Assisted Air Suspension

[Gadget340]

Hi Folks, Just bought An Autocruise Select it has Assisted air suspension but haven’t got any information on it, it hasnt got a compressor, not that that bothers me anyway , but i was wondering what sort of pressure was supposed to be in the system, only got a picture of manifold if anyone can help

 

[Silver-Fox]

Did you ask the same question a couple of weeks ago

Anyway, I’d run it at about 3bar and close the valves when driving

 

[Hettie's Crew]

We were advised not to let it go below 1 bar but other than that, wherever suits your needs.
We rarely use our compressor, very convenient when you do need it though to raise the rear end for clearance.

 

[Two on Tour]

Run ours between 2.5 and 3 bar, but I would try some different pressures in yours to get a feel of what feels right for your van in the way of handling in gusty weather, overtaking trucks, and hardness of the ride if too much pressure.

 

[Kups]

You can use an ordinary car tyre pump to adjust the pressure.

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[IRHP]

Once you’ve set the pressure close the valves so that each side is isolated from the other.

 

[donkey]

Also, don't forget, you can isolate one side and raise the other for levelling on site.

Geoff

 

[TerryL]

Don't do "bars" so use 50psi on ours. Makes a nice stable ride without getting too firm or the back too high. A compressor is useful so you can change it at will, for instance raiding/lowering the rear, but we've managed for years without. I carry a tyre compressor anyway.

 

[Gadget340]

Does a normal tyre compressor work the same, excuse my ignorance

 

[Gadget340]

Thanks for the info just want to make sure i dont over inflate and cause irreparable damage, so running at 50 psi no problem?

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[Manic]

I run by between 2.5(36psi)bar and 3bar (43psi) any higher and the ride gets to hard .

 

[BDM]

If they are double bags similar to these then these specs might be some help

 

[Gadget340]

Thanks to all, I love this forum it’s full of extremely helpful people and information

 

[DerryW]

2.5 - 3 bar. should give you a good stable ride.

 

[Landy Andy]

2.5bar to 3bar. Was told not to run much over the 3 and not below 1/2.

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[IRHP]

Does a normal tyre compressor work the same, excuse my ignorance

Yes as long as it fits the valve. A bike pump will do it as well but it gets a bit tougher with more pressure. 50psi would give a very hard ride on mine.

 

[Bessy765]

Easiest way empty the van of all loose gear, Measure from the rear jacking points to the ground with no air in the bags (don’t drive the van with less than 1 bar (15 psi) load the van as if going away, full fuel tank and water. Check the height then add air to get the same level as empty. That will give you starting pressure then add another bar(15 psi)