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VB-CoilSpring suspension: Everything you need to know

VB-CoilSpring - Coil spring suspension - RosmiaCoil springs to support your suspension

VB-CoilSpring is the ideal suspension solution for vehicles that are constantly heavily laden but don’t carry variable loads. The addition of the VB-CoilSprings will increase your vehicle’s ride height, improve stability and reduce body roll and pitching. Vibrations and bumps on the road are also better absorbed, providing a more even ride.

Why VB-CoilSpring?

Your suspension is a critical component for the safe running of your vehicle, so if your original suspension system is unable to support its laden weight and ride at an even level, its movements can feel unstable and abrupt. The vehicle can end up sagging and you risk hitting the bump stops or wearing out the tyres. VB-CoilSpring is the ideal suspension upgrade for vehicles that are always heavily laden but don’t carry variable loads because it’s a non-adjustable system.

Download the product sheet for VB-CoilSpring.

TowingRide Height

Vehicles that sag under excess weight are more likely to hit the bump stops, resulting in poor vehicle handling and an uncomfortable ride. VB-CoilSpring increases your vehicle’s ride height under load, preventing it from hitting the bump stops and improving ground clearance.

Towing

VB-CoilSpring at the rear is a particularly good choice if your vehicle is solely and constantly used for towing, because the hitch-weight of a trailer can drag the rear end of your vehicle down, causing it to sag. The addition of rear VB-Coilsprings will help to even out your ride height under load and improve road handling. For an adjustable solution (if your vehicle is only occasionally used for towing) VB-SemiAir or VB-FullAir may provide a better solution.

vb coil spring suspension - rosmiaVB-CoilSpring suspension installation

In vehicles that already have coil spring suspension, the original coil springs are removed and replaced with the reinforced VB-Coilsprings; whereas in vehicles with leaf suspension, additional coil springs are mounted to the existing leaf springs, reinforcing the original suspension. Your VB-CoilSpring kit will come with all the necessary certification and credentials, including VOSA and VCA, so you can rest assured of the quality of your upgraded suspension system.

Get in touch

As the UK’s longest-serving VB-Airsuspension Premium Dealer, we are experienced and fully accredited installers who work with competence and care. Contact us if you’d like to discuss the benefits of a VB-AirSuspension system for your LCV. Our team can talk through your requirements and advise on appropriate recommendations.

Technical tip: getting your motorhome ready for holiday

MotorhomeSpring is here and that means we’re all itching to get out of doors again! The closer summer gets, the more the ‘travel bug’ starts to bite. We know exactly what you mean! But, is your motorhome all ‘ready to go’?

When the weather gods are smiling and it’s time to start thinking about that well-earned trip away, you don’t want any anxiety about comfort and safety when driving your home on wheels. You want to be able to benefit not only from maximum ride comfort during your journey but also the highest levels of safety. Your holiday should start relaxed – that’s why a house on wheels that handles perfectly is a must.

Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a full-on road trip to visit some of your favourite countries – your home on wheels has been stationary for long enough. But before you head off in your motorhome, it does need some extra care and attention plus the necessary checks and inspections.

Most likely, all it will need is the usual standard checks: the oil level, tyre pressures and the battery status. Checking these and making the necessary adjustments is extremely important before you set out on your journey. However, a key aspect often gets left out of the picture; the chassis of your motorhome.

Why is it so important to consider the chassis of your motorhome?

Your pride and joy will be loaded up to the gunnels – of course – with everything you need for your trip. So much so, it could be so overloaded that it reaches or even exceeds its ‘technically permissible maximum weight’. The weight of the motorhome superstructure itself already puts the suspension under a great deal of strain. In fact, the existing suspension on your motorhome is not designed to cope with this amount of weight, which means that your motorhome will start to ‘drift’ when you are driving. When your motorhome drifts, there is not enough spring travel. So, when the shock absorber on your motorhome starts to compress, the bump stop will be reached.

We offer various solutions to these suspension and related problems – just a few of the suspension problems motorhome owners regularly report experiencing. Want to find out how we can make a world of difference for you? Check out VB-Airsuspension’s motorhome brochure here with a range of options for your home on wheels.

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Technical Tip: The right reinforced coil spring for your vehicle.

VB-CoilSpring - Coil spring suspension

Helper and reinforced coil springs – also known as the VB-CoilSpring – are suspension systems that support or reinforce the existing suspension in order to correct a suspension problem. Is your vehicle always (heavily) laden? For example, do you regularly travel in a service vehicle – so your vehicle is your workshop and transport combined? In this case, the VB-CoilSpring can be an excellent option.

Two coil spring versions available

Our VB-CoilSpring is available in two versions: the replacement spring and the helper spring.

  • The replacement spring
    • The name ‘replacement spring’ more or less speaks for itself. When fitting a replacement spring, the original coil spring is ‘replaced’ by a reinforced version.
  • The helper spring
    • When a helper spring is fitted, the original suspension is retained. A helper spring is always installed alongside the original suspension and acts to reinforce the original suspension.

Replacing the original coil spring with a replacement spring – or installing a helper spring – will ensure that your vehicle returns to its original (or higher) ride height in both cases. The spring travel will increase, stability is improved and comfort enhanced. The reinforcement to the spring force is permanent and cannot be adjusted, which means that the VB-CoilSpring is the ideal option for vehicles that are always (heavily) laden.

Which coil spring version is best for your vehicle?

For vehicles with coil springs, either a helper spring or a replacement spring can be fitted. In the case of a vehicle with leaf springs, it is only possible to fit a helper spring.

Precise axle weights are required to then determine which version you need for your vehicle. Based on this, you will get an appropriate and specific recommendation on whether the VB-CoilSpring is the best option to solve your suspension problems. To get the precise axle weights, the vehicle needs to be weighed on a weighbridge or on weighing plates in a garage. Unfortunately, the vehicle typeplate is not sufficient here, since it only states the maximum permissible weights, not the exact weights. Our engineers at Rosmia will be able to advise you accordingly based on these precise axle weights.

Looking for more detailed information? Check out the VB-CoilSpring brochure here or contact us directly where we will be pleased to assist you further.

VB-Airsuspension: Rosmia’s first and only choice

VB-Airsuspension

Rosmia is the UK’s longest-serving VB-Airsuspension Premium Dealer. But why? What makes the VB-Airsuspension range of products superior to any other?

Well, for one, its innovative range of systems offer air suspension upgrades for a wide range of motorhomes and LCVs, meeting the fast-growing demand for increased comfort, better driveability and improved safety on the road.

There’s a VB-Airsuspension product to meet your needs

Upgraded air suspension systems are no longer seen as a luxury, offering improved safety and comfort for a variety of vehicles, including minibuses, motorhomes and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Finding the right system for your vehicle will depend largely on what you drive and your average payload.

As the market-leading air suspension brand in the light commercial vehicle sector, VB-Airsuspension is the preferred partner to key vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Ford, Renault, and Mercedes-Benz. It is also the European market leader in air suspension systems for almost every make and model of motorhome in production today.

VB-Airsuspension for LCVsVB-Airsuspension applications

VB-Airsuspension systems can be installed in pre-owned or new vehicles and can be used across a wide range of situations and applications, including car transporters, commercial vehicles, motorhomes, animal transport, off-road vehicles, passenger vehicles, emergency rescue vehicles, wheelchair accessible vehicles and service vehicles.

Innovative solutions

VB-Airsuspension is known for its innovative design solutions, as well as its commitment to research and development in air suspension solutions. All systems are rigorously tested and adhere to the most stringent safety standards, ensuring you experience a smoother, safer ride with complete peace of mind.

VB-Airsuspension for motorhomesGet in touch

As the UK’s longest-serving VB-Airsuspension and E&P Hydraulics Premium Dealer, we are experienced and fully accredited installers who work with competence and care. Contact us if you’d like to discuss the benefits of a VB-Airsuspension system for your LCV, motorhome or campervan. Our team can talk through your requirements and advise on appropriate recommendations.

Call our team on 01444 880022 or email us at info@rosmia.co.uk. Alternatively fill out our simple Contact Form and we’ll get back to you ASAP.