Front suspension low, rear high

[Swifty1234]

Shortly before we purchased our 2006 Fiat Burstner motorhome I think the rear leaf springs were replaced. Since we've had it, the motorhome always seems to dip at the front and be higher at the back. Can't really afford air suspension but is there anyway of making the front higher? Perhaps some new springs and shock absorbers? Many thanks

 

[pappajohn]

Only 2 options, one of which you said you don't want.
The other is higher rated front springs but the don't increase height very much.
If you raise the front don't forget to adjust the headlamps by the next MOT at the latest

 

[Swifty1234]

Thank you. Any product you would recommend

 

[Lenny HB]

VB front struts aren't too expensive and will raise the front end about 2" and give a much better ride.

 

[68c]

Most vans are like that. Probably relates to their early design life as delivery vans so would sit square when loaded. And of course fashion requires them to be higher at the rear to give them that sporty look.

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[Swifty1234]

Something like this https://www.aeleisure.co.uk/vb-air-...ohRD7vXbIstbDik74w12n7CkjBerGutGyVuq4VAZJRlA_

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes.

 

[Landy Andy]

I fitted uprated front springs and gained 50mm of height and a far better ride/handling.

 

[ManTheVan]

All Ducatos sit slightly lower at the front.

 

[Swifty1234]

I appreciate that but mine is about 100mm difference. It makes levelling it very tricky. Plus the ride is so hard.

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[Guigsy]

If you look, the majority of Ducato based PVCs and motorhomes have ramps at the front because they naturally tilt nose down. You often see vans on ramps on a level car park.

 

[Lenny HB]

If you look, the majority of Ducato based PVCs and motorhomes have ramps at the front because they naturally tilt nose down. You often see vans on ramps on a level car park.

Our new van has VB springs & it sits level my mates almost identical Compactline has standard front springs and sits nose down.

 

[Reallyretired]

I have had Mercedes and Ford and they were all up at the back. Helps with levelling on a slight slope just turn the right way.