Carthago Compactline 3.5tonne suspension / self-levelling advice please

[avmac]

Hi, So we're on a superb trip around the Hebrides. The roads and recent winds are confirming earlier thoughts about upgrading our suspension and adding levelling to our Compactline 138. The ride is harsh to teeth-rattling at times and is wobbly when parked in winds or during nighttime visits.

We've seen various recommendations for VB semi/full air. We're rated at 3.5 tonne and don't wish to go higher for C1 reasons.

We're lucky that SAP at Doncaster is not far from us so we'll make contact on our return.

Meanwhile, could any Carthago owners comment on why they went for spring upgrade only, semi vs full air and pros / cons of each? I thought I'd read somewhere that full air was only for over 3.5t vehicles.

The E&P self-levelling too would be a no-brainer if not for the eye-watering cost. Does it really add sufficient benefit for the cost?

For info, our Carthago is a 2016, bought second-hand by us at the start of 2022.

Many thanks .

 

[Manxcat]

Interesting. The only e bikes I have handled are in shops and they seem very heavy. So we may well succeed in staying below the 3,500

 

[Lenny HB]

Interesting. The only e bikes I have handled are in shops and they seem very heavy. So we may well succeed in staying below the 3,500

Current crop of decent e-bike are around 29kg, bigger batteries and wheels has pushed the weight up.

 

[ED O'DARAC]

I have considered that as an option as we don't tend to use sites or locations with EHU's as a rule.

MaxxFan is amazing. Ridiculously effective at reducing the sleeping area temperature and ventilation. Also it is easily powerful to create negative air pressure for.......smells

 

[Minxy]

Interesting. The only e bikes I have handled are in shops and they seem very heavy. So we may well succeed in staying below the 3,500

Some struggle with the rear axle weight due to heavy e-bikes but the batteries are usually removable so can be stored upfront to balance it out and hopefully keep within the limits.