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Why VB-CoilSpring

Do you always drive with a heavy load? The heavy load causes the vehicle to sag, which reduces the spring travel and makes the vehicle more likely to bounce when driving over rough surfaces or speed bumps, for example.

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Helper and reinforcement springs are suspension systems that support or reinforce the existing suspension system in order to correct suspension problems. Our helper and reinforcement springs – also called VB-CoilSpring – are either fitted to the existing leaf suspension or coil spring suspension, or they replace the original coil spring suspension. Reinforcement springs mainly ensure that the vehicle returns to its original ride height or higher. This increases spring travel and thus improves stability and, to some extent, comfort levels.

VB-CoilSpring is a good option for vehicles that are always (heavily) laden and have to carry variable loads every once in a while. This is because the reinforcement of the spring force is permanent and cannot be adjusted. Both systems are available for both the front and rear axles of certain types of vehicles.

Want to know more about VB-CoilSpring? Check out the product brochure here. Alternatively, give us a call on 01444 880022, email us on info@rosmia.co.uk or fill in our online Contact Form.

More accessible wheelchair transportation

VB full air suspension for wheelchair accessible vehicles

Wheelchair users want to experience a sense of security, comfort and confidence when they are taken to their destination. Wheelchair transporters, therefore, want to be able to offer tailor-made transport. Ensuring the safety and physical comfort of their passengers is of paramount importance to these carriers. This is what the passenger ultimately considers to be the most important. So what’s better than wheelchair users who choose to travel with you – just because your vehicle has that extra bit of comfort?

The problem facing wheelchair accessible vehicles

No one likes to feel all the road humps and bumps while travelling. Since the weight distribution in a wheelchair-loaded vehicle is usually not optimal, the journey for both the wheelchair user and the driver can become significantly less comfortable. This non-optimal weight distribution also has further adverse effects on ride comfort: the original suspension on the rear of the vehicle can become “stuck” when the weight of the wheelchair cannot be optimally distributed. The vehicle may also normally be too high – or too low – or the vehicle may have a too high approach angle. This would make it even more difficult to optimally assist passengers and would cause even more inconvenience.

How can Rosmia and VB Airsuspension help?

A constant ride height is therefore essential for both the driver and the wheelchair user. This is easily achieved with one of our products. When using our air suspension – and electronic ride height control to achieve a constant ride height – ride comfort increases significantly. This means the passenger feels comfortable and safe, as well as you as a driver. Would you like to know more about the matching products – such as VB-FullAir – for this category of vehicles?
Take a look at the product leaflets here.

Discover the many benefits of VB Airsuspension’s wheelchair vehicle solutions

For more information contact us on 01444 880022, email info@rosmia.co.uk. or fill in our online Contact Form.

How to prepare your hydraulic levelling system for winter

As we draw towards the end of the season and the days get shorter, there are plenty of things to be doing to get your motorhome or caravan fitted with E&P hydraulic levelling ready for winter storage. When you’re cleaning away and preparing for the long winter ahead, a quick check over of your system will help keep it working well for the next season!

Motorhome hydraulic levelling system

In order to keep your hydraulic system in good working order, we recommend you do these two quick jobs before winter storage:

  1. Give the jacks a gently clean to wash off any loose dirt, making sure they are nice and dry
  2. Spray the chrome parts of the jacks with a dry silicone spray to give them an extra layer of protection

Did you know you can store your vehicle for long periods of time with your jacks down? This can take some of the pressure off your suspension and tyres but doesn’t completely stop degradation.

If you want to have extra confidence in your system being stored over winter, you can always get in touch with us and we will happily run a system service for you. We recommend this for systems over two years old.

Set up an appointment by calling 01444 880022, emailing info@rosmia.co.uk or filling in a Contact Form.

VB-SemiAir or VB-CoilSpring? Which is the best suspension solution for you?

Do you notice your vehicle bottoming out, for example when going over a speed bump? Heavy loads can cause your vehicle to run out of suspension spring travel. This can cause the bump stop – also known as spring travel limiter – to hit the chassis. This is not only bad for the driving characteristics of your vehicle, it is also harmful to your chassis.

It is possible to create more spring travel with most VB-Airsuspension products, including, for example, our coil springs (VB-CoilSpring) and our semi air suspension (VB-SemiAir).

If you always drive a heavily laden vehicle, VB-CoilSpring is a good solution. The coil spring reinforces the original suspension. As a result, you will have more spring travel and the driving characteristics of your vehicle will be improved. To find out more about VB-CoilSpring, take a look at the product leaflet here.

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Do you occasionally drive with a heavily laden vehicle? Then VB-SemiAir is a good solution. The semi air suspension reinforces the original suspension, which means that you will have more spring travel again. When driving without heavy loads, change the pressure in the air spring. The semi air suspension improves the driving characteristics of your vehicle. To find out more about VB-SemiAir, take a look at the product leaflet here.

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