Any one 'On Air'

Hi,
thanks for al the replies.
The links to the Red Rover and its antics was impressive, though I doubt I aspire to those sort of heroics.
The helper bags would be useful if it was just a load issue and would no doubt be cheaper than the whole air spring caboodle, but I want it to lift the height to insert the legs and then drop out from under it.
The winding legs supplied will do the job, just. Level ground is essential, and while yes I can, and indeed intend to lay a cement slab at home, its not all that practical out in the scrub some where.
The length of travel of the LR coil springs following up the winders is one of the issues that will be immediately solved with air bags. In fact I could probably make new legs with out winders which should be much lighter than the supplied legs, easier to store, and possibly quicker to use.
Yes Arthur, (loved the 'pome') a lot of $ just for fresh air, but I'm thinking I will get more use from the setup with the bags.
On a couple of club trip, the vehicle has stayed in camp while others with detachable trailers/vans have been able to go out and play.
I'm tempted by the Firestone cheaper option, but thinking that I may be happier with the AirBagMan unit, being a complete package and a 'one stop shop' if I have any problems.

Mind you, if JC's price listed above is for a complete supply and fit............

cheers

Thinking outside of the square, would four chocks do the same job - e.g. a wooden base plate type. It may just be the extra height that you need, and you can carry them easily enough when you are touring in case you strike the same problem.


Cheers
Chris

If not having level or smooth ground is a significant part of the problem, then in some circumstances, inflating and deflating air suspension may give you barely enough clearance.

When my front wheels go down into the shallow gutter at the front of my carport, I am quite surprised at how much that lifts the rear end of the tray. Since it extends back behind the rear axle, it comes up more than I would have expected given how shallow the drain is.

Hi,
Rear wheels coming down off blocks will be next on the list to try. On level-ish ground I've a feeling that might just work.
cheers

Hi Dave

If you are coming out to Brighton in your travels and you have some time, pop in my place and I can show you how a friend of mine changes his 12 yarder over to a flat tray or puts a turn table onto his truck.

Bring your camera!
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Hmmm,
If only to pull the innovan on and off everynow and again. Full air is an expensive run at the title. What about a pair of ratchet starps around axle tube and up to the spring perch.
Jack the van legs, springs wont extend.
Drive out, then jack up each axle independently enough to remove ratchet strap?

Steve

To be honest, I think your real solution would simply be base plates. I carry 4 blocks, ~8" square and ~2" thick, and they give me anough room to lift my canopy off. Without them, I'd be unable to remove the canopy in most situations - the margin is that small.

Very cheap and easy IMHO. The only reason I have bags is to raise the tray to level when the canopy and/or caravan is attached.