Tip: Retrofitting air suspension from Goldschmitt and Co. together with BILSTEIN shock absorbers

Many motorhome fans rely on additional air suspension from specialist suppliers such as Goldschmitt, Linnepe or Ramto to optimize driving safety and comfort. Clever motorhome owners also replace the standard shock absorbers with special camper and motorhome shock absorbers.

Motorhomes quickly reach their limits (not only) on bends and bad roads. This is primarily due to their design-related disadvantages. Almost all motorhomes available on the market are built on simple van chassis and also adopt their chassis. The problem: unlike vans, motorhomes are always 75 percent loaded due to the fixed fittings. As soon as the motorhome is loaded with the whole family, luggage, bicycles and the like, it quickly reaches 100 percent.

Standard suspensions quickly reach their limit

Permanently high loads and heavy fixtures put an enormous strain on the suspension and have a negative impact on comfort and safety, especially during the inevitably heavy load changes. Standard steel springs often lose tension due to the enormous continuous load, so that they can no longer perform the required spring work. The fatigue of the springs can even lead to the vehicle sagging at the rear axle. This often results in a dramatic loss of comfort and driving safety. Many camping fans therefore opt for air suspension or additional air springs, for example from Goldschmitt, Linnepe or Ramto.

What are the benefits of additional air suspension from Goldschmitt and Co. in motorhomes?

The additional air suspension supports the spring work of the standard steel springs on the rear axle. The height of the air bellows can be continuously adjusted to the respective load using compressed air controlled from the cockpit. This makes it possible to raise the rear of heavy motorhomes permanently or only when necessary.

How does an auxiliary air suspension work?

The air bellows of the additional air suspension on the rear axle are mounted directly between the original spring and the vehicle frame. As a result, the air spring supports the standard steel spring in its spring work.

Tip: retrofit air suspension and optimized shock absorbers together

Clever motorhome owners decide to install special motorhome shock absorbers such as the BILSTEIN B6 Camper or BILSTEIN B6 Camper Advanced when retrofitting air suspension. After all, the simultaneous replacement of air suspension and shock absorbers not only makes economic sense. It also promises maximum performance for the vehicle.

Especially for heavy motorhomes: BILSTEIN B6 Camper and B6 Camper Advanced

The retrofittable BILSTEIN B6 Camper and BILSTEIN B6 Camper Advanced shock absorbers therefore guarantee significantly more comfort and maximum safety. The optimized shock absorbers are characterized, among other things, by a significant reduction in rolling tendency in bends and crosswind sensitivity. This leads to noticeably safer and more precise handling. Freeway exits and driving on winding roads as well as evasive and overtaking maneuvers are therefore much more pleasant.

In addition, annoying suspension noises, which are commonplace in most motorhomes, are mostly a thing of the past with the new BILSTEIN shock absorbers.

BILSTEIN B6 Camper Advanced shock absorber redefines the motorhome driving experience

The BILSTEIN B6 Camper Advanced redefines the driving experience in a motorhome. It offers a driving experience that is otherwise only known from premium cars. The Advanced sets new standards with the use of the patented BILSTEIN DampMatic® system, which was developed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. At the heart of this technology is the automatic damping force adjustment, which works purely mechanically and therefore does not require any costly electronics. This innovative function enables two different damping force characteristics: The shock absorber usually damps very comfortably. However, if the situation requires it, it is able to provide high damping forces to increase safety.

How affordable is the combined retrofit of air suspension and BILSTEIN B6 Camper shock absorbers

Retrofitting additional air suspension to a Fiat Ducato costs from around 1,500 euros. If you decide to get the maximum safety and comfort out of your motorhome with special shock absorbers, the combined retrofit saves you money compared to a separate retrofit: depending on the model and workshop, you can save up to 20 percent!