
Cheers
David

by Liam Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:13 pm

David,
You could consider removing the corner steadies - if you have not already done so - as this would help restore some of you lost User Payload.
Liam

by David.S Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:39 pm

They are in a box in my garage. The whole system can be transferred to any future motorhome I may purchase. Then the original stays will be refitted.

by Molly Motorhome Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:28 pm

Regarding the 60% overhang calculation.
My Burford has a tow-bar fitted and when VOSA measured the vehicle length it was bang on the 60%.
The length quoted by AS is the overall length of the vehicle but it bumper area isn't at the extreme, the rear curves under so my 50mm tow-ball is far enough away from the bodywork to allow me to hitch the trailer and within the limits.

Can I also add that in the three years we have owned the vehicle we have only every kissed the back end once and this was on the tow-bar which hangs down a long way below the rear panel.
Yes we are careful but provided you remember it's a big vehicle then it's not a problem.

It's the best van we have owned and we love it.

by willy eckerslike Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:56 pm

David, which air assist did you fit to your Burford please ?
Thanks Willy

by David.S Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:25 pm

Hi Willy,
I had semi automatic air assist fitted by Glide Rite. Specs and prices are on their website. They did a lovely job and fitted the control unit in the most convenient place for me to adjust on the move if required.

Cheers
David